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Bradley Wiggins set to defend title

October 25, 2014 admin 0

Sir Bradley Wiggins lines up for the start of the Tour of Britain in Liverpool on Sunday, bidding to defend the title he won 12 months ago in a race which has been more competitive each year. Team Sky’s Wiggins has the opportunity to show himself on home roads after missing out on selection for […]

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Blues and Brogue Trader

October 23, 2014 admin 0

At The Brogue Trader, based within the Morgan Quarter in the heart of the Welsh capital, they understand that, for a true gentleman, a well-fitting, long lasting show is paramount. The successful family business only stock the very best shoes available to the modern man from historic British brands, such as Joseph Cheaney Son, Loake […]

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Bumblebees ‘prefer city to countryside’

October 16, 2014 admin 0

Bumblebees seem to prefer the buzz of the city to the countryside, a large-scale “citizen’s science” study has found. They also like to have a cool breeze on their backs when foraging, and choose English lavender over the more “flowery” French variety, according to the findings. Scientists were surprised to receive more bumblebee sightings from […]

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Dozens of court cafes could close

September 30, 2014 admin 0

Dozens of court cafes at crown courts in England and Wales could be set to close. A contract for running 67 canteens – by Compass Group-owned Eurest – expires this weekend. HM Courts Tribunals officials are still in negotiations with other firms but it is expected new deals will be issued for only half of […]

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Unique places to stay in Wales

September 17, 2014 admin 0

Wales offers a stunning variety of unique places to stay, and if you’re after something a bit different then there’s plenty to choose from. From treehouses to windmills, lighthouses and shepherd’s huts, here are some of the most interesting and unusual spots to spend the night in Wales. 1. The lighthouse Built in 1821, the […]

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Wildlife crime

September 14, 2014 admin 0

Wildlife crime is often thought to occur in exotic places with people killing and trading in endangered species. However, it does happen in the UK and includes offences such as killing or disturbing protected species, damaging breeding and resting places and poaching. The problem is not limited to rural areas either. What is wildlife crime? […]

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Chase and Status to go wild at Splott Warehouse

August 26, 2014 admin 0

Splott Warehouse will swap market stalls for live music as it welcomes electronic duo Chase and Status to the venue this October. The show is the first in a new series of events to be hosted at the warehouse, following the roaring success of the Color Festival earlier this year. You’ll need to wear your […]

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Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin voted best guitar riff of all time

August 26, 2014 admin 0

Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love has been named the greatest guitar riff of all time. In a list of the top 100, it beat rock legend contenders such as Metallica, Nirvana and The White Stripes to the top spot. The top five guitar riffs are completed by Guns ‘N’ Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine at […]

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The Royal Welsh Show: 10 things to do in and around Builth Wells

July 10, 2014 admin 0

1. Take a trip to the Red Kite feeding centre at Gigrin Farm This is a great way to see and snap Red Kites. You can feed these birds of prey at 3pm. There are special hides for photographers and there’s also wheelchair access. And when you finish birdwatching you can have your fill in […]

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20 things to do in Wales this May bank holiday weekend

May 1, 2014 admin 0

There’s plenty happening over the three-day weekend, so we’ve put together a few of our favourites to get you started. Here’s our round-up of 20 of the best things to do in Wales: 1. Machynlleth Comedy Festival Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4 Get giggling with the Machynlleth Comedy Festival this weekend. Now in […]

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