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Llangollen mayoress joins ITV's Big Brother household

Ruthin's Robert Emlyn Slater is preparing to stage his first play on the London stage.

Ruthin's Robert Emlyn Slater is preparing to stage his first play on the London stage.

Ruthin writer's original play will debut on London stage

Actors Ruth Huish and Si Kneale as Angela and Tom during rehearsals for 'Some Kind of Love Story', part of a double bill of plays to be staged by Suitcase Theatre at Theatr Twm O'r Nant in Denbigh

Actors Ruth Huish and Si Kneale as Angela and Tom during rehearsals for 'Some Kind of Love Story', part of a double bill of plays to be staged by Suitcase Theatre at Theatr Twm O'r Nant in Denbigh

Mold theatre company to perform double bill at Denbigh venue

'Little ball of Welsh dragon energy' Bala queen sparkles on RuPaul's Drag Race UK

Red Letter Road are among the performers this weekend

Red Letter Road are among the performers this weekend

Music festival in Ruthin to raise money for cancer charities

Heledd Wynn Newton, 20, won the first Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition at the North Wales International Music Festival

Heledd Wynn Newton, 20, won the first Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition at the North Wales International Music Festival

Harpist taught by former royal harpist named best young musician in Wales

Self-taught Ruthin artist set to host his first solo exhibition in the town

Clayson and the Argonauts' Alan Clayson to perform in Denbigh

Basix Professional Wrestling are coming back to Llangollen!

Basix Professional Wrestling are coming back to Llangollen!

'Chain match' the main event as wrestling action returns to Llangollen this month!

Former Denbigh schoolboy, 46, is Emmy award winner

A Very Royal Scandal will become available on Prime Video in September.

A Very Royal Scandal will become available on Prime Video in September.

Amazon Prime Video

Michael Sheen on his Prince Andrew role and 'lifting the veil' on shocking interview

The late great Luciano Pavarotti.

The late great Luciano Pavarotti.

Choir shares fascinating Pavarotti tale from Llangollen on anniversary of his death

Actress Catrin Morgan got little ones involved during her performance of Gwlan Gwlan at the Denbigh and Flint Show

Actress Catrin Morgan got little ones involved during her performance of Gwlan Gwlan at the Denbigh and Flint Show

Wool-centred theatre piece delights audiences at agricultural show

Bala queen Actavia snags spot on new season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK

Neil Marshall (right) with Cambria Lecturer Edward Evers-Swindell.

Neil Marshall (right) with Cambria Lecturer Edward Evers-Swindell.

Game of Thrones director turns spotlight on media industry for North Wales students

Undated handout photo issued by Prime Video of the actor Michael Sheen embodying the Duke of York in the first-look images from Prime Video's A Very Royal Scandal. Image: Prime Video/PA Wire

Undated handout photo issued by Prime Video of the actor Michael Sheen embodying the Duke of York in the first-look images from Prime Video's A Very Royal Scandal. Image: Prime Video/PA Wire

Michael Sheen embodies Andrew in drama co-starring Denbighshire's Joanna Scanlan

Sir Kyffin Williams oil painting ‘Anglesey in Winter’ purchased for the new gallery of Welsh art at Palé Hall.

Sir Kyffin Williams oil painting ‘Anglesey in Winter’ purchased for the new gallery of Welsh art at Palé Hall.

Significant investment for Welsh art at Llandderfel's Palé Hall

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Parade of Nations.

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Parade of Nations.

Llangollen Eisteddfod listed among Britain's longest-running TV shows

Tom Jones at the Llangollen Eisteddfod 2024

Tom Jones at the Llangollen Eisteddfod 2024

Record-breaking summer as 50,000 music fans support Llangollen Eisteddfod 2024

The incident captured on camera (Image provided by Connah's Quay Cricket Club)

The incident captured on camera (Image provided by Connah's Quay Cricket Club)

Incident caught on camera during cricket match condemned

Jess Glynne impresses with 90-minute set at Llangollen Musical Eisteddfod

Madness at Llangollen Eisteddfod

Madness at Llangollen Eisteddfod

REVIEW: Madness deliver hit-packed set at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

Pupils from Ysgol Twm o'r Nant get started on their Summer Reading Challenge

Pupils from Ysgol Twm o'r Nant get started on their Summer Reading Challenge

Young readers in Denbigh get Summer Reading Challenge off to a great start

Katherine Jenkins performs at the Llangollen Musical Eisteddfod.

Katherine Jenkins performs at the Llangollen Musical Eisteddfod.

Katherine Jenkins makes sensational return to Llangollen Musical Eisteddfod

Top of the Town 2024 brought everyone in Ruthin out to enjoy live music and dance performances.

Top of the Town 2024 brought everyone in Ruthin out to enjoy live music and dance performances.

Cultural attractions

Top of the Town ends Ruthin Festival with a massive party

Leader of the Kurdish Folk Dancers Huseyin Cicek. His son Burak is in the line-up just behind him to his right.

Leader of the Kurdish Folk Dancers Huseyin Cicek. His son Burak is in the line-up just behind him to his right.

Kurdish folk dancers play the generation game at Llangollen Eisteddfod

Movement and dance were central to many of the artistic installations at RIAF.

Movement and dance were central to many of the artistic installations at RIAF.

First Ruthin International Arts Festival show brings thought-provoking art to town

Alis Huws (bottom left), John's Boys Male Chorus(top right) and Prolisok Ukrainian dancers (bottom right) all performed on Wednesday night.

Alis Huws (bottom left), John's Boys Male Chorus(top right) and Prolisok Ukrainian dancers (bottom right) all performed on Wednesday night.

Eisteddfod audience enjoys feast of music and dance

Llangollen Eisteddfod

Llangollen Eisteddfod

Prestigious Eisteddfod competition to be showcased live on TV

Legendary Tom Jones kicks off core week at Llangollen Musical Eisteddfod

Tom Jones headlines Llangollen.

Tom Jones headlines Llangollen.

'Wow!' Sir Tom Jones belts out the fan favourites at Llangollen!

Crowd at Llangollen. Photo: Grant Melton

Crowd at Llangollen. Photo: Grant Melton

Manic Street Preachers

REVIEW: Indie music icons Manic Street Preachers and Suede light up Llangollen

One of last year's international competitors sing in the historic church of St Collens, Llangollen.

One of last year's international competitors sing in the historic church of St Collens, Llangollen.

Popular lunchtime recitals return to St Collen's with worldwide choirs on show

House of the Dragon filming takes place on Anglesey (Image: Paula Hanks-Jones)

House of the Dragon filming takes place on Anglesey (Image: Paula Hanks-Jones)

House of the Dragon casts Stagecoach Denbigh trio to bring Westeros to life

The Undertones, The Selecter and Seth Lakeman to play Llangollen Fringe Festival

Ruthin Festival runs all week, culminating with the Top of the Town concert in the square on Saturday.

Ruthin Festival runs all week, culminating with the Top of the Town concert in the square on Saturday.

Cultural attractions

Ruthin Festival showcases local talent as celebration of Welsh culture returns

BRIT award-winning powerhouse Paloma Faith takes to the stage in Eisteddfod

Another incredible night at Llangollen Eisteddfod with sensational Paloma Faith

Bryan Adams and Dylan Thomas

Bryan Adams and Dylan Thomas

WATCH: Meet the boy who was called on stage by rock legend Bryan Adams in Llangollen

Evan and Jules Peters.

Evan and Jules Peters.

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Mike and Jules Peters' son Evan fills his rock star father's boots for emotional trek

Simple Minds at Llangollen. Photo: CUFFE & TAYLOR CUFFE & TAYLOR

Simple Minds at Llangollen. Photo: CUFFE & TAYLOR CUFFE & TAYLOR

Simple Minds were Alive and Kicking at Llangollen last night!

Bryan Adams on stage in Llangollen.

Bryan Adams on stage in Llangollen.

GALLERY: Bryan Adams wows 'fantastic audience' in Llangollen

Briec Bagad, a bagpipe group from Ruthin's twin town in Brittany, will feature at this year's 30th anniversary of Ruthin Festival

Briec Bagad, a bagpipe group from Ruthin's twin town in Brittany, will feature at this year's 30th anniversary of Ruthin Festival

Cultural attractions

Ruthin Festival marks 30th anniversary with musical extravaganza

Issy Richards and Bronwen Lebbon with this year's programme

Issy Richards and Bronwen Lebbon with this year's programme

Souvenir programme for 2024 Llangollen International Eisteddfod now available

Alis Huws and Catrin Finch

Alis Huws and Catrin Finch

Two royal harpists to head to Llangollen for ‘summer of string’

Simon McCleave has released the book

Simon McCleave has released the book

Author of Snowdonia series unveils Llangollen-inspired crime thriller

Phil Spencer at White House Hotel Restaurant and Spa

Phil Spencer at White House Hotel Restaurant and Spa

Location, Location, Location's Phil Spencer has lunch at hotel and spa near St Asaph

Bryan Adams at Llangollen.

Bryan Adams at Llangollen.

I rocked out with Bryan Adams as he kicked off Llangollen Eisteddfod in style!

Winners from the Eisteddfod Treasure Hunt

Winners from the Eisteddfod Treasure Hunt

Treasure hunt triumph as residents walk away with free Llangollen Eisteddfod tickets

L: Issey Cross. R: Jess Glynne

L: Issey Cross. R: Jess Glynne

Drum and bass star Issey Cross to support Jess Glynne at Llangollen Eisteddfod

Tom Jones will perform at this year's Eisteddfod

Tom Jones will perform at this year's Eisteddfod

Public meeting to be held ahead of Llangollen Eisteddfod at town hall

Singer-songwriter Will Glanville tunes up with Myddelton College Head of Music Richard Walsh.

Singer-songwriter Will Glanville tunes up with Myddelton College Head of Music Richard Walsh.

Denbigh student set to make jump from busking to sharing stage with the stars

'Life In St Asaph Union Workhouse' written by Rhona Phoenix. Image: DCC

'Life In St Asaph Union Workhouse' written by Rhona Phoenix. Image: DCC

Book revealing the history of St Asaph Workhouse to be launched at city's library

Denbigh and Ruthin primary pupils enjoyed a facxtory tour, tastings, and art workshops at Llaeth y Llan.

Denbigh and Ruthin primary pupils enjoyed a facxtory tour, tastings, and art workshops at Llaeth y Llan.

Denbigh and Ruthin pupils enjoy dairy factory tour and art workshops