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Today, we're pleased to share the latest look at how the grid for the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion is taking shape. The updated line-up follows last weekend's (25-26 July) qualifying round at Lochgelly in Scotland, and it again shows defending champion Shay Murphy on pole position, now with Danny Maddox sharing the front row. Liam Brown is on row two, alongside Harry Graham, who retained his European title in Scotland last weekend. The grid is kindly provided by Rachel H

Our Andy Weltch is gearing up to run the Cardiff Half Marathon to help the fight against homelessness and poor housing. Andy has secured a place in the 13.1-mile run around the Welsh capital city for Shelter Cymru, the charity of which he was a trustee for many years. Andy still smiling at the half-way stage in Cardiff Bay on last year's run "The Cardiff Half is one of the biggest road races in the UK," said Andy. "So, it's an exciting event to be part of and a great opportun

A lavish new production of the Cole Porter musical High Society has started a tour of the UK and Ireland, after a successful run in the West End. Our companion local site, the award-winning Rhiwbina Info, was invited to review its opening night at Cardiff's New Theatre last night (21 July). Reviewer Andy Weltch described it as "a spectacular, top-quality West End production full of comedy, romance, and some of the 20th century's greatest songs." He added: "Overall, this is a.

How will the world's best Rebels Racers line up for the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion in September? Today, we present a first look at how the qualifying grid is taking shape, after three of the seven rounds, and before next weekend's (25-26 July) round at Lochgelly in Scotland. The mock-up grid, compiled by Rachel Hunn of Rebels Racing, shows defending champion Shay Murphy on pole position, with Liam Brown alongside him. Danny Maddox lines up on the inside of row 2, nex

Weltch Media was back on the race track yesterday (Sunday) - our logo featuring on Tom Sutton's Legends Car in the National Championships at Hednesford Raceway in Staffordshire. Tom, a long-time friend of Weltch Media, is a former British champion in the highly competitive UK oval-track Legends Cars - high-speed 5/8-scale replicas of classic American stock cars. He recently returned to the formula, with the aim of making a serious bid for honours next season. Car and driver

Helen George is embarking on a 20-week UK stage tour as the star of a lavish new production of the classic Cole Porter musical High Society. The show, which plays at New Theatre, Cardiff next week (21-25 July) is based on the classic 1956 film (which itself was based on the 1939 stage comedy The Philadelphia Story and the following year’s big-screen version). It features a string of Cole Porter hits, including I’ve Got You Under My Skin; Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall in Love; and Y

Members of the cast and crew behind our new animated short film A Fish Out of Water got back together online last night (Tuesday 14 July). Director & animator Matthew Creed and illustrator & designer Anthony Richards shared some of their work, which saw the project develop from initial rough sketches through complex modelling to the completed film. The reunion came ahead of the film's first public screening, as part of the MovieMaker programme at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardif

If you’ve ever (or never) wondered why lawyers should be thinking more about vampires, a new book could be just right for you! The Criminal in Gothic Fiction and Contemporary Law is a monograph by Barbara Hughes-Moore (pictured), lecturer in Cardiff Law School, poet, theatre reviewer, and more. A new post on our associated arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie features an interview with Barbara, exploring the concept of ‘the guilty mind’ and the problems and dilemmas

Our long-time sponsored Torquay United Women player, Danni Wyatt, has tonight (Sunday 12 July) announced her retirement. "After a lot of thought, I've made the incredibly difficult decision to hang up my boots," she said in a statement on social media. Danni with Andy Weltch at the 2025-26 sponsorship launch Andy Weltch commented: "It has been an absolute privilege for Weltch Media to sponsor Danni for so many years. She has been an inspirational player, captain, and leader -

Three of Britain's greatest comedians have returned to the stage in a new play, now touring the UK, Ireland, and Jersey. Our companion local site, the award-winning Rhiwbina Info, was invited to review The Last Laugh, which is playing at Cardiff's New Theatre this week (7-11 July). The play imagines British comedy legends Tommy Cooper (Damian Williams), Eric Morecambe (Steve Royle), and Bob Monkhouse (Simon Cartwright), meeting backstage for one last performance in a show, wh

A new book tells the definitive story of rugby league’s greatest tour – and Weltch Media played a vital role. The Indomitables - named after the aircraft carrier that transported the squad from Britain to Australia - is published to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the most revered touring team in British rugby league history and its remarkable achievements. Lavishly illustrated with over 320 photographs, many of which have never been previous published, The Indomitables

An award-winning writer has explained how growing up in a Cardiff suburb inspired her new sitcom pilot. In an interview on our companion arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie, Carys Thomas discusses her childhood in Rhiwbina and the experiences which helped create Misguided for Channel 4. The pilot, now available to stream, follows former popular girl and full-time rebel Rhiannon, as she’s forced to join a deeply uncool Guide group. You can read the interview, with li

An innovative jazz album, recorded on the water, is released tomorrow (Friday 26 June). Currents by New York-based Dutch artist and musician Vivienne Aerts was recorded on board a 1951 mahogany sailboat De Vouw, as it travelled the waterways of the Netherlands. Our companion arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie explains that over two weeks, Vivienne – who is also an accomplished psychologist and academic – transformed the boat into a floating studio, recording tracks

Thespians, the first musical comedy from Mischief, the theatre company behind The Play That Goes Wrong and other stage hits, is touring the UK. And our companion local site, the award-winning Rhiwbina Info, was invited to review the show, which is playing at Cardiff's New Theatre this week (23-27 June). Reviewer Andy Weltch described it as "a very entertaining show, brilliantly performed and expertly staged". He added: "This is something new from Mischief - a first musical an

The race for a place on the grid at the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion heated up at the weekend. The Rebels Racing series was at Skegness Raceway in Lincolnshire - sometimes dubbed 'Skeg Vegas' - for the latest world qualifying round. After yesterday's (Sunday 21 June) points were calculated, defending champion Shay Murphy leads the chase on 339 points, well ahead of Liam Brown (on 217), Danny Maddox (216), Nicole Emmett (198), and Ryan Leech (195). We'll be checking in o

After another successful year of helping to keep homes and businesses safe, Cardiff Alarm Systems is renewing its premium partnership with our award-winning hyperlocal news site Rhiwbina Info. Cardiff Alarm Systems offers high-quality security system installation and an extensive range of other security services. Based in North Cardiff at Cardiff Gate Business Park, they work with customers across the city with everything from CCTV cameras to alarm systems for homes and offic

Blog post by Weltch Media's Andy Weltch In case you hadn't noticed, the FIFA men's World Cup gets underway today (Thursday 11 June), with one of the three host nations, Mexico, facing South Africa. This is a huge event, of course - not just as the most prestigious competition for the world's most popular team sport - but in terms of its scale. 1970's FIFA World Cup involved 16 teams The 2026 competition features no fewer than 48 teams - in contrast, I recently rediscovered my

Cast, crew, and supporters got together in Cardiff today (Tuesday) for the premiere of our new animated short film A Fish Out of Water. 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 Godliman - a 'chronicler of the extraordinary' - arranges to hear the tales of three sailors, just returned from a long sea voyage. The lunchtime screening at Chapter Arts Centre wa

Racing driver Tom Sutton is set to return to the track with new opportunities for sponsors. Tom, a long-time friend of Weltch Media, is preparing to rejoin the UK’s oval-track Legends Car series and is seeking help to get him to the start line. “The car is almost there,” said Tom, a former British Champion in Legends Cars – high-speed 5/8-scale replicas of classic American stock cars. Tom Sutton's new Legends Car - "almost there" “We just need some extra help with tyres, a nu

Guest blog post from our long-time sponsored Torquay United Women soccer player, Danni Wyatt This season has been one that will stay with me forever. To see the girls go and win the league, the Devon County Cup and the League Cup is honestly unbelievable. A proper historic season for us and something everyone involved with Torquay United Women should be massively proud of. The standards, the togetherness and the mentality in this group have been incredible to watch. On a pers