Author: Rhys Gregory

Aberystwyth has received the ‘Best in Wales’ award in the Ramblers Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood Award 2019, following a public vote to find the most walker-friendly neighbourhood in the UK. [aoa id=”1″]The coastal town was the only Welsh neighbourhood to make it through to the final ten shortlisted areas – whittled down by an expert panel from over 80 nominations all over England Scotland and Wales – earning it the title of ‘Best Walking Neighbourhood in Wales’. It also came fourth in the public vote to choose the overall winner in Britain, with an impressive 15 per cent of the…

The UK is home to some of the world’s foremost construction and design talent. As such, it’s probably unsurprising that the world’s best architects flock here to realise their visions. Such works are recognised each year by the Stirling Prize for architecture, whose shortlist has just been announced. We thought this might make a good opportunity to take a look at five of our favourite pieces of architecture from around the country – several of which feature on this year’s shortlist. London Bridge Station This massive structure, lying in the shadow of the Shard, came at a cost of more…

Detectives in Cardiff are appealing for information following a burglary at an address in Old St Mellons yesterday (Saturday, July 28). Three men were captured on CCTV targeting the address on Began Road between 4.38pm and 4.53pm, having arrived at the property in a black Honda Civic, registration SE54 AGX. After smashing a patio door at the rear of the address, the three helped themselves to jewellery, designer handbags and car keys and a black Range Rover – registration LM68 JWP. The Honda Civic has since been located abandoned and damaged in Ely. Enquiries are ongoing to identify the three…

Located on 5-10 Church Street in Cardiff, the Indian street food restaurant Mowgli will open its doors on Monday 29th July, introducing the smash and grab zing of healthy, light and virtuosic herbs and spices. [aoa id=”1″]This will be the brand’s first site in Wales with plans to open another two restaurants this year, in Leicester and Bristol. Mowgli first opened its doors in 2014 now operates in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Oxford and Sheffield.[/aoa] This is what you can expect You cannot tell from the outside of the restaurant, but inside, you’re greeted with what I can only describe…

Kidwelly-based family pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, is set to welcome local dog lovers and their four-legged friends to its annual Dogs’ Day Out event on Sunday, August 18. [aoa id=”1″] This year, the popular event, which is free to attend, will be hosted at Gnoll Park in Neath, giving family, friends and beloved pets the chance to enjoy a special day dedicated to man (and woman’s) best friend. The event will include a number of dog-friendly activities suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Guests can put their dogs through their paces with some doggy agility or take…

The family of a grandfather who died following a collision in Cardiff’s Cathedral Road say he will be deeply missed. Eddie Gerrard was declared deceased at the scene of the incident, which occurred at about 5.45pm on Thursday, July 25. A grey Jaguar XKR vehicle, which was being driven by the 74-year-old and had been travelling along Cathedral Road, is believed to have collided with a number of other vehicles. His family said: “Eddie was a loving husband to wife Anna, doting father to Sean and wife Sarah, and will be sadly missed by three beautiful grandchildren – Sophie, Emma…

Star comedian and television presenter Joel Dommett will be hitting the stage in support of LGBT+ communities across Wales, as Pride Cymru and Glee Club partner up again for Wales’ largest celebration of diversity and inclusion. Joel will be performing as part of an array of comedy talent including local and national acts. [aoa id=”1″] Although this will be the third time the Welsh LGBT+ charity teams up with Glee, this year will see the biggest collaboration yet, as organisers have extended the comedy programme across the weekend in their new ‘home’, the Glee Club Comedy Tent. Raya from Glee…

GLOBAL information provider, GlobalX, has strengthened their team, welcoming a new Client Relationship and Account Manager, who joins from the Legal 500. [aoa id=”1″] Mumtaz Hussain joins the GlobalX team in her new role, working across both corporate and property searches to ensure new and existing clients are aware of all the services available from GlobalX, as well as streamlining their day to day operations. The company, which operates out of Cardiff, London, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, welcomed Mumtaz earlier this month. She has joined GlobalX from the Legal 500 and brings with her 27 years of experience in the…

Police in Cardiff are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in Butetown yesterday evening (Thursday, July 25). Emergency services were called to Christina Street at around 4.50pm, and the youth was taken to the University Hospital of Wales to be treated for his injuries which aren’t believed to be life-threatening. While carrying out enquiries at the scene a 19-year-old man was arrested, initially in connection with the incident, though officers quickly established he was not a suspect. The man was however re-arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply. He remains in police custody. A…

The Caerphilly Big Cheese is back this weekend (26th-28th July) promising to be bigger and cheesier than ever. [aoa id=”1″] Set in the shadows of Caerphilly Castle, the second largest Castle in Britain, this annual FREE festival brings together local and regional Welsh food & drink producers in one of the largest travelling food halls in the country. With a dedicated cheese market featuring quality cheese producers from all over the country. A popular event with families, there are designated picnic areas on the event site for you to relax with your blankets and hampers, and take in the event’s…