“As soon as I read the script, I liked Cat’s sheer determination and in that first reading could see that there were a lot of similarities between the two of us,” said Alexandra.

“Sometimes when I go home to Ammanford I feel I’ve missed out on certain things and I think Cat feels this too.

“But there’s also a sense of frustration living somewhere so rural; if you want something you can’t just go out and get it.

“But there are a lot of positives about not living in a city and this was something I really embraced during filming.”

Alexandra’s return to Ammanford was made even more more special by the fact that she’d given birth just seven weeks earlier.

“This was my first job back, so it was quite serendipitous that I was ten minutes away from mam and day which is something that’s never happened before. This was a very healing time for me.”

Alexandra’s television career began when she was a young teenager after landing herself a role in Pobol y Cwm.

“Pobol y Cwm taught me so much and helped prepare me for starting out on my career.

“So when I went to drama school I already knew how to be on set and how making a television show works. Working on a soap is so fast you’ve really got to learn on the job.”

This is Alexandra’s first acting role in the Welsh language since leaving Pobol y Cwm at the age of 16.

“I haven’t lived in Wales since I was 17 so I was anxious about turning up that first day and doing the English version immediately followed by the Welsh version.

“You have to make a new neurological pathway in your brain.

“At least this is what it felt like, particularly seven weeks after giving birth.

“But by the end of week two you think ‘Ok, I get this’ and it becomes a very rewarding experience.”

Y Golau begins on S4C on Sunday, May 15 at 9pm.

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The offence was committed between July and August last year, Cardiff Crown Court was told.

The defendant’s case was adjourned until June 6 by Judge Catherine Richards for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.

Following his guilty plea, Francis was told he has to register as a sex offender.

He was granted conditional bail.

Cardiff was the first Welsh city to be attacked by Germany when it was hit in June 1940 but it was Swansea that suffered the most intense devastation in February 1941 when it endured a raid that lasted for three nights. Half of the town centre was destroyed after a total of 30,000 bombs were dropped. The death toll reached 227 and of those dead, 37 were aged 16 or under.

Forty-three police officers died whilst serving in the armed forced while five more were killed during the enemy raids.

“Today, on VE Day, we pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the officers and all those people who served alongside them at home or abroad during the War,” commented a spokesperson for South Wales Police. “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten”.

She says that while she was lucky that no drugs entered her system, more needs to be done to protect people from harm.

Miss Griffin said: “I was in a club in Cardiff. It was a quiet Thursday, and on the night I didn’t feel any noticeable adverse affects, so I didn’t know that anything had happened.”

It wasn’t until the following night that Miss Griffin was aware that anything was wrong.

She added: “The day after I saw a big bruise on my arm and what looked like an injection mark.

“I had seen a lot of stories on university Facebook groups about girls having similar injuries after a night out so I went to the doctors.”

The doctor confirmed to Ms Griffin that she had indeed suffered a needle-stick injury and that somebody had tried to spike her.

She said: “I took some drug tests and luckily they came back negative, however I have had to undertake several HIV tests to check that I haven’t contracted the disease as a result of the spike.”

Despite seemingly coming away unscathed from the incident, Ms Griffin has been worried ever since and inaction from the police has not helped matters.

She said: “The police dismissed the incident as soon as they found out that my drugs test was negative. I was so angry at the time.

“The attitude towards me and my case from both the police and by people in general felt like victim blaming and a refusal to accept that this sort of thing goes on.

“It just seems totally backwards that the victim gets targeted and is told to change their behaviour.”

Miss Griffin believes that educating people at a young age is the way forward.

She said: “It’s the only way that we are going to actually stop this sort of thing happening.

“Education and awareness at a young age about the dangers of needle spiking will hopefully start to stop the trend.”

South Wales Police made a general comment on spiking in October last year.

It said: “South Wales Police are aware of public concern around reports of spiking in towns and cities around the UK.

“Spiking is when alcohol or drugs are put into someone’s drink without their knowledge or permission. There is also some concern at the possibility that people are being ‘spiked’ by needles or syringes containing drugs.

“We take all reports seriously and encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of spiking in any form to contact us.”

She said: “For many years I have enjoyed photography. To be able to capture a moment and treasure it is something special, but to be able to edit that photo and create something for others to enjoy is really amazing.

“Whether at home or out exploring there is always something to catch my eye.

“Having a hobby I find really helps. I have bad anxiety, so this is my escape. My son Jayden, who is 13 and part of the South Wales Argus Camera Club, also enjoys photography so we do it together.”

This picture makes me happy: This makes me happy because it is one of my favourite places to go with my family. Keeper’s Pond is such a beautiful place to escape to.

This picture makes me sad: This makes me sad because it is the ruins of the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Tintern. It is such a lovely place with such a sad history.

This picture makes me laugh: This is Ed, our cat. It makes me laugh because behind every photo is a funny story. He looks so cute but is a little devil.

This picture is very special to me: This is special to me because my son Jay was so young. I have so many memories from our days of exploring and this photo was always one of my favourites. Taken at Wentwood Forest.

This picture makes me dream of something: This is the sun setting over wonderful Wales. There is something about a sunset that just makes me drift away, it creates dreams and thoughts you would never have, you forget the bad things for just that small moment in time. The warmth the colours, simple but amazing.

Warm weather in the south of England on Friday saw conditions come close to but just miss out on being the hottest of the year so far.

The mercury rose to 23.3C (73.9F) at St James’s Park in London, just shy of the 23.4C (74.1F) recorded on April 15 at the same location, the Met Office said.

A high of 23C is possible again on Monday, according to the Met Office, with temperatures in the high teens for much of the south of England.

But while some will enjoy above-average temperatures, cloud conditions and rain are expected to move across the country, the forecaster said.

Meteorologist Dan Stroud said there will be “decent sunny spells” across much of England and Wales, with temperatures cooler for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

He said: “We’re thinking at the moment we’re going to see a legacy of cloud and outbreaks of rain clear in the south-east on Saturday morning and then brightening up from the north and the west,” he said.

“Some decent sunny spells and feeling rather warm in the sunshine across many areas of England and Wales.

“Temperatures a bit cooler further north, closer to the seasonal average in Northern Ireland and Scotland.”

Next week is “a bit of a mixed bag”, Mr Stroud said.

He added: “We’re going to see temperatures generally above average for a good portion of next week but the caveat will be that there will be bands of cloud and rain around at times so it’s not plain sailing unfortunately all the way through.

“There is a hint that we might see something warmer towards the back end of next week and running into the following weekend but that’s a long way off.”

Detective Inspector Stephen Baines, of Avon and Somerset Police, said:

“We’re particularly concerned about the company she may be keeping and that others may look to exploit her.

“While Maddie has previously gone missing, her carers have not heard from her for a week and are growing increasingly worried about her.

“Maddie – people are worried about you. If you see this, please phone us on 101.”

Madison is:

• White;
• About 5ft tall;
• Of average build;
• With shoulder length brown hair.

South Wales Police have shared the appeal, writing: “Our colleagues from Avon and Somerset Police are hoping to locate Maddie, a missing 15 year-old, who is believed to have links to the south Wales area.”

Anyone who sees her is asked to call 999 and provide the call handler with the reference 5222098703.

Anyone with information about where Maddie might be should call 101 quoting the same reference: 5222098703.

Yesterday, the force confirmed that a body found on Horton Beach in the Gower over the weekend, has been identified as Mr Stewart.

The 58-year-old, from West Cross in Swansea, was understood to have links to Newport.

Police have thanked those who shared the missing person appeal over the last few weeks.

On April 1, Mr Stewart was reported missing from his home.

He was described as white, around 5ft 11″ and of slim build, with short thin strawberry blonde hair, stubble, and freckles, possibly wearing a blue coat and glasses.

What have police said?

In a statement, a representative from South Wales Police said: “At midday on Saturday morning (April 30) a report was received of a body on Horton Beach, Gower.

“Formal identification procedures have now been carried out and the body has been formally identified as missing 58 year-old David Stewart, from West Cross.

“Our thoughts remain with David’s family at this difficult time.

“We’d like to thank you for all your shares, it really does make a difference.”