Entertainment

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards admits to indecent image charges

Published

2 years ago

July 31, 2024

Huw Edwards, the former BBC presenter, has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. Edwards, 62, admitted to the offences, which occurred between December 2020 and April 2022, during his appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Edwards, dressed in a dark suit and tie, briefly glanced at the press seated in the public gallery before fixing his gaze straight ahead as the proceedings began. After admitting to the charges, he sat staring into the distance, occasionally adjusting his tie, while Ian Hope, the prosecuting barrister, detailed the case against him.

The court was informed that Edwards had engaged in an online conversation with an adult man on WhatsApp between December 2020 and August 2021. During this period, the man sent Edwards a total of 377 sexual images, of which 41 were identified as indecent images of children. The majority of these images, 36 in total, were sent within a two-month span.

On 2 February 2021, the man questioned whether the content he was sending was “too young,” to which Edwards responded by advising him not to send any underage images, the court heard. Despite this, the indecent images sent included seven category A images (the most severe), 12 category B images, and 22 category C images. Most of the children in the category A images were estimated to be between 13 and 15 years old, although one child was between seven and nine years old.

The last indecent image was sent in August 2021 and was described as a category A film featuring a young boy. The man informed Edwards that the boy looked quite young and mentioned having more illegal images. Edwards instructed him not to send any illegal images, and no further indecent images were sent. The pair continued to exchange legal pornographic images until April 2022.

Edwards faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for his crimes. He had a distinguished 40-year career at the BBC, becoming a prominent figure in the broadcaster’s coverage of major political and royal events. At the time of his resignation in April, which was on medical grounds, Edwards was the BBC’s highest-paid newsreader. His resignation followed his suspension by the broadcaster in July of the previous year over allegations that he had received inappropriate images from a younger person and given them money.

Edwards was accompanied by eight police officers upon his arrival at the court, and a photographer’s camera was smashed in the resulting commotion.

Entertainment

Tenby steams up in spectacular style as crowds flock to festival

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1 day ago

March 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Colourful parade, towering creations and Victorian flair bring town centre to life

TENBY was transformed into a vibrant Victorian fantasy on Saturday (Mar 21) as hundreds of visitors descended on the town for the annual Steampunk Festival.

The highlight of the day came with the much-anticipated Peacock Parade, which saw elaborately dressed participants wind their way through Tenby’s narrow streets, drawing large crowds of spectators.

Residents and visitors lined the route, many stopping to take photos as performers in eye-catching costumes passed by. From brass goggles and top hats to military-inspired uniforms and elegant gowns, the outfits on display reflected the creativity and theatrical spirit of the steampunk scene.

Among the most striking sights were the towering pink flamingo creations, which rose high above the crowds and became an instant talking point. Musicians in period costume added to the atmosphere, playing lively tunes as they marched through the town.

Families were out in force, with children and adults alike enjoying the spectacle. Many visitors had travelled from across Wales and beyond to attend the event, which has grown in popularity in recent years and is now firmly established as a key date in Tenby’s events calendar.

The Herald understands that local businesses also benefited from the influx of visitors, with cafés, pubs and shops seeing a steady flow of customers throughout the day.

In addition to the parade, a range of activities were taking place across the town, including markets, performances and themed entertainment centred around the De Valence Pavilion.

Organisers have worked to create an inclusive and welcoming event, with many people choosing to dress up while others simply come along to enjoy the unique atmosphere.

The festival continues on Sunday, with further events planned as Tenby remains firmly in the grip of steampunk fever for the weekend.

Photos: Colourful characters take part in the Peacock Parade through Tenby on Saturday (Pic: Gareth Davies).

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St Patrick’s night celebration at Giraldus Centre

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4 days ago

March 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

GET ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style this Friday at the Giraldus Centre in Manorbier.

The community venue is hosting a lively evening of music, dancing and Irish-themed fun, with entertainment from popular local group The Slipway Ukes.

Doors open at 7:00pm on Friday (Mar 20), with free entry for all. A fully licensed bar will be open throughout the evening, serving drinks and snacks with an Irish twist.

Organisers are encouraging everyone to “unleash their inner leprechaun” and enjoy a night on the dance floor.

There is no need to book—just turn up and join in.

Donations on the night will be gratefully received in support of the Paul Sartori Foundation.

The event takes place at the Giraldus Centre, Manorbier, SA70 7TN.

Entertainment

Met Opera’s Tristan und Isolde comes to the Torch Theatre

Published

7 days ago

March 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Lise Davidsen leads star cast in Wagner’s epic tale of love and death in special cinema broadcast on Sunday (Mar 22)

AFTER years of anticipation, a truly unmissable event arrives in cinemas worldwide as the electrifying Lise Davidsen takes on one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano – the Irish princess Isolde – in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death, Tristan und Isolde.

Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-struck Tristan in what promises to be a powerful and emotionally charged performance.

The production also marks the arrival of a new staging at the Metropolitan Opera by Yuval Sharon, making his Met debut. Sharon has been hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and was the first American to direct an opera at the famous Wagner festival in Bayreuth.

Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin also leads Tristan und Isolde at the Met for the first time in this landmark production.

The cast includes mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprising her acclaimed portrayal of Brangäne, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as Kurwenal following his celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländerand the Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke.

Reviewing the production for The Observer, Fiona Maddocks described it as a “glorious production” and “well worth catching”, adding: “This was one of those rare and blissful nights when dropped jaws silenced noisy opinion in the queue for coats afterwards.”

The recorded broadcast of Tristan und Isolde will be screened at the Torch Theatre on Sunday (Mar 22) at 4:00pm.

For further information visit www.torchtheatre.co.uk or contact the Box Office on (01646) 695267.

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