Wales

Swansea Council has opened a £50,000 Cultural Fund to help its local arts and culture sector bounce back from the pandemic.

Swansea-based freelancers and organisations working in arts, culture and heritage can claim up to £1,500.

"We know that with lost income and more pressure on audiences' purses than ever, the costs of staging events or concerts will be daunting for some local groups. This is where we think we can help," cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said.

"Swansea's cultural community is crucial to keeping our city strong and our residents fit and healthy."

To apply for funding, applicants must email the council and return a completed application before October 31.

North Wales Police are investigating the planned reopening of Theatre Ardudwy in Harlech after workers alleged being employed under false pretences.

Tony Stringfellow, employed to be Artistic Director of the theatre, reported KMD Production’s Kallum O’Sullivan, who said the theatre would open in August.

Stringfellow claims O’Sullivan advertised shows that were never going to take place and said he has been underpaid by nearly £2,000.

Theatr Ardudwy recently parted ways with O’Sullivan, after a number of public statements made by the producer were found to be false.

Police say they are making enquiries to establish whether any criminal offences have occurred.