Author: Rhys Gregory

Student Lani Kirkman is donating proceeds of her debut poetry book to City Hospice, Cardiff’s local hospice. ‘5,405 Days’ takes its title from the number of days Lani shared with her dad Lee and is a collection of 27 poems about the five stages of grief as seen through the eyes of a teenage girl. In the book, Lani describes her emotions as she progressed through denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance following the loss of her dad in 2023. Lani’s dad Lee, whose passions ranged from his work as an experienced gas engineer to supporting his favourite football team…

This February half term, families are invited to celebrate Lunar New Year at The Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay with a fantastic programme of free activities to welcome the Year of the Horse. The celebrations offer a great chance for visitors of all ages to enjoy creative workshops, live performances and traditional entertainment in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The festivities begin on Tuesday 17 February, the official start of Lunar New Year, with a lively afternoon of activities. Visitors can take part in free drop in origami and calligraphy workshops, as well as enjoy a colourful Peking opera…

Land Studio, the North Wales and Chester based specialist landscape and environmental design studio, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, Land Studio, which has an office in Flintshire and operates across Wales, has grown from a small design practice into a respected multi-disciplinary studio combining landscape architecture, civil engineering and ecology. The company is dedicated to creating nature-based design solutions that enhance biodiversity and connect people with the natural world. Landscape Architect Simon Richards, who founded Land Studio in early 2016, said: “At the core of everything we do is the idea of connecting people with nature,…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of new drivers set out to buy their first car, faced with the challenge of balancing affordability with reliability. With the cost of living rising, choosing a car that is cheap to insure, run, and maintain is essential. ChooseMyCar.com, the UK’s leading car marketplace, has identified six cars which best suit new drivers. The prices of the cars below range from £1,000 to £6,000 second-hand. Hyundai i10 Volkswagen Polo Skoda Fabia Kia Picanto Fiat 500 Renault Clio ChooseMyCar.com has compiled this list using criteria tailored primarily to new drivers. The cars selected offer strong safety…

The Riverfront has announced the launch of a vibrant new programme of circus workshops led by internationally experienced juggling clown Darryl J Carrington, alongside the brilliant Lucy Lost-It. Running weekly in Newport, these playful and inclusive sessions invite people of all ages and abilities to step into the world of circus, creativity, and confidence-building. The programme includes The Circus Playground (Ages 9+), a relaxed and welcoming introduction to juggling, clowning, and physical play, held on Tuesdays from 4.30pm–6pm (£6). Open to young people and adults alike, it’s a fun first step into circus skills with plenty of room to explore…

Flintshire-based lift production, maintenance and repair firm, ACE Lifts, increased its turnover by 20% in the last year, serving businesses nation-wide. Now, it’s on the lookout for local engineers to join the 45-strong team, allowing it to further enhance its services in north Wales in particular. Iceland, Airbus and Mostyn Estates are just some of the Welsh businesses ACE Lifts has served since 1988 — established by Managing Director, Charles Salter. 23 years later in 2011, his daughter, Laurel, returned to the family business and has headed up the commercial side of the business ever since. ACE Lifts has also demonstrated its commitment to supporting home-grown talent via its partnership with Coleg Cambria, taking on 6 apprentices this year across both the engineering and business side of the company — with a business apprentice vacancy live at the moment. Laurel…

Scientists are recruiting adults from across the UK to take part in a groundbreaking trial to accurately track what they eat and drink in their daily lives. The findings of their research could pave the way for better public health strategies to tackle diseases linked to poor diets such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Currently diets are measured by people completing complex and time-consuming nutrition surveys themselves and trying to remember exactly what they have eaten, but this can lead to unreliable results. In their bid to find more reliable ways of tracking people’s diet, researchers…

Staff from Denbighshire-based housing association, ClwydAlyn, who slept outside on the night of 30thJanuary in solidarity with over 13,000 homeless households in Wales, have raised almost £3,000 to support homeless services.  ClwydAlyn’s twelfth annual ‘Big Sleepout’ brought together colleagues from across the organisation along with several other local associations, their families, and friends, to sleep outside overnight. Originally scheduled to go ahead in October 2025, the event had to be postponed due to Storm Amy. Organised by Lynda Williams, supported living manager at ClwydAlyn, the Big Sleep Out aims to increase awareness of people experiencing homelessness, stand in allyship with…

Choosing the right property maintenance company in Cardiff, Wales is essential for keeping your properties running smoothly and protecting their long-term value. Whether you are a landlord, estate agent, or facilities manager, working with a professional upkeep maintenance partner that responds quickly, communicates clearly, and consistently delivers high-quality workmanship can significantly reduce stress and operational risk. 1. Prioritise Experience Across Residential and Commercial Properties A reputable property maintenance company in Cardiff should demonstrate proven experience across a wide range of property types. This includes residential houses and flats, HMOs, office buildings, retail units, restaurants, hotels, and mixed-use developments. Cardiff’s property…

With National Pizza Day just around the corner, we heard that an Italian restaurant in Cardiff had been shaking up its menu, so we headed into the city to see what all the fuss was about. ASK Italian is a familiar name on the high street with around 65 restaurants across the UK. We have visited a few of its sister brands under the Azzurri Group, but somehow ASK had slipped under our radar until now. When news landed that the chain had launched its most indulgent pizza menu to date, it felt like the perfect excuse to put that…