The erosion of protest rights in the UK: how activists are fighting back

Through the steady hum of traffic on a busy road, an occasional passerby will sound their horn, not in frustration but instead solidarity. Each beep is a gesture of support for those gathered at the gates of MBR Acres, a beagle breeding facility that supplies dogs for scientific research across the UK. These demonstrators are part of Camp Beagle, the longest-running animal rights protest in UK history.

Back garden oasis: the tortoise sanctuary in the suburbs

On an unassuming road in a small village in South Wales there is a perfectly normal looking house. But, taking a closer look you may notice an unusual side door affixed with a yellow sign depicting a tortoise warning of ‘slow traffic’. Creaking the door open and walking down the narrow passage you are greeted with a vast garden overflowing with enclosures of all shapes and sizes. Each one holds a different species of tortoise originating from across the globe.

"Grubs Up" Podcast

Welcome to ‘Grubs Up’, the podcast that will explore the history of British dishes from every region of the country including Scotland, Wales, and England. Not many people here in the United Kingdom know the origin of famous dishes they consume daily.

Our job is to break that stigma and introduce many historical facts, conversations with food experts, and live reviews of British dishes that we will be trying for the first time!

So, pull up a chair and grab a napkin cause dinner is about to be served!

The Northern Lights dazzle South Wales in stunning rare sighting

The Northern Lights illuminated the sky over Pen y Fan, the highest peak in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, an unprecedented sight in South Wales

Lugging a tripod, camera and a flask of coffee into the cold twilight, amateur Northern Lights hunter Rachel Kibblewhite wasted no time jumping at the chance to get the perfect shot. Heading into the night after receiving word from her local Facebook group, Rachel found her self in the middle of nowhere, anxiously awaiting any sign from the dark sky.

Give it back: Wales demands the return of precious artefacts

The British Museum continues to ignore pleas for the return of Welsh artefacts despite numerous demands from politicians and citizens alike

The gold glimmers brightly drawing you in, delicate bands of decoration wrap the entire bodice, over four thousand years old and a true piece of Welsh history: The Mold Gold Cape. Discovered in 1833 in a small town in Northern Wales where it draws its name, the cape is an impressive example of Welsh Bronze age craftmanship.

Cardiff's quiet revolution: How young people are embracing sobriety

Why are young people choosing the sober lifestyle over the traditional drinking habits of the generations before them?

The curtains are drawn, the room pitch black, and your body is drenched in sweat as you struggle to open your eyes. You reach out into the darkness, pawing at the large glass of water on your bedside you don’t remember pouring. You drink it in one gulp, turn over and consider the day to be a write-off and promise to yourself you will not do it again.

We have all been there...