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People are 'bawling' at restaurant's viral Christmas event video which is 'better than John Lewis'

The 'absolutely beautiful' video is to advertise the Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen's Christmas dinner for the lonely, but people are in tears saying they just aren't 'ready for this'

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Cosy Club to open first restaurant in Swansea in historic building

Cosy Club will open its restaurant in the city next year at the historic Exchange Building in what will be its third venue in Wales, with two already located in Cardiff

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The three Welsh high streets named best in the UK

There have been worries that high streets across Wales have been in decline for decades but some are bucking the trend

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'I lost my job when Tata Steel closed its last furnace - now I'm running my own cafe'

Neath Port Talbot

Before the fire breathed its last at the Tata Steel plant, 28-year-old Cassius Walker Hunt envisioned a different future for himself and now he's living it

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Picnic in a wildflower meadow and explore a fully accessible play area in this stunning country park

Bryngarw Country Park in Brynmenyn, Bridgend, offers 113 acres of award-winning parkland and has something for the whole family to enjoy

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The special haven a family with children with ASD have made to help others

Niaomi Flewers set up the SEN Dens last year after facing barriers when going on holiday with her own children

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The only Welsh gastropub that's in the list of the UK's top 50

This will be the fourth time in a row that The Black Bear Inn in Monmouthshire has made it onto the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs' list

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The Santa trains you can book in Wales for Christmas 2024

Christmas events

Father Christmas will be taking train rides across Wales in 2024 including Aberystwyth, Brecon, Caernarfon, Carmarthen, Welshpool, Rhyl, Llangollen and Blaenavon

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The pretty Welsh border town that hosts a magical winter weekend before Christmas and has a secret cinema

If bookshops, castles, old pubs and traditional cafés are your thing - this town might be the best place to celebrate Christmas in the whole of the UK, judging by the plans for it's winter weekend event this year

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Christmas in Cardiff 2024: All the events, dates and things you need to know

Christmas events

Much-loved attractions and events are returning, including Winter Wonderland, Christmas at Bute Park, pantomimes and many more

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Christmas in Swansea: All the events, dates and things you need to know

Christmas events

There's plenty of events lined-up city-wide to help get you into the festive spirit for Christmas 2024 - and you won't want to miss a single one of them

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Food & Drink

Swansea People are 'bawling' at restaurant's viral Christmas event video which is 'better than John Lewis'

The 'absolutely beautiful' video is to advertise the Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen's Christmas dinner for the lonely, but people are in tears saying they just aren't 'ready for this'

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Café selling coffee and tacos replaces huge Cardiff brunch spot on busy high street

Academy's newest coffee shop is continuing with its trendy reputation as it opens its latest branch

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Experts warning over pouring Baileys down the sink this Christmas

A plumbing expert has warned against pouring any leftover Baileys down the sink over the festive period, as it could result in a costly blockage and a callout fee

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Cosy Club to open first restaurant in Swansea in historic building

Cosy Club will open its restaurant in the city next year at the historic Exchange Building in what will be its third venue in Wales, with two already located in Cardiff

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'I lost my job when Tata Steel closed its last furnace - now I'm running my own cafe'

Neath Port Talbot

Before the fire breathed its last at the Tata Steel plant, 28-year-old Cassius Walker Hunt envisioned a different future for himself and now he's living it

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Family & Kids

Christmas Lidl's massive Christmas truck is coming to Cardiff

Due to popular demand the Lidl Freeway Cola Truck tour has been extended and now includes Cardiff

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First look at the magical Polar Express train that runs through spectacular scenery this Christmas

The Polar Express rolls through the heart of Wales and is a fantastic Christmas activity

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Wild tale of '70s zoo with tigers in council meetings, escaped pumas and brandy-loving elephants

Identical twins George and Hugh Palmer opened the zoo in Barry, South Wales, and it became the talk of the town - and the national press when one of them was arrested in very unusual circumstances

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I had a sneak peek at Christmas at Bute Park lights 2024 and here’s my verdict

The popular light trail Christmas at Bute Park is back and here is what we thought

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You can visit Santa in Cardiff for £5 this December

A Christmas Elf Trail and Santa's Grotto visit will take visitors on an adventure through Cardiff's Morgan Quarter

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Shopping

Amazon The robot vacuum cleaner that ‘makes life a lot easier’ is now less than £150 on Amazon

This robot vacuum cleaner has seen a great discount on Amazon

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'Warm, snuggly and soft' Dunelm winter bedding that's less that £25

Christmas shopping

Time to get cosy with a winter woodland scene bedding set that also has a sheet and throw as part of the range

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Bargain-hunter finds rare jumper worth £800 in charity shop for £20

Danielle, who shares her charity shop finds on TikTok, said her partner 'hit the jackpot' when he discovered the real cost of a Ralph Lauren cashmere jumper he'd bought for £20

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Boring adult presents reimagined in LEGO form by children

From a talking robot coffee machine to rocket-boosted cat slippers and a toy-dispensing rainbow vacuum cleaner

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I found a 'romantic' and 'elegant' burgundy Christmas party dress that's now £20 off

Marks & Spencer

The V-Neck Frill Detail Midaxi Smock Dress is one of the retailer's newest drops and is already proving to be a hit with shoppers - and it's not hard to see why

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Music & Nightlife

Cardiff Falling In Reverse cancel Cardiff Utiliita Arena gig after singer 'denied visa' by Home Office

The band said they would keep fans posted for rescheduled dates

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How to view your Spotify Wrapped 2024 as popular feature returns

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is finally here, allowing users to see their top artists and most-listened tracks of 2024

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Spotify Wrapped 2024 release date 'revealed' as fans uncover pattern

Fans have speculated that the release could be as early as this week

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'80s legends Human League to perform at Cardiff Castle next summer

The Human League will perform at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle in 2025, and the 80s icons will be joined by Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Blancmange

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Kings of Leon announce huge outdoor gig for Cardiff in 2025

Music & Nightlife

The gig will be the Grammy award winning rock band's first show in south Wales since 2014 and their first in Cardiff since 2007

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Theatre

Christmas Christmas in Wales 2024: All the pantos, shows and events happening near you this festive season

There are some brilliant pantomimes and shows to enjoy in Wales in 2024 including The Holiday in Swansea, Jack and the Beanstalk in Milford Haven and Cinderella in Port Talbot

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Mumfighter review: Powerful play explores life bringing up disabled child

The show has received rave reviews from audience members who have seen it so far. It asks some real relevant questions of society today, and is a must-see for those who love theatre

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I tried Swansea's new £5 immersive experience and it was a real mind bender

I was both dead and alive in a new immersive flight experience in Swansea which places you in an aircraft where reality is not what it seems

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Cinema-goers face hefty £50,000 fine if they break 'little-known' rules

While some of these acts are just simply rude, others could see you fined and even potentially kicked out of the cinema if you're not careful

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Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda on his memories of Wales and his Cardiff rap

Wales Millennium Centre

Hollywood star Lin-Manuel Miranda chats to WalesOnline ahead of Hamilton the Musical coming to Cardiff later this year. He explains why he's hesitant to make a live-action film

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Film

Pontcanna Angry residents told their cars will be clamped after film crew take over street

H Is For Hawk starring Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson is being filmed in Cardiff

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Netflix's most-talked about new Christmas movies to add to your watch-list

Netflix has added a number of new Christmas movies to its platform this year, and some of them have already proven popular with viewers - here's a round-up of the most talked-about

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Dune star admits 'I will be very angry' if he's not cast in third film in franchise

Dune: Messiah is currently being worked on and fans are excitedly waiting for the next instalment in the series and one star has admitted they will be 'angry' if they are not included

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First glimpse of new film about eccentric Welsh aristocrat starring It's A Sin and Napoleon actors

Madfabulous follows the outrageous life of Henry Paget, who lived in the beautiful country house Plas Newydd in Anglesey, where he lead a riotous life of splendour and extravagance

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43 'must-watch' creatives join BAFTA Breakthrough cohort after stunning work in TV, film and games

Bafta TV Awards

An incredible list of rising stars in the media have been named as part of the BAFTA Breakthrough cohort

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Pontcanna Angry residents told their cars will be clamped after film crew take over street H Is For Hawk starring Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson is being filmed in Cardiff

The three Welsh high streets named best in the UK

There have been worries that high streets across Wales have been in decline for decades but some are bucking the trend

Tesco's giant bar of Cadbury's Dairy Milk is now cheaper than Amazon

This huge bar of Cadbury's is now at a discounted price Tesco

Cosy Club to open first restaurant in Swansea in historic building

Cosy Club will open its restaurant in the city next year at the historic Exchange Building in what will be its third venue in Wales, with two already located in Cardiff

I'm a MAC lipstick addict and Boots gift set saves over £50 on full-sized favourites

From their Velvet Teddy lipstick to the Fix+ setting spray - here's everything you get in the Star Gift set that's now less than £40

Christmas shopping 'Warm, snuggly and soft' Dunelm winter bedding that's less that £25 Time to get cosy with a winter woodland scene bedding set that also has a sheet and throw as part of the range

Why Strictly’s Chris McCausland, Miranda Hart and more celebrities are coming to a tiny Welsh town next summer

The festival will take place from Thursday, May 22 until Sunday, June 1 in 2025

People are 'bawling' at restaurant's viral Christmas event video which is 'better than John Lewis'

The 'absolutely beautiful' video is to advertise the Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen's Christmas dinner for the lonely, but people are in tears saying they just aren't 'ready for this'

Bargain-hunter finds rare jumper worth £800 in charity shop for £20

Danielle, who shares her charity shop finds on TikTok, said her partner 'hit the jackpot' when he discovered the real cost of a Ralph Lauren cashmere jumper he'd bought for £20

These are the best bulk-buy chocolate sales ahead of Christmas

Retailers are offering discounted prices on various products, including on Cadbury's Heroes, KitKat, Lindt Lindor, Celebrations and Love Cocoa

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here Kai Rooney plays for Premier League giants as Wayne and Coleen's son runs riot Kai Rooney, the son of Manchester United legend Wayne and I'm a Celebrity star Coleen, starred for the Red Devils' under-14s side as he scored a hat-trick and provided two assists in a thrilling 6-4 win over Everton previously

Two regions target powerhouse son of Welsh rugby cult hero

The Welsh-qualified talent has impressed in English rugby's second tier so far this season

Met Office issues weather warning for Wales as winds of 70mph expected

The warning covers large parts of the UK including parts Wales

Lisa Faulkner breaks silence after Gregg Wallace scandal

John Torode's wife and co-host, Lisa Faulkner has shared a poignant post on social media after MasterChef co-star Gregg Wallace unfollowed her and the TV chef amid the ongoing scandal

Today's rugby news as Wales set to host English matches in Cardiff for years to come

Today's Updates

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Taylor Swift The massive hint Taylor Swift dropped in this one city which none of us noticed Swifties have pinpointed a key moment Taylor might have been trying to tell fans something which everyone missed at the time

The robot vacuum cleaner that ‘makes life a lot easier’ is now less than £150 on Amazon

This robot vacuum cleaner has seen a great discount on Amazon

Disney+ confirms Rivals season two is coming

The year is 1986, Britain is booming, and Rivals plunges headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger

'Warm, snuggly and soft' Dunelm winter bedding that's less that £25

Christmas shopping

Time to get cosy with a winter woodland scene bedding set that also has a sheet and throw as part of the range

Supply teacher sent photos to 15-year-old on Snapchat and said 'I bet all the boys fancy me – I have really big boobs'

Natalie Arroyo, 33, told the boy she wanted to have sex with him, said she would leave her husband for him, and sent him videos of herself