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Youth charity, Central YMCA, has today warned of the increasing harm caused by legal and illegal highs, after UK youngsters cited substance abuse as one of the biggest threats facing them today.   Recent research by the charity placed issues relating to substance abuse fifth in a list of 19 challenges facing young people, scoring 78/100 on a scale of key issues – coming only behind challenges relating to employment, education and body image.   More worryingly, it was also…

Taking place in Cardiff Bay on Saturday 23rd July, the dramatic series provides a rare opportunity to watch world-class rowing in Cardiff just two weeks ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.   Helen Tan, Chief Operating Officer at Welsh Rowing, said: “This is a fantastic chance for people across the UK to see real future Olympic medal prospects in action here in Wales. With just 100 days to go, the countdown is on for the athletes. For most, HIR…

Are you up for a ‘Heroes Breakfast’?   Help for Heroes (H4H) are asking the nation to start the day in the best possible way; with a good deed!  Their latest fundraising initiative is a great way to fundraise with friends and family or with work colleagues.   Everyone says that breakfast is the most important part of the day, and in this case, it is!  Whether you go for a healthy option, a good fry up or try something…

  The planter pot that puts perfection into your garden, with this stunning Elephant Planter this could be an interior for indoor plants like cacti, or an exterior ornament for floral items. The shabby chic design makes for a delicate decoration for your home and garden, and brings a touch ofvintage to your décor. Filled with artificial plants, this is durable and stylish, but is able to be removed for re-filling with real plants. TheSwan Planter makes a stunning gift for any wildlife lover.  Get any gardener or interior lover this gorgeous…

Introducing the Penclic Bluetooth Mouse, just one of the exciting new products from Penclic – only available at Posturite.   Endless clicking and unnecessary cursor movements are a thing of the past! The Penclic Bluetooth Mouse B2 is a smartly designed alternative to regular computer mice, with a pen-like design that’s ergonomically sound and intuitive to use. True to the Penclic name, the B2 Mouse puts the functionality of a mouse into a swiveling pen, the pen swings freely on…

The Easter holidays proved to be a busy time at the Vale Sports Arena as PG10 hosted a popular Soccer Camp with a guest appearance from Wales legend Neville Southall. Hundreds of children and young people aged between 6-14yrs old where given opportunities to learn new skills and techniques on the new state of the art FIFA regulated 3G pitch as well as opportunities to get fit and active in the new gym, spin bike room and conditioning area. Following…

THE clocks may have gone forward recently, but we’re winding back to the sensational 60s at St David’s Hall! Owen Money’s Juke Box Heroes offers the ultimate playlist of the music from four genuine icons throughout an unforgettable era on Saturday 9 April. Hosted by lovable Welsh comedian Owen Money MBE, this evocative show features old favourites that are often played on his BBC Radio Wales programme on Saturday mornings. The acclaimed quartet is spearheaded by local legend Tom Jones…

Family business makes a significant contribution to Wales with almost one in 20 of all UK family firms based in the region UK family businesses celebrate another successful year with employment and turnover up Half of the UK’s family businesses plan to grow their organisations over the next few years and will invest in the skills of their staff to do so Family firms across the UK are setting their sights on expansion following another hugely successful year for the…

Remploy Cymru, the biggest provider of specialist employment services to disabled and disadvantaged people in Wales, has appointed a new business development director for Wales. Helen Northmore, who joins Remploy from the Chartered Institute of Housing, says that building partnerships “is absolutely critical to providing the right support to get disabled people into work.  There are lots of organisations doing great work and I hope that we work with them to deliver more positive outcomes for people in Wales.” Remploy…

·         People become worried about their health 11 years earlier in life than they expected they would ·         Nine per cent of people in Cardiff wish they had taken their health more seriously than they did when they were younger People in Cardiff should take their health more seriously at a much younger age than they think, according to research by leading health care cash plan provider Sovereign Health Care. The survey* revealed that 37 per cent of respondents in…