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Friday, March 27, 2026

American Hi-Fi joins all-star line-up at Live at Llangollen Pavilion

* American Hi-Fi. Picture: Brittany Bossent.

Alternative rock band American Hi-Fi are joining an all-star lineup this summer as special guests for Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls joint headline show in North Wales.

The Texas pop-punk legends and folk punk royalty are bringing their Bowl My Bones tour to TK Maxx presents Live At Llangollen Pavilion on Friday July 3.

Final tickets are available at ticketmaster.co.uk

Best known for their worldwide smash hit Flavor Of The Weak, as well as tracks like The Art Of Losing, Another Perfect Day and The Geeks Get The Girls, this will be American Hi-Fi’s first trip to the UK in more than 10 years.

* Bowling for Soup. Picture: Jodi Cunningham.

American Hi-Fi frontman Stacy Jones said: “The UK holds a special place in our hearts. From legendary Reading and Leeds sets to our own massive headline nights, the fans here are world-class.

“We’re thrilled to be joining the Bowl My Bones Tour with our friends Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner, and so excited to mark our 25th anniversary.”

Meanwhile, both Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner are equally as excited to have American Hi-Fi on the tour.

BFS frontman Jaret Reddick added: “I’m a huge Frank Turner fan…everyone knows that! I love his music and I love just sitting around and talking to him because he reads books and I don’t! So to finally be able to do a proper tour together is a literal dream come true.

“Now with American Hi-Fi in the mix, it is going to be absolutely epic! We love those dudes and they are the icing on the proverbial cake!”

And Frank Turner said: “Touring the UK with Bowling For Soup was shaping up to be a level of awesome that was frankly dangerous to the public, so we thought we’d add a chaperone to calm things down. Unfortunately, we made a gross error, and now we have American Hi-Fi on the bill as well, which means it’s going to be a borderline unstable mix of good times and good tunes. I’m terrified and totally stoked!”

* Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls.

Bowling For Soup have spent the past 30 years proving they’re not just a band – they are a guaranteed good time – with live shows which feel less like concerts and more like backyard parties with thousands of friends.

Their UK breakthrough came in 2000 with The Bitch Song, followed by the GRAMMY-nominated hit Girl All The Bad Guys Want, 1985 and High School Never Ends – tracks that helped cement their place in pop-punk history.

Frank Turner’s career has been built on relentless touring, heartfelt songwriting and a deep connection to his fans. Since going solo in 2005, Turner has released 10 studio albums and played more than 3,000 live shows with his long-time backing band The Sleeping Souls.

His 2022 album FTHC became his first UK Number 1, following four consecutive Top 3 records. His latest release, Undefeated debuted at Number 3 on the Official Album Chart and topped the Independent Album Chart. With more than 1million records sold worldwide and a catalogue that blends punk spirit with folk storytelling, Turner has earned a reputation as one of the most compelling live performers of his generation.

Together Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls bring a shared love for turning gigs into unforgettable nights. The Bowl My Bones Tour isn’t just a double bill – it’s a full-throttle celebration of connection, community and the kind of live music that sticks with you long after the final chord.

Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls joint headline show is part of an incredible summer lineup for TK Maxx presents Live At Llangollen Pavilion, which also features Rick Astley, Billy Ocean, Deacon Blue, Tom Grennan, David Gray and Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics.

* For more information about TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion go to llangollen.net

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Plas Newydd is setting for launch of Historic Denbighshire's new season

* Manager Paul Evans shows people around during the tour of Plas Newydd.

Historic/Hanesyddol Denbighshire launched its 2026 visitor season for Plas Newydd, along with Nantclwyd Dre and the Gaol in Ruthin, at the historic home of the Ladies of Llangollen this morning (Friday).

Influencers from across north Wales were invited and were given a guided tour of Plas Newydd as part of the event.

* Below are various interior scenes from Plas Newydd.

* Above and below: An exhibition on the lives the Ladies of Llangollen.

*Costumes of the style worn by the Ladies.

Police warning follows spate of thefts in the area

Home and vehicle owners in Llangollen are being encouraged to take extra precautions following a spate of recent thefts in surrounding areas.

North Wales Police Wrexham Rural says on a Facebook post: "Home and vehicle owners are being encouraged to take extra precautions following a spate of recent thefts in Wrexham.

"Several reports of vehicle thefts, car key thefts and burglaries have been made to us in areas of Penycae, Rhosymedre, Llay and Llangollen.

"We are urging residents to take extra steps to protect their homes and vehicles.

"Here are some steps to prevent your home or vehicle from being targeted:

- Lock doors and windows

- Hide car keys and keyless fobs from line of sight

- Don’t leave valuable items in vehicles

- Use outdoor lighting or motion sensors to remove dark hiding spots

- Consider tracking devices for high value items

- Install CCTV / driveway bollards where possible

- Use signal-blocking pouches for keyless fobs

- Check any in-car security systems are activated

Anyone who sees suspicious activity in their area is urged to contact us via our website or by calling 101.

In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, 999 should be used.

Always report any suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood to us.

Further advice on keeping homes and vehicles secure is available on our website

https://orlo.uk/8u1pP

Operatic's fun Easter event to raise money for upcoming show

Llangollen Operatic Society have a fun Good Friday event planned to raise funds for their forthcoming production of The Great British Bake Off Musical, to be staged at the Town Hall from April 22-25.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Proposed Glyndwr National Park faces public inquiry

Welsh Government have today confirmed that the proposed Glyndŵr National Park will now face a public inquiry.

This is a result of objections received from statutory consultees after the designation order was submitted by Natural Resources Wales in January confirming that the proposed area met the criteria for a National Park.

Gareth Ludkin, Policy Manager at Campaign for National Parks, welcomed this announcement, stating: “A public inquiry is an important next step which will further clarify the desirability of a National Park in the area and provide more opportunity to demonstrate the benefits that National Parks can bring.

"The consultation process clearly left questions unanswered for Local Authorities and we are pleased to see a public inquiry announced. An inquiry of this type is a pretty typical process for new National Parks to go through, so it is essential that the next Welsh Government conducts this consultation in a thorough and timely manner to allow a final decision to be made on the National Park.

"It has been encouraging to see that at least 66% of people consulted showed at least conditional support for the proposed National Park. We think a future Welsh Government has an opportunity here to be bold and creative with this new opportunity, establishing an exemplar National Park fit for the 21st century and future generations."

"National Park designation is the strongest legal protection we have to protect and enhance wildlife, natural beauty and cultural heritage

"It's so important that local communities are fully engaged in the future direction of the National Park to ensure a deep understanding and appreciation of the National Park’s potential. If established, we want to see local people fully engaged with the future development of a management plan for the area, helping to shape its future.”