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Best couples holidays for 2025
Feel the love with these romantic holidays for two - including the best destinations for an affordable couples holiday in 2025. Alegria...


Find the perfect bridal perfume
Step into the world of enchanting aromas and discover the allure of timeless elegance with these top-rated bridal fragrances. MUGLER...


M&S bridal shapewear for the perfect silhouette
Unveil the magic of your perfect silhouette with M&S shapewear, where elegance meets exceptional comfort. Designed to celebrate every...


Share your passion at Swansea Open 2025
The much-loved Swansea Open will return to Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in February 2025 in an exciting new format as part of a nationwide...


Tom Fletcher's There's a Monster in your Show coming to Ffwrnes Theatre
Due to overwhelming public demand, There's a Monster in your Show will head out on a third major UK theatre tour this Autumn 2024,...


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...
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