Dick Van Dyke recently enjoyed a trip to Disneyland and was treated to a special performance by the Dapper Dans that was "practically perfect in every way." | ABC7

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In this clip from the latest episode of our WAT's The Story podcast, rising country star Gareth Hamilton speaks about what his native Castlederg means to him. Gareth may be blazing a trail in the music scene in Nashville, since moving to the US city earlier this year, but home will always be home to him. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify - https://wearetyrone.com/.../wats-the-story-podcast.../ Or you can watch/listen on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSL0XuksBuU | W