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Russell T Davies reveals the stories that shaped Doctor Who, Queer as Folk and his life in TV | Stage Presents

Russell T Davies has spent five decades shaping British television, from groundbreaking dramas like Queer as Folk and It’s a Sin, to bringing Doctor Who back to life. Now, as he publishes his memoir, The Queerest of Folk, we sit down with Davies to look back at the stories behind…

The Independent UK · Oct 8

A couple bought this 400-year-old mansion made from the stone of a castle for £750,000

The historic Y Fan mansion in Caerphilly, South Wales, has a past that reaches back to the Tudor period. Parts of the Grade II-listed house were rebuilt in 1583 using dressed stone taken from nearby Caerphilly Castle, which was then largely derelict. Centuries later, the mansion itself had fallen into…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Bonnie Tyler remembered as ‘a star, but never a diva’ as thousands line streets for funeral

The funeral procession went through Tyler’s home town of Skewen, South Wales, where dozens of people lined the streets to say goodbye

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Four boys arrested on suspicion of arson as wildfire spreads in South Wales

The teenagers have since been bailed under investigation

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Faithful dog leads best friend’s funeral procession

A 15-year-old collie-spaniel cross named Bo led the funeral procession for his owner, Graham Price, 74, who was laid to rest in South Wales on Tuesday, August 4.

The Independent UK · Aug 9

Violence breaks out in South Wales as four arrested and three men hospitalised

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The Independent UK · Aug 7

Two men fighting for their lives and four arrested after violent clashes in South Wales

Armed police and the National Police Air Service supported officers in Mill Road, Pontnewynydd

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Alex Jones ‘too scared’ as young girl to admit she wanted to be on TV

The broadcaster, 49, is best known for presenting BBC’s The One Show since 2010.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Family of 14-year-old girl found dead in park pay tribute to ‘beautiful person’

Lilly Jones was discovered in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina, South Wales, on June 22 after she was reported missing two days earlier.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

UK Mum of Two Dies From Shocking Skull Fracture as Partner Is Found Dead Hours Later

A mother of two died from head injuries in Merthyr Tydfil, prompting a homicide investigation. Her partner was found dead at a nearby reservoir. Police are not seeking other suspects.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3