Author: Alice Gregory

IKEA Cardiff has launched a sustainable living pop-up on Newport’s Skinner Street which provides an interactive opportunity to pick up tips and ideas for saving energy and money. This is a collaborative project with Newport City Homes, which has provided the retail unit for the pop-up. This follows insight from the housing association that local residents increasingly want to reduce costs at home and adopt sustainable solutions, but may not have the tools make impactful change on a budget. The pop-up will also support an existing movement across Wales for a better approach to everyday living. IKEA Cardiff findings show…

Dementia specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at Nationwide branches in Newport to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by the condition. Nationwide and Dementia UK are bringing free face-to-face specialist dementia care to Newport. The clinics will be hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses in Nationwide’s Newport branch to support anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals living with dementia in the area. Support includes practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about memory problems and understanding a diagnosis and how the condition can progress to help with…

Newport-headquartered Harding Evans Solicitors has promoted five partners to equity. Head of Commercial Litigation, Ben Jenkins; Head of Wills & Probate, Laura Selby; Joint Heads of Clinical Negligence, Lauren Watkins and Sara Haf Uren; and Head of Children Law, Siobhan Downes, joined Chairman Ken Thomas and Head of Residential Conveyancing, Wyn Williams as owners of the firm on 1st November. Ben Jenkins, Lauren Watkins, Sara Haf Uren and Siobhan Downes all joined Harding Evans at the very start of their legal careers, with all four completing their training contracts with the firm, prior to progressing through the ‘Pathway to Partnership’.…

Fresh from her sold-out tours in Ireland, Australia and Germany, the celebrated Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy will play a date at Cardiff’s Acapela venue on 10th November as part of the star’s extensive 21-date UK tour. McEvoy, the composer and producer of the iconic song ‘A Woman’s Heart’- the title track of the biggest-selling Irish album in Irish history, which recent feature in the hit TV series Derry Girls, further cementing its status as a beloved anthem – will delight audiences with a captivating, 30-year career-spanning set, including songs from her recent releases ‘South Anne Street’ and ‘Scarlet Angels’. McEvoy’s…

Leading UK timber specialist Premier Forest Products has announced its acquisition of the trade and assets of Bitus UK Ltd from Swedish company, Bergs Timber. Bitus UK – formerly known in the trade as Continental Wood Products (CWP) – is an importer and bulk distributor of timber, panels and garden products serving industrial manufacturing, furniture-making, construction and merchanting sectors. Premier Forest will take on the operation of Bitus UK’s warehousing and distribution activities at the Baltic Distribution port-side facility based in Creeksea, Essex. Premier Forest has also taken on the Bitus UK sales office in Cirencester, where all members of…

Mercury prize nominee and Songlines Award winner Sam Lee is set to perform at Gregynog Hall on November 24 as the culmination of a fabulous folk series. Sam performed at Glastonbury in 2024 and has toured across Europe and the UK. His singular interpretations of folk songs and themes break down the barriers between traditional and contemporary music. He is also known for his love of wilderness and nature, making him a perfect match for a historic house set in 750 acres of stunning nature reserve. Gregynog Hall has played a leading role in the development of Wales’ classical music…

Wagamama’s fresh menu launch on October 2nd embraces their ‘no one way to wagamama’ philosophy, celebrating the versatility and diversity of Asian-inspired cuisine. The new lineup combines comforting classics, shareable dishes, and exciting international collaborations, making it a standout choice for Cardiff diners. On a Monday night, we found ourselves at Wagamama on Mill Lane – bustling with families and groups, despite the weekday – keen to experience the flavours for ourselves. To start, we ordered the Hot Honey Fried Chicken, a highlight of the new menu. This dish elevates the typical fried chicken with a spicy-sweet coating of hot…

Iconic British reggae band UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will bring their reggae magic to Wales next summer with two dates in Llangollen and Cardiff. Fuelled by the unmistakable voice that propelled UB40 to more than 70 million record sales and 51 UK chart hits, Ali Campbell will headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Saturday June 28 before heading to TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Sunday June 29. The band will be joined on both nights by special guests Bitty McLean and Pato Banton. Ali Campbell, UB40s original lead singer, says his current touring ensemble still captures…

Work by researchers at the University of South Wales (USW) is being showcased this November as part of Being Human Festival – the UK’s national festival of the humanities. A celebration of humanities research through public engagement, Being Human is led by the School of Advanced Study at the University of London, the UK’s national centre for the pursuit, support and promotion of research in the humanities. Now in its 10th year, the festival works in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy to support humanities public engagement across the UK. Every year the event…

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has appointed Gus Williams as its interim CEO. The appointment comes as the Chamber seeks to underpin and further develop its commitment of high quality business support services for its partners and members. To drive the Chamber’s mission to promote, connect, support and inform businesses in Wales, Gus and the senior team will particularly focus on services such as key events, international documentation, property support and the highly anticipated annual Wales Business Awards in 2025. Gus is the CEO of leading Welsh chartered accountancy firm Bevan Buckland, and will continue in that…