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Big Zuu’s fried chicken recipe
With three variations, this is the only fried chicken recipe you’ll ever need. “I grew up on fried chicken,” Big Zuu says. He’s so keen...


How to perfect a red lip like Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl
The singer was there to support boyfriend Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift stole the show with her bold red lip at the 2024 Super Bowl. On and...


What's on at Gwyn Hall this spring
From comedy to music, there's plenty going on at Gwyn Hall in Neath this coming season. 8 Feb 2024 An Evening with Dan Biggar What better...


How to work winter’s chocolate-brown trend into your wardrobe
This chic shade is a staple you can rely on, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Call it espresso, café au lait or cortado, when it comes to getting a...


Playful decor: 10 ways to spell happiness at home
Channel feel-good vibes with showy shades, says Sam Wylie-Harris. If you love to clash colours, feel inspired by form, patterns and...


What to do month-by-month to keep your lawn looking lush
Lawn consultant David Hedges-Gower offers a calendar of jobs. If you want your lawn to look great this year, now is the time to plan...


The spring season at Welsh National Opera
Welsh National Opera’s Spring Season opens with two new productions; an operatic favourite from Mozart, and a rare chance to see...


What to see at the theatre this season
These are the hot theatre tickets in South Wales for February and March, get your tickets now. Theatre 4 February Candace Bushnell Wales...


Edward Scissorhands is coming to Wales Millennium Centre
Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands, which has carved a place in the hearts of audiences world-wide since...


Michael Sheen to play Nye Bevan at Wales Millennium Centre
A major new play charting the life of one of Wales’s most influential political and social figures will be co-produced by the National...


The smash-hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar at Swansea Arena
The reimagined production of Jesus Christ Superstar breathes new life into the iconic musical with its electrifying energy and...


Taste of Wales at M&S
Award-winning Hensol Castle Welsh Gins are now available to buy in all Marks & Spencer Foodhalls across Wales. Located in the cellars of...


Sherman Theatre kicks off 2024 with a host of critical accolades
Following a successful 50th anniversary year - critically and at the box office - Sherman Theatre in Cardiff is starting 2024 in style,...


Cabaret season launches at Wales Millennium Centre
Get some joy in your diary for 2024! Cabaret is back for more this Spring to once again bring the very best in drag, comedy, burlesque,...


5 budget spa breaks to book this winter
Here are some places you can visit if you are looking for a well-deserved reset. Who doesn’t love a spa break, especially when it’s on a...


Nathan Anthony’s slow cooker red pepper bruschetta pasta
A mash up of two classics. This is the recipe Nathan Anthony came up with when trying to decide between two favourite dishes: bruschetta...


How to style Pantone’s 2024 Colour of the Year – Peach Fuzz
Cue this chic, coral hue, says Sam Wylie-Harris. A joyous, uplifting shade, even the name is playful… Pantone’s Peach Fuzz is sure to be...


Thinking about getting a fringe like Claudia Winkleman? Here’s what hairdressers want you to know
Hair stylists talk through the key factors to consider when opting for a blunt chop. By Katie Wright. Fringes are very much in fashion...


10 dreamy ways to deck out a new nursery
Cue these cute homewares and darling decos, says Sam Wylie-Harris. It’s not every day you get the chance to create a snug scheme for...


6 hair trends that will dominate in 2024, from the Nineties bob to the ‘mixie’ cut
These are the cuts and colours everyone will be asking for, according to hairdressers. By Katie Wright. Thinking about revamping your...
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