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Thousands attend X Factor auditions in Cardiff

Our reporter Megan Boot has been at the X Factor auditions in Cardiff this morning meeting some of the hopefuls.

X Factor auditions come to Cardiff

The X Factor auditions are coming to Cardiff today, taking over the Millennium Stadium in the hope of finding the next singing superstar.

Hopefuls trying their luck will perform in front of producers and if they impress they'll sing for the judges later in the competition.

Returning host Dermot O'Leary who is in Cardiff for the auditions, said: "As always I'm looking forward to the laughs, the hugs, maybe not so much the tears, and watching really talented people... and some not-so-talented people.

"But that's the beauty of the show - you never know who's up next."

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X Factor auditions: Next stop Cardiff

Hundreds turned up in Cardiff last year for the X Factor auditions.

X Factor organisers say anyone who turns up at Cardiff this saturday for open auditions - will be seen.

Dermot O’Leary, who will present this year’s 10th series will attend the auditions.

But turn up early, audition slots are on a first come, first served basis.

The auditions will be held at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium this Saturday 20th April.

Narberth Museum nominated for top arts prize

by David Wood

A museum in west Wales which reopened nine years after volunteers launched a campaign to find it a home has been shortlisted for the UK's richest arts prize.

Narberth Museum, in Pembrokeshire faced an uncertain future when it was forced to close its doors in 2003 following the sale of its home. But it reopened last summer, in a former whisky and brandy warehouse, after volunteers spent eight years raising funds.

Read: Narberth Museum nominated for top award

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Dame Edna visits Senedd chamber

Dame Edna with the Senedd's mace
The Australian star posed with the ceremonial mace which was made in New South Wales Credit: Wales Millenium Stadium

Dame Edna Everage has visited the National Assembly chamber on a visit to Cardiff. The Australian comedienne was in the Capital to promote her tour that comes to the city in the Autumn.

She posed with the ceremonial mace which was presented by the Government of her native New South Wales on the opening of the building in 2006.

Fans wait for Dame Edna in Cardiff

Fans gathering outside the Wales Millenium Centre
Fans gathering outside the Wales Millenium Centre Credit: Twitter / Ruth Wignall

Fans of Dame Edna Everage are gathering outside the Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff. The Australian star is in the Capital for an event ahead of her Farewell Tour in October.

Eat Pray Laugh! Barry Humphries Farwell Tour will come to the Centre before heading to the West End for Christmas 2013.

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