Author: Alice Gregory

It’s that time of year again when we all start to wonder when are the clocks changing? Do they go forward…or back? There’s a quick mnemonic to help you remember, ‘Spring forward, fall back’ or as I say ‘March forward, fall back’ either way is helpful. The idea proposed in Britain by builder William Willett, was due to the ‘waste’ of useful daylight during the summer specifically in the morning. British Summer Time (BST) was then adopted in 1916 as a way to save candles and electricity as technology improved and became more widely available as well as money. British…

Families can tap into the magic that’s all around them at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this October half term, where wand making, potion crafting and spell casting are just a few of the mystical activities that will keep curious minds bewitched. The week-long Spells and Potions holiday event promises unique activities that can involve everyone, from grandparents to toddlers.  It includes making a willow wand, micro magic, brewing a potion or casting a spell using materials found outdoors, and hunting for fungi amongst the autumn leaves. All in the enchanting world of WWT Llanelli’s wetland nature. Little witches and wizards…

A young author who has been bereaved twice in the last three years is encouraging others to channel grief into their creativity as he publishes his third novel. McKenzy Lee-Dominy lost his older brother in sudden and unexpected circumstances earlier this summer. The 17-year-old student at The College, Merthyr Tydfil, was working on his third novel at the time, Cordelia Kills, which has recently been published and is available from Amazon and Waterstones. Second year English literature, Sociology and Business student McKenzy also lost his mother in 2021 and credits his childhood love of creative writing with helping him “rebuild”.…

A fast-growing precision engineering firm has announced a £4 million expansion plan that will double the workforce by creating 40 new jobs and triple production. The investment by the American owners of Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) will include moving to a 30,000 sq ft factory that’s nearly three times the size of its current premises in Kinmel Bay and is less than half a mile away on the Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate. The move is being hailed by staff as the “perfect birthday present” for the North Wales operation which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, having been founded…

A diabetic mum-of-two is set to run the Principality Building Society Cardiff Half Marathon to prove to herself the condition can’t stop her. Jane Warchal was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was just 15 and said that’s when her ‘life changed dramatically’. The 40-year-old health visitor from Swansea said it means she has to be extremely careful about all aspects of her life to ensure her blood sugar levels don’t go to high or low. She added: “It can put you in danger in your general day to day, so I always thought why on earth would I…

No Christmas is complete without a Lush gift under the tree!  Last year over 1.7 million people opened a Lush gift on Christmas day!  The epitome of Christmas gifting, Lush is a go-to for everyone on your list.   With magical designs, nostalgic fragrances and wonderfully festive products to evoke that festive feeling. As well as our in-house design team, we also work with a range of freelance artists and designers, many from diverse backgrounds and celebrate them and their stories.  This year we have worked with 5 artist groups on the Christmas collection who work with neurodiverse artists with…

Global pop-rock sensation The Script are heading to Wales twice in 2025 as part of their Satellites UK Tour. The Irish chart toppers will head to TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Thursday June 26 and Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Thursday July 2. They will be joined on both nights by very special guest Tom Walker. The Script – made up of Danny O’Donoghue (vocals), Glen Power (drums), Ben Sargeant (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) – first rose to fame in 2008 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which featured hit singles The Man…

WESTERNIGHTS, Cardiff’s only club night dedicated to hot country music, is to return to the Capital’s much-loved live music venue, The Globe, on Friday 13th December. Following two sold out events in 2024, revellers at WESTERNIGHTS can expect non-stop Nashville hits from the likes of Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, Tucker Wetmore, and more. For fans of this exploding genre, they’re in for a dang good time at yet another honky-tonk takeover at The Globe. Hot country music – a modern wave of the traditional country sound blending pop, electro and RnB – is the…

The Welsh Museums Festival returns this half-term with a fantastic lineup of events across Wales, spotlighting the history of Wales as well as Halloween. Held between Saturday 26 October and Sunday 3 November, the festival offers an exciting range of free and family-friendly activities that will immerse visitors in Welsh history, culture, and traditions. Most of the participating museums will offer a ghost hunt for younger visitors, and free booklet to learn about past Halloween traditions in Wales, including turnip lanterns, the ‘Cropped Black Sow’, dirty blackberries, lucky stones and ‘Magic Mash’. This year’s Wales History Trails Passport Challenge will…

Cardiff-based Net Zero specialist Sero has announced a new non-executive director to the board, Laura Sandys CBE. Laura will join as a lead on EDI and also bring her policy and regulatory experience to the board. Having worked in energy transformation for 20 years, Laura works globally to drive the digitalisation of the energy system and has been focused on customer centric solutions to the transition.  She is passionate about social justice and co-chaired with The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Caroline Lucas MP and Hilary Benn MP, the Environmental Justice Commission, and founded Powerful Women that promotes diversity in…