Author: Rhys Gregory

The Botanist Cardiff has unveiled its summer menu, featuring exciting new food offerings and a refreshing cocktail selection. Here’s everything you need to know! Encouraging everyone to share the joy with loved ones this season, a new selection of small plates has been added to the menu, giving an instant al fresco summer dining feel. These are priced individually from £6.75 or choose three plates for £22.50. With a whopping eleven dishes to choose from, the menu offers a wide variety, each highlighting seasonal ingredients and bringing something unique to the table.  Choose from roasted harissa cauliflower with houmous, pomegranate molasses,…

Cardiff Metropolitan University proudly hosted His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales yesterday, as he visited to celebrate the flourishing seaweed industry and food innovation in Wales. The visit highlighted the significant strides being made in these sectors locally and globally. His Royal Highness toured the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University – a world-leading hub providing comprehensive support to food businesses, drawing on Cardiff Metropolitan University’s expertise in food science, nutrition, dietetics, food legislation, and more. David Lloyd, Director of ZERO2FIVE, highlighted the Centre’s impact: “At ZERO2FIVE, we are proud to support more than 100 Welsh food…

Wales needs to unlock the super-power of seaweed, says Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Derek Walker. This week, Derek Walker co-hosted an event with The Earthshot Prize and WWF Cyrmu to celebrate the growing Welsh seaweed industry. The Prince of Wales, President, Earthshot Prize, was also in attendance. A Seaweed Future in Wales, at Cardiff Metropolitan University, explored leading innovation in the seaweed industry and how more investment and support could develop a regenerative seaweed farming future for the nation. A 12-month study ‘Project Madoc’ led by the Seaweed Alliance, found 50% of the marine area of Wales is suitable…

AN ESTEEMED skin clinic secured its place among the best in the UK with another major trophy victory. Fresh from being named Best Clinic Midlands and Wales at the national Aesthetics Awards, Pure Perfection won Aesthetic Clinic of the Year for the South West and Wales at the prestigious Aesthetic Medicine Awards, held at the Royal Lancaster London. The business, located in Rossett near Wrexham and Chester, has gone from strength-to-strength post-pandemic, expanding its client base under the leadership of director Sara Cheeney. Sara, an ambassador for the international Hydrafacial aesthetic treatment and UK trainer and key opinion leader for…

Leading wedding specialists the Oldwalls Collection, invest over £200,000 in their founding venue, Oldwalls Gower to offer Wales’ first ever all-inclusive multi-day wedding experience. Using the exclusive venue’s rustic setting, Barn, Oakroom and Glamping Village as the foundation for its redevelopment, the updated venue will offer couples the only all-inclusive venue for multi-day bohemian chic-style weddings in Wales. Inspired by its Gower countryside location, the venue has worked closely with group interior designer Elizabeth Styles – responsible for the renowned interiors of their luxury sister venues, Fairyhill and Sant Ffraed House, to create a brand new look and feel. The…

South Caernarfon Creameries has recently secured a lucrative deal with the British consumer co-operative, the Co-op, to supply over 100 of their grocery stores across Wales with their award-winning Dragon Mature Cheddar cheese. This marks a significant milestone for the Dragon brand, which has been celebrated for its exceptional quality and taste, earning 17 awards at prestigious food awards last year alone. The Dragon cheese range is known for its rich flavour and Welsh heritage, being made using milk sourced 100% from Welsh farming members. South Caernarfon Creameries, being Wales’s oldest and largest dairy co-operative, has been farmer-owned since 1938.…

RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after 13 guinea pigs were abandoned down a lane in Cardiff and are now receiving vet treatment for mites. The 13 guinea pigs are currently at a boarding establishment and under the care of Merthyr Tydfil Veterinary Clinic as the RSPCA conduct enquiries. RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Lauren Perry said the guinea pigs were found in the Connaught Road area of Cardiff on 26 May. They were found in a small grey basket and it was noted that they had skin infections. They were kindly taken to a place of safety before the RSPCA…

Disruptive accounting and technology company Mazuma, based in Bridgend, South Wales, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Crawford-Falekaono as its new Chief Revenue Officer following their multi-million pound investment deal in January 2024. Emma, voted one of the Top 50 Global Women in Accounting, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, with an impressive career in both the international accounting and fintech sectors. Emma has a seasoned track record of leading successful fintech teams across the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and North America. She has fulfilled leadership roles in notable organisations such as Xero, Tradify,…

Pubs and clubs in Cardiff city centre have seen a significant decrease in crime, thanks to a new security initiative. More than 20 venues have been working with South Wales Police on the Licensing Security and Vulnerability Initiative (Licensing SAVI) over the last 12 months, In that time, there has been the following reductions: 30% reduction in sexual assault 30% reduction in assault with Injury 23% reduction in drunk and disorderly The Home Office backed scheme aims to provide advice and guidance for venues to provide a safe, welcoming, and more secure environment. It was introduced in Cardiff in April…

Passengers going to holiday hot spots like Tenby and Saundersfoot can now travel on brand new trains as Transport for Wales’ Class 197s have been added to the Pembroke line. The made-in-Wales Class 197s made their first appearance on the line between Swansea/Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock on Monday 10 June, with the majority of services using a three-carriage train. Services on the line can be operated with up to four carriages, helping to provide a boost for capacity and comfort ahead of the summer season. Marie Daly, Chief Customer and Culture Officer at Transport for Wales, said: “Since the first…