The River Usk might be brown and its centre a dirty old town, but – beyond those cursory glances – Newport is also a city with some amazing and lush green spaces. From ornamental parks to rural idylls. there’s a whole other world away from the urban sprawl which surrounds its heart – all you […]
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The 70th Bridgend County Show was a roaring success
The 70th annual Bridgend County Show received a very warm reception from competitors and visitors despite the unseasonable weather. Crowds flocked to the Pencoed College showground for the three-day event to take in the wide variety of local produce on offer and shows in the arenas. Peter Bolter A pony is put through its paces […]
The Best Guest houses in Wales
Want to stay at the The Best Guest houses in the whole of Wales? Then head for Plas Uchaf in Llangedwyn. The red-brick 18th century guesthouse – set in rolling hills and fields – is the top-rated hotel or BB in the entire country on the travel website Expedia. Customers have given it an average […]
Welsh fudge – as the sweet celebrates 130 years since creation
Welsh fudge is considerably older than new-fangled and fashionable sweet treats like cronuts and fancy macarons – let’s celebrate the good old fashioned fudge. Today, June 16, is National Fudge Day and to celebrate The Wolfscastle Country Hotel in Pembrokeshire has recreated the original recipe from 130 years ago. The four star rated hotel has […]
Pembrokeshire welcomes five new Dark Sky Discovery Sites
Pembrokeshire has welcomed a handful of new Dark Sky Discovery Sites, a nationally-recognised designation for top stargazing spots across the UK. Nominated by the National Trust and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, the car parks at Garn Fawr, Kete, Martin’s Haven and Skrinkle Haven, along with Sychpant picnic site , have all been acknowledged as […]
Takeaway review: Bombay Mix, Whitchurch, Cardiff
PERMANENTLY CLOSED You can still get a curry close at Mowglis Restaurant Bombay Mix, Whitchurch, Cardiff Cuisine: Indian Address: 7 Penlline Rd, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 2AA Phone number: 029 2063 6060 Order: Chicken pasanda, chicken dopiaza, one portion of pilau rice, peshwari naan, onion bhaji, saag aloo. Price: £26.85 (plus a charge of 65p for […]
The gorgeous mountain bothies where you can get away from it all with nothing but a place to sleep and fire to keep warm
Autumn walks in Wales
Carreg Cennen and Llygad Llwchwr Carreg Cennen Castle Approximately 5.5 miles long, the dramatic Carreg Cennen Castle is the start and focal point of this stunning walk… but it’s far from the only highlight. From the castle, the route drops down to cross the river Cennen then rises back up through woods and fields onto […]
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 […]
Unique places to stay in Wales
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 […]