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Simon Geoffrey Kealy (“Mr Kealy”), sole director of The Cardiff Restaurant Company Limited (“CRC”), has been disqualified for 6 years by the High Court on 29 August for trading to the detriment of creditors, in particular HM Revenue & Customs. Mr Kealy’s disqualification follows an investigation by the Insolvency Service and prevents him from becoming directly or indirectly involved in the promotion, formation or management of a company for 6 years from 19 September 2014. Commenting on the disqualification, Sue…

  2014 marks the centenary of Dylan Thomas’ birth and the ‘Dylan Thomas 100’ festival has been created to celebrate the life and work of this controversial Welsh poet. The festival hopes to ‘raise the profile of Dylan Thomas and of writing from Wales’ and to use the centenary as an ‘opportunity to revitalise his status and the study of his work, while cultivating a new generation of creative talent’ (1). It is an initiative I completely agree with. Although…

A Cardiff business man has made a breath taking debut in the inaugural Ginetta Racing Driver’s Club series. Charles Ferguson, the 48 year old director of British Soil Ltd in Cardiff has always enjoyed cars and was persuaded to sign up the race series by his two sons, Stuart (12) and Oscar (11) who are successful kart racers from Llandow Kart Club. Both boys have their eye on the exciting Ginetta Junior race series for 14-17 year olds and which…

With cold and flu season fast approaching, we’re about to start the long and difficult battle against nasty bugs and germs. Hands are the main pathways of germ transmission, with 80% of common infections being spread by hand[1]. The advice you’ve probably heard dozens of times from your doctor (wash your hands throughout the day) really does prevent infections. But, washing your hands constantly isn’t always convenient, especially when you’re on the go or busy at work. Hand sanitising is effective…

Caerleon Child Care invited along members of the community to their Family Day on Saturday 27th September to present gifts, and cards of thanks, as part of their week-long celebration of people that help us within the Llanishen community. Thanks were presented to representatives from South Wales Police, the fire service, School crossing patrols, teachers and NHS staff. As a reward for their own hard work the children and their parents were treated to lots of fun and activities at…

Britain’s Got Talent Runner Up  Lucy Kay is all heart this Christmas for a charity Concert guaranteed to warm the coldest of welsh hearts on Sunday 14th December at The City Hall in Cardiff.  This fantastic Christmas concert for the whole family will be a festive celebration of the best-loved musicals from The West End and Christmas Musicals! Join a cast of special artists from The West End including Britain’s Got Talent Opera Singer Lucy Kay and Kieran Brown from…

  Would you like to exhibit your photography at one of Cardiff’s most prestigious exhibition spaces and have your photos published in Cardiff Life? Photo Junior has joined forces with I Loves The ‘Diff to create a one-off photography competition that gives everyone the chance to do just that. Cardiff Clicks is a fun and free competition sponsored by CPS Homes, sales and lettings,  that aims to bring families together and celebrate our city. It’s open to everyone, whether you’re…

Our November and December offer is ALWAYS the 60 minute hot stone massage. Its so popular at this time of year as the stones warm you through to your bones. The stones are Basalt stones from a volcano so can hold the heat longer than regular stones and they are heated to a specific temperature in hot water before the therapist incorporates them into a massage. The direct heat from the stones is effective in relaxing the muscles, loosen tension and…

Hi my name is Laura I am 20 and I am from South Wales. I first started getting into photography when I was a young child snapping photo’s of family pet’s and family members etc.  Then as I got older I started to take it more seriously investing in a good camera and taking landscape photography. I like the work of Ansel Adams and I hope my work can one day be as good as his. I also like the work of…

Having recently visiting TGI’s on Newport Road, for a birthday bash, we couldn’t resist trying a few of the new appetizers from the menu. Before the appetizers arrived we had the difficult choice of choosing a cocktail from the menu.  I am the most indecisive person when it comes to making a choice but in the end I settled for a Pina Colada. The tables were filled with groups of friends, families and a few small children which made me…