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    A Wrexham-based author has had his latest children’s book translated into Welsh following increased demand from educational professionals for Welsh language materials.  ‘Emily’s First Pet’ written by Phil Burrows is the first in a series of picture books which aim to help normalise same-sex parenting for children. The English version of the book, which was published and released on Amazon last November, has already been picked up by Stonewall Cymru, an organisation which campaigns for the equality of…

    This Summer, Queer Question Time is travelling the country on its first ever official UK tour. The South London-based event is coming to Cardiff on Friday August 24th in support of Pride Cymru after opening the tour on the Isle of Wight for UK Pride. The Panel is made up of the following elected representatives and community figures: Jeremy Miles (Labour), Adam Price (Plaid Cymru), Lisa Power (Community Activist), Shash (Glitter Cymru It will be Chaired by Stewart…

      The Nation Radio Cardiff 10K has been nominated for the 2018 Running Awards 10K of the Year, as it continues to consolidate its position as one of the lead events in the UK’s running calendar. Taking in some of the capital’s most famous landmarks, the race sees participants run past the likes of the Glamorgan Building, Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium and the Sophia Gardens Cardiff Cricket Stadium. Since its launch in 1986, nearly 50,000 runners have…

    Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has been awarded Gold for its support to the armed forces, only 50 awarded in the UK this year. The Health Board was awarded a Gold Award announced by the Ministry of Defence for businesses and organisations who have shown outstanding support for the military community and the Armed Forces Covenant. The ‘Gold Awards’ recognise that Cardiff and Vale UHB have shown fantastic initiative in areas such as employing veterans and providing…

  Mike Fardy has been awarded the prestigious 2017 British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (BAOMS) Downs Surgical Prize at the 2018 BAOMS Annual Scientific Conference in Durham for his significant contribution to oral and maxillofacial surgery. The Cardiff Dental Hospital and University Hospital of Wales-based consultant maxillofacial/head and neck surgeon said he “was humbled by the honour”. Looking at some of the previous incumbents, the BAOMS Fellow added: “These really were the individuals who developed and shaped our…

XenZone’s Kooth service, commissioned in Cardiff gives every child and young person aged 11-18 access to free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support every day and throughout summer holidays. Kooth is anonymous and free at the point of use. Online counselling is available to users through instant chat messaging from mid-day until 10pm on weekdays and from 6pm until 10pm at weekends. Self-help materials, messaging, mood tracking and other support features are available anytime. Kooth’s team of qualified counsellors and…

                   Source: http://www.visitcardiff.com/discover/city-hall/   By Sarah-Jane Reeves   The summer holidays are here, and the Diff is HOT HOT HOT! I am currently sat in front of two fans in as little clothing as possible without alarming my children. I’ve got a Shandy Bass and a packet pork scratchings on the go…it’s officially the summer holidays! This time of year is an utter joy for some families, and a nightmare for others. If…

  On Friday, September 30, the Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival launches for another series of film screenings in Wales. More than 10 feature films have been programmed to present the wide variety of stories and styles in Japanese animation. This year, we welcome two guests from Japan for what will be a unique event. The action then continues in Aberystwyth in October as people will get two days of film screenings. We are happy to say Kotatsu festival is part…

          Breast Cancer Patient is first to be treated with Proton Beam Therapy in the UK The first patient to be treated with high energy proton beam therapy for breast cancer in the UK commenced treatment this week at the Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales. Jan Johnson from Swansea was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2018. After researching various treatment options from chemotherapy to proton beam therapy, Ms. Johnson made the decision to pursue proton…

    Technology which has given people with diabetes easier access to crucial information about their blood sugar levels is already making a difference across Wales. Now researchers at Swansea University are hoping the increasing use of glucose monitoring devices will help encourage patients with diabetes to lead more active lifestyles. Swansea University Associate Professor Dr Richard Bracken said: “Hypoglycaemia, or low blood sugar, is a real fear facing people with type 1 diabetes.  As exercise can cause glucose changes…