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The New Theatre’s annual Pantomime is a seasonal highlight for over 50,000 people each year and has been a regular traditional offering during the theatre’s 114 year history. Following discussions with our producing partner, Qdos Pantomimes, it was concluded that due to the ongoing restrictions and the expected timescale for their relaxation it is impossible for us to deliver a viable pantomime season this year. We are now in a position to confirm that Aladdin will be rescheduled to the…

Over the past 6 months, we’ve all had a lot of extra time on our hands and have been using that time to clear out all the nooks and crannies in our homes that have been untouched for years. These clear outs have filled our hearts with nostalgia, as we go through old photo albums, clothes we no longer fit in and childhood toys. Although toys might not seem likely contenders for items to invest in, if you are able…

The Lord’s Taverners in Wales have paid tribute to former chairman Ray Dyer, who has died at the age of 77. The Cardiff businessman was a driving force behind the capital’s extremely successful Christmas lunches for a couple of decades, and was chair of the Taverners in Wales from 2000 to 2009. Alan Crossley, who was secretary of the region during Ray’s time as chair, said: “Ray was very much a free-thinking entrepreneur, and the lunches were transformed from speaker-based events…

TaskRabbit, the online and mobile task platform that makes everyday life easier for everyday people, today announced that individuals can now hire local Taskers to pick up their pre-loved items for donation, and have these delivered directly to any of Barnardo’s 710 retail stores across the United Kingdom.  The new service makes it easier and faster than ever to donate pre-loved items to your local Barnardo’s charity shop without having to even leave the house! Booking a collection is simple…

  Credit image: Steve Pope – Fotowales   Local children are being urged to learn lifelong gas safety lessons this summer, while being in with a chance of winning a national competition. Wales & West Utilities is calling upon local children to come up with something creative that raises awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) – known as the ‘silent killer’ because you can’t see it, smell it or taste it – ahead of the 30 September deadline….

We’re entering the season of fresh, glowing skin which is honestly my favourite thing about the summer. I will admit, prior to lockdown, my skincare knowledge was extremely limited and I stuck to the products that I have been using since the start of my teenage years (mostly soap and water which makes me cringe to this day) , but I have taken the time to educate myself on what products work well for my own skin type and what…

Wine-lovers drop some corking faux pas when it comes to their favourite tipple with common errors including filling a glass to the top, adding ice cubes and leaving a bottle open for too long. A study of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent admitted they have mispronounced the name of a wine while ordering a glass – and one in six have even been corrected by a sommelier in a restaurant. Other mistakes include holding a glass by the bulb…

Jamie W. from South Wales has beaten thousands of fellow failures to have his garden crowned the nation’s ugliest. His unloved outdoor space, which vaguely resembles a garden, was judged to be the biggest abomination by a distinguished panel of gardening editors, in the ‘Garden Disasters’ competition organised by power tool manufacturer Ryobi. As well as claiming the title, Jamie now has the perfect opportunity to overcome his gardening demons by being awarded a complete set of Ryobi 18V ONE+ cordless…

The other weekend was rather strange.  We found a large toad in our garage.  How it got in there is a complete mystery.  However, we released him back into the wild in a local reen.  Next up we saw a bloke catch a two-foot long pike in the same reen.  Then we saw this swan on a Lilo in the reen.  Finally saw a life-size imitation crocodile on a canal bank in Rogerstone.  I have got to stop drinking!  …

Achieve together, a leading provider of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs, has welcomed Montana Healthcare Limited into its family, following its acquisition of the South Wales specialist support services provider. Founded in 2007 and based in Caerphilly and Cardiff, Montana Healthcare Limited has an excellent reputation for the support it provides to people with complex needs, offering specialist support to people with learning disabilities, mental health issues, acquired brain injuries and autism. The 73-strong…