Gruff Rhys announced as Independent Venue Week ambassador for Wales

Sign up for our What's On newsletter - for all the latest whether you're staying in or heading out and aboutAcclaimed Stockport restaurant Where The Light Gets In has been given a 'green' Michelin star - the only nod for the region in this year's awards.The new type of star has been created to recognise the restaurants who are leading the way in sustainability.Sam Buckley's much-loved restaurant was one of just 23 businesses in the UK and Ireland to be given the accolade.The new classification

While filming of the second season of The Witcher is getting back underway, its prequel is assembling its cast.

The British Independent Film Awards —better knowns as the BIFAs —have unveiled the winners of its nine craft categories. Remi Weekes' horror His House —which landed 16 nominations in total —won the honor for best effects (for Pedro Sabrosa and Stegano Pepin) and best production design (for Jacqueline Abrahams who was previously nominated for the award in 2017 for Lady Macbeth).

indyref2 was extended to “anyone who believes in democracy in Scotland.” The Scottish Government’s preferred option for securing another referendum is based on a joint agreement with the UK Government. This was the basis of the 2014 referendum, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not consent to another vote.Over the weekend, it emerged that the SNP’s plan B involves the Scottish Parliament organising its own referendum.

new 11-point plan for a second vote on leaving the UK.Splits appeared between those backing Nicola Sturgeon’s push and those arguing for a much quicker “Plan B”.On social media, Glasgow MSP James Dornan criticised - and blocked - Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil who has argued Sturgeon was too cautious against Boris Johnson’s blanket refusal.Writing on Twitter, Dornan claimed: “Angus is in fact an MP who is only in Westminster because he stood on an SNP ticket.

Indian streaming major Disney+ Hotstar has put the wheels in motion on major new project Special Ops Universe, a multi-series spin-off format of its recent espionage thriller Special Ops. Created by Neeraj Pandey, the project will span numerous incarnations, including Special Ops season 1.5: The Himmat Story, which will tell the back story of Kay Kay Menon’s character Himmat Singh.

lockdown rules to attend house parties.The fine will be handed to individuals attending illegal gatherings of more than 15 people in private homes, with each additional offence doubling to a maximum level of £6,400.Patel announced the move during tonight’s Downing Street press conference (January 21), which she led alongside the chair of the National Police Chiefs Council Martin Hewitt.While household mixing is banned in the UK, the Home Secretary said that “there is still a small minority who

direct to your inbox Hit period drama Bridgerton will return for a second season, Netflix has announced. A tweet from the official Netflix Twitter account for UK and Ireland this afternoon confirmed: "DEAREST READERS, BREAKING NEWS...

The nominees for this year’s IMPALA European Independent Album Of The Year Award have been announced. Rina Sawayama is representing the UK on the list, because – while you can foolishly leave an advantageous political and economic union – you can’t leave a continent.“This year’s shortlist includes 25 amazing albums”, says IMPALA’s Executive Chair Helen Smith.

independence, according to a new poll. The study conducted on behalf of the pro-independence Scot Goes Pop blog, discovered that 51% of those questioned said Scotland should be independent while 49% said it should not.

Marianne Faithfull has confirmed that she will join forces with The Bad Seeds‘ Warren Ellis on her new album ‘She Walks In Beauty’, marking the singer’s first record since a near-fatal battle with COVID-19 last year.The new collection of poetry and music is set for release on April 30 via BMG and was recorded shortly before and during the first coronavirus lockdown in the UK, when Faithfull herself contracted the virus.Featuring contributions from the likes of Nick Cave, Brian Eno and cellist

Perth and Kinross has been saved from going under after a deal was agreed with an international consortium.

London TV Screenings Schedule AnnouncedThe London TV Screenings became official last year and organizers have now announced the virtual schedule for this year’s event, which takes place March 1-12. Here’s the schedule: Banijay Rights (March 3), All3Media International (March 4), Fremantle (March 5), eOne (March 9), ITV Studios (March 10).

BrewDog recently offered beer fans a free four-pack of beer. However, the promotion, which began at the weekend, ends tonight, with the beer firm calling on fans to get in touch if they want to claim their free pack.

Keir Starmer said there should not be another “divisive” vote, although he conceded the current system is not working.The UK Labour leader has previously said there should be a “constitutional convention” to revamp devolution, rather than an independence referendum.Polling on independence has seen a shift in attitudes in the last six months, with support for the policy in the lead.Sir Keir told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show on Sunday: “I don’t think there should be another referendum, I don’t think

Amy Macdonald has been named as the final ambassador this year’s Independent Venue Week, representing Scotland.Last month saw Arlo Parks announced as the England ambassador for the eighth edition of the annual seven-day celebration of independent music venues around the UK (taking place from January 25 to 31), before Super Furry Animals’ legend Gruff Rhys was confirmed yesterday to be representing Wales and rising alternative hip-hop artist and songwriter Jordan Adetunji was named as the

Jordan Adetunji has been announced as the Northern Ireland ambassador for Independent Venue Week 2021.Last month saw Arlo Parks announced as the England ambassador for the eighth edition of the annual seven-day celebration of independent music venues around the UK (taking place from January 25 to 31), before Super Furry Animals’ legend Gruff Rhys was confirmed yesterday to be representing Wales.Now, rising Belfast alternative hip-hop artist and songwriter Jordan Adetunji has been added to the

Joe Wicks has announced that his virtual ' PE with Joe ' fitness classes will be making a comeback with the UK entering its latest national lockdown. The 34-year-old fitness guru will be back once again to entertain and inspire young children after it was announced on Monday that schools across Scotland would be closed through January.

UK health secretary Matt Hancock announced yesterday that the Oxford-AstraZeneca had been approved for use in the UK.The first of 100 million doses – enough to vaccinate 50 million people – are due to be administered on Monday.