The Cardiff Food..and Drink Festival, planned for the weekend of July 11-12 will be cancelled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the town council has confirmed. The free event is popular with visitors but the government guidance on social distancing and mass gatherings has meant that the event cannot take place. That doesn’t mean you […]
People turning to grow-your-own for fresh food during lockdown Almost 14,000 plants, seeds and growing kits are being distributed during lockdown as part of a city-wide campaign to encourage people to grow their own vegetables. A team of 70 volunteers across 16 projects will reach over 3,000 households with seeds or plants, with more than […]
The Cardiff Half Marathon has been cancelled over safety concerns due to the coronavirus and moved to spring 2021. The latest national sporting event to be effected by the corona pandemic is the Cardiff Half Marathon. The race, which was to be staged on Sunday October 4th, will now not take place this year, marking […]
An anti-racism campaign group has urged people across the UK to ‘take the knee’ on their doorsteps for a socially distanced protest in solidarity with protesters in the US. The campaign has been organised by Stand Up to Racism UK (SUTR) and follows protests in the US and around the world, held in response to […]
After weeks of clear skies another luna event is set to take place this week. Space has certainly stepped up a gear throughout lockdown and has provided some welcome distractions from any coronavirus concerns we might have. Events like the Starlink satellites and the SpaceX astronaut launch had us all rushing outside for a glimpse. […]
Aled Haydn Jones from Aberystwyth is the new Head of BBC Radio 1! Description Aled Haydn Jones is the head of BBC Radio One, a Welsh radio editor, presenter and former radio producer. From 2004 until 2012 he worked on The Chris Moyles Show. Bringing a wealth of experience to the role, Haydn Jones has […]
It was supposed to be their 20th consecutive year in the Welsh Capital. Due to ongoing health concerns and UK government restrictions regarding COVID-19, the FIM Speedway announced that the 2020 Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix, scheduled to take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 18, has been cancelled. This decision was made […]
The First Minister is expected to make the announcement today which will see people in Wales being able to meet up with family and friends in public gardens. Friends and family from two different households can meet each other outdoors and in public gardens. Social distancing must be kept up and strict handwashing. They will […]
It was announced this week that Cocorico Patisserie head chef, owner and 2017 Bake Off: Crème de la Crème finalist Laurian Veaudour will be competing in this year’s Great British Bake Off: The Professionals alongside his Pastry Chef Thibault Courtoisier, who came second in the UK Sugar Championships in 2017. Award-winning café Cocorico Patisserie has […]
The Old Custom House reopens for takeaway coffee and treats, despite being broken into the night before. The Martinez family who have owned the restaurant, decided to transform the side of the building into a takeaway food van with benches and artificial grass. They announced the news on their social media and said: ”La Cerveza […]