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This Sunday, August 24, the battle for brute supremacy returns as Wales’ Strongest Man 2025 takes over Cardiff International Stadium Leckwith. Some of the nation’s most powerful athletes will go head-to-head in a day of raw strength, fierce competition, and thrilling entertainment. The event, which kicks off at 13:00 PM, will see Twelve of Wales’ top strongmen compete across a series of intense strength challenges, including the brand new Basque Stone to shoulder ladder, the Car Deadlift, Log Press for max attempt, and the punishing Farmers walk. With the title — and…

‘We can either expend public funds to destroy value and emit carbon, or we can convert liabilities into assets: safer communities, cleaner air, and lower-cost inputs for essential industries,’ writes Charles Diggs, CEO of Dynasafe. Weapons disposal is usually framed as a security issue. Less discussed is the industrial opportunity hidden inside every obsolete shell, rocket, and mine: steel. When demilitarisation is performed with modern, contained processes, the same materials once engineered for lethality can be redirected into civilian supply…

First opening its doors 137 years ago, The Corner House has long been a much-loved spot, standing proudly on the corner of Cardiff’s iconic Caroline Street. Whether you’re after a drink to soak up the city’s atmosphere, a screen to catch the live sport, or a hearty sit-down meal, The Corner House has always been a staple choice for both locals and visitors alike. This year, the venue has undergone a stylish renovation, breathing fresh life into the familiar favourite….

Workshops offered by the cancer support charity Maggie’s provide men undergoing hormone therapy for prostate cancer with access to professional emotional and practical support. Maggie’s, which has 24 centres across the UK, has introduced a pioneering programme of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) workshops, which help men understand and manage the physical and emotional side effects of hormone treatment for prostate cancer. The workshops enable participants to better understand ADT and how it works, and what to expect during treatment. The…

If you’re looking for an indulgent afternoon to spend with friends or a partner, The Parkgate Hotel should be at the top of your list. I’ve regularly passed the hotel when walking around the city and I have always been captivated by the magnificence of the Portland Stone building. Without any hesitation, I eagerly accepted the invitation for my partner and I to enjoy afternoon tea at The Parkgate hotel. This grand grade II listed building was designed by Sir…

  Despite being in the middle of the holiday season, there is a surprisingly large amount of activity in the residential market reports Kelvin Francis. Properties are still coming onto the market, albeit in lower numbers, but interest is being shown by Buyers, who are also in lower numbers, but with serious intent.  As a result, there is steady flow of sales being agreed, encouraged no doubt by the easing of the mortgage market and the slight lowering of interest…

It is a common misconception that if you are married and do not have a Will in place when you die, your estate will pass to your spouse – but this is not necessarily the case. Hannah Thomas, a Partner at Harding Evans Solicitors in Whitchurch, explains. If you die without a Will in place, where your assets go will depend on your family and financial circumstances but ultimately, distribution will be as per ‘the Intestacy Rules’. When someone dies…

A six-session 1:1 online programme integrating Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Medical Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, Behaviour Change Psychotherapy and research-based, clinically-proven neuroscience Course Overview: This six-session therapeutic programme is designed to help individuals struggling with weight loss and long-term maintenance to retrain their relationship with food, movement, and self-care. Rooted in neuroscience, mindfulness, and solution-focused practice, this course empowers clients to develop sustainable, self-led change rather than rely on external rules, diets or guilt-based motivation. Aims: To support the client in developing…

During my monthly routine of scavenging Albany Roads charity shops for treasures like a magpie, I discovered what would quickly become my favourite cafe in South Wales. Nestled on Wellfield Road, a hub of dining spots and boutiques, Blossom Cafe is guaranteed to call you with its pastel pink exterior and old-timey door handle. Upon entering you will be welcomed with a girly explosion of pinks and florals. A tasteful arrangement of velvet chairs and crystal chandeliers make the ambience…

Bird & Blend Tea Co. is offering a free iced matcha latte (£4.50 value) to all on A-Level results day to celebrate the Class of 2025. No matter the outcome, let’s recognise your effort.   Date and Time: 14th August 2025, 11:00 – 17:00 Location: 1-3 Royal Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1AE Offer Details:   Claim a free matcha latte worth £4.50 by presenting your A-Level results and student ID at the cash desk Choose from a selection of over 20…