Above: An aerial view of Queen Alexandra Dock at the port of Cardiff   ABP South Wales are investing over £4 million into warehouse improvements and handling equipment at the port of Cardiff in order to support customers in the steel, forest products, and other general cargo sectors. In April 2016, ABP South Wales took over the stevedoring of steel and general cargo operations at Cardiff from a third party provider. This investment forms part of a long-term plan to…

­­The eagerly awaited TK Maxx Cardiff Newport Road store opened its doors to hundreds of excited shoppers this morning. The brand new store offers the hottest brand name and designer products of the season, from fashion for the entire family to accessories beauty and home, all at amazing value. TK Maxx offers a treasure hunt shopping experience with a huge choice of designer gems, all at up to 60% less than the RRP, and a significant discount to the price…

My children love and breath Harry Potter, so as a treat we took them to the Warner Brother Studios to do the Harry Potter Tour. We wanted to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city, so stayed just on the outskirts at the Ibis Hotel London Elstree Borehamwood.  It was so easy to get to from Cardiff and we could park right outside. The hotel is opposite the Big Brother House, so if you are a big fan, this…

If you like a bit of live classical music to brighten up your afternoons, why not try the St David’s Hall International Concert Series? Six of the performances in the breathtaking 2017/18 ICS season take place on a Sunday afternoon and offer the ideal relaxation after a busy week.   The Sixteen: Glory to the Christ Child Sunday 17 December 2017, 3pm First up is the annual return of The Sixteen (Sun 17 Dec, 3pm). The festive calendar at St…

THE Autumn & Winter Lunchtime Concerts Season at St David’s Hall features an incredible five out of seven performances with a ‘Pay What You Will’ price-tag! All you need to do is turn up in time for the 1pm performance and pay what you feel is appropriate – it couldn’t be easier! Francina Moll Salord & Anna Szałucka Violin & Piano Tuesday 26 September 2017, 1pm The ‘Pay What You Will’ season starts in style with the 2015 Kenneth Loveland…

  “A shimmering slice of indie pop” – Independent “This is so lovely” – Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 Music “Awash with shimmering seams of emotion and rich electronic tones” – The Line Of Best Fit “A careful, nuanced ballad with an eerie trippy-ness and a chilling beauty” – 405 “They are capable of writing clever songs, Kate can sing for sure… and their musicianship is unquestionable.” – Gigsoup   Following the critical acclaim of their debut album, ’Postcards’, Meadowlark have…

  We recently had the pleasure of visiting Carluccio’s in Cardiff Bay. We were instantly greeted with a warm welcome by Clare, who was the manager on shift that day.  She kindly showed us to our table and left us with menus to browse over. Carluccio’s is located close to the Bay and there’s plenty of glass windows surrounding the building, combining the feeling you are outdoors with the comfort of being inside. Good job, too, as it was hammering…

– Local Domino’s store dough-nates to charity –   The UK’s favourite pizza, Domino’s, has helped to raise £2,200 for its charity partner, Teenage Cancer Trust. The local Domino’s store in Cardiff City Centre recently ran a Teenage Cancer Trust fundraising week by selling personal pizzas for £1. Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing the best possible care and support for young people aged 13-24 diagnosed with cancer. The charity has 28 specialist Teenage Cancer…

Image: Professor Mark Stringer, who will be leading the CIAC Masterclass   Cardiff Sinfonietta launches Cardiff International Academy of Conducting this summer with an intensive three-day masterclass with an internationally renowned conducting professor. After careful selection, a total of eight students from around the world have been selected to take part in the first course, taking place on 31 August – 2 September 2017, which will give them each a chance to conduct the Cardiff based professional orchestra, Cardiff Sinfonietta,…

British Army offers school leavers opportunity to earn and learn as a non-graduate Officer As A-Level results are due out across England and Wales a week today, the British Army has found that, despite the majority of this years’ school leavers in Cardiff deciding to go to university (65%), almost two thirds (61%) would choose to skip university if they knew that they could secure the same job and salary straight out of school. With these findings in mind, school…