Empiric to acquire student accommodation property on practical completion in Cardiff: Windsor House The Board of Empiric Student Property plc (ticker: ESP) is pleased to announce that the Group has exchanged contracts to acquire on practical completion the freehold of a premium student accommodation property in central Cardiff for £40 million (excluding costs). The property, which is Empiric’s fourth acquisition in Cardiff, is located directly opposite the Group’s existing Summit House property on Windsor Place, in the city centre within a…

PizzaExpress is celebrating the launch of its exciting new look restaurant in Cardiff High Street. The restaurant has been totally transformed and features artwork paying tribute to the nearby Cardiff Castle. Each PizzaExpress restaurant is individually designed – often using well known places, people or historical events from the area as the basis. The new artwork draws inspiration from the shapes of some of the former Cardiff Castle residents’ coats of arms, including those of the Tudors and the de…

88% don’t know how much a stamp costs A new study released has highlighted tumbling interest in writing amongst teenagers, sparking concerns for the future of handwriting across the UK. The research has revealed that over half (59%) of 13-19 year olds in Cardiff have never written a thank you letter, 88% have not written a love letter and 18% have never even written a birthday or Christmas card. Despite the alarming statistics showing that youngsters are increasingly turning their…

Waterloo Winter Fest is a community event to celebrate everything festive and Christmas whilst raising money for two wonderful charities, Ty Hafan and Wish Upon a Star (who support the family bereavement room at the Heath Hospital). There will be arts and crafts stalls and a selection of stalls from local businesses. Entertainment from the City of Cardiff Community Brass Band, Only Menopausal Aloud and Red Jam. Mulled wine will be available from the bar, luxury hot chocolate, mince pies,…

IKEA IDEAS Festival is set to break down the barriers to play It’s time to ditch the routines, put down the responsibilities and stop being serious for a weekend. Head down to IKEA Cardiff on 7-8 November for the IDEAS Festival and learn how to make play a part of your everyday. The IDEAS Festival will be packed to the brim with fun activities and games that will help you rediscover your inner child. Not only this but there will…

An exciting brand new winter attraction arrives in the city in November, with the opening of the Ice Kingdom Cardiff at Cardiff’s WalesOnline Winter Wonderland (Cardiff’s WOWW) – creating an ice phantasia in the heart of the capital that will appeal to all ages.     The Ice Kingdom Cardiff will run alongside the open air ice rink and fairground attractions from November 12 to January 3, and features numerous dynamic ice sculptures made from some 40,000kg of ice, all…

SAMPLE a taste of the sensational Spanish lifestyle as St David’s Hall gets transformed into sunny Spain for one night only for the breathtaking opera Bizet Carmen (Wednesday 11 November). The acclaimed Opera & Ballet International presents the hottest ticket in town as award-winning producer Ellen Kent brings the fiery passion of Spain to Cardiff with a host of international soloists, captivating chorus and full orchestra. Carmen features a brand new set encapsulating the awe-inspiring architecture of Seville complete with…

  NEW RESEARCH REVEALS CARDIFF RESIDENTS’ FAIR WEATHER SOCIAL HABITS   Busy Cardiff-dwellers struggle to spend 45 minutes a day with family and friends – and spend over an hour a week less with friends and family than the average Brit Over a quarter say they ‘long’ to spend more time together One in five admit to fibbing to family and friends to get out of social occasions As the clocks change, the nights draw in and thoughts turn to…

Children can now interact with the new Star Wars Toyshirt. A Shirt that is also a Toy. This unique concept was created by Fashion UK and allows children to pull a tab to reveal additional designs on the Shirt.  It’s ideal for kids.       Give the little one’s wardrobe a playful twist with this super cool Star Wars themed Toyshirt. Boasting short sleeves and a cartoon image of Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi caught in a battle and when the tab is pulled it reveals the clash of their lightsabers, they will…

  Finance Wales investment and new premises adds new venue to Cardiff hospitality line-up A Cardiff-based bar owner has expanded operations with the purchase of a new venue in the city.   Jon Saunders, director of Croesy Bars Ltd and co-owner of Ten Mill Lane, a cocktail bar in the city centre, has purchased a new 4,361 sq ft Grade-II listed building in Cardiff. Located at 29 Park Place, the new venue is expected to open in September.   Established…