Fewer than one in 10 arts workers in UK have working-class roots The cultural sector falls short on other measures of diversity too, with 9o% of workers white, says new report The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2024
A new start after 60: I had to make my life count before it was too late – so I rowed across the Atlantic When Sian Davies was waiting for spinal surgery, she stayed sane by planning things to look forward to. Most notably, an extraordinary feat of endurance The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024
‘Why would you not want to be woke?’ Inside the TV comedy workshops infuriating the right-wing press They’ve been called ‘a disaster for the arts’ and lambasted for ‘pursuing a heavily woke agenda’. So what actually happens at a comedy workshop? Our writer joins 30 working-class standups determined to break into TV The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024
Edinburgh festival’s funniest performers for 2022 are revealed Young Latina whose act tackles disability is among the winners at prestigious awards ceremony The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022
Sam Campbell wins comedy award at Edinburgh festival fringe 2022 Australian comedian scoops £10,000 prize as Mexican-born American Lara Ricote is named best newcomer The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022
Disabled woman feels 'cast aside like an old boot' by lack of bus service Cardiff Bus no longer picks up or drops off passengers along Lake Road West in Cyncoed Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022
Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Six debut comics set to make a splash this year For those heading to the Fringe, here are six newcomers not to miss Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022
UK cult leader who imprisoned and raped women for 30 years dies in jail Aravindan Balakrishnan preyed upon his female followers and persuaded them he had god-like powers. Daily Record · Apr 9, 2022
Cult leader who kept his daughter a slave for 30 years dies in prison His daughter Katy with Welsh woman Sian Davies said her ordeal had been 'horrible, so dehumanising and degrading' Wales Online · Apr 9, 2022
The death and memorial notices from Swansea this week as families remember loved ones Our thoughts are with loved ones during this difficult time Wales Online · Feb 4, 2022