Sue Austin

Glastonbury may have taken over our television screens but closer to home festival fever has arrived in Llangollen. Texas opened over a week of concerts in the run up to the International Musical Eisteddfod and on Friday night Rag 'n' Bone man brought his unmistakable sound to the pavilion.

Hundreds of triathletes braved the heat to swim bike and run in the Shropshire countryside on Sunday.

It was the perfect script for a perfect night out. Llangollen's pre Eisteddfod gigs continued to shine on Thursday when The Script wowed the packed crowd less than a week after their performance at Glastonbury.

Troublemaker Olly Murs proved he’s still the ultimate showman as he headlined TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion.

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod opened in style as the Music of Hans Zimmer was brought to the Pavilion Stage on Tuesday. Beyond Time was a breathtaking journey through four decades of remarkable film scores by the award winning German composer.

"This has turned my long held dream into reality." Scottish singer songwriter, KT Tunstall, played a one time only concert at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on Thursday and her delight was plain to see.

As England celebrates the Lionesses success in the Euros it is not only football in which ladies are finding success.

Ellesmere Cricket Club’s hugely successful Sausage and Cider festival returns this weekend.

Photographic community goes blue for a week for charity.

"We have already had talks about how we are going to collaborate to bring a complete new and unique sound to my songs.”