11+ hour, 31+ min ago   (829+ words) True crime has been a reliable staple of publishing for 150 years or so. While it never really goes out of fashion, the genre in recent times seems to have become especially ubiquitous. It’s on television practically every night, a flood…...

12+ hour, 49+ min ago   (919+ words) Most people would consider the building of a grand museum glorifying a notorious dictator estimated to be personally responsible for the deaths of around 10 million people as an act of grotesque folly and gross insensitivity. That such a museum – which…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (284+ words) Manic Street Preachers legend James Dean Bradfield is taking listeners through some of his favourite music in a new BBC series. The singer and guitarist is opening up his personal record collection for the series, sharing some of the songs…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (904+ words) Alec Doyle, Local Democracy Reporter A toxic waste dump in Wrexham is a ‘shame on Britain’ according to the team behind the BBC documentary Buried. Hollywood actor Michael Sheen and environmental journalists Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor singled out Llwyneinion…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (652+ words) Michael Sheen has said he was snubbed by Rhun ap Iorwerth after asking for a meeting to discuss claims of chemical contamination in Wales. The actor appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee on Thursday to talk to MPs about the…...

3+ day, 19+ min ago   (399+ words) First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has spoken emotionally about his late mother and how her absence affected him following his historic election victory. The Plaid Cymru leader reflects on Gwyneth Morus Jones in a new fly-on-the-wall documentary following his first…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (314+ words) Actor Michael Sheen will address MPs about a documentary he presented which investigated claims of chemical contamination in Wales. The BBC series Buried with Michael Sheen aired last month and explored the findings of whistleblower Douglas Gowan, who believed people…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (460+ words) Arts Council of Wales has announced the appointment of Matt Ball as Head of Theatre, Performing Arts and Touring. He will take up the post in September 2026. Matt Ball brings over 25 years’ experience as a theatre maker, producer, director, programmer…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (372+ words) A Welsh film festival is giving communities across Wales the chance to tell their own environmental stories on screen. Am has announced the return of its AmCam film festival, with this year’s edition dedicated to the environment. In partnership with…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (991+ words) Dozens of LGBTQ+ films from around the world are heading to Wales this autumn as the Iris Prize unveils the full programme for its landmark 20th edition. The week-long festival will feature 35 short films from 22 countries competing for the main prize…...