Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
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Plaid Cymru's Liz Saville Roberts accuses the UK government of undermining Welsh democracy by granting itself powers to veto legislation passed by the Senedd. The controversial Welsh Bill provisions have sparked a major constitutional clash.
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Channel 4 greenlights 'The Union', a major new political drama set in Wales, starring BAFTA winner Jonathan Pryce. The series explores the high-stakes battle for the future of the Union.
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Exclusive polling reveals a seismic shift in the Blaenau Gwent by-election race, with Reform UK overtaking Plaid Cymru and threatening a Labour stronghold. Internal party turmoil and voter disillusionment set the stage for a political upset.
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers a dramatic shift in the UK's music education landscape. Discover which institutions are now leading the pack for performance, composition, and music technology degrees.
Welsh musician Cerys Hafana's second album, 'Angel', is a breathtaking exploration of the triple harp's potential, transforming traditional tunes into a hauntingly beautiful and contemporary sonic landscape.
Exclusive interview with Mikaela Strauss, the artist known as King Princess, as she unveils the profound personal stories and feminist themes driving her explosive new album 'Girl Violence' and its unique 1950s aesthetic.
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A new non-profit collective, Voices for the Vanishing, launches a major festival to combat the crisis threatening UK grassroots music venues. Discover the urgent fight to save our cultural heartbeat.
Discover the story behind Portmeirion, a breathtakingly colourful Welsh coastal village with a whimsical Italian Riviera flair, stunning architecture, and fascinating history.
Explore the mesmerising shortlist for the prestigious £100,000 Hadley's Art Prize 2025. Discover groundbreaking contemporary works from Britain's most talented artists in this exclusive gallery showcase.
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English golf star Tommy Fleetwood clinched a dramatic victory at the 2024 RBC Canadian Open, securing a massive £1.3 million payday and ending his long wait for a PGA Tour title.
Yorkshire-born electronic music producer Sammy Virji is taking the global dance scene by storm with his infectious, joyful house tracks. Discover how his optimistic sound provides a much-needed escape and why he's the name on everyone's lips.
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Exclusive: The Welsh Rugby Union is poised to confirm a seismic restructuring plan that could see the number of professional teams slashed in a desperate bid to secure the future of the game in Wales.
Rising dance music sensation Ibiza Final Boss secures a monumental five-album contract with Warner Music UK, following a fierce industry bidding war for his unique sound.
A millionaire tech entrepreneur's ambitious plan to sell a remote Welsh island for £3 million has been met with ridicule from locals, who dub it the 'Welsh Alcatraz'. Despite its picturesque views, the island remains unsold.
Shadow Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens highlights the need for enhanced cooperation between Wales and Westminster to tackle post-Brexit challenges and economic pressures.
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Legendary singer Dame Shirley Bassey receives an honorary fellowship from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, celebrating her iconic career and Welsh heritage.
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