Injury facts alarming — so why does rugby persist with artificial pitches? Wings wearing leggings for fear of abrasions and knee injuries 44 per cent more likely than on natural grass — players will live to regret playing on these surfaces David Walsh Saturday February 01 2025, 6.00pm, The Sunday Times Through the years I’ve […]
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Brecon Jazz Festival
The Brecon Jazz Festival has been a vibrant highlight of the UK music calendar, bringing together jazz lovers from all walks of life to the charming town of Brecon in Wales for the past fifteen years. This festival, with its rich legacy, has evolved into a joyous celebration of music, spontaneity, and community, where world-class […]
Synthetic Pitches and Sports Injuries
Synthetic pitches – recent studies have indicated a higher incidence of certain injuries on synthetic (3G and 4G) rugby pitches compared to natural grass surfaces. A comprehensive analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined 2,128 knee injuries over 20 seasons in England’s Premiership Rugby. The findings revealed that the incidence of knee […]
Agricultural Shows and Horticultural Shows
Agricultural Shows and Horticultural Shows in and Around Cardiff 2025 Cardiff and its surrounding regions are set to host a variety of agricultural and horticultural shows in 2025, offering residents and visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the rich farming and gardening traditions of Wales. Whether you’re an enthusiast, a farmer, or simply looking […]
Mountain rescue teams stretched to breaking point
Volunteer mountain rescue crews in north Wales are being stretched to breaking point by increased callouts, police say. Mountain rescue crews said this year had already seen “unprecedented demand”, and two deaths in just 10 days. Friends of 28-year-old Maria Eftimova, who died last weekend, have thanked the mountain rescue crews who tried to save her. […]
Radar dishes in Pembrokeshire Spark Opposition
Radar dishes are part of plans to establish a space radar station in Pembrokeshire have ignited controversy, with campaigners warning that the project could allow former US President Donald Trump to exert military dominance over space from Wales. More than 15,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) proposal […]
Taff trail ride with stunning pies from a tiny stall
As one of the greenest cities in the UK Cardiff is home to many great bike trails and I am sorry to admit I do not make the most of them. There are so many stunning sights to enjoy along the many trails and the Taff Trail is arguably the most famous for its brilliant […]
Driving laws you may have broken
Driving laws such as speed limits, holding valid car insurance or refraining from using a mobile phone while driving are one of the fundamental rules of the road. However, some motorists are breaking laws without even realising it, risking fines, penalty points and even their licence. We’ve looked at some of the lesser-known driving laws […]
Best kebab shop in Wales for 2025
Best kebab shop in UK is a family run business offering people kebabs, pizzas, wraps and more has been crowned as one of the best kebab shops in the UK. Pizza Choice, on Countisbury Avenue, in Llanrumney, Cardiff claimed the top spot as the best kebab house in Wales at the British Kebab Awards 2025, […]
Thanks for sending in your messages for Mother’s Day
Thank you to everyone who took up our offer of a FREE message for Mother’s Day. We were inundated! Look out for the special pullout in this Saturday’s South Wales Echo. More on Mother’s Day: Mother’s Day gifts: 9 great books to give your mum Mother’s Day gifts: Beauty buys to spoil your mum rotten […]