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5 days ago
- Entertainment
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US rock star turns up at Welsh railway station with a guitar for impromptu performance
An American rock star made a surprise visit to south Wales as fans spotted him at a Cardiff railway station earlier this week. One half of rock duo Tenacious D, Kyle Gass, took a quick trip to Cardiff and Barry ahead of the final few dates on his UK tour. Although not performing in Cardiff for The Kyle Gass Company's 2025 UK tour, he decided to spontaneously visit the Welsh city as he was spotted playing Simon & Garfunkel's Homeward Bound at Cardiff Central railway station and strolling along Barry Island beach. The singer is known for being one half of the famous rock band, Tenacious D alongside fellow rockstar and Hollywood actor, Jack Black who recently starred in the box office smash, Minecraft. READ MORE: Life by the quiet beach 20 minutes from Cardiff where it feels like you've gone back in time READ MORE: Mum hurls knife at man after he 'pinched her and asked for sex' during boozy night in Gass has also made appearances in films such as Shallow Hal, with Jack Black, and Christmas classic, Elf. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter According to Bro Radio, the bandmate of Jack Black enjoyed a quiet moment by the sea as well as stopping in Romilly's Café taking pictures with the staff on Wednesday, May 28. Whilst waiting for his train at Cardiff Central railway station, Gass got out his guitar and sang the 1966 hit from the famous duo/ With the Cardiff sign clear in the background of his video shared on social media, fans were quick to welcome him to Wales. One person wrote: "Omg your in cardiff!! Welcome to Wales." With another saying: "Croeso I Cymru!!! Welcome to Wales!! Awesome." Gass and Black's heavy rock band, who've had hits such as Tribute and Beelzeboss are currently on hiatus after, in July 2024, Gass made a controversial remark about President Donald Trump's assassination attempt. The band cancelled their tour for the rest of summer last year. The controversy arose after Black presented his bandmate with a cake to celebrate his birthday whilst on stage in Australia. When asked to make a wish, Gass said: 'Don't miss Trump next time.' Kung-Fu Panda star Black has spoken about the band's future since, saying: " 'Yeah, we're friends. That hasn't changed. These things take time sometimes… And we'll be back when it feels right." This year, Gass has toured around Europe and the UK with The Kyle Gass Company with their last tour date in Stockport on Saturday, May 31.
Sky News
29-05-2025
- General
- Sky News
Barry Island: Teenager bailed after Taha Soomro, 16, dies at amusement park
Why you can trust Sky News A 15-year-old boy arrested in as part of the investigation into the death of a teenager at an amusement park has been released on bail. South Wales Police (SWP) officers responded to a report that a 16-year-old boy was suffering a medical episode at Barry Island Pleasure Park just before 5pm on Friday. The teenager, who has since been named as Taha Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 15-year-old boy from Grangetown who was arrested on suspicion of assault has been released on bail pending further enquiries, police said on Sunday. Taha's family has been informed, and they are being kept updated by officers, the added in its statement. They urged people to avoid speculating on social media about what happened. Police have asked anyone who was in the park around the time of the incident and has information to contact them, especially if they have any relevant mobile phone footage.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- BBC News
Taha Soomro: Teen bailed by police investigating funfair death
A 15-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of assault following the death of a 16-year-old has been released on bail by police pending further Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, died at Barry Island Pleasure Park, Vale of Glamorgan, after suffering a "medical episode" on Wales Police said it is continuing to support Taha's family, who have been given an update on the investigation."Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause and circumstances of Taha's death," said the force on Sunday. "Anyone who was in Barry Island Pleasure Park around the time of the incident, around 5pm on Friday, May 23, that may have information that could assist our investigation is asked to contact us."
Sky News
24-05-2025
- Sky News
Barry Island: Teenager arrested after Taha Soomro, 16, dies at amusement park
Why you can trust Sky News Police investigating the death of a teenager at an amusement park have arrested a 15-year-old boy. South Wales Police (SWP) officers responded to a report that a 16-year-old boy was suffering a medical episode at Barry Island Pleasure Park just before 5pm on Friday. The teenager, who has since been named as Taha Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 15-year-old boy from Grangetown has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is being held in custody, police said on Saturday. Taha's family has been informed, and they are being kept updated by officers, police said. They urged people to avoid speculating on social media about what happened. Police have urged anyone who was in the park around the time of the incident and has information to contact them, especially if they have any relevant mobile phone footage.
The Independent
24-05-2025
- The Independent
Teen arrested after 16-year-old dies at amusement park
Police today confirmed that a 15-year-old has been arrested after a teenage boy died at an amusement park in Wales. At around 5pm on Friday Taha Soomro, 16, had a 'medical episode' at Barry Island Pleasure Park in the Vale of Glamorgan. Taha, of Grangetown, Cardiff, was pronounced dead at the scene. South Wales Police (SWP) said its inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the teen's death and said it is encouraging people to avoid speculation on social media. On Saturday, police confirmed a 15-year-old boy from Grangetown, Cardiff, had been arrested on suspicion of assault and was being held in custody. Taha's family have been informed and are being kept updated by officers, SWP said. Police have asked anyone who was in Barry Island Pleasure Park around the time of the incident that may have information to contact them. Detectives said they are particularly keen to receive any mobile phone footage. On Friday, police said: 'A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "We are continuing to investigate the death of a teenage boy at Barry Island Pleasure Park. "He has been named at Taha Soomro, 16, of Grangetown, Cardiff. "Police were called just before 5pm yesterday evening (Friday May 23) to a report of a 16-year-old teenage boy suffering a medical episode. "Despite efforts of emergency services, Taha died at the scene. 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause and circumstances of Taha's death and we would encourage people to avoid speculation on social media. "Taha's family are being kept updated by officers.' Anyone with information which could assist officers is asked to contact police by 101 or online, quoting reference 2500163611.
