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…

  Coinciding with the National Clean Air Day on 20th June, Cardiff Extinction Rebellion again takes to the streets of Cardiff with a critical mass bike ride, demanding radical action by Cardiff Council to reduce emissions in the city. The cycle gathering is designed to raise awareness of the issue. Cyclists will meet at 5.30pm at the Aneurin Bevan statue in town centre before riding safely in numbers, at a slow pace for on hour.  All ages and abilities are…

Extensive coverage across BBC TV, radio and online: 15-22 June 2019. Backstage at BBC Cardiff Singer of the World © Brian Tarr.JPG The BBC brings all the drama and excitement of this year’s BBC Cardiff Singer of the World through extensive broadcasting on TV, radio and online, including more live TV coverage of the prestigious competition than ever before. The biennial competition, which has helped launch the careers of such stars as Jamie Barton, Elīna Garanča, Bryn Terfel and Dmitri…

New book sparks patient-led revolution of practical and real change in pharma The book addresses the pharmaceutical industry’s current meltdown. We constantly hear of eye-watering drug prices, shortages, litigation over damaging side effects, dodgy marketing practices, economic adulteration, consent decrees, counterfeiting, patent games, price gouging, and much, much more… How can this be right? The short answer is, it’s not. London, United Kingdom, 3rd June 2019: Three weeks after the first Medicines for the 21st Century Conference, held in Cardiff…

It is one big Air venture for young people in Cardiff as a major indoor attraction was launched this week at Western Leisure Centre, Ely. A wall to wall inflatable area will be installed every week-end and provide a brand-new leisure experience for children, young people and the young at heart. James Oakley, Manager at Better Cardiff’s Western Leisure Centre, explains: “This is the biggest and best Inflatable area in South Wales and is ideal indoor fun activity for all…

New report by The Open University to mark its 50th anniversary explores what learning will look like by 2070 Predictions from experts in the fields of science, technology, and international development Full sensory virtual reality and brain-to-brain learning among key predictions Brain-to-brain learning could be a reality by 2070. This is according to the Future of Learning 2070: Imagine What’s Next report, which unveils predictions on what learning will be like in 2070 based on interviews with leading experts across…

Local charitable organisations have new opportunity to benefit from grants of up to £50,000 Grants available to tackle housing issues in local communities Application process now open Local community housing projects and charities are being urged to put their case forward as Nationwide, the world’s largest building society, makes £500,000 available to help make a difference to communities across the region. The Society is inviting applications for grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 for housing projects that will support the…

Where do we draw the line between body acceptance having a positive effect on our mental health and obesity having a negative effect on our physical health? This is the question a Cardiff Metropolitan University student has been focusing on in her end of year showcase. Izzy Young, 22, from Chepstow, has been studying Graphic Communication at the Cardiff School of Art and Design at Cardiff Met for the past three years. During the week-long CSAD Summer Show, Izzy’s graphic…

The studio at Hospital Radio Glamorgan (RG) has thoughtfully been renamed in memory of a dedicated volunteer. John Wilce from Penarth joined the station based at the University hospital of Wales in Cardiff in 2003 but sadly passed away after a short illness in September last year. Recently appointed Radio Glamorgan Chairman, Jamie Pritchard said: “Since John’s passing, we have all been thinking of ways of how we could honour him and his legacy at the station for many years…