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Zeta Jones receiving treatment for bipolar disorder

Catherine Zeta Jones
Catherine Zeta Jones has previously received treatment for bipolar disorder Credit: Ian West/PA Wire

Catherine Zeta Jones has checked into a facility for further treatment for her bipolar disorder.

The Oscar-winning Welsh actress, who completed a stint in a US mental-health facility in 2011, is believed to have signed in for a 30-day programme, so doctors could monitor her condition.

Her publicist Cece Yorke confirmed the news to People.com, saying "Catherine has proactively checked into a health care facility.

"Previously, Catherine has said that she is committed to periodic care in order to manage her health in an optimum manner."

She has previously said of the illness: "This is a disorder that affects millions of people and I am one of them. If my revelation of having bipolar II has encouraged one person to seek help, then it is worth it.

"There is no need to suffer silently and there is no shame in seeking help."

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Katherine sings to save church where she started

Katherine was part of the St David's Church choir as a youngster. Credit: PA

Classical star Katherine Jenkins will be performing in her hometown of Neath next month - to try to raise money to save the church where she learned to sing.

The tower and roof at St David's Church are in need of essential repairs, and an appeal is hoping to raise £500,000.

“St David’s Church has been so important to the people of Neath; the church and the people of Neath are very special to me and so it’s really important that as a community we come together to unite to help repair this wonderful tower", Katherine said.

"I often talk of Neath when I tour around the world, the history and the people all were formative in the person I am today”.

The mezzo-soprano will perform some of her hymns and arias, and meet supporters of the appeal, at an "intimate evening" next month.

To raise money, she will also auction off a polka dot dress she wore on the final of the 2012 series of Dancing With The Stars in America.

Read More: Katherine Jenkins takes second place in US dancing final

Bonnie: My parents would be 'so proud' of Eurovision

Bonnie Tyler is confident the UK won't be getting 'nul points' at this year's Eurovision. Credit: PA

Bonnie Tyler says she's worried her song is "too good" to win the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

The 61-year-old from Neath will sing 'Believe In Me' at the competition in Sweden next month.

"It has been said to me over the last couple of weeks, 'You're not going to win this Bonnie, your song's too good'. Eurovision - you can't guarantee that it's all about the song, but I'm going to give it my best shot and I think we've got a good chance of having a good score at least - I hope."

"I'm not going dramatic, I'm going Bonnie Tyler. I'm not having backing dancers on the stage. I've got musicians and backing vocalists on the stage."

"I only wish that my mother and father were still alive to see it, because they loved the Eurovision, and they'd be so proud."

Watch: Bonnie Tyler to represent UK at Eurovision 2013

Newport teenager's book deal

Beth's book 'accurately represents teenagers now'

Beth Reeks' friends say her first book "accurately represents teenagers now", and they are "really proud" of what she has achieved.

Her parents admitted they had no idea she was writing stories "to this length and to this quality", and described how the whole family was still coming to terms with seeing her work on the bookshelf.

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Newport teenager's book deal

Newport schoolgirl becomes published teen author

Newport schoolgirl Beth Reeks is celebrating the publication of her first book.

The 17-year-old (who writes under her school nickname of Reekles) was signed up by publishing giant Random House for a three-book deal, after her writing got an enormous online readership.

Her first novel, 'The Kissing Booth', is out in paperback today.

She says she began writing because she was looking for something to read herself, and fed up with werewolves and fantasy - "I just wanted regular high school romance".

Welsh firm are game for Nintendo

Dakko Dakko is working on a new game for Nintendo and aiming for international sales.

Cardiff based Dakko Dakko has been awarded official games developer status for Nintendo.

The company specialises in creating videogame for game consoles and this latest project follows fast on the heels of two games the company released for Sony PlayStation.

The team say they were keen to create a challenging game exclusively for Nintendo when it launched its new platform – Wii U.

The Welsh Government gave the company £50,000 in grants from its Digital Development Fund to help ensure the project is developed and brings new talent to Wales.

The government says it wants to boost the console game sector in the region.

Dakko Dakko say the support ensures all the development work will take place in their studio in Cardiff Business Technology Centre.

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