Author: Rhys Gregory

Monster trucks, stunt bikes and family entertainment are set to roar into Wales this summer as Monster Truck Motorfest returns for two action-packed weekends. The travelling family motor show will first arrive at Chepstow Racecourse on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, before heading west to Ffos Las Racecourse on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July. Organisers are promising the “UK’s wildest family motor show” with monster trucks, freestyle motocross, stunt displays, live music, wrestling, tribute acts and family entertainment running throughout the day. One of the headline attractions will be the Slingshot Monster Truck, which will take centre stage…

A Cardiff restaurant that only launched earlier this year has already closed its doors, with the team behind it now teasing a new “permanent” home for the concept. Independent hot chicken restaurant Doolally opened on High Street in March, taking over the former Chai Street site just moments from Cardiff Castle in the city centre. The venue quickly built a following for its globally inspired take on hot chicken, moving away from the traditional Nashville-only approach and instead offering five different “sauce lanes” inspired by flavours from around the world. Customers could choose from Seoul for milder Korean-inspired flavours, Hanoi…

Direct flights between Wales and Canada have officially returned for the first time in nearly two decades after the inaugural WestJet service from Toronto landed at Cardiff Airport. The first direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Cardiff Airport arrived on Friday, marking a major milestone for Welsh aviation and opening up a new transatlantic connection for passengers across South Wales, the South West of England and the Midlands. The new seasonal route will operate four times a week using WestJet’s Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and is expected to strengthen tourism, trade, investment and cultural links between Wales and…

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for thousands of customers across parts of Rhondda Cynon Taffollowing an issue at Welsh Water’s Maerdy Water Treatment Works. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water confirmed the issue affected the chemical dosing process at the treatment works, but said operational teams have now fixed the fault and water from the site is re-entering the network. Despite the repair, the boil water notice remains in place as a precaution while further testing and essential work continues to ensure water quality standards are fully met before normal supply resumes. Customers are being advised to boil tap…

As the late May bank holiday rolls around, parts of the UK are preparing for the mercury to rise as high as 30°C (86°F) as Brits prepare to bask in the long-awaited sunshine. But while you might enjoy the scorching weather, for the nation’s animals, rising temperatures can be a challenge. High temperatures can even be life-threatening for pets – heatstroke is a big risk, and occurs when an animal can no longer lower their own body temperature. Beyond that risks like flystrike (where flies lay eggs on animals) and sunburn can be a real danger amid the sunshine. Every…

Councillor Michael Michael has been inaugurated as the new Lord Mayor of Cardiff. Cllr Michael is the 122nd person and the first Greek Cypriot to hold the office of Lord Mayor of the City and County of Cardiff. He was presented with the official mayoral chains at a ceremony held at County Hall during Cardiff Council’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 21st May. A Cardiff councillor since 1997, Cllr Michael has a long and distinguished record of public service. Originally elected to represent Fairwater, he has served the Trowbridge and St Mellons ward since 2012 and has held a number…

Families in Cardiff can cool off this May half term as the popular Splash Pad at Victoria Park officially opens for the summer season today. Following a successful soft launch yesterday, the attraction opens fully on the first official day of the May half term holidays, just as soaring temperatures are expected across Wales this weekend. The opening comes in time for what the Met Office is forecasting to be a scorching bank holiday weekend, with many families expected to head outdoors to make the most of the sunshine. The Splash Pad will operate seven days a week throughout the…

Traffic is already building on parts of the M4 across South Wales as thousands of people prepare to head off for the May half term break, with warm weather expected to add to the busy conditions. According to Traffic Wales, congestion has been reported on the M4 eastbound at Junction 26 Malpas in Newport, while delays are also affecting the westbound carriageway near Junction 23A Magor. Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys as roads become busier throughout the day. The congestion comes as schools across Wales break up for the first day of the May…

Finding the right personal trainer software is so critical if you want to grow your business without burning out. The problem is that the market is flooded with platforms that look great on paper but are frustrating to use in reality. A lot of apps are weighed down by clunky, confusing menus that take ages to navigate. Others lure you in with a low base price, only to lock their best features behind expensive upsell walls the moment you try to automate your business or run a group challenge. PT Distinction takes a completely different approach to digital fitness coaching.…

Thousands of food lovers are set to head to Cardiff Bay this summer as the popular Cardiff Food and Drink Festival returns for another three day celebration of food, drink and live entertainment. Taking place from Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July 2026 at Roald Dahl Plass, the free festival will once again transform the waterfront into a bustling hub packed with street food, local produce, craft stalls and live music. Organisers have confirmed that a mix of returning favourites and new stallholders will be taking part, offering visitors the chance to sample everything from Welsh produce and artisan…