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Prospective home-buyers are being urged to act fast at Redrow Homes’ Severn Heights development, as it soars past the halfway mark of houses sold. Launched in February 2017, the Lydney-based development consists of 107 three- and four-bedroom homes and boasts fantastic views of the River Severn and the Severn Bridge, giving the development its name. The first phase of Severn Heights proved so popular that the majority of properties sold off plan before construction commenced. With houses starting from £281,995,…

Moto employees in Cardiff played their part in raising £2m for Help for Heroes, which the charity will use to provide lifelong support to wounded Veterans. The Moto service station on the M4 helped the Moto in the Community Trust (MITC), the charitable arm of Moto services, reach the milestone following a dedicated seven-year fundraising drive, which included collections on Armed Forces Day, school holidays and Bank Holidays, and an annual Big Battlefield Bike Ride through Northern France. Their incredible…

I visited Etc in Penarth to experience their Motown supper club and it was truly superb. I was really impressed with the opulent ‘GATSBY’ decor, which really heightened the elegant ambiance. The fusion inspired restaurant and cocktail bar was really inviting and had plenty of staff to cater for your every need. I felt really comfortable and relaxed, it was almost like I was in my own home having a dinner party. The space is intimate and charming, with beautiful…

Key facts: • 77% of participating schools noted an improvement in brain function and learning in pupils after exercise • Exercise improved mood of all children in the study • Brain speed improved by up to 19% after exercise • Improved mood led to improved brain speed after exercise – most notable for boys • Not having breakfast resulted in poor memory • Involved from Manchester, Hull, Berwick, Huddersfield, Wolverhampton, Bristol, Bournemouth, Southampton, Leicester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Cardiff A STUDY…

A new Taxi co-operative launched by GMB drivers in Cardiff aims to cut out large companies and put the profits into the hands of local drivers. Nine self- employed Cardiff taxi drivers have launched a new taxi co-operative aiming to give drivers a fairer share of the profits. The drivers, were uneasy at the way the taxi and private hire trade is heading, with large taxi companies taking a larger share of the market and charging drivers, who are technically…

Connected Sisters, the online and social media platform for women to share true life stories, will be sharing an exclusive interview with Lynne Frankes, OBE, on International Women’s Day (08th March 2019). Lynne has chosen the ‘Connected Sisters’ platform to launch her latest female empowerment work, called ‘The Power of Seven’. She will be discussing her work in an exclusive interview with Connected Sisters, content from which will be shared across their website, Facebook and Instagram social platforms. www.connectedsisters.com “Introducing…

Six new nextbike stations added to Cardiff scheme as city gears up for larger expansion later this year. Cardiff’s leading bike share scheme is adding six new stations this week to keep up with demand from eager users, as it reveals that customers have clocked up enough miles to cycle around the world more than 10 times. nextbike, which celebrates its first anniversary in the capital this May, currently has 50 stations and 500 bikes across the city. The six…

  The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF), a charity that works with high-achieving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, has opened a new office in Cardiff and it’s first office in Wales, adding to their offices in Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Newcastle. The charity works with over 1600 young people each year and supports them into the top universities and professions through a 5-year programme that consists of mentoring, internships, university and job application support, and skills sessions. Having supported…

  Set on Cowbridge road east is the fetching Purple Poppadom Indian restaurant. The restaurant had a lovely airy feel to it and the decor was very contemporary. Upon arrival, we were greeted straight away and quickly shown to our seats and offered drinks. Carl Marsh and I  asked the waiter for his recommendations. He was knowledgeable and explained the different curry offerings and spice intensity. We opted for a traditional ‘SHEEKH KEBAB’ and ‘PRAWN PORICHATHU’ to start. The sheekh…

  Sunday 10 March 2019. Race begins at 11am (registration from 9.45am) Bute Park, North Road, Cardiff CF10 3ER Among the runners is mum Melissa, who had a stroke only a day after the birth of her first child. Many people think strokes only happen to older people, so a stroke in a younger person can come as a big shock. Melissa told us: “The thought of not being able to talk with, or sing songs to my son made…