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Redundant steelworker finds new freedom in creativity
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (583+ words) After 39 years of working as a steelworker a Welshman has turned towards writing. Sean Edward, from Newport, has taken a voluntary redundancy and decided to focus his energy on creativity. His second book for children, Mostyn & The Dragon Save The…...
Welsh horror game hits 11 million downloads as new chapter launches
1+ week, 2+ day ago (569+ words) A hit zombie horror game based on Welsh folklore with 11 million global downloads is building on its success with the release of a new chapter. Developed by Penarth-based Wales Interactive, Sker Ritual is a haunting zombie horror shooter inspired by…...
Green Man 2026 announces star-studded line-up and rising Welsh talent
2+ week, 5+ day ago (620+ words) Green Man, Wales" largest independent music, science and arts festival, today reveals the first wave of music programming for its forthcoming, sold out 2026 festival taking place 20 " 23 August in the heart of the breathtaking Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Leading the announcement…...
Viral star announced as show opener at Depot Live at Cardiff Castle
3+ week, 5+ day ago (668+ words) Nation.cymru - Do Not Process My Personal Information Viral star Joshua Idehen is the latest name announced for TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle " opening the show for Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor Self Esteem. Hailed as…...
Final headliner announced for The Depot Live at Cardiff Castle
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (577+ words) One of the UK's most successful rock acts is set to return to Wales this summer to headline a huge outdoor show at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. Fast on the heels of their sold-out show at…...
Original lineup of iconic pop act set to join The Wombats at Cardiff festival
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) The original lineup of one of the UK's most famous female bands has been announced as the latest name to join The Wombats at Cardiff's home-grown family-friendly festival, Depot in the Castle this summer. Depot in the Castle (DITC), is…...
Welsh university launches Games and Animation Academy of Wales
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (217+ words) A Welsh university has launched the Games and Animation Academy of Wales, placing the nation at the forefront of the global digital entertainment economy. University of South Wales has established the Academy, creating a national and international centre of excellence…...
Welsh music roundup: music you might’ve missed in 2025
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1658+ words) As 2025 draws to a close, Welsh music has continued to thrive across a range of genres. This year saw notable achievements from both Welsh-language and English-language music. Among the key highlights, Cardiff producer Don Leisure won the Welsh Music Prize…...
How a Welsh soldier’s beautiful singing caused a truce on the battlefield
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1199+ words) A newspaper article revealing the extraordinary story of the Welsh soldier who brought a halt to fighting in the bloody fields of Flanders during the First World War has been unearthed. Many will know the famous story of the Christmas…...