Budding legal eagles have a chance to get their foot in the door as city centre law firm Slater and Gordon launch an exciting new apprenticeship programme. Having teamed up with well-known learning providers including Cilex Law School, they’re on the look-out for ambitious individuals who want to kick-start a career in the legal industry. And the opportunity is open to Cardiff people of any age. Head of General Law at the firm, Siri Siriwardene said: “This is a fantastic…

    Samantha Womack, Les Dennis and Carrie Hope Fletcher will star as Morticia, Fester and Wednesday Addams in the UK & Irish premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a musical comedy, with book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on the characters created by Charles Addams. Samantha Womack will take on the role of Morticia Addams fresh from leaving BBC1’s EastEnders after nearly a decade as Ronnie Mitchell.  Samantha has also played…

From pop stars to popcorn – to the world’s most expensive milkshake – as it gears up to welcome a whole host of events to celebrate it twentieth anniversary this month (August), it’s safe to say the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay has had quite an eventful two decades!   August 1997 – Will Smith and Puff Daddy both hit number one in the charts – Men in Black and I’ll Be Missing You were surely songs of the…

A new TK Maxx store is set to open its doors in Cardiff on Thursday 17th August at 9am, creating up to 30 new jobs in the area. Situated on City Link Retail Park, Newport Road and spanning 1,750 sq metres, the new store will offer even more big labels and designer gems at up to 60% less than the RRP and at a significant discount to the price in a department store or on the high street. TK Maxx…

Cardiff’s Porter’s Bar and the all-star local team behind its beer pumps has been named winner of PRS for Music’s national Music Makeover Pub competition. The hidden Harlech Court gem beat more than 200 pubs across the UK, trumping pubs from Glasgow to Cornwall for the sought after accolade due to the pubs talented musical staff and their vision to give customers the best possible music experience. As well as an upgrade to the music set-up, which includes a bespoke…

On the Saturday 5th August 2016 the UK Rum Festivals, now in their 5th year, are bringing their renowned Rum extravaganza to our wonderful city! We’re thrilled to announce that the Cardiff Rum Festival will be taking place at the SSE Swalec Stadium Cardiff from 12noon until 7pm. With over 100 different Rums on offer, there’s something for Rum experts and novices alike to enjoy. With the opportunity to take your favourite Rum home on the day, not only will…

A lack of awareness has sparked cause for concern around one of the leading health conditions in the UK, Type 2 diabetes, with 53% of people in Cardiff admitting to never having been tested to determine their risk. Over 1 million adults in the UK, which could mean over 5,000 in Cardiff, that’s 2% of the population, may have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes. So Lloyds Pharmacy is on a mission to help find those people who are at risk and…

The bloody and ruthless MACBETH is the final main stage show to open at the Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival, from now until 29 July 2017. Treachery! Murder! Black Magic! When the prophecy of three witches proclaim that Macbeth is destined to become King, he and Lady Macbeth tear away the mask of respectability stopping at nothing in their savage and bloody pursuit of power and success. Cardiff’s annual open air theatre festival has already played host to Spamalot to rave reviews,…

  Situated to the side of Roath Lake, Ten Maryport is the coffee shop to pop into, whatever the weather. Accommodating for all ages, the menu offers a selection of inviting homemade treats, cakes and light bites, leaving you spoilt for choice! Gluten and dairy-free options can also be made without a hassle. Gourmet coffee is served (mocha being a local favourite!), along with a range of teas; it is guaranteed there will be a drink to take your fancy.  …

This summer, the UK’s leading curated online marketplace, notonthehighstreet.com is running an exciting campaign to surprise people across the nation with memorable, thoughtful, unique gifts and experiences. And they’ve teamed up with The Luna Cinema to launch it with a bang! Taking place from June-October 2017 and at some of the most stunning outdoor locations in the UK (Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London and Kew Gardens to name a few), notonthehighstreet.com will be on hand to spread the…