Of Mice and Men, one of John Steinbeck’s greatest tales, comes to Cardiff as part of a UK tour from Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 May. An ensemble cast including Dudley Sutton (Lovejoy) presents one of the most poignant statements of being human our contemporary theatre has ever seen. The play tells the story of […]
Cardiff and it’s Bay
Acorns can be deadly for dogs, vets warn
Acorns contain chemical called gallotannin which can cause sickness If swallowed whole they can can cause dangerous intestinal blockages Warning was issued after four-year-old dog called Max was poisoned He was given injection make him sick and a haul of 30 acorns discovered Vets have warned that acorns can be deadly for dogs, after a […]
Dogs in Wales must be microchipped from April or owners will be fined
All dogs in Wales must have their pets microchipped from April 6 next year – or face a fine. Dogs who are more than eight-weeks-old will have to be compulsorily fitted with a microchip that matches them to an identity database after Assembly Members agreed to implement the new regulations. Similar rules are also being […]
Everything you need to know about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout the whole of October. All funds raised throughout the month mean Breast Cancer Care can provide its specialist nurses, local services and emotional support network for free to those who need it. Each year nearly 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK, and that’s the […]
Bradley Wiggins set to defend title
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 […]
Bumblebees ‘prefer city to countryside’
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 […]
Dozens of court cafes could close
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 […]
Wildlife crime
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? […]
Cardiff Kids Activities
Cardiff kids activities are extensive in their variety and number covering Cardiff kids activities outdoors, indoor kids activities and Cardiff kids activities in the Bay. The Cardiff kids activities included on the site are cycling, walking, nature trails and park activities. We have tried to include kids activities that are free or reasonably inexpensive as […]
Cardiff City Status
Cardiff City Status The answer to the question, Is Cardiff a City? is absolutely, though in terms of past record this is in reality one of Europes youngest metropolis. Cardiff was granted city status by King Edward VII on the 28th October 1905. The news came in a Whitehall telegram which declared: ‘Sir, I am […]
