As anticipation for Nitro World Games-Wales continues to build, more event information is being revealed, including the first live broadcast details. Olympic snowboarder and noted television commentator Todd Richards will host the broadcast of the renowned competition next May, which is expanding out of the United States for the first time. Joining him behind the mic as co-hosts are two action sports giants: skate legend Tony Hawk and FMX icon Travis Pastrana. Nitro World Games-Wales is coming to Cardiff’s Principality…

Photo credit Steve Ullathorne   Just before her recent tour of the UK, our entertainment columnist Carl Marsh caught up with the American comedian, writer, actress and entertainer Ruby Wax for an exclusive interview! Carl Marsh:  You yourself Ruby, started as a serious actor, but what made you decide to go down the comedy route? Ruby Wax:  That was about 400 hundred years ago [laughs] when I was a serious actress, but I wasn’t a serious actress. I got into…

Our entertainment columnist Carl Marsh recently interviewed singing and songwriting star Jack Savoretti, who has released a new album, and played a one off gig in Cardiff last month.   Carl Marsh:  Would you call yourself a storyteller more so than a songwriter? Jack Savoretti:  Absolutely! That’s probably why I’ve never had a hit (record) because I think the story is more important than the hook. I put the story first. Some songwriters are hunting for hooks, and there are…

With new research revealing the explosion in popularity of staging spectacular outdoor Christmas lights displays – and the cost of doing so – price comparison website money expert is searching for the UK’s answer to Clark Griswold, the iconic Christmas lights enthusiast from the classic movie, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The competition is being run by price comparison website money expert, in response to new research that reveals that householders’ outdoor light shows are now an essential festive must-do and must-see.  A…

  A south Wales bus company has joined forces with a national intercity technology platform to launch a new Cardiff to London coach service. NAT Group will begin operating the new service, which begins its journey in Pontypridd and Treforest, stopping at Cardiff and Newport, before travelling direct to London, on Friday 29th November. The service will initially operate on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. In October, Snap – a premium technology platform for coach operators – asked south…

  This Christmas many children supported by Barnardo’s Cymru will go without presents and a festive meal, according to a survey of the charity’s frontline workers.   A YouGov survey revealed that more than a quarter (27 per cent) of children among families in Wales who celebrate Christmas will be waking up to more than 10 presents on average this Christmas morning.   In contrast, 43 per cent of Barnardo’s frontline staff responding to a separate survey said some of…

  Bowel Cancer UK is encouraging men across Wales to get sponsored to grow a beard this December. Taking part in Decembeard is really simple. All you need to do is shave on 30 November and let your facial fuzz grow throughout the month. Already bearded? No problem. Dye, ditch or decorate your beard and join the campaign. More than 2,200 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in Wales each year, making it the country’s fourth most common cancer. It’s also…

  Velindre University NHS Trust was delighted to welcome Professor Andrew Goddard, President of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) to the Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC) earlier this week. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss a number of areas of mutual interest including the development of the medical workforce and the development of oncology expertise in the acute care setting across LHBs in Wales. 10% of patients in an acute hospital are admitted with a cancer-related emergency and in…

The newly refurbished Mercure Cardiff North Hotel has just been unveiled to the public ready for the Christmas season. Completely refurbished, the hotel boasts a new restaurant for both local residents and hotel guests to enjoy, serving traditional British dishes with a modern and imaginative twist, using quality, locally sourced ingredients, together with an extensive selection of wines and spirits. It has 92 Standard Double Rooms, 27 Standard Twin Rooms, plus 13 Privilege Rooms, together with impressive conference facilities in…

A credit union has become the first financial services provider in Wales to receive a five-star accreditation by the Fairbanking Foundation for its personal loans. Cardiff and Vale Credit Union was awarded the quality mark at the House of Commons in recognition of their ethical loan practices. The Fairbanking mark encourages banks to improve the financial well-being of their customers. The accreditation process includes an independent review of products and procedures, and independent research with the finance provider’s customers. With…