Ferrari Track Days reduce road rage in 1960 there were 7.2 million vehicles in the UK in 2011 there were 34.2 million that means there are now 5 times as many vehicles now on the roads. With this explosion of vehicles it is blatantly obvious that any attempt to race on crowded roads can easily […]
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Maindy Flyers: The little Welsh club that changed the face of British cycling forever
Maindy Flyers was Debbie Wharton’s job In the summer of 1995 as a 22-year-old receptionist at Maindy Leisure Centre in Cardiff. Along with her dad and sister, she was a rare breed – they were keen cyclists. Unlike today, when the sight of a lycra clad peloton on the streets of the Welsh capital is […]
Cardiff Arms Park: History, Name, Development, and Orientation
Cardiff Arms Park is one of Wales’ most iconic sporting venues, synonymous with rugby union and Welsh national pride. The site has a rich history, evolving from a humble cricket ground into the world-renowned rugby stadium that preceded the current Principality Stadium. Its development is a story of shifting sporting priorities, urban adaptation, and a […]
Tata steel workers retraining shuts office
Tata Steel who closed its furnaces recently and Sioned Williams, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd Member for South Wales West, said Whitehead-Ross’s situation was “very concerning”. “We know that this is something that works,” she said. “We need a whole mix of ways to get people back into the workplace and to reskill and retrain them and […]
20mph limit Over 8,000 caught
20mph limit was introduced on all urban roads so how well motorists are complying with the 20mph limit rests on monitoring by Transport for Wales at 10 locations, external, from Llanrug in Gwynedd to Newport. Nearly seven million vehicles at 43 monitoring points were recorded last summer. It found nearly 53% were travelling at 24mph […]
Rugby Union – Red card or yellow card making sense of decisions World Rugby guidelines.
Rugby Union – Red card or just yellow? There has been much controversy recently relating to incidents relating to head impacts at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. So what are the World Rugby Guidelines that govern if the tackle is legal or not. These are well explained in a World Rugby video Following the […]
Cardiff caves
Cardiff caves are nestled among towering beech trees with panoramic views over Cardiff’s skyline this spot exudes tranquillity. But don’t let the serene surroundings or solid ground fool you. Beneath your feet lies one of Cardiff’s most closely-guarded secrets: an extensive network of underground caves, arguably the largest in any UK city. These caverns hold […]
Ely Trail Cardiff: Cycling route
The Ely Trail Cardiff is a stunning route that winds through some of the city’s most beautiful parks and historic sites. Stretching from Bute Park through Llandaff Fields, Llandaff Cathedral, Fairwater, and ending in St Fagans, this scenic pathway is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful riverside stroll […]
Dangerous Cladding Still a risk in Buildings
Dangerous cladding on buildings number 2,000 three years since 72 people died in the Grenfell Tower disaster, more than 2,000 high-risk residential buildings are still covered with dangerous cladding, according to a parliamentary committee. It is three years since the Grenfell fire. Around 300 high-rises around the country still have the same flammable dangerous cladding […]
TS400 Disc Cutter – Uses and things you should know about 2 stroke small engines
What can you do with a Stihl TS400 Disc Cutter A disc cutter is Ideal for cutting through concrete slabs, blocks, pavers, kerbstones, and bricks. You can also cut natural and engineered stones, such as granite and marble. Its not limited to masonry as by changing the blade you can cut steel bars, pipes, and […]