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Huge congratulations to our friends Torquay United Women, who have now clinched the 'treble' of winning the league, the Devon Cup, and now the league cup. Playing with our logo on their shorts, as they have throughout this remarkable season, Torquay beat PooleTown 5-0 yesterday (Sunday 17 May) to win the MJM Sports League Cup. Scorers were Beth Everson, Mollie Taylor, Matilda Franchi, Connie Pengelly, and Jas Barker. You can read a full report here. As well as being this seas

The race is under way for a place on the grid in the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion 2026 - the biggest event in the Rebels Racing calendar. Drivers are aiming to secure their place in the big race - effectively the world championship final - at Mendips Raceway, Somerset, in September, by gaining points in qualifying rounds throughout the year. Rebels Racers under the lights at Mendips Raceway (Lime Jelly Photography) The first of these has now been held - at Buxton Raceway

The trailer for our upcoming short animation has now been released. Animated by the film's director, Matthew Creed, and featuring the voice talents of Robert Daws as the protagonist, Henry Godliman, the trailer hints at the unforgettable experience which he encounters in a seemingly quiet West Country town. Described as 'a Victorian tale of the fantastical and bizarre' and set in an alternative version of the 1890s, the film follows the events which unfold when Henry - a 'c

Congratulations to our friends Torquay United Women, who have won the South West Regional Women's League Premier Division title and with it promotion to the FA National League. United, playing with the Weltch Media logo on their shorts, secured the championship with a rare 0-0 draw away to Sherborne Town at Ilminster this afternoon (Sunday 10 May). Only one team is promoted, and although Torquay had all but secured the title last week, today's point made sure. You can read a

A new stage production of the classic film noir Double Indemnity concludes its UK tour this week, with Hollywood star Mischa Barton heading the cast. And our companion local site, the award-winning Rhiwbina Info, was invited to review it at Cardiff's New Theatre. Reviewer Andy Weltch described it as "a classic dark tale of lust, murder, and betrayal". He added: "It's a gripping story, expertly told, in a stark, monochrome set, reflecting its film noir heritage". Double Indemn

Torquay United's women - playing with our logo on their shorts - all but clinched the league title and promotion with a 1-1 draw at AEK Boco yesterday (Sunday 3 May). They now need a point from next week's final game at Sherborne, although realistically the title is already secured, as second-placed Forest Green Rovers would need to win by 20-plus goals to deny the Gulls. Winning the South West Regional Women's League Premier Division will mean Torquay move back up into the F

We have been back in the training room this week to give delegates an insight into the workings of the media and first-hand experience of being interviewed. Mariclare Carey-Jones and Andy Weltch hosted the day-long event for RCN (Royal College of Nursing) Wales at their Cardiff HQ. The day included an introduction to the different types of news media, a look at some good (and not so good) TV interviews, and then being interviewed for press, radio, and TV, followed by helpful

The acclaimed stage tribute to legendary TV comedy Friends completes its UK tour this week. Friends: The Musical Parody opened its week-long Cardiff run at the city's New Theatre last night (Monday 27 April), and our award-winning hyperlocal website Rhiwbina Info was invited to review it. Reviewer Andy Weltch described it as "a thoroughly entertaining show, aimed squarely at those of who fondly remember the original". He added: "It really is a joyful nostalgic treat - a music

Torquay United's women, playing with our logo on their shorts, took another step closer to promotion with a 5-2 win over Gloucester City at Plainmoor yesterday (Sunday 26 April). The game was the highlight of a day-long women's football festival, and the result means unbeaten United need just one more win to secure the league title and promotion. The Gulls are pushing for a place in the FA National League by finishing top of the South West Women's Regional League Premier Divi

Today, we unveil new advertising artwork to promote our role in the biggest Rebels Racing event of the year. The Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion 2026 will take place at Mendips Raceway, Somerset, in September, bringing together the top drivers from this popular oval-track series. The advert, developed with our friends at Screamprint and with images from Lime Jelly Photography, publicises the big event as well as our services to motorsport and other sectors. You may see the

The screenplay for our upcoming debut short animated film has been named in the official selection at a film festival in the USA. The Georgia Shorts Film Festival has chosen the script for A Fish Out of Water among those considered for honours at the festival in Atlanta, Georgia in June. Francesca Louise White, who provides the voice of Lizzie Shepherd, with her copy of the screenplay The festival is a theatrical screening event for independent short films of all genres. It

We're so pleased to hear that our sponsored Torquay United Women's player Danni Wyatt has now had surgery on her long-term foot issue and is on the road to recovery. Danni - whom we first sponsored in the 2017-18 season - has been sidelined this season because of the injury. So, we were delighted to receive this positive update today [ Monday 20 April ], following her surgery last week: "Over the past couple of years I’ve been dealing with an ongoing foot issue that started

Torquay United's women moved closer to promotion with an 8-0 win at Saltash last night (Thursday 16 April). Playing with the Weltch Media logo on their shorts , the Gulls are pushing for a place in the FA National League by finishing top of the South West Women's Regional League Premier Division, the fifth tier of the English game. United's scorers last night were Beth Everson (2), Connie Pengelly (2), Kaitlyn Bell, Jas Barker, Georgie Knott, and an own goal. The win moves To

Torquay United's women, with our logo on their shorts, scored an emphatic 4-1 win at promotion rivals Forest Green Rovers yesterday (Sunday 12 April) to boost their bid for the league title. United's scorers were Connie Pengelly, who netted twice, including one from the penalty spot, Beth Everson, and Tee Kaptein. You can read a full report on the Torquay United site here . The Gulls are pushing for a place in the FA National League by gaining promotion from the South West Wo

Our production team has got together for an update on progress on our animated short film, A Fish Out of Water . With the film now in its final stages of post-production, the crew met online yesterday (Wednesday) for a catch-up. Director and head of animation, Matthew Creed is fine-tuning the lighting and shadows, while designer and illustrator Anthony Richards develops the final piece of artwork for an important scene. Composer and sound designer, Charlie Diggle, explained h

The latest addition to the talented team creating our first animated short film A Fish Out of Water is the acclaimed folk group The Grand Old Echo. Group members Jenni Grossmann and Alex Miller will perform their own composition Time on the Stage as musicians in The Wild Rover – the waterfront beer house, where much of the film takes place. Alex and Jenni from The Grand Old Echo The Essex-based group describe their music as ‘city folk’, and the film’s sound designer and comp

The first stage production of the long-running TV crime show Midsomer Murders is now touring the UK. Our award-winning hyperlocal website Rhiwbina Info was invited to review the opening night of its visit to Cardiff last night (Tuesday 31 March). Reviewer Andy Weltch highlighted how it sometimes steers into darkly comic territory, and its cast of weird characters "wouldn't be out of place in The League of Gentlemen 's Royston Vasey". Praising the calibre of the cast and the

Our friends Torquay United Women, playing with our logo on their shorts, booked their place in the League Cup final with a thrilling 6-5 win at Gloucester City yesterday (Sunday 29 March). Beth Everson scored a hat-trick, with further goals from Connie Pengelly, Mollie Taylor, and Tee Kaptein. You can read a report on the Torquay United site here. As well as being this season's shorts sponsor, we are the long-time sponsor of Danni Wyatt, who's currently sidelined with injury.

The hit HBO series House of the Dragon returns to UK screens this summer, after filming in Wales. House of the Dragon photo courtesy of HBO The latest post on our companion arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie looks at some of the locations used and the support given to local people, seeking careers in the creative industries. This third series of this Game of Thrones prequel, starring Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Fran

Torquay United women, with our logo on their shorts, maintained their unbeaten record with a hard-fought draw against promotion-chasing rivals Forest Green Rovers yesterday (Sunday 22 March). Torquay were behind at half-time, but a late equaliser from Tee Kaptein earned the all-important point. You can read a report on the Torquay United site here . The Gulls are pushing for a place in the FA National League by gaining promotion from the South West Women's Regional League Pre