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Cardiff’s pioneering ‘Refill Return Cup’ scheme is celebrating a key milestone at four months in; since launch, the scheme has saved a whopping 8,000 cups from ending up in landfill. To celebrate, more than 20 participating businesses across the city will be offering 50 customers each a free coffee (or hot drink) of their choice….

For the seventh consecutive year, Cardiff has received Purple Flag accreditation in recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night-time economy for all. Purple Flag – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between…

Pre-loved retail concept has so far raised £3.4m for charity Unique multi-charity retail store Charity Super.Mkt is set to open its first ever Welsh venue at St David’s Cardiff on 14th February, offering a curated collection of sustainable, affordable second-hand fashion and bringing together multiple charities under one roof. The ‘department store for second-hand style’,…

Experience the unique blend of creative expression and culinary excellence at The Ivy Cardiff’s Paint & Sip evenings. March 2025 – This spring, The Ivy Cardiff is inviting guests to unleash their inner artist while enjoying a night of fabulous food, drink, and sophisticated fun. With a carefully crafted set menu filled with The Ivy…

Pizza fans, rejoice! The nation’s most iconic pizzeria, PizzaExpress, is back with its legendary Earn Your Stripes giveaway this week, offering FREE Margherita pizzas to anyone wearing a black and white striped top this Sunday 9th February, in celebration of National Pizza Day. Last year, thousands of pizza lovers descended on high streets across the…

Starting February 9th, Terra Mare will launch their new Italian Sunday Roast, blending tradition with a contemporary flair. A thoughtfully crafted set menu, will offer two courses for £30 or three courses for £35; the menu, curated by Chef Francesco Germinario, fuses his Puglian roots with his London-honed culinary expertise, showcasing the rich flavours and traditions of…

New Location Brings 20 New Jobs to Cardiff’s City Centre Bru, the beloved speciality coffee brand, is excited to announce the opening of its second city centre location on Cardiff’s bustling Queen Street. This new addition marks a significant milestone for the brand, renowned for its dedication to serving the finest 100% speciality Arabica coffee,…

Yesterday (30th January) First Minister Eluned Morgan confirmed that the Welsh Government would grant planning permission to the new Cardiff Parkway station in St Mellons. This decision follows a review process which has been ongoing since October 2022 after Cardiff Council had originally granted permission in April 2022. Carolyn Brownell Executive Director of FOR Cardiff said,…

This Valentine’s season, The Ivy Asia invites couples to indulge in a romantic culinary journey with the exclusive Valentine’s set menu, priced at £65 per person. Designed to create unforgettable moments, the menu offers a decadent selection of dishes perfect for sharing. The experience also includes a Forever Rose for each couple, as a keepsake…

We have opened our annual survey to FOR Cardiff levy paying businesses. Every year, FOR Cardiff conducts a survey of levy paying businesses to understand the business perspective on our projects and the city centre as a whole. The information that we gather in this survey is used to help determine the projects we work on in the coming…

This January, guests can elevate their dining experience to new heights with an exclusive wine offer at The Ivy & The Ivy Asia. For a limited time only, guests can enjoy the full wine list at half the price on bottles, including an extensive range of wines from diverse regions, premium champagnes, and non-alcoholic options….

Pro-growth partnership, representing over 5,000 businesses across the UK, has formed to unlock fresh opportunities for nation’s high streets.  Representatives from flagship high streets across Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds and London are founding members.  Group will develop policy solutions to common challenges facing flagship high streets, including business rates, public safety and planning. …