Fans of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series queued at bookshops across the UK for the release of its sixth book, A Court of Splintered Harmony. Some took time off work to read it, and bookshops held midnight release parties with quizzes, games and costumes.
DJ and broadcaster Katie Owen, who has learnt Welsh and is an ambassador for the National Centre for Learning Welsh, talks about her growing love for the language and culture. She describes how a Welsh-language programme with Huw Stephens as her mentor started her learning journey, and how she now enjoys speaking Welsh and sharing Wales with others.
Around 30 fans gathered at a midnight event at The Secret Bookshelf in Carrickfergus to celebrate the release of the sixth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. The bookshop ran activities such as felting and friendship bracelet making, and local businesses provided treats for the late-night gathering.
Plans to extend and refurbish Theatre Royal Wakefield have been submitted to Wakefield Council by the trust that runs it. The work would add a new extension, a lift and staircase for better access, and upgraded seating and lighting, raising capacity from 493 to 510. The trust says it would help secure the historic Grade II* listed venue's future.
