St David’s Day is fast approaching and some of Wales’ best-loved restaurants and cafés are coming together to celebrate one of the nation’s most iconic dishes, all while supporting a good cause. Rarebit Fortnight runs from 21 February to 7 March and brings chefs across south Wales together to shine a spotlight on Welsh rarebit. […]
£10,000 is available for Powys community projects, as the Green Man Trust, the independent charitable arm of the festival, opens applications for its 2026 Community Grants. The funding is available for projects that encourage inclusiveness and wellbeing, tackle social inequalities and establish resilient communities in Powys. In the three years since the Green Man Trust established its Community Grants, it has donated almost £90,000 through the grants. In […]
One of the most important albums of the 2000s is coming back to the stage, and Cardiff is on the list. The Amy Winehouse Band will play Cardiff’s New Theatre on Thursday 26 November 2026 as part of a major UK tour celebrating 20 years of Back to Black. The album, released in 2006, changed everything […]
Spring is shaping up to be a busy one for Cardiff’s food scene, with a wave of new openings landing across the city and beyond. From long awaited restaurant launches to independent cafés and bakeries, here’s a handy guide to what’s opening and when, so you can plan your next visit. Tonkotsu 📍 High Street🗓 […]
A slice of pizza history has landed in South Wales, with the first Neapolitan pizza vending machine in Wales now live at Cwmbran Shopping Centre. The concept, called Pizza Pods, was launched by Porthcawl friends Philip Dewhurst and Matt Martin, who both come to food via the music and festival world. After years working events, they decided […]
Welsh rugby legend and Celebrity MasterChef finalist Alun Wyn Jones was pictured this morning taking to the water with rugby fans in Cardiff Bay on a paddle board ahead of Wales’ first home fixture against France in the Guinness Six Nations. The activity was part of the Fancierge service from IHG Hotels & Resorts’, the […]
Celebrated chef Tom Simmons is set to open a second restaurant in Cardiff, offering diners a front-row seat to an intimate, chef-led counter experience. Lofft will officially open on Saturday 14 February, marking exactly six years since Tom first opened the doors to his award-winning restaurant, Thomas by Tom Simmons, in Pontcanna. Following the recent reinvention of […]
Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn will be the talented designer behind the Welsh Baton ahead of the King’s Baton Relay. The relay is due to take place across Wales from the 19th until the 24th of June and will be a celebration of Welsh heritage, culture and sporting success across the country. Nathan, from Ebbw Vale, […]
A new hand painted mural has been unveiled in Cardiff City Centre, celebrating the everyday journeys that connect people across Wales and the Borders. Located on Quay Street, directly opposite the Principality Stadium, the artwork features the lyrics of “Gwlad! Gwlad!” from the Welsh National Anthem. The mural has been completed in time for Wales’ […]
Cardiff is set to welcome a bold new visitor attraction this February as Upside Down House UK opens its second Welsh location right in the heart of the city. Landing on Queen Street, just moments from Cardiff Castle, St David’s Shopping Centre and the Principality Stadium, Upside Down House Cardiff will bring its instantly recognisable […]