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34 women recognised for changing the face of technology in the UK are named today as finalists in the sixth annual FDM everywoman in Technology Awards in association with techUK. These women have been selected from a field of hundreds of applicants, chosen by a panel of senior technology leaders against criteria including career achievement, future potential and their commitment to supporting others in the industry. The winners will be revealed at an Awards ceremony on the evening of 23…

82% of South Wales’ adults don’t monitor sugar consumption A recent survey into the sugar eating habits of Welsh adults indicates that those in the South are not as careful as their northern counterparts when it comes to their sugar intake. A whopping 81% of adults in Swansea and 70% in Cardiff don’t care about how many sweets and sugary they eat. Research commissioned by Ricola sugar free confectionery also revealed that a whopping 53% of sweet toothed Cardiff adults…

A concert of Welsh and English music will be held at St John’s Church, Canton, CF5 1NX, on Friday 4th March at 7pm. The concert will celebrate the week of St David’s Day and all monies raised will be donated to local charity, Pedal Power. Brigyn, with their stunning songs and harmonies, will headline. Legendary Welsh folk singer, Heather Jones, and the hugely talented, Aled Rheon, are the supporting acts. The concert is in aid of Pedal Power, based in Pontcanna…

Latest figures show an increase of 14 per cent over 10 years in the number of new cancer cases in Wales, according to a new report published by Public Health Wales on World Cancer Day. The increase in cancer numbers in Wales is the result of people living longer, and an increase in many preventable cancers in middle-aged and younger pensioners, especially in women. The report from the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) demonstrates a clear link between…

I have a massive pair of boobies. There, I have said it! A big weight off my chest (Smirk!). A friend once asked if my bra was a spare for Cardiff Parachute troupe. I have heard many gags and comedy names for both of my boobs. My Brad Pitts, Airbags, Hooters, Knockers, Norks and Baps have been with me much of my adult life. I was once a flat chested teenager, dying to grow something that would fill a bra…

  Bio:  Dawn Evans (pictured above) is the owner of training services company Ajuda based in Cardiff Bay. In early December, Dawn gave gifts worth £1,000 to the Noah’s Ark Charity which supports sick and injured children in and around the city. This is the second year she’s been a ‘secret Santa’. Dawn was born and brought up in Cardiff and had a successful career in the fitness industry. However it an incident with her daughter Bethan which led her to…

Twelve women have been selected for Wales Senior Women’s first international fixture of the season, the notoriously technical and fast-paced EuroHockey Indoor Championships Division II. The team will travel to France later next week for the tournament, which takes place in Cambrai from 22-24 January. Those selected include seasoned internationals Abi Welsford (captain) and International Athlete Ambassador for Hockey in Wales, Jo Westwood, but as well as experienced senior players, the squad also boasts a number of newcomers to the…

 18th January 2016: The creation of the UK’s first proton beam therapy cancer treatment centre took a significant step forward today as work officially began on the site. Edwina Hart, the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport for the Welsh Government, visited the site to mark the beginning of the construction of the centre which is expected to be operational by 2017. The centre will be situated at the Celtic Springs Business Park in Newport. Proton Partners also plan to…

Children are helping spread the Healthy Schools message in a new video. Josh, Tia, Ellie and friends from Plascrug Community School in Aberystwyth explain about how being part of the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes (WNHSS) is helping them and their families be healthier. WNHSS involves nursery, primary, secondary and special schools and works towards a whole school approach to improving health which means they look at everything from the policies adopted, the school environment, the curriculum and the…

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia comes with a multitude of emotions; devastation, fear, shock, panic and bemusement. But sometimes it can be a sense of relief and hope!! Yes, relief and hope. Please bear with me.  Fear is often caused by the unknown, uncertainty of what lies ahead and having to face up to a future that wasn’t planned for.  My column is here to offer hope and comfort by helping you understand what is happening to your loved one…