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A tour of South Wales to mark the centenary of the screen idol Richard Burton

April 7, 2025

The Welsh actor Richard Burton would have marked his 100th birthday this year. On the eve of the release of the film Mr Burton about his early life in Wales, I joined a new tour in south Wales to learn more about the screen legend. It visits the village where… Read more

How to celebrate Cheshire Day with a celebration of Cheshire cheese in Nantwich

April 7, 2025

Cheshire Day marks the coming of spring. The annual celebration of food, culture and heritage from my home region of Britain is still relatively low key. But, as a Cheshire resident, I find plenty to celebrate on my home patch. So, this year, I prepared for the Cheshire Day cheese… Read more

How to visit Barry Island, Wales, home to the famous Gavin and Stacey TV trail

December 26, 2024

Were you one of the 12 million last night? That’s the number of people who watched the final ever episode of Gavin and Stacey, the TV comedy series set in South Wales. I made my own pilgrimage to Barry Island back in November to visit the sites now associated with… Read more