Katherine is proud of her Neath roots

Oct 9 2008 by Rachel Moses, Neath Guardian NEATH-born and bred opera star Katherine Jenkins has said how proud she is to have come from the area, writes RACHEL MOSES. Speaking to The Guardian this week about the forthcoming release of her sixth studio album, the 28-year-old said: “I am always very proud of where I come from, and especially coming from Neath.” It comes weeks after weather girl Sian Lloyd came under fire for denying her local roots on a daytime TV show, claiming she was from Cardiff, despite growing up in Neath until the age of 18. Katherine, who is renowned for celebrating her home town said she is very proud to be Welsh. “Whenever I travel, when I am doing concerts in China and Japan, I always make sure I include a Welsh song,” added the star. “I think we are very, very lucky to come from such a beautiful... [read full story]