Cardiff Central Travelodge has remained opened which is close to Cardiff Royal Infirmary   Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, is supporting the Cardiff community by keeping its Cardiff Central hotel open during the Covid-19 lockdown, to provide accommodation to critical workers and vulnerable groups during these unprecedented times.   The hotel chain is currently operating just under 50 hotels across the UK from Plymouth to Aberdeen. This includes 20 Travelodge hotels close to major hospitals, including the…

  Bloody Good Period has launched its new “Take What You Need” scheme: a new program that works to provide refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable groups with essential period supplies during the Coronavirus outbreak. At a time when stockpiling has resulted in a shortage of pads and tampons on some supermarket shelves[1], and with the nation facing prolonged home isolation in light of COVID-19,[2] the initiative is part of a nationwide effort by the charity to give vulnerable people vital access to…

Last night I was fortunate enough to see the show at the Motor point Arena in Cardiff. Where to start, here’s hoping I can find the words to justify an evening which was a true feast of music. On arrival it was obvious that the audience were excited and enthusiastic about the evening ahead, well let me say – they would not have been disappointed. The warm-up act was a young British singer, born in London, Shaun Escoffery. Prior to last night I personally…

  Leading Welsh bus operator NAT Group has announced an extension to its X1, X8 and 304 bus routes in Cardiff with the latest bus running until 3:15am. The additional services – which start on November 18th – will be welcomed by later commuters and those enjoying the city’s nightlife. The X1 service runs from one side of Cardiff to the other, beginning at Culverhouse Cross Tesco, continuing via Ely, Canton, City Centre, Albany Road, Llanedeyrn, Pentwyn and Pontprennau and…

A Cardiff-based sports radio show has been shortlisted for a prestigious UK radio award for the third year in a row. The Terrace Radio Show, presented and produced by Chris O’Brien on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, is in contention for the Sports Show of the Year accolade at the UK Community Radio Awards – to be presented on Saturday evening (October 26). O’Brien’s show hit the airwaves in July 2016 – then known as OB’s Saturday Sport Show. It has since…

How did you set about preparing to portray such an iconic figure that is Gloria Estefan? Yeah, yeah, well, we had the absolute luxury and blessing to have Gloria with us during rehearsals back in April. So I was able to, and as she was so open, to sit down with her and talk. We also talked about the role, spoke about the story and talked about how the songs come in and out of the journey. So that was,…

  Dozens of volunteers to perform to Singin’ in the Rain in Cardiff Umbrella Flash Mob   Led by Cardiff/Barry based Gemma Hillberg of Turnd Up Fitness and dancers from across the city, Cardiff’s Singin’ in the Rain Umbrella Flash Mob will be taking place at Chapter as part of the BFI’s UK-wide season BFI Musicals! The Greatest Show on Screen.   On Saturday 19 October at 2pm, dozens of Cardiff volunteers will gather at Chapter to perform a dance…

  Ola, one of the world’s largest ride-hailing platforms, has partnered with Coyote Ugly bar in Cardiff to help students get home safely after a night out. Ola will supply Coyote Ugly with recyclable plastic cups printed with information on how to order an Ola and claim a new user 30% discount offer for two weeks. Coyote Ugly will first use the SunPint created cups on Monday, 23rd September to coincide with the start of Freshers’ Week and Wales v…

Ola, one of the world’s largest ride-hailing platforms, celebrated its first anniversary of operations in the UK this weekend. Coincidentally timed with Pride Cymru, the team joined the procession with a giant balloon and shared rainbow coloured creations by ‘Miss Ballooniverse’ with the South Wales community. Passengers have taken more than a million rides in taxis and private hire vehicles through Ola’s ride-hailing app since the company launched in the UK one year ago, analysis of Ola data reveals. Since…

A recent survey has found that over 75% of those in Cardiff have previously been on a diet in a bid to loose weight or incorporate a healthier lifestyle into their everyday routine:  A quarter of adults in Cardiff who have dieted told NO ONE about it because they were ‘ashamed’, according to a study.   Results have revealed many of those in the Welsh capital who have changed their diet were worried about failing publicly, while others were embarrassed…