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After a highly successful Made by Hand in 2014, the event’s organisers are pleased to announce that they will be bringing Wales’ largest contemporary craft festival back to Cardiff for a second year, from October 30th to November 1st 2015. Spread across three days in the heart of the city, at the historic and prestigious City Hall, Made by Hand brings together an exceptional, handpicked selection of 135 leading award-wining makers from all over Wales and the UK. The highly…

On Tuesday 01 September 2015, CTC Cymru, Open MTB, Welsh Cycling and British Cycling applauded the Welsh Government’s proposal to adopt similar rules on access to the countryside as those enjoyed in Scotland, and is calling on all outdoor enthusiasts to support their campaign Trails for Wales, which they can do at www.ctc.org.uk/campaign/trails-wales Trails for Wales is the rallying cry for the UK’s leading cycle bodies as they respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation “Improving opportunities to access the outdoors for…

Barry Manilow has announced that he is going to “hit the road” and perform concerts across the world ONE LAST TIME!  The music legend launched his multi-city ONE LAST TIME! Tour earlier this year in North America and is now headed to the UK starting June 11th at the Leeds Arena, with shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and finishes at London’s The O2 Arena on June 23rd. With his band of 13 musicians and singers, Manilow said, “We had a great time putting the show…

Top cycling brands are lining up to support CTC, the national cycling charity, and Open MTB’s campaign Trails for Wales. Cube, Giant, Greenover Sports, Howies, Raleigh, Silverfish, Storck, Swift Carbon, Trek, and Whyte have all just announced their support for the campaign, as it is reported the Welsh Government consultation into open access has received more responses from cyclists than any other interest group. Trails for Wales is the rallying cry for the UK’s leading cycle bodies as they respond to the…

A huge campaign from thousands of 38 Degrees members in Cardiff has forced the Las Iguanas restaurant in Cardiff to cave to public pressure and stop cheating its workers out of tips.  The Las Iguanas chain with a restaurant in the Mermaid Quay was forcing staff to pay back hard-earned cash at the end of each shift – and taking the money for the company instead.  2136 of Cardiff locals joined the campaign and put pressure on the restaurant by calling  radio phone-ins, calling and emailing the company, and writing on…

Clean Heels, the multi-purpose heel stoppers that prevent women from sinking into soft ground when they walk in heels outdoors, are the ultimate gifts this Christmas. At under £5 a pair, the genius accessories make the ultimate stocking filler or Secret Santa present. Clean Heels make walking in heels easier and more comfortable; thanks to the rubber base which increases support and allowing better balance. The tiny heel stoppers, which are available in clear or black, are also popular for…

If you’re looking for a flatter tummy, or you want to shift some weight from your middle, then here are some tips that will help you torch your unwanted belly fat: 1.      Keep carbohydrates unprocessed and only eat them post-exercise Avoid carbohydrates that are refined i.e. white bread and pasta as these enter your blood stream much faster. They are also absorbed very quickly, and cause an insulin spike followed by a dip in energy (imagine eating a white baguette…

“Things as certain as death and taxes, can be more firmly believ’d” Daniel Defoe, The Political History Of The Devil, 1726 In the same way that death and taxes can be firmly believed, so can the fact that we are all getting older. Exercise and proper nutrition are not the panacea to stop the ageing process – nor are they the recipe for the fountain of youth.  However, exercise and proper nutrition are a brilliant ‘prevention strategy’ to help delay…

Courageous locals show their support for The Commando Spirit Appeal to raise thousands for Royal Marines charity. It’s survival of the fittest as two brave participants from Cardiff test their endurance by taking part in an arduous 30 mile training exercise designed to test the military’s most elite force.  Tom de Souza (34) and David Cooper (50) from Cardiff will come face to face with one of the most difficult training exercises encountered by the Royal Marines when they take part…

Commons’ Committee members urged to review planned cuts in consumer payments. Members of Parliament should hold an immediate inquiry into proposed UK government cuts to the solar PV Feed-In-Tariff (FiT) scheme – a move that could cost thousands of jobs across Wales, says the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA). The move comes after recent consultation from the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), signaled a massive reduction (around 87%) to the domestic Feed-In-Tariff solar PV scheme at the end of…