Author: Luke Palmer

The true story of the Cornish chart topping buoy band has dropped its anchor at New Theatre, Cardiff and is here all week. You will be transported through 200 years of history, as a group of Cornish fishermen come together to sing traditional working songs (sea shanties) they and their ancestors have sung at sea for generations. The star cast includes James Gaddas, (Coronation Street, Billy Elliot the Musical), Parisa Shahmir (Mamma Mia!), Robert Duncan(Drop the Dead Donkey), Anton Stephans (The X Factor) and Susan Penhaligon (Bouquet of Barbed Wire). What brings us back into the 21st century is their…

Summer is finally here, and it was a hot night on Cardiff’s Mill Lane. There was a definite party atmosphere in the air but as soon as you turn into The Coconut Tree you fall into a more tranquil place with a real laid-back vibe. Obviously, there is a buzz, a real buzz in fact,

Thanks to the New Theatre, Cardiff for inviting us along to see the show in exchange for this review. A small village in rural Ireland is turned upside down when a major Hollywood film studio descends to make a historical blockbuster on location. The story is told through the eyes of Charlie and Jake employed as extras along with numerous other locals.  Does the glamour of Hollywood meet the expectations of two local men, Jake and Charlie when they sign up to be extras for a big-budget film that has just pulled into town? The production begins with the two main characters,…

A Swansea-based Internet of Things (IoT) company has received a six-figure investment from the Development Bank of Wales to help the business continue its impressive trajectory of international growth. With an industrial focus, specialising in heavy industry, smart infrastructure and rail infrastructure, Vortex IoT builds sensors and networks for a variety of harsh environments where conditions are hostile, power supply is limited, AI is needed, or data security is critical. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionising the way many industries operate, with more and more products connecting to the internet, it is possible to have instant access to…

A Swansea-based Internet of Things (IoT) company has been shortlisted in the Innovation category at the prestigious Swansea Bay Business Awards. With an industrial focus, specialising in heavy industry, smart infrastructure and rail infrastructure, Vortex IoT builds sensors and networks for a variety of harsh environments where conditions are hostile, power supply is limited, AI is needed, or data security is critical. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionising the way many industries operate, with more and more products connecting to the internet, it is possible to have instant access to information and data which can vastly improve business…

With top EU officials warning that the chance of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit is increasing, Justin Newton of Towergate Insurance Brokers is urging business owners to keep an eye on their insurance policies but not to start worrying just yet. British businesses are perfectly justified in their unease over the possible consequences of a ‘no-deal Brexit’, not least of which are those involving their insurance. According to the EU, insurers are at present continuing to issue renewals for insurance policies that 1) run beyond the 30 March 2019 deadline date set for the UK to be outside of the European Union;…

We all know what Cardiff has to offer right? It’s home to the Principality Stadium, the Welsh Government, Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay. It’s the capital of Wales. But what about the suburbs? In a new book centred on the areas of Canton and Pontcanna; photographer Mark Hawkins has handpicked everyday moments that truly capture the feel of these two communities.

Premier Forest Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing timber groups, has acquired Haverfordwest-based timber importer Merlwood Timber Ltd. Established in Newport in 1993 by founding directors Dilwyn Howells, Nigel Williams and Terry Edgell, the Premier Forest Group is now one of the UK’s leading independent importers, manufacturers and distributors of timber and panel products. The business began as Premier Forest Products Ltd, set up when the founders recognised that there was a gap in the market and has recorded phenomenal growth since, with this latest acquisition being the group’s eighth in the last seven years. Since 2011, the vertically-integrated…

A pop-up in Cardiff will be giving away free gourmet hot dogs, complete with luxury table service, for one day only on Monday (24th September). The ‘Posh Sausage Pop-Up’ will be open for business from 12pm outside the Capitol Centre in Cardiff city centre.

Cardiff’s New Theatre Autumn programme has opened and it’s safe to say they are not holding back. A glance at the cast takes you to Barry Island, Downton Abbey and Holby to name just a few. This is a great calibre of actors, assembled to bring to life before our very eyes, the stage adaptation of the hit 80’s film Rain Man.