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North Wales Live
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Gen Z rank Love Island top cultural moment for summer 2025
Move over strawberries and cream – it's tan lines, bombshell entrances and 'can I pull you for a chat?' that define the British summer according to Gen Z. A new survey has found that Love Island is officially the UK's biggest summer cultural event for Brits aged 18-28, ranking higher in national buzz and recognition than Wimbledon (44%), Glastonbury (37%), and even the hotly anticipated Oasis reunion tour (23%). The annual reality show also ranked higher than the Women's Euros (33%), where the Lionesses dramatically defended their title on penalties in Switzerland in front of a gripped 15m-plus audience back home. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone (25%), Royal Ascot (18%), BBC Proms (16%), Edinburgh Fringe (12%) and Chelsea Flower Show (11%) make up the rest of the list. Gen Z's Top 10 British cultural moments of summer 2025 Love Island, 44% Wimbledon, 43% Glastonbury Festival, 37% Women's Euros, 33% British Grand Prix at Silverstone, 25% Oasis reunion tour, 23% Royal Ascot, 18% The BBC Proms, 16% Edinburgh Fringe, 12% Chelsea Flower Show, 11% Love Island – known for its sun-soaked villa antics, fiery recouplings and meme-worthy moments – has cemented its place in the national psyche as the event of the summer season. And not content with dominating screens, the guilty pleasure turned cultural juggernaut has also broken into the realm of cultural artefacts. The show's iconic personalised water bottle – seen in the hands of Islanders during every heated conversation and poolside flirtation – was named one of the top 10 symbols of modern British culture. In a list that included both serious and tongue-in-cheek contenders, the Love Island bottle rubs shoulders with the likes of the Greggs sausage roll, a Freddo, Colin the Caterpillar, and even the almighty Wetherspoons toilets. A testament to the show's impact, the Love Island water bottle (24%) is considered more of a 'British cultural artefact' by Gen Z than classics such as the Blue Peter badge (23%) and even Doctor Who's Tardis (19%). Both a hydration hero and certified cultural icon, the popular piece of Love Island merchandise has long since transcended the villa to become a must-have summer accessory. Spotted in the hands of Kimberly Wyatt at Wembley Stadium yesterday for the Oasis concert, the ex-Pussycat Doll and radio presenter arrived in style with the new Love Island bottle in tow – personalised with her name and newly released accessories. Taking its place in this season's cultural hall of fame alongside the likes of Oasis, Glasto, and Wimbledon, Love Island's enduring popularity has made it one of the most talked-about moments of the summer – with a quarter of the nation (25%) planning on tuning into the final next week.
ITV News
20-06-2025
- Climate
- ITV News
Pride Cymru 2025: Five things you need to know about this weekend's events
Wales Cardiff parade Events will be held across Cardiff this weekend as part of the annual Pride Cymru celebrations. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Pride march in Wales. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend a host of events and performances. Pride Cymru 2025, which champions the rights of LGBTQ+ people, includes a parade around parts of the capital, followed by a festival within Cardiff Castle. The organisers say it is a "powerful example of how inclusive celebration benefits the whole city". So, ahead of a busy weekend, here are five things you need to know. When and where is the parade? Events for Pride Cymru 2025 kick-off with a parade around Cardiff city centre. Tens of thousands of participants are expected to take part. The parade sets off from Westgate Street at 11:00am, weaving through the city centre and finishing at the Pride Cymru festival site at Cardiff Castle. Roads across the city, including Wood Street, Central Square, Park Street and the Hayes, will be closed between 11:00am and 2:30pm. A full list of closures can be found on the Cardiff Council website. Who is performing? After Saturday's parade, events kick off at the Pride Cymru Festival in the castle grounds. Gates for the festival open at 12:00pm, and acts take to the stage at 12:30pm. Singer-songwriter Ella Henderson will headline the main stage on Saturday, with other acts throughout the day, including Kimberly Wyatt and Shola Ama. On Sunday, Irish singer Una Healy headlines the festival's main stage alongside acts, including Bronwen Lewis and folk band, The Longest Johns. What else is going on? Alongside the parade and festival in Cardiff city centre, the Pride Cymru 2025 events include sports areas, a youth area and a faith tent. Pride Cymru says there will also be market stalls "featuring LGBTQ+ vendors, charities, and local businesses". What will the weather be like? The warm weather is set to continue over the weekend, with temperatures reaching around 26 ° C. Very warm and humid weather is forecasted, with bright and sunny spells. The Met Office has warned about the possibility of scattered showers and localised torrential downpours. Are there still tickets? Tickets for Pride Cymru 2025 are still available and cost £27.50 for standard admission. VIP tickets for the Saturday events are sold out, but there are still tickets available for Sunday. People who want to take part in the parade need to be pre-registered, and applications have to be made via the Pride Cymru website.
Fashion Network
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Most Britons still prefer shopping in person
As many as two-thirds of UK consumers prefer to shop in physical stores rather than online, but online remains key as most of us do shop there and we get our inspiration there too — a quarter of us find inspiration for our wardrobes entirely on social media, influenced by platforms such as Instagram and TikTok via 'get ready with me content'. That's according to a new study from outlet shopping destination Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, which also said that data shows 'Gen Z lead in style confidence, [and] Manchester has been named the most fashionable city in the UK'. The study was commissioned by Cheshire Oaks to mark its 30th anniversary and when asked to rank personal style on a scale from one to 10, Britons gave themselves an average score of five, with Gen Z (aged 18-24) 'being significantly more confident in their ability to create a 'fire outfit' and scoring themselves a far higher average of seven'. Over 65s were the least self-assured in their fashion sense scoring just four out of 10. Meanwhile, Manchester, London and Brighton residents rated themselves higher than the national average, with Mancunians taking top spot by rating themselves as a nine or even 10, higher than anywhere else in the UK. Respondents said that on average they'd developed their personal style by the age of just 25. As mentioned, social media was ranked as 'the key inspiration for sourcing stylish looks' but 64% of respondents said they prefer shopping in person. Leading reasons include the ability to try on items on (80%), to judge quality in person (70.4%), and avoid delivery issues (51%). Older shoppers are most keen but for younger shoppers, the in-store experience remains relevant — 'especially when enhanced with entertainment, events, and hands-on discovery as reported by respondents aged 20-30'. The outlet centre has reflected that in its anniversary year with a one-off, free live music gig this month. The line-up comprised a 'top secret' 2000s chart-topping headliner, The Sugababes, joined by DJ Howard Donald of Take That and event host, Hits Radio's Kimberly Wyatt.
Fashion Network
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Most Britons still prefer shopping in person
As many as two-thirds of UK consumers prefer to shop in physical stores rather than online, but online remains key as most of us do shop there and we get our inspiration there too — a quarter of us find inspiration for our wardrobes entirely on social media, influenced by platforms such as Instagram and TikTok via 'get ready with me content'. That's according to a new study from outlet shopping destination Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, which also said that data shows 'Gen Z lead in style confidence, [and] Manchester has been named the most fashionable city in the UK'. The study was commissioned by Cheshire Oaks to mark its 30th anniversary and when asked to rank personal style on a scale from one to 10, Britons gave themselves an average score of five, with Gen Z (aged 18-24) 'being significantly more confident in their ability to create a 'fire outfit' and scoring themselves a far higher average of seven'. Over 65s were the least self-assured in their fashion sense scoring just four out of 10. Meanwhile, Manchester, London and Brighton residents rated themselves higher than the national average, with Mancunians taking top spot by rating themselves as a nine or even 10, higher than anywhere else in the UK. Respondents said that on average they'd developed their personal style by the age of just 25. As mentioned, social media was ranked as 'the key inspiration for sourcing stylish looks' but 64% of respondents said they prefer shopping in person. Leading reasons include the ability to try on items on (80%), to judge quality in person (70.4%), and avoid delivery issues (51%). Older shoppers are most keen but for younger shoppers, the in-store experience remains relevant — 'especially when enhanced with entertainment, events, and hands-on discovery as reported by respondents aged 20-30'. The outlet centre has reflected that in its anniversary year with a one-off, free live music gig this month. The line-up comprised a 'top secret' 2000s chart-topping headliner, The Sugababes, joined by DJ Howard Donald of Take That and event host, Hits Radio's Kimberly Wyatt.
Fashion Network
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Most Britons still prefer shopping in person
As many as two-thirds of UK consumers prefer to shop in physical stores rather than online, but online remains key as most of us do shop there and we get our inspiration there too — a quarter of us find inspiration for our wardrobes entirely on social media, influenced by platforms such as Instagram and TikTok via 'get ready with me content'. That's according to a new study from outlet shopping destination Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, which also said that data shows 'Gen Z lead in style confidence, [and] Manchester has been named the most fashionable city in the UK'. The study was commissioned by Cheshire Oaks to mark its 30th anniversary and when asked to rank personal style on a scale from one to 10, Britons gave themselves an average score of five, with Gen Z (aged 18-24) 'being significantly more confident in their ability to create a 'fire outfit' and scoring themselves a far higher average of seven'. Over 65s were the least self-assured in their fashion sense scoring just four out of 10. Meanwhile, Manchester, London and Brighton residents rated themselves higher than the national average, with Mancunians taking top spot by rating themselves as a nine or even 10, higher than anywhere else in the UK. Respondents said that on average they'd developed their personal style by the age of just 25. As mentioned, social media was ranked as 'the key inspiration for sourcing stylish looks' but 64% of respondents said they prefer shopping in person. Leading reasons include the ability to try on items on (80%), to judge quality in person (70.4%), and avoid delivery issues (51%). Older shoppers are most keen but for younger shoppers, the in-store experience remains relevant — 'especially when enhanced with entertainment, events, and hands-on discovery as reported by respondents aged 20-30'. The outlet centre has reflected that in its anniversary year with a one-off, free live music gig this month. The line-up comprised a 'top secret' 2000s chart-topping headliner, The Sugababes, joined by DJ Howard Donald of Take That and event host, Hits Radio's Kimberly Wyatt.
