First announcement includes the unique voices of Patti Smith, Gruff Rhys with BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Billy Bragg, Nadine Shah, Passenger & more, plus ambitious collaboration with public art specialists Artichoke • The biennial international arts festival returns to Cardiff for its second instalment • First artists announced with full programme unveiled on 6 March • The 11-day city festival will feature one-off events, unique collaborations and a platform for powerful and diverse voices from music, arts and the…

On November 5th 1971, British Steel worker Malcom Green was convicted of the murder of 41 year old Glenys Johnson. Green subsequently went on to murder his second victim following release from prison in 1989. A local Television Company would now like to get in touch with anyone who has a personal story related to these tragic incidents. Are you the teacher who spotted 2 holdalls left in a layby, or the farm worker who discovered the body of Green’s…

Penarth is gearing up for the five mile Bloodwise Balloon walk at Cliff Parade to raise vital funds for the leading UK Blood Cancer charity. Lola Owens, aged 10, and her family are taking part in the Balloon Walk on Sunday 29 April after Lola and her family were affected by blood cancer. Lola was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at the age of four, having had no previous symptoms of being unwell other than a bad stomach and pins…

THE nation’s favourite vocal harmony group The Overtones are back for an intimate gig at St David’s Hall on Friday 9 February. This show was originally scheduled for Friday 22 September last year, but was cancelled due to a family emergency. Yet, the boys have kept their word to their Cardiff fans with this rearranged date – and only limited tickets are now remaining! After four consecutive Top 10 albums and sold-out headline tours, the lovable Londoners continue to reboot…

Fun-filled family shows coming to St David’s Hall later this month. Sister Act Live Choir comes to the Hall on Saturday 17th February at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and features all your favourite songs from the classic 1992 film – only limited tickets are remaining for both performances And Milkshake! Live will delight the kids during the half-term holidays with two shows at 12pm & 3.30pm on Friday 23rd February. The popular Channel 5 programme comes to the stage in The…

Cardiff’s New Theatre was a charming venue for Tuesday evening’s performance of the much-loved movie-turned-musical Flashdance by Tom Hedley and Robert Cary. Honesty being a key ingredient for a reliable reviewer, I have to confess that I have never actually seen the movie, and therefore attended the show as a complete Flash-first timer. However, I’m of the opinion that this simply added an extra element of anticipation and involvement in the plot and character development. So, with that confession out…

Welsh Gymnastics is proud to announce that it has appointed Ann Bevan as its new Chief Executive. A native of Pembroke, Ann represented Wales at Hockey in the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games in 1998 and was a physical education teacher in Howells School in Cardiff for more than 17 years. Since leaving teaching she has worked in various roles at Sport Wales and is currently a High Performance Advisor. In her role as a High Performance Advisor, Ann helps sports’…

The team at Plantos Nursery in Old St Mellons are celebrating their tenth birthday this month! The nursery has been operating since 2004 but became Plantos in 2008 and has been thriving ever since. The team at Plantos have prepared a fun filled packed week of activities for the children this week with an exciting party and surprise guests to top it all!! “We are all proud at Plantos that we have such a good reputation and share a real…

Whilst, 69% of people may have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions, 77% are actively pursuing much loftier aspirations for 2018 • Start-up Britain: 42% of Brits want to set up their own business • Altruistic ambition: One in three Brits want to help a charity or cause (33%) or make a difference in the community (36%) in 2018 • Further education (41%) and career changes (31%) are among other aspirations for Brits in 2018 • 57% cite…

A former St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School pupil, Robin Gwilliam, has landed a dream position with the Formula 1 team. Robin, now a mechanical engineering student at Cardiff University, competed against over 400 applicants across the UK and with only 5 places available he was offered the role he most wanted for his placement year. Working alongside top professionals in the field, Robin will be placed within the engine and powertrain division of the Design Office to help…