Cardiff will host the annual Netball Europe Open Championships at the Sport Wales National Centre, from 5th to 8th of October 2017.  The prestigious annual European netball tournament will see 8th world ranked Wales take on 3rd ranked England, Scotland (12th) and Northern Ireland (10th) in front of a packed crowd of netball fans. Cardiff will also welcome Fiji’s national netball team the Fijian Pearls to Wales for the very first time.  Fiji are currently 7th in the world, and…

  Two dynamic, successful businessmen who have both been registered blind from a very young age, have developed a course to introduce the concept of self-employment to others.   Daniel Williams, from Cardiff, the director of Visualise Training and Consultancy, together with Manchester-born Ryan Compton, the director of Centre for Resolution, realised how the lack of support and information about self-employment could be holding many people back. They also identified how many could be using and developing existing skills whilst…

Building on the success of last year, St David’s Catholic College has delivered yet another rise in A level results for its students. There was a 4% increase in A* to A grades, a 4% increase at A* to B and 7% increase from A* to C. Three students have met their Oxbridge offers: Bethan James, Christy Nganjim, Anna Wright. In the college’s Honours Programme for gifted and talented students, an impressive 66% of students achieved an A* to A…

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…