Author: Alice Gregory

The smash-hit Mean Girls The Musical has landed at the iconic Wales Millennium Centre, bringing big laughs, big vocals and plenty of high school drama to the Welsh capital. The musical is based on the cult 2004 film Mean Girls. It was created by Tina Fey, with music by Jeff Richmond with lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Together they transform the beloved teen comedy into a vibrant stage spectacle packed with witty dialogue, clever staging and a soundtrack full of catchy numbers. From the very start, the audience is guided through the chaos of North Shore High by Janis and Damian,…

Quantum Advisory, the leading pensions and employee benefits consultancy for small and medium sized schemes and employers, today published the latest results from its quarterly Fiduciary Management (FM) Dashboard as part of its ongoing ‘State of Play’ series. The analysis shows that total assets under management in the fiduciary management market have grown by 58% over the past three years. Around 90% of that growth has come from schemes with assets of £1bn or more. The latest Dashboard also highlights broader trends shaping the fiduciary management landscape: Steady market growth: New fiduciary mandates continue to enter the market, broadly offsetting schemes progressing…

More than 200 business leaders and students gathered at Bluestone National Park Resort on Friday for Partners in Progress: Give to Gain, a flagship International Women’s Day event focused on inclusive leadership, collaboration and regional opportunity. Delivered by IoD Wales with support from Bluestone National Park Resort and Welsh Government (Trade & Invest Wales), the event brought together established leaders and future talent to explore how sharing time, insight and opportunity can help unlock economic growth across West Wales. Now in its third year, the event continues to grow in popularity, with strong demand from businesses eager to take part…

Parc Dewi Sant in Carmarthen is nearing a significant milestone after welcoming 60 organisations to the site over the past two years, helping to transform the historic estate into one of Wales’ leading integrated health and wellbeing campuses. Located across 38 acres of the former St David’s psychiatric hospital site, Parc Dewi Sant is now home to around 80 occupiers. These include primary care services, therapy and rehabilitation providers, nursing education, specialist autism support, charities, and a broad mix of wellbeing and community organisations. Demand for space within the main buildings has been high, with most of the available units…

Expanding Horizons, a specialist support provider based in Cwmbran, has been recognised on the national stage after its team secured two national winners and multiple finalists at the Great British Care Awards 2026. The awards took place on Friday 27 February at the ICC in Birmingham, bringing together care professionals from across the UK to celebrate excellence, compassion and innovation within the sector. Expanding Horizons’ success at both the regional and national awards comes as the organisation celebrates a landmark year, having recently marked more than 20 years in business while continuing to grow across south Wales, and reflects the…

Mother’s Day is one of those occasions where the focus is firmly on treating someone special, and while dining out is often the default option, there’s something particularly appealing about recreating a restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your own home. That’s exactly the idea behind the Côte at Home Mother’s Day box from Côte Brasserie, which offers a carefully curated feast designed to deliver classic French flavours with minimal effort in the kitchen. For our celebration, we opted for the show-stopping Chateaubriand box – a centrepiece meal built around one of the most indulgent cuts of beef. Inside the…

Tucked within the sprawling Celtic Manor Resort, PAD sits inside the main hotel, just off the central hub of restaurants and bars. Once you know where you are heading it is straightforward, but first time visitors may wish to allow a little extra time. Signage within the resort could be clearer and it took us a few wrong turns before finally arriving at the restaurant entrance. That said, the sense of discovery almost adds to the anticipation. For Lunar New Year, PAD looked every inch the occasion. The décor is sleek and sophisticated, yet the flashes of red truly popped…

Celtic Manor Resort’s AA Rosette awarded Asian restaurant will mark the Lunar New Year with a remarkable two night celebration, uniting two of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs for an immersive dining experience that pays tribute to tradition, flavour and artistry. In an exclusive collaboration, Larkin Cen (MasterChef Finalist 2013 and Welsh representative on The Great British Menu 2022 & 2024) joins forces with Ping Coombes (MasterChef Champion 2014 and MasterChef Champion of Champions 2022) to create a one-of-a-kind event inspired by the spirit and symbolism of the Lunar New Year. Guests at the resort’s PAD restaurant will be guided through an evening where every…

Latex fashion is no longer limited to niche communities—it has become a bold statement in mainstream UK style. Nothing captures attention quite like a latex bodysuit. Its glossy, figure-hugging material accentuates every curve, giving a sleek and sexy silhouette. Whether you are attending a night out, a themed party, or simply want to feel confident and empowered, styling your latex bodysuit correctly can make all the difference. This guide will explore the best styling tips, outfit ideas, colour coordination, layering techniques, and care instructions to ensure your latex pieces always look their best. By the end, you will know how…

Located in the heart of Cardiff, Honest Burgers has become a familiar and reliable fixture in the city’s ever evolving food scene. Perfectly placed for shoppers, theatre goers and those simply looking for a relaxed meal in the centre of town, the restaurant feels well suited to its surroundings. It strikes that increasingly rare balance between being popular and still feeling approachable, making it a solid option for everything from casual lunches to family dinners and pre evening plans. The Cardiff restaurant follows the brand’s signature look and feel. Two tone greens,, warm lighting and sturdy wooden tables create a…