71 minutes ago Gavin & Stacey extra reveals what happened on set as they filmed Smithy's stag do

One Gavin & Stacey extra has been revealing his experiences of appearing in the final episode

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63 minutes ago Gavin and Stacey star enjoys one superfood snack that's linked to 'better heart health'

Alison Steadman, 79, is known for playing Pam Shipman in BBC's Gavin and Stacey. The series finale aired on Christmas Day, 2024

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11 hours ago Amazon's 'so comfy and soft' slippers in 11 colours that are 'great' for under £20

Banish the winter chill with these well-regarded fuzzy slippers from Amazon

Economics

10 hours ago James Corden's emotional message to fans as Gavin and Stacey finale is watched by 12.3m

Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones share behind-the-scenes photos of the Christmas Day special

Sport

94 minutes ago Driver behind China car ramming attack that killed 35 is sentenced to death

Fan Weiqiu, angry at his divorce settlement, caused ‘great social harm’ when he drove into people as they exercised in the city of Zhuhai, court saysA court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings.Fan Weiqiu was venting his anger because he was unhappy with his divorce settlement, the court in the southern city of Zhuhai said in handing down the sentence on Friday. The victims were exercising at a sports centre at the time of the attack. Fan pleaded guilty to endangering public safety by dangerous means, a court statement said. Continue reading...

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71 minutes ago All the amazing TV shows filmed in Wales in 2024 that showcase our beautiful country

There have been some brilliant series filmed in Wales during 2024

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11 hours ago The moment people pull up in car outside corner shop in broad daylight and take crates of alcohol

Police are investigating after around £300 worth of stock was stolen from a family-run shop in Treharris. CCTV has been released by the shop owners

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80 minutes ago UK snow map shows the exact hour flurries 'start to settle' on New Year's Eve

A New Year's Eve and New Year's Day forecast which shows a -2C weather shift, while the Met Office The Met Office is predicting flurries and accumulations

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11 hours ago Nick Knowles struggles to walk up stairs in video as he shares health update

BBC star Nick Knowles has had to undergo operations on both his leg and his arm, and updated fans on his walking progress ahead of DIY SOS and his wedding next year

Society

12 hours ago Inside Gerwyn Price's incredible Valleys 'man cave' he's built with darts prize money

The Welshman is back in action at Alexandra Palace for the World Darts Championships

Economics

12 hours ago James Corden's big comeback: Comedian is embraced by the nation once more as Gavin And Stacey final is a hit with viewers after the actor faced a string of scandals

The last ever episode of the show - which came five years after the most recent Christmas special - pulled in a massive 12.5 million viewers for the BBC.

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96 minutes ago Scottie Scheffler undergoes surgery on injury suffered while preparing Christmas dinner

Reigning world No1 will miss the start of the 2025 PGA Tour season in Hawaii after hand wound caused by broken glass

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16 hours ago Beyond Paradise star reveals real filming location for show – and it's not always Devon

Beyond Paradise is back on our screens for a Christmas special - however, BBC One star Kris Marshall has dished all on the detective drama's real filming locations

Culture

14 hours ago Seven major driving rules and law changes for 2025 faced by motorists including car tax

Drivers will be impacted by a number of new rules in 2025, including some that will effect electric vehicle owners for the first time. Here's all you need to know about the changes

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2 hours ago Gavin and Stacey actress Ruth Jones set to reprise role as Nessa just days after final episode aired

The actress will step back into Nessa's trademark black bob wig and leather skirt to read Radio 4's Shipping Forecast as the programme celebrates its centenary on the BBC on New Year's Day.

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14 hours ago A property in plain sight was found to be hiding a nefarious secret with 90,000 items removed

One woman has been arrested by South Wales Police in connection with the discovery which happened at a property in Oystermouth Road, Swansea

Society

18 hours ago Dunelm shoppers nab 'expensive looking' double bedding set for less than £14 using deal

Dunelm customers are raving about the retailer's 'gorgeous' bedding set that 'washes like a dream' - and you can get it for a fraction of the price using a TopCashback deal

Economics

15 hours ago James Corden's big comeback: Comedian is embraced by the nation once more as Gavin And Stacey final is a hit with viewers after string of scandals

The last ever episode of the show - which came five years after the most recent Christmas special - pulled in a massive 12.5 million viewers for the BBC.

Sport

3 hours ago How the last Japanese soldier was finally lured out of the jungle 30 years after WWII ended

Teruo Nakamura had been a private in the Imperial Japanese Army. In December 1974, almost 30 years since the Second World War had ended, he was convinced it was still raging.

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3 hours ago Tony Blair's gaffe to nationalists after Ireland's World Cup exit revealed in unsealed documents

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair was said to be gutted after the gaffe, which is detailed in newly unsealed documents from the National Archives of Ireland in Dublin

Politics

15 hours ago Jamie Oliver's 'super easy' turkey stew recipe for Christmas leftovers

If you're sick of turkey curry, then this delicious stew could be the answer to your prayers - and you'll also be making the most of any leftover stuffing you have

Society

15 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans all say the same thing about surprise cameo in heartwarming finale

BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey came to an emotional end on Christmas Day with the final episode watched by 12.5 million - and viewers were left delighted by some surprise appearances

Sport

4 hours ago EastEnders star 'lets slip' Cindy Beale's fate with telling comment after deadly attack

EastEnders' Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt teased whether Cindy Beale will live or die after her brutal attack on the BBC soap, dropping a huge hint about her fate

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3 hours ago Gavin And Stacey’s Nessa to read shipping forecast to mark its centenary on BBC

Stephen Fry, Adrian Dunbar and Dame Ellen MacArthur are also marking the broadcast’s centenary.

Politics

15 hours ago Sweet moment teacher, who travelled from France to meet royal family, tells Kate her work in early years 'means everything to him'

Kate, 42, joined King Charles , Queen Camilla , the Prince of Wales, and other senior members of The Firm for the royal walkabout on their Norfolk estate after the Christmas Day church service.

Society

16 hours ago Luke Littler apologises to darts fan after 'hearing the TV camera move'

The Nuke missed D12 for what would have been his fifth nine-darter of the year in his World Darts Championship second round clash with Ryan Meikle, denying a fan a £60,000 payout

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6 hours ago EastEnders' Jaqueline Jossa teases storyline bombshell after Cindy Beale's vicious attack

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has teased that there is "epic" drama to come on the BBC soap opera ahead of the show's 40th anniversary in 2025

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3 hours ago A year ago, a gripping ITV drama triggered outrage over the Post Office scandal. Lead campaigner Sir Alan Bates hoped a new Government would at last deliver compensation. Sadly, he was wrong...

The letters tumbling onto the mat come from across the world - France, Australia, the US and many more - some just addressed to 'Alan Bates, North Wales.'

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15 hours ago Hobbit home boom in New Zealand: Nation embraces tiny house living amid affordable housing crisis where average home price is $1m

Tiny houses - small, functional dwellings with floor spaces of up to 60 square metres - are becoming increasing popular among families and single occupiers.

Society

18 hours ago Corden thanks fans after Gavin And Stacey finale: It means more than you’ll know

The finale saw more than 12 million people tune in.

Sport

6 hours ago Orchestra that allowed youths to film performances on their phones lets grime rappers Lady Leshurr and Big Dog Yogo into its ranks to boost classical music audiences

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has arranged a concert with two grime artists as part of its continued project to try to appeal to a younger audience.

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3 hours ago Kai Havertz the hero but Arsenal make slow start to life without Bukayo Saka

Gunners will need to show much more creativity without their injured talisman, who is unlikely to return until March

Politics

18 hours ago World's richest footballer is Chelsea reject worth 12 times more than Ronaldo and Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have amassed incredible wealth over the years, but the pair's net worths combined still don't come close to that of Faiq Bolkiah

Sport

6 hours ago Many believe US healthcare industry was to blame in CEO killing, poll reveals

Americans point to coverage denials and steep profits from insurance industry after Brian Thompson’s killingIn a new poll, more than two-thirds of respondents said they believed denials of coverage and profits in the health insurance industry were partially responsible for the killing of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, in early December.Thompson was shot dead on the streets of Manhattan. His killer fled, sparking a nationwide manhunt, which ended when Luigi Mangione was arrested and charged with the killing after being arrested in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s. Mangione’s alleged writings indicated that he was angry at the US healthcare industry and saw it as exploitative. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Trump asks Supreme Court to block TikTok ban as he considers ‘political resolution’

The nation’s highest court will hear arguments over challenges to an imminent ban on January 10

Politics

19 hours ago How BBC's Gavin and Stacey finale teaches streaming services a valuable lesson

On-demand TV may be all the rage but, sometimes, forcing us to wait for a show makes the experience all the more exciting

Sport

7 hours ago US saw dramatic rise in homelessness at start of 2024, housing agency says

US Department of Housing and Urban Development reports largest increase among families with childrenThe US saw a dramatic rise in homelessness at the start of 2024, counting 18% more unhoused people during its annual tally in January than the year before, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (Hud) reported on Friday.Cities reported counting a total of 771,480 unhoused people in January, a number that is larger than the population of Seattle. Representing 23 out of every 10,000 Americans, the number is the highest ever recorded during the tally. Still, experts consider the number an undercount, since it reflects one point in time and misses many people staying with friends or family. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago BBC Beyond Paradise fans say the same thing as beloved detective makes return

Beyond Paradise returned to BBC One with a one-off Christmas special on Friday night, and fans of the show were left thrilled as they were reunited with the characters.

Politics

22 hours ago UFC, boxing and golf: what is Donald Trump’s relationship with sport? – podcast

The US president-elect’s ties with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and boxing, as well as World Wrestling Entertainment, might tell us about the kinds of sport he appreciates. But then there’s golf As the US prepares to host the World Cup and the Olympics during Trump’s presidency, Jonathan Freedland and Karim Zidan walk through his history with sport to see if it explains more about himArchive: BBC, WWE, Fox 9 Minneapolis, NBC 10 Philadelphia, PBS Newshour, TMZ, MSNBC Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Car rescued by fire service after getting stuck on supermarket bollards

South Wales Rescue and Fire Service were called to a incident outside a supermarket in Aberavon

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5 hours ago Beyond Paradise fans react as beloved character returns in Christmas special

BBC Beyond Paradise fans were thrilled after Humphrey and Martha returned to screens on Friday night.

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7 hours ago BBC Death in Paradise star opens up on show cancellation as he admits 'was a first'

Kris Marshall has featured in both Death in Paradise and its spin-off Beyond Paradise.

Events

5 hours ago João Pedro escapes red as Brighton’s winless run continues against Brentford

When Brighton produced a stirring comeback to defeat Manchester City here at the start of November and move into the top four, Fabian Hürzeler could have been forgiven for thinking that being a Premier League manager is a pretty straightforward business. But after another disappointing performance from his side that made it six matches without a victory and allowed Brentford to pick up only their second away point of the season, the 31-year-old may have a different opinion now.Despite creating a plethora of chances, Brighton could not find a way past Thomas Frank’s battling side, who lost their goalkeeper Mark Flekken to injury in the first half and handed a Premier League debut to Hákon Valdimarsson. In the absence of their top scorer, Danny Welbeck, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury, and for all their positivity and possession under Hürzeler, Brighton lack a cutting edge in attack that was exposed again by Brentford. They have not won at home since beating City and it wa...

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8 hours ago Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall addresses show cancellation as he admits 'was a first'

Kris Marshall, who is best known for his role as DI Humphrey Goodman in BBC's Death in Paradise, has opened up about his experience of working on ITV's Sanditon

Events

5 hours ago BBC Escape to the Country star halts property search minutes in after spotting key detail

Escape to the Country presenter Alistair Appleton was joined by Anita Rani and interior designer Shaun Clarkson on the show's celebrity special on Friday night

Politics

8 hours ago Outnumbered bosses hit back at Christmas special 'depressing' backlash

Outnumbered's creator has hit back after the Christmas special was branded "depressing" by some disgruntled viewers after the Brockman family returned to the BBC

Events

6 hours ago The real reason Gavin and Stacey's Neil The Baby sang in BBC Christmas finale

It turns out there was a very good reason for the unexpected moment

Politics

8 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa teases major BBC EastEnders bombshell after Cindy's brutal attack

EastEnders is two months away from its 40th anniversary and Jacqueline Jossa - whose character Lauren Branning recently exposed Cindy Beale's affair - has teased over it

Events

6 hours ago The 'deceptively large' cabin suitcase from Antler that has a 'surprising amount of room' now reduced in winter sale

There are some great deals to enjoy in the Antler winter sale

Politics

9 hours ago BBC Vicar of Dibley cast now from iconic star's unrecognisable new look to tragic deaths

The Vicar of Dibley is a British comedy classic and is still aired every Christmas, but sadly, many of the stars of the show are no longer with us - here, we take a look at what happened to the cast.

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7 hours ago Escape to the Country property search comes to abrupt halt as star says ‘forget it’

Escape to the Country host Alistair Appleton went all out to help Countryfile presenter Anita Rani find her dream country home.

Politics

9 hours ago Biden administration pledges additional military aid to Ukraine amid Russia war

Security assistance package in works as North Korean troops are deployed in Kursk after Putin-Kim agreementThe Biden administration is pledging to approve fresh military aid to Ukraine in the coming days, including crucial air defense systems, as North Korean forces face mounting casualties in their first major deployment to a European conflict.John Kirby, the US national security communications adviser, told reporters on Friday that in just the last week North Korean troops had suffered more than 1,000 casualties in what he referred to as failed “human wave” assaults near the Kursk border-region, which confirms similar figures reported by South Korea. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago All the places the Gavin & Stacey cast were spotted dining at while filming in Barry

Not only did the Gavin & Stacey cast film in and around Barry Island, they also visited a lot of local businesses

Politics

10 hours ago Morrison Hotel featured on The Doors’ album cover burns in Los Angeles fire

Blaze engulfed landmark building where Jim Morrison and bandmates posed for a photograph for their 1970 LPFlames engulfed the historic Morrison Hotel, featured on the cover of The Doors’ 1970 album of the same name, after a fire hit the landmark downtown Los Angeles building.More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire, which began around 11am Thursday, and had the burn under control in under two hours. Several dozen people inside were able to escape, including possible squatters and three people rescued by firefighters on the third floor. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Hollywood star Taron Egerton reveals he lived in a famous Welsh village

Taron Egerton has taught Netflix's global audience some of his favourite Welsh words and phrases and revealed that he lived in one of Wales' most famous villages

Politics

10 hours ago Morrison hotel featured on Doors’ album cover burns in Los Angeles fire

Blaze engulfed landmark building where Jim Morrison and bandmates posed for a photograph for their 1970 LPFlames engulfed the historic Morrison Hotel, featured on the cover of The Doors’ 1970 album of the same name, after a fire hit the landmark downtown Los Angeles building.More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire, which began around 11am Thursday, and had the burn under control in under two hours. Several dozen people inside were able to escape, including possible squatters and three people rescued by firefighters on the third floor. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo's true feelings on Ruben Amorim as Manchester United verdict sent

Manchester United have had a mixed start under new head coach Ruben Amorim following Erik ten Hag's sacking in October

Politics

11 hours ago 2 Florida tourist spots halt drones in shows following a separate accident that injured a boy

A theme park resort and a huge hotel in central Florida either have stopped using drones or canceled their drone-based shows after several drones collided and fell from the sky during a separate holiday celebration in downtown Orlando

Events

8 hours ago Luke Humphries' incredible body transformation and huge net worth after World Darts prize

The 29-year-old is out to defend his World Championship title at Alexandra Palace

Politics

12 hours ago Sudan: first aid convoy reaches besieged Khartoum area since start of civil war

The deliveries of vital food and medical supplies will help 200,000 families, according to aid groups and local volunteersAn aid convoy has reached a besieged area of Khartoum for the first time since Sudan’s civil war broke out in April 2023, bringing food and medicines in a country where half of the people are at risk of starvation.The 28 trucks arrived in southern Khartoum on 25 December, according to the World Food Programme (WFP), which provided 22 trucks loaded with 750 tonnes of food. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Public inquiry to be held on 'controversial' plan to build business park on farm run by family for generations

Welsh ministers will look at how Vale of Glamorgan Council dealt with an application for a business park on land at Model Farm

Politics

12 hours ago Shaftesbury Avenue: Man charged with attempted murder after car hit crowd in central London on Christmas Day

Shaftesbury Avenue: Man charged with attempted murder after car hit crowd in central London on Christmas Day  NationalWorld

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