Life – Page 3

Powys’ highest rated place to eat is, believe it or not, a former bank

January 13, 2022

Formerly Knighton's Midland Bank, The aptly named Banc is Powys' top place to eat, according to Tripadvisor - and maybe, now, Ben Woolhead.

Category: Food & Drink, Reviews Region: Mid Wales

11 unique, boredom-busting things to do safely in Wales this January

January 8, 2022

Beat the January - and Omnicron - blues in Wales with these one-of-a-kind places to eat at, engage with or explore in saftey.

Category: Culture, Dance, Life, Food & Drink, Outdoors, Art Region: Wales-Wide

HIDDEN HILLFORT was one of the best-kept heritage secrets in Cardiff – until now

January 5, 2022

An Iron Age hillfort has been well and truly 'hidden' from Cardiff for a decade - but the CAER Heritage project aims to change that.

Category: Environment, Community, Features Region: South Wales

Barry’s family-run BRIDGE CAFÉ rolls out fresh, sustainable vegan menu

December 25, 2021

Antonia Levay stops by the newly revamped Bridge Cafe in Barry - dogs in tow - to find a refreshingly ethical new menu.

Category: Food & Drink, Reviews Region: South Wales

A gift-free Christmas?: why some are doing away with presents this year

December 24, 2021

With some of us pondering the idea of Christmas minus the presents this year, Izzy Grace Thomas weighs the pros and cons of gift-giving

Category: Life, Environment

Taking the plunge: 4 festive swims this Christmas & New Years in Wales

December 23, 2021

If you're looking to throw your body into another body - made of water, that is - over the Christmas period, here's where to do it in Wales.

Category: Life, Outdoors, Roundups, Community Region: Wales-Wide

Made in Wales: a festive food & drink guide stuffed with local goods

December 18, 2021

Indulge in these local food and drink picks from Wales to keep your cupboard - and Christmas guests - stuffed.

Category: Life, Food & Drink, Features Region: Wales-Wide

We’ve been watching: BBC doc OTHER, LIKE ME chronicles history of electronica pioneers

December 13, 2021

BBC documentary Other, Like Me chronicles the turbulent history of experimental electronica artists, Throbbing Gristle and COUM Transmissions.

Category: TV, Reviews

Cardiff cafe SCRUFFY PUPS is a dog – and sandwich lover’s – mecca

December 11, 2021

With or without a canine friend, hidden Cardiff sandwich specialist Scruffy Pups is well worth going out of your way for.

Category: Food & Drink, Reviews Region: South Wales

Why city centre sandwich shop FRESH is a cut above the rest in Cardiff

December 7, 2021

With places like Cardiff city centre sandwich spot Fresh around, it’s little wonder that some have been itching to get back into the office.

Category: Food & Drink, Reviews Region: South Wales

Passionate and poignant – BOURDAIN: IN STORIES examines beloved chef’s legacy

December 1, 2021

Laurie Woolever has lovingly put together a tribute to Anthony Bourdain, Bourdain: In Stories, from those who loved him the most.

Category: Books, Food & Drink, Reviews

LUMINATE WALES lights up Margam Park with family-friendly, festive wonder

November 26, 2021

Luminate Wales at Margam Park promised a show-stopping extravaganza of dizzyingly brilliant illuminations, and in this it delivered.

Category: Reviews, Outdoors Region: South Wales

IRIS PRIZE review roundup – 4 powerful LGBTQ films to catch on Channel 4 + All 4

November 25, 2021

Following its Cardiff residency in October, the Iris Prize Film Festival 2021 arrives on Channel 4 and All 4 at the end of November.

Category: Culture, TV, Film, Features

Spend AN EVENING WITH NIGELLA LAWSON in Cardiff this Friday

November 22, 2021

On the back of her latest bestseller, Cook, Eat, Repeat, the famed TV chef invites you to Spend An Evening With Nigella Lawson in Cardiff.

Category: Food & Drink, Previews Region: South Wales

HOW TO SURVIVE THE MADHOUSE offers unique view of psychiatric system

November 17, 2021

Witty, realistic, thought-provoking, and mysterious, How To Survive The Madhouse teaches you what not to do in a Welsh forensic hospital.

Category: Books, Reviews, Well-being Region: Wales-Wide

“We’ve visited places in Spain most aren’t fortunate to see” – Tom Morgan on why BAR 44’s cookbook is more than recipes

November 15, 2021

Bar 44's Tom Morgan and his brother Owen always wanted to do a recipe book, but as he tells Laura Fedeli, Tapas Y Copas is much more than that.

Category: Books, Food & Drink Region: South Wales

If it’s Sunday brunch you’re after, Cardiff’s GROUND is where to go

November 10, 2021

Ground, a self-styled “artisanal boulangerie and speciality coffee house,” might just be the place in Cardiff for brunch these days.

Category: Food & Drink, Reviews Region: South Wales

What Is Slow Fashion? | FEATURE

November 1, 2021

The fashion industry is one of the world's biggest environmental polluters. Could help lie in the 'slow fashion' movement?

Category: Environment, Features Region: Wales-Wide

Shaking up fashion one fish leather handbag at a time – MORAY LUKE | INTERVIEW

October 30, 2021

Fish leather isnt' the first material you'd think of to craft designer handbags, but as Moray Luke argues, unusual needs to be the norm for sustainable fashion.

Category: Interviews, Environment Region: South Wales

Safeguarding the nation’s future generations – SOPHIE HOWE | INTERVIEW

October 29, 2021

Wales first Future Generations Commissioner, Sophie Howe speaks to Adam Williams about her unique post and the challenges ahead for the nation.

Category: Interviews, Environment Region: Wales-Wide

Redeveloped Pontypridd YMCA unveils new name – COMMUNITY | FEATURE

October 29, 2021

The multi-million-pound redevelopment of the Pontypridd YMCA now includes a brand new name - chosen by the community it'll serve.

Category: Life, Art, Community

A deeper dive into the landmark BBC series – WONDERS OF THE CELTIC DEEP | BOOK REVIEW

October 27, 2021

Wonders Of The Celtic Deep takes a deeper dive into the stories, history, marine wildlife, and people inside and behind the BBC TV show of the same name.

Category: TV, Books, Reviews Region: Wales-Wide

Heads Above The Waves say goodbye to Castle Emporium – COMMUNITY | INTERVIEW

October 26, 2021

Heads Above the Waves are just one many shops forced to suddenly close on Cardiff's Womanby St. Sarah Bowdidge commiserates with co-founder, Hannah.

Category: Interviews, Community Region: South Wales

Middle-class McDonalds – SMOKIN’ GRIDDLE | FOOD REVIEW

October 18, 2021

How does Smokin’ Griddle stack up against established heavy hitters like Hoof and the nearby Ansh? We take a look.

Category: Life, Food & Drink, Reviews

Powys’ highest rated place to eat is, believe it or not, a former bank

11 unique, boredom-busting things to do safely in Wales this January

HIDDEN HILLFORT was one of the best-kept heritage secrets in Cardiff – until now

Barry’s family-run BRIDGE CAFÉ rolls out fresh, sustainable vegan menu

A gift-free Christmas?: why some are doing away with presents this year

Taking the plunge: 4 festive swims this Christmas & New Years in Wales

Made in Wales: a festive food & drink guide stuffed with local goods

We’ve been watching: BBC doc OTHER, LIKE ME chronicles history of electronica pioneers

Cardiff cafe SCRUFFY PUPS is a dog – and sandwich lover’s – mecca

Why city centre sandwich shop FRESH is a cut above the rest in Cardiff

Passionate and poignant – BOURDAIN: IN STORIES examines beloved chef’s legacy

LUMINATE WALES lights up Margam Park with family-friendly, festive wonder

IRIS PRIZE review roundup – 4 powerful LGBTQ films to catch on Channel 4 + All 4

Spend AN EVENING WITH NIGELLA LAWSON in Cardiff this Friday

HOW TO SURVIVE THE MADHOUSE offers unique view of psychiatric system

“We’ve visited places in Spain most aren’t fortunate to see” – Tom Morgan on why BAR 44’s cookbook is more than recipes

If it’s Sunday brunch you’re after, Cardiff’s GROUND is where to go

What Is Slow Fashion? | FEATURE

Shaking up fashion one fish leather handbag at a time – MORAY LUKE | INTERVIEW

Safeguarding the nation’s future generations – SOPHIE HOWE | INTERVIEW

Redeveloped Pontypridd YMCA unveils new name – COMMUNITY | FEATURE

A deeper dive into the landmark BBC series – WONDERS OF THE CELTIC DEEP | BOOK REVIEW

Heads Above The Waves say goodbye to Castle Emporium – COMMUNITY | INTERVIEW

Middle-class McDonalds – SMOKIN’ GRIDDLE | FOOD REVIEW

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