Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor known for stage work at the Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, and for biographical screen roles including Tony Blair portraits. He frequently engages in documentary and public-interest projects.
The Bloody Scotland festival announces Frances Crawford as the first to win both the Debut Prize and the McIlvanney Prize in the event's history. Denise Mina lends support by handing a trophy, while a misstep with a second trophy prompts a green‑room moment before Crawford takes both prizes. The festival also reveals its packed weekend lineup of crime authors and events.
BBC and Independent investigations reveal claimed PCB dumps linked to Monsanto in the 1980s, with residents near sites testing high PCB levels. Michael Sheen addresses public health concerns as whistleblowers push for accountability. The BBC documents trace alleged historic dumping and calls for fresh statutory testing
The 2026 Strictly Come Dancing line-up has been revealed, prompting debates about star power vs. new talent. Analysts note a shake-up in presenters and pros, with fans split over the cast’s appeal and the show’s lasting appeal amid budget concerns.
An inquest has opened into the death of John Orton, a 78-year-old retiree who died from severe chest injuries after being trampled by cattle at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk, on July 13. The post-mortem provisional cause is severe chest injuries. The inquest was opened in Norfolk Coroner's Court and is adjourned until next year as investigations continue.
The government has given English regional mayors the power to charge an overnight visitor levy as a percentage of accommodation costs with no statutory upper limit. Industry bodies including UKHospitality and major hotel chains have warned the uncapped power will raise prices, reduce demand and cost jobs; mayors and councils say revenue will fund local services.
BBC reports that actor Michael Sheen has pressed MPs to back a national PCB testing and cleanup programme after tests showed elevated contamination at sites linked to Monsanto. The Welsh government calls contaminated land a key priority, amid questions over who should fund testing and cleanup. The Welsh Affairs Committee is also hearing from researchers and journalists who documented findings.