On This Day 6th April 2001.

Nick "Hendy" Henderson, bassist with Liverpool-based band Milk, at The Star And Garter, Manchester, 6th April 2001.

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Hendy BAFTA winner calls for Tourette’s understanding after BBC apology over racist slur broadcast

Lauren Evans, who won the Best Casting BAFTA for her work on the film ‘I Swear’, said her incredible achievement has been “overshadowed” by the controversy. The incident occurred when John Davidson, the Tourette’s campaigner whose life the film is based on, had an involuntary tic that included a racist slur while two black actors were on stage.

The BBC has since admitted it aired the slur in error and that a second slur was edited out of the coverage. In an email to staff, the corporation’s chief content officer Kate Phillips apologised for the failure.

Speaking to BBC Radio Wales, Ms Evans said the situation was “really upsetting” for everyone involved.

“It’s really upsetting I feel for for John and Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo that the whole evening has sort of been overshadowed by this conversation,” she said. “There must be more education and more understanding about the base-guarding of things like this, and the tics and the language and what comes out.”

Her comments highlight the complexities of Tourette syndrome, a condition where only a small percentage of sufferers, between 10% and 30%, experience tics that involve swearing or socially unacceptable language.

Viral Acceptance Speech

Ms Evans’ viral acceptance speech, in which she declared she had no speech prepared and that her kids “will not give a damn” about her win tomorrow, was celebrated as a refreshingly honest moment. However, the subsequent controversy has shifted the focus from her success and that of the film, which also saw its lead actor Robert Aramayo win a BAFTA.

Llanelli MS Lee Waters had praised her win on social media, calling it “the most Hendy ever acceptance speech.”

New BBC Comedy Project

Despite the controversy, Ms Evans is already working on her next project – casting for an upcoming BBC comedy series starring Welsh favourites Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs. She is currently looking to cast a nine-year-old boy with a Merthyr Tydfil accent to play Speirs’ grandson.

Her win was for her work on ‘I Swear’, a film about the life of Scottish campaigner John Davidson. She told the BBC that casting the role was a “unique” process that required looking beyond acting skills to find someone with the right commitment and tenacity for the low-budget film.

Ms Evans, whose impressive CV includes casting for Netflix‘s ‘Sex Education’, ‘Gavin & Stacey’, and ‘Paddington 2’, said she felt “privileged” to work on projects that “make a difference and prompt a discussion.”

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VIRAL MOMENT: Hendy casting director Lauren Evans wins BAFTA for 'I Swear' with hilarious speech: "I'm going to enjoy it because my kids tomorrow will not give a damn!" Llanelli MS Lee Waters calls it "the most Hendy ever acceptance speech!"

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Hendy woman’s ‘chaotic’ BAFTA-winning moment goes viral

Lauren Evans took home the award for Best Casting for her work on the critically acclaimed film ‘I Swear’, and her chaotic, emotional, and quintessentially Welsh reaction has captured the hearts of viewers.

As she took to the stage, a visibly shocked Lauren declared, “Oh my god. People have been saying all day, have you got a speech? I’m like, no, there’s no chance.”

She continued, to the delight of the audience: “I’m going to enjoy it, because my kids tomorrow will not give a damn about it. So I’m really going to enjoy it.”

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The moment was celebrated by Llanelli MS Lee Waters, who posted on Facebook: “Massive congratulations to local talent Lauren Evans from Hendy who tonight won a BAFTA for her casting work on the brilliant film ‘I Swear’.” He later added a link to the speech, commenting it was “the most Hendy ever acceptance speech!”

‘I Swear’ had a hugely successful night, with the film also picking up the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Robert Aramayo. The film, based on the true story of John Davidson who suffers from Tourette Syndrome, is set to be released on Netflix from March 10.

This was Lauren’s first BAFTA win, despite four previous nominations for her work on hit shows like Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ and the BBC’s ‘Lost Boys & Fairies’. Her impressive CV also includes casting for ‘Gavin & Stacey’, ‘Renegade Nell’, and ‘Paddington 2’.

Her win, and her refreshingly honest reaction, have been widely praised as a highlight of the awards ceremony. The Llanelli area has a proud tradition of producing talent in the film and television industry, with Lauren’s success adding to that legacy.

Bonus Photo of the Day 2 20th February 2026.

Nick "Hendy" Henderson (bass, vocals), Nick Duckett (guitar, vocals), and Greg Macoy (guitar, vocals) of Milk on stage at Jabez Clegg, Manchester, 9th December 2004.

#Manchester #JabezClegg #Milk #NickHenderson #Hendy #NickDuckett #GregMacoy #Bass #vocals #Guitar #LiverpoolVBands #ManchesterMusic #LiveMusic #BandPhotography

Two new super-fast EV charging hubs open near Swansea and the M4

Osprey Charging, Wales’ largest open-access rapid EV charging network, has installed eight 300kW chargers at West Swansea Retail Park in Cadle, Fforestfach, just off Junction 47 of the M4 along the A483, and a further eight at the Canolfan Gwili Centre in Hendy, close to Junction 48.

The chargers can typically add around 100 miles of range in 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the vehicle, and are compatible with every electric car on the market. They accept contactless bank cards, Apple and Google Pay, the Osprey app, RFID cards and major third-party payment methods including fleet cards.

Osprey says the new hubs are part of its UK-wide rollout of public charging infrastructure in key locations, helping to support the shift to electric vehicles ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars. The company now operates six ultra-rapid charging hubs in Wales, with 58 charge points in total.

Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging, said:

“The roll-out of EV charging facilities is quickly gathering pace and we’re here to provide a reliable and rapid public charging service for all drivers, from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The new charging hubs in the Swansea area form a vital part of the re-charging network that will enable the decarbonisation of transport in the UK.”

Both sites are powered by renewable energy and have a free 24/7 helpline for customers. Osprey funds, operates and maintains the chargers, which are designed to be easy to use and accessible for all drivers.

#Cadle #CanolfanGwiliCentre #electricCarCharging #EVCharging #Fforestfach #Hendy #Junction47 #Junction48 #M4 #OspreyCharging #WestSwanseaRetailPark

Revealed: The 11 Carmarthenshire roads that will change from 20 to 30mph

Just 11 Carmarthenshire roads will see their speed limits returned to 30mph following a consultation by Carmarthenshire Council.

The Welsh Government policy was “hugely controversial” Cllr Alun Lenny told Carmarthenshire Council cabinet members at a meeting on 28 April, however he criticised the “reckless and impatient minority who care little for road safety”.

Council highways officers will also review “buffer” speed limits on approaches to 20mph roads. These see multiple speed limits in a short distance in an effort to encourage motorists to slow down ahead of the 20mph limit. The cabinet report said this review could potentially result in fewer buffer speed limit changes and a more consistent speed limit regime.

All the 20mph roads in Carmarthenshire that could change back to 30mph

A484 in Cwmdwyfran between Bronwydd Arms and Cynwyl Elfed
A484 in Pentre-Morgan, Bronwydd Arms
A484 at Pentrecagal near Newcastle Emlyn
B4297 Heol Y Bwlch in Bynea for a length of 600m from its junction with Yspitty Road to its junction with Y Gerddi
B4333 at Hermon on the southern approach to the village from Cynwyl Efled
B4312 at Llangain near Johnstown on both approaches to the village
B4312 at Monument Hill in Carmarthen
B4308 Carmarthen Road in Kidwelly on the southern approach to the town for a distance of approximately 246m
B4556 New Link Road in Penygroes
B4306 Heol Y Parc in Hendy from Llannon direction up to its junction with Clos Glyn Dwr
B4337 in Llanybydder for a distance of 150m on the eastern approach into Llanybydder from Ty Mawr.

The four roads deemed inappropriate to go back to 30mph were:

A4242 Coracle Way in Carmarthen
B4309 in Cynheidre
B4310 in Nantyffin
B4303 Dafen Road in Dafen, Llanelli.

Swansea Council recently said that out of 81 locations suggested for change, most of the routes suggested did not meet the Welsh Government’s strict criteria for exemptions, however 17 roads across the city did.

#20mph #30mph #BronwyddArms #Bynea #Carmarthenshire #CarmarthenshireCouncil #Hendy #Hermon #Kidwelly #Llanybydder #motoring #Penygroes