Author: Alice Gregory

A mum from Bristol will be running the ABP Newport Marathon to give back to the charity that supported her while her son underwent heart surgery. Emilie Bioud, who had previously never run, will be raising money for the Grand Appeal by taking on the marathon challenge on Sunday 28 April. The 38-year-old gave birth to her son Mateo at Southmead Hospital in May 2020. However, just days later Emilie and her husband Simon, noticed something wasn’t quite right. She said: “I’d had a difficult birth and needed an emergency C-section. It was during Covid and we were sent home,…

A new Legal Director has been appointed at commercial law firm, Darwin Gray. Commercial property specialist Julia Bridge joins Darwin Gray, following 20 years of experience at international law firm, Eversheds Sutherland. With her extensive experience dealing with public and private sector clients, Julia’s arrival will further bolster Darwin Gray’s award-winning Commercial Property team. Julia’s broad experience includes advising on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases and resolving complex title and ownership issues. She has particular expertise in the transport sector, advising on compulsory purchase-related transactions on significant infrastructure projects for road and rail clients. In regard to her appointment,…

The Shawshank Redemption is the nation’s favourite film of all time, Showcase Cinemas launches 90s Flashback film series with tickets just £6.99. Titanic has been named Cardiff’s favourite ever 90s film, new national research reveals today. The study, conducted by Showcase Cinemas, saw the James Cameron epic take 12% of the vote, narrowly edging out The Shawshank Redemption (10%) and Pulp Fiction (10%). On a national level, 1990s hit The Shawshank Redemption(16%) was crowned the UK’s favourite movie of all time, beating out competition from Titanic (15%) and 70s cultural phenomenon Star Wars (14%). The survey, which was carried out…

With two months to go until the 2024 National Urdd Eisteddfod, a group of local children have celebrated the Eisteddfod coming to Montgomeryshire by planting 40 trees at the festival site on Wednesday, 27 March 2024. Rather than a traditional turf-cutting event, a tree planting ceremony was held to mark the beginning of preparations at this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod field and celebrate a new partnership between Urdd Gobaith Cymru and Coed Cadw (the Woodland Trust), the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. The trees planted by the local children are native to the area and were gifted by the Woodland Trust.…

International theatre designer and RWCMD International Chair in Drama Pamela Howard OBE is back in Wales, working with local communities, with a free installation at the Old Library that retraces the stories of immigrants who’ve travelled through and to Cardiff. ‘Welcome to Wales’ is a unique retelling of poignant journeys and the welcome the country gave to so many artists, performers and musicians, including Pamela’s own  ancestors: she has been working on this story her whole life. As part of the installation performances will take place each morning and evening, with performers including Sian Phillips and Frank Barrie as well…

Bonnie and Clyde are holding up the Wales Millennium Centre this month. Get ready for this cult-sensation, and the winner of Best New Musical (What’sOnStage Awards 2023) after two fantastic seasons in the West End. This production is ready to Raise a Little Hell in Cardiff. Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Champion Barrow will always be one of the most infamous criminal couples in America. For those who don’t know the story of Bonnie and Clyde, the production provides a fair bit of background about their early days, more than what you see in the headlines. This was great and…

Tax and accountancy specialist Kilsby Williams has strengthened its business services and tax teams as the Newport-based firm continues to grow. Ken Vargis has been appointed as a manager in Kilsby Williams’ business services team. An assurance professional, Ken will be applying his significant auditing expertise to support the firm’s varied client portfolio. Ken said: “I am elated to be joining Kilsby Williams at such a pivotal point in its growth. I am looking forward to working with new clients, and adding value to their business by providing robust services.” Joining Ken in the business services team is Hannah Griffiths,…

LEADING container storage provider blue self storage has raised £20,000 for Prostate Cancer UK, continuing its legacy of supporting charities and the local community. The landmark has been reached as the firm celebrates the recent opening of its Bridgend operation, and is finalising plans to open a facility at Gloucester. Dean Daly, Operations Director at blue self storage, said: “Prostate cancer is a huge health concern affecting many men locally and nationally, and we really want to play our part in combating this disease. We feel companies like ours have a duty to support local communities and this is one…

Film fans in Cardiff have crowned Toy Story as their favourite animated movie of all time, according to research conducted to celebrate the upcoming release of Kung Fu Panda 4. The iconic Pixar movie from 1995 was selected by three in ten (30%) film fans, with Shrek (24%) and Finding Nemo(16%) rounding off the top three. The research from Showcase comes as Showcase Nantgarw reduces its family ticket price again to just £25, in time for the Easter holidays. The new reduced ticket price means a family of four can now watch all the biggest blockbusters at a cost of…

Dobbies, the UK’s largest garden retailer, is welcoming families along to its Swansea store this Easter to enjoy an array of free activities, including its Little Seedlings Club workshop and Easter Holiday sessions. The Little Seedlings Club workshop is taking place on Sunday 7 April and the Easter Holiday session is happening on various dates throughout March and April. Designed to ignite a passion in gardening in an educational and engaging way, the sessions in Swansea give children aged 3-10 years old the chance to explore a new hobby, meet friends and learn about the wonderful world of gardens. April’s…