Wales’ Core Valley Lines Electrification Is Now Complete

The first step to 100% electrification of the Core Valley Lines is now complete  Transport for Wales has completed the full electrification of the Core Valley lines, at the heart of the South Wales Metro, delivering one of Wales’ most ambitious rail infrastructure transport projects.    The Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) on the final 800 metre section between Cardiff Queen […]

New Family-Run Dental and Aesthetics Clinic Opens in Roath

A new family-run dental practice has opened in Cardiff, bringing a modern, all-in-one approach to dental and aesthetic treatments to the heart of Roath. Seren Dental, located on Wellfield Road in Penylan, has been set up by husband-and-wife team Rozie and Devin Mandalia, combining their professional experience with a strong connection to the local community. The new […]

Plantasia Tropical Zoo in Swansea continues its expansion with a bold new exhibit – Vital Venoms and Practical Poisons. 

The interactive experience brings together eight species with venomous or poisonous adaptations and is inviting visitors to discover the surprising scientific breakthroughs, medical advancements, and evolutionary importance behind some of the animal kingdom’s most feared creatures.  The latest installation, which is part of the Welsh zoo’s longer term growth strategy, is designed to challenge perceptions […]

Bold Contemporary Dance Show VERVE Heads to Cardiff This May

Cardiff is set to welcome an evening of powerful contemporary dance this spring, as VERVE, the international touring company from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, brings its latest triple bill to the city. The performance will take place at the Theatr Richard Burton Theatre on 1st May, offering audiences the chance to experience three striking works from some […]

Pettigrew Set To Open New Headquarters Bakery

Award-winning business to open new 5,500 sq ft ‘Breadquarters’ this summer. Set to open from June 2026, the new ‘Breadquarters’ will be based at the Design Quarter on Colchester Avenue, bringing all baking under one roof for the first time. The 5,500 sq ft space will allow Pettigrew Bakeries to significantly increase capacity, create ten […]

First Phase of Cardiff Crossrail Set to Move to Construction Phase

The first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail – a tram‑train route from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay via Callaghan Square – is set to move into the construction phase, with GRAHAM identified as the principal contractor. This milestone marks a major step forward for the vision of Cardiff Crossrail, which, when complete, will […]

Cardiff Bay’s Street Food Venue Gears Up For Another Big Year

Tiger Yard reopens from Thursday 26th March for Wales V Bosnia, before officially launching for the 2026 season on Friday 27th March Tiger Yard will officially reopen its doors on Friday 27th March, marking the start of its fourth successful year in Cardiff Bay. After a routine closure for the winter months, the popular indoor-outdoor food court […]

Barnum at the Wales Millennium Centre

​Lee Mead takes on one of his Greatest roles yet as he steps into the legendary shoes of P.T. Barnum.  Arriving at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, this production marks the first time the musical has toured in over a decade. The auditorium was packed with multiple generations, all sharing what felt like a truly […]

Exclusive Jellycat Space Collection Landing in Cardiff Bay This March

Jellycat fans might want to set an early alarm, as a brand new limited-edition collection is landing in Cardiff later this month. From 27th March, Armadilo at the Wales Millennium Centre will be one of just five stockists in the UK to sell the new Jellycat Space collection, and the only retailer in Wales to […]

90s Rock Band Placebo 30th Anniversary Tour Comes To Cardiff

Legendary alternative rock band Placebo are heading to Cardiff this winter as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations, with a huge arena show confirmed for 7th December at Utilita Arena Cardiff. The tour marks three decades since the release of their groundbreaking 1996 debut album, a record that helped define Placebo as one of the most distinctive and uncompromising […]