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PizzaExpress brings festive magic with free holiday performances
The UK’s most iconic pizzeria brand, PizzaExpress, is spreading holiday cheer this December with the launch of its brand-new Press for...


7 superb after-dinner drinks to pair with cheese and sweet treats
These seasonal libations and digestifs are downright delicious, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Looking to double the pleasure this Christmas?...


3 easy Mary Berry recipes to make this season
Take the hassle out of tea with these simple dishes. Everyone’s favourite TV cook Mary Berry is back with a new book that aims to take...


The ultimate gift guide for fashion lovers
Here’s what to buy a style-obsessive, whatever their taste may be. Christmas shopping is tricky at the best of times, but shopping for a...


Will these be the biggest hair trends of 2025?
Here are the headlining hairstyles predicted to dominate the new year. Blunt bobs, copper curls and ‘old money’ blonde dominated 2024’s...


10 ways to wow and put the shimmer into end-of-year soirées
Razzle-dazzle décor will draw a crowd, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Hostess with the mostest… party season is the time to make an impact, but...


How to style Scandi knitwear this winter
From Fair Isle knits to bell sleeves – here’s how to style this season’s biggest knitwear trends. There’s something effortlessly stylish...


Marcus Wareing’s quick coq au vin recipe
Speed things up with this simplified dish. “A classic coq au vin, while utterly delicious, is quite a stagey recipe to prepare. There are...


Tonypandy stylist claims one of hairdressing’s most coveted awards
Nicholas James Tucker, owner of Nicholas James Salon in Tonypandy, is deservedlycelebrating after claiming one of the most coveted...


Experience the magic of the season with NUTCRACKER (The Alternative Cabaret) at Wales Millennium Centre
This December, don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in NUTCRACKER: The Alternative Cabaret at Wales Millennium Centre for an...


How to wear sequins to a Christmas party (without looking tacky)
‘Tis the season for sequins – here’s how to dazzle in style. It’s that time of year where party and events begin to pepper the calendar,...


The ultimate chef guide to cooking the Christmas turkey – and avoiding dry meat
Lauren Taylor speaks to top chefs for their turkey roasting tips. Few things are as synonymous with Christmas as turkey, year in year...


Spend Christmas in Bridgend County Borough
Start the Christmas countdown and visit Bridgend, Porthcawl and Maesteg town centres for a jam-packed calendar full of festive fun for...


Loaded leftover Christmas toastie recipe
An easy Boxing Day lunch. While Christmas leftovers make great bubble and squeak and turkey curry, sometimes all you have the energy to...


Hacks for the best Christmas gravy
Whether you want to try something new or perfect a classic recipe, we’ve got you covered. Gravy can make or break a Christmas dinner, so...


Win a spa day for two at The Vale Resort Spa
What better way to start the new year than with a rejuvenating spa day at The Vale Resort and it’s the perfect time to see the amazing...


Queen Extravaganza celebrate 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody in South Wales
The official Queen tribute band Queen Extravaganza will be celebrating 50 years of the iconic hit Bohemian rhapsody on a new tour that’s...


Give the gift of live theatre this Christmas
We're helping you find the perfect gift for theatre lovers! Tickets are double the excitement for theatre fans – on Christmas day and...


We meet Scott Mills who's starring in this years panto at Swansea Grand Theatre
We chat with the one and only Scott Mills, who’s starring in this year’s glittering panto ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at Swansea Grand...


Best Santa grottos in Swansea
Perfect for young believers and the young-at-heart, unwrap the joy of a Santa visit near you! 30 Nov - 22 Dec Meet Santa! LLANELLI...
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