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Echoing a true Texan-style Barbecue with high quality meats, Spitfire Barbecue opened its new restaurant in Cardiff on St Mary’s Street at the end of September. Since the opening, the restaurant has gained huge traction due to its fresh, authentic Texan, with South African influence, dishes.  Eager to try this hugely anticipated restaurant, my partner and I headed over on a drizzly November evening and we were met with a rustic, cowboy-inspired atmosphere; instantly warming us. This two-level restaurant and…

Rooted in vibrant, home-cooked flavours and the street food traditions of India, Mowgli may draw you in with its glowing fairy lights and swing seating, but the real showstopper is what’s on the plate. This season, Mowgli welcomes Autumn to Castle Street with a brand-new menu, blending the restaurant’s beloved classics with a few exciting new additions. From the fragrant Diwali Cauliflower to the Lamb Bunny Chow that serves curry in a hollowed-out loaf of bread, we were spoilt for…

  Remember Monday – The Globe, Cardiff (October 13th, 2025) There’s a special kind of magic that comes with the first night of a tour — a cocktail of nerves, excitement, and the promise of something unforgettable. For Remember Monday, kicking off their ‘What The Hell just Happened’ tour at The Globe in Cardiff last Monday (a date only added due to popular demand), that magic was undeniable. Before the headline act, Czech pop artist Thera set the tone beautifully…

By Katie Bowen On Thursday 23rd October, Sephora will officially open its doors to the Welsh public, marking the first flagship store to land in the UK outside of England. The beauty community is ecstatic and after attending the launch morning for a sneak preview of the store, they have every reason to be. What Can We Expect? Pauline Dolle Labbe, CMO of Sephora UK, says shoppers can expect a “unique experience”, one that invites them to explore Sephora’s extensive…

  Families across Dyfed-Powys and South Wales who have lost loved ones in road traffic collisions will now have access to dedicated specialist support through a new Road Victim Support Service, funded by Police and Crime Commissioners Dafydd Llywelyn and Emma Wools.   Delivered by the independent charity Victim Support, the new service provides free and confidential help to anyone bereaved through a road traffic collision and is funded for twelve months.   Support will help people to cope in…

Las Iguanas: punchy Mexican and South American classics with thirst quenching cocktails equals a perfect night! Upon our arrival at Las Iguanas on Mill Lane, my partner and I were greeted by an attentive front of house waitress, seating us at a table just by the front windows. At around seven thirty on a Friday night, the restaurant humming with guests – creating a cozy ambience. As we looked over the menu, I couldn’t fail to notice the smell of…

Try-dives, every Wednesday at Llanishen Pool. We bet not many people associate Llanishen Leisure Centre with scuba diving, but it’s been the home of Cardiff BSAC – the local diving club – for several years now. Every Wednesday scuba enthusiasts of all ages, and all levels of experience, get together to practice their scuba skills in the pool. Cardiff BSAC – a volunteer run club Cardiff BSAC is the local arm of BSAC, which stands for British Sub Aqua Club….

I’ve just watched London Calling, Allan Ungar’s latest, and it’s a terrific piece of work — sharp, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt. I’ve followed Allan’s career for a while now, my first foray being with Bandit, but this might be his most confident film yet. It feels like everything he’s learned from his earlier projects has come together here, both in tone and execution.   The story follows Tommy Ward, played with real grit by Josh Duhamel, as an ageing hitman…

When I caught wind that The Kook’s major UK tour was coming to Cardiff, I knew it would be an unforgettable event. But with Day We Ran and The Ks as support acts, it was a truly sensational evening. As we walked through the centre of the city, Cardiff was buzzing with anticipation of the much-revered indie band. Guided into the arena, we found our seats upstairs in balcony 1, with a direct view of the stage, eager to see…

I Swear raises awareness of Tourette’s syndrome in the most honest form, capturing every gut-wrenching feeling – from stomach-cramping laughter to eye-stinging tears. The whirlwind of emotions evoked over the two hours harmoniously culminates to its pinnacle message: ‘‘The problem is not Tourette’s; the problem is we don’t know enough about Tourette’s’’. Based on the true story of John Davidson, the film follows his turbulent life journey with Tourette’s. Beginning at age fourteen growing up in Galashiels in Scotland, we…