Ciaran Jones

The £42 million EuroMillions draw on Friday, August 21, produced the main numbers 10, 14, 15, 19 and 45, with Lucky Stars 4 and 12. The Thunderball numbers were 8, 9, 16, 37 and 38, with Thunderball 6. The article explains the prize-matching rules, ticket price and draw schedule, and provides background on major UK EuroMillions winners.

The article reports the winning numbers from the National Lottery draws on August 19. The Lotto numbers were 1, 6, 24, 32, 48 and 54, with bonus ball 9 in the first round, and 4, 8, 10, 17, 23 and 28, with bonus ball 16, in the second round. The Thunderball numbers were 2, 3, 11, 12 and 24, with Thunderball 6. It also notes the £4.3 million Lotto jackpot, the £500,000 Thunderball jackpot and how National Lottery revenue is distributed.

The article reports the winning numbers for the Tuesday, August 18 EuroMillions and Thunderball draws. EuroMillions numbers were 3, 9, 38, 40 and 50, with Lucky Stars 6 and 10; Thunderball numbers were 1, 3, 9, 15 and 23, with Thunderball 12. The EuroMillions jackpot was £32 million, while Thunderball offered a top prize of £500,000.

The live report provides the winning numbers for the June 9 EuroMillions and Thunderball draws. The EuroMillions numbers were 2, 7, 23, 44 and 46, with Lucky Stars 3 and 5; the Thunderball numbers were 1, 16, 29, 33 and 39, with Thunderball 1. The EuroMillions jackpot was £150 million, while Thunderball offered a top prize of £500,000, alongside explanations of the matching requirements and background on major UK lottery wins.

A firsthand review of TUI’s new year-round route from Cardiff to Fuerteventura, which takes under four hours and offers Welsh travellers convenient access to warm weather outside the main summer season. The writer praises Cardiff Airport’s compact layout, smooth transfers and Fuerteventura’s beaches, volcanic landscapes, dunes and family-friendly attractions. A dolphin-watching excursion is highlighted as a trip highlight, while the island’s moderate winter temperatures, summer heat and persistent coastal winds are presented as advantages. The route is portrayed as a more affordable and accessible alternative to long-haul destinations, particularly for families restricted to school holidays.

A review of Barceló Corralejo Sands in Fuerteventura examines how its layout and facilities balance children’s entertainment with adult relaxation. The hotel’s separate but closely connected pool areas, children’s activities, spacious family suite, helpful staff, dining options and evening entertainment are praised for minimizing the logistical stress of a family holiday. Its location near Corralejo’s bars, music square and beaches, along with excursions such as dolphin watching through TUI Musement, adds to its appeal. The review concludes that the hotel could become a reliable family-holiday destination, especially with TUI’s new weekly direct route from Cardiff Airport.

The article reports the winning numbers for the April 17 EuroMillions and Thunderball draws. EuroMillions numbers were 22, 23, 28, 41 and 47, with Lucky Stars 6 and 8; Thunderball numbers were 1, 8, 9, 23 and 38, with Thunderball 14. It explains the ticket cost, draw times and winning requirements, and provides background on major UK EuroMillions jackpots.

The National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results are reported for the April 15 draw. The Lotto numbers were 22, 45, 49, 53, 54 and 56, with bonus ball 25; the Thunderball numbers were 1, 5, 17, 34 and 35, with Thunderball 8. The article also notes Thunderball’s £500,000 jackpot and provides background on major past Lotto wins and how lottery revenue is distributed.

The £100 million EuroMillions draw produced the main numbers 1, 2, 4, 28 and 44, with Lucky Stars 5 and 12. The accompanying Thunderball draw produced 7, 16, 24, 31 and 39, with Thunderball 6. The article explains the prize-matching rules, draw times and ticket cost, and provides background on major UK EuroMillions winners and jackpot records.

The article reports the Friday, March 20 EuroMillions and Thunderball results. The EuroMillions numbers were 5, 12, 16, 37 and 46, with Lucky Stars 8 and 10; the Thunderball numbers were 5, 11, 25, 32 and 38, with Thunderball 12. It also explains the ticket price, winning combinations, draw times and the £34 million EuroMillions jackpot, while providing background on previous major UK winners.

The National Lottery Lotto draw produced the numbers 14, 16, 18, 22, 47 and 56, with 54 as the bonus ball. The Thunderball numbers were 16, 26, 30, 31 and 36, with 11 as the Thunderball. The article also outlines jackpot amounts and background on the UK National Lottery.

More in Common polling projects Reform UK and Plaid Cymru to win 28 Senedd seats each in the May 7 election, with Labour on 26. Reform’s support has fallen by five percentage points since February, while Plaid Cymru has risen by two. Green support has doubled, potentially giving the party five seats and representation in the Welsh Parliament for the first time, while the Conservatives are also projected to win seven seats and the Liberal Democrats two. The results would make a Plaid-led coalition the most likely governing arrangement and end Labour’s position as the leading party since devolution.

Reform UK is set to launch its Senedd election manifesto, promising to put Wales first by ending international aid payments, prioritising Welsh residents for social housing, removing default 20mph speed limits, and ending Wales’ Nation of Sanctuary status. The party also proposes an M4 relief road, A55 upgrades, restrictions on migrant hotels, tax and cost-of-living measures, continued free NHS care, and changes to farming and university free-speech policy. Recent polling suggests Reform could become the largest party after the 7 May election, potentially displacing Labour from government in Wales.

The National Lottery Lotto draw produced the winning numbers 31, 34, 36, 41, 54 and 57, with 27 as the bonus ball. The Thunderball numbers were 2, 21, 11, 31 and 38, with 5 as the Thunderball. The article also provides background on major previous jackpots and how National Lottery ticket revenue is distributed.

Here & Now: The Steps Musical is praised as exuberant, escapist fun driven by Steps hits, energetic choreography and a warm-hearted, soap-opera-style story. Jacqui Dubois and Lara Denning are singled out for strong performances, with additional praise for Sally Ann Matthews and Edward Baker-Duly. Despite its deliberate silliness and lack of long-term artistic ambition, the production is described as slick, emotionally engaging and enthusiastically received at its Cardiff opening night. It runs at the Wales Millennium Centre until February 7, with tickets from £19.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is praised as a fast-paced, thoughtful and innovative production at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre. The review highlights strong performances by Abe Armitage, Simone Robinson, Kayna Montecillo and Cahir O’Neill, while emphasizing the story’s timely themes of conflict, self-discovery, acceptance and the strength found in differences. The show runs until January 24, with tickets from £18 and a recommended age of eight and above.

Photographs document the demolition of Coney Beach amusement park in Porthcawl, three months after it closed following 107 years of operation. The Evans family’s former amusement park site is earmarked for a major redevelopment featuring hundreds of homes, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, ending a long-standing attraction associated with family days out and seaside visits.

Photographs document the deteriorating remains of Coney Beach amusement park in Porthcawl three months after its final closure. The attraction, which opened in 1918 and operated for 107 years under the Evans family, is being dismantled ahead of a redevelopment planned to include hundreds of homes, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Scrooge: A Cirque Spectacular at ICC Wales reinvents Dickens’ Christmas classic as a lively hybrid of pantomime, circus and musical theatre. The review praises the aerialists, stagecraft, humour, animated backdrop and audience interaction, finding the second half especially successful. The production runs until 3 January, with tickets priced from £25.

Cardiff New Theatre’s production of Sleeping Beauty is praised as a traditional but lively Christmas pantomime that balances familiar jokes and bawdy humour with strong family appeal. The 45-minute first half and 40-minute second half keep the show brisk, while Mike Doyle and Jack Ryan deliver many of the strongest comic moments. Gethin Jones, Owain Wyn Evans, Emma Kirk and Jalisa Phoenix-Roberts are also singled out for effective performances. The production runs at the New Theatre in Cardiff until 4 January, with tickets from £21.

The article reports the winning numbers for the Friday, November 28 EuroMillions and Thunderball draws. The EuroMillions numbers were 5, 29, 33, 39 and 42, with Lucky Stars 3 and 9; the Thunderball numbers were 6, 8, 11, 29 and 32, with Thunderball 3. The EuroMillions jackpot was £157 million, and the article explains the prize-matching rules, ticket cost and draw times while providing background on major UK lottery winners.

The National Lottery’s Wednesday, November 26 draws produced Lotto numbers 10, 21, 49, 54, 55 and 56, with bonus ball 40, while Thunderball numbers were 15, 27, 30, 37 and 39, with Thunderball 10. The Lotto jackpot was £5.2 million and the Thunderball jackpot was £500,000.

A first-person review of Cardiff Halloween Festival’s opening day offers five practical tips: visitors can walk to the attraction and take the boat back to avoid queues, should not worry about leaving exactly when the daytime session ends, can expect better-than-usual event food, should budget for additional spending beyond admission, and should bring a bag because every child receives a pumpkin. The festival runs through October 31 in Cardiff Bay, with admission starting at £14.50 for adults and £13.50 for children aged two to 16.

The article reports the Friday, October 24 EuroMillions and Thunderball results. The £45 million EuroMillions numbers were 7, 8, 25, 31 and 45, with Lucky Stars 7 and 12; the Thunderball numbers were 6, 10, 24, 28 and 32, with Thunderball 6. It also explains the matching requirements, ticket cost, draw schedule and previous record UK jackpots.

The National Lottery Lotto draw offered an £8.3 million triple-rollover jackpot, while the Thunderball jackpot was £500,000. The winning Lotto numbers were 3, 24, 26, 34, 35 and 36, with bonus ball 9. The Thunderball numbers were 4, 15, 17, 24 and 33, with Thunderball 10.

The £34 million Euromillions draw on Tuesday, October 21 produced the winning numbers 5, 24, 29, 40 and 42, with lucky stars 6 and 12. The Thunderball numbers were 2, 3, 28, 37 and 38, with Thunderball 11, for a £500,000 jackpot. The article explains the matching requirements, ticket prices and draw times, and provides background on major UK Euromillions winners.