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~ As the National Assembly for Wales join in support of May Measurement Month, BHF Cymru and Cardiff Metropolitan University call for further research in Wales into causes of hypertension ~ High blood pressure is the largest known risk factor for cardiovascular disease and 1 in 6 adults in Wales have been diagnosed. Research by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Cymru shows that for every 10 people diagnosed with high blood pressure, 7 remain undiagnosed and untreated – there could…

Cardiff University has moved up nine places to 36th in Europe’s Top 100 Most Innovative Universities. And the University has maintained its spot as 8th in the UK, according to Reuters’ second annual list. The Reuters rankings identify the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies, and help drive the global economy. The league table is based on data including academic papers, patent filings, industry citations and industry collaborations. Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Colin Riordan, said: “Innovation…

Independent Age, the older people’s charity, is launching a brand new nationwide fundraising challenge – called 100in10 – which invites participants to cover a total of 100km in 10 weeks in any way they choose. All donations will go towards the charity’s work towards helping older people stay independent for as long as possible. Participants can take part in the challenge either as an individual or a team, and will help raise funds to support older people to live more…

You may have weak signal areas around your house, You may have slow browsing speeds on your Iphone/Ipad/Laptop/Tablet You may need a public access network setup in your home or office Welsh Telecom can solve these problems, cabled network systems and wireless access systems can be designed and installed professionally by extending and boosting the current range of your wifi to outbuildings. All systems will be protected with the best possible security. Welsh Telecom can offer the following to your professional…

Proton Partners International has joined The College of Radiographers’ Industry Partnership Scheme (CoRIPS) to provide funding for future research and educational projects. Research in cancer care is key for Proton Partners International and yesterday Richard Evans, chief executive officer of the Society and College (SCoR), visited the company’s first cancer centre in Newport, South Wales, to present them with their CoRIPS partnership plaque. By partnering with CoRIPS, Proton Partners International will be able to collaborate with SCoR and support research…

What do a vivacious vicar, an ambitious warrior and a host of Monty Python characters have in common? They’re all part of this year’s Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival. Everyman Theatre, Cardiff’s premier drama company, has just announced this summer’s programme of outdoor shows. Now the largest event of its kind outside London, organisers promise 2017 will be the biggest event in its 35-year history. Macbeth, The Vicar of Dibley and Spamalot are among the seven shows being staged in…

A local pharmacy manager has taken extra steps to raise awareness of the risks of high blood pressure and Britain’s fourth biggest killer. Nerys Forster, 31, a Store Manager at Well pharmacy in Roath, took on the Virgin London Marathon for the Stroke Association on Sunday 23rd April as part of the pharmacy chain’s partnership with the charity. Thanks to support from generous colleagues and patients, Nerys has raised over £2,500 for the charity. Nerys said: “I support a lot…

CAMPAIGNERS will march to Cardiff City Hall on Saturday 29th April to demand protections to Cardiff’s grassroot music venues. Save Womanby Street (SWS) campaigners will join venue owners, musicians and politicians to meet Cardiff’s local party leaders. The campaign, launched last month, already has the backing of thousands including Cardiff MPs Jo Stevens and Kevin Brennan. It wants Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government to change planning policies to protect  music venues against noise complaints. On Saturday leaders of Cardiff…

A popular Cardiff community running event could be cancelled due to a lack of funding. The Butetown Mile – a one-mile run/walk along Bute Street – dates back to the 1980s, when it attracted the best in the UK taking part in an elite race and the local community taking part in a fun run. The event came to an end in the 1990s due to a breakdown in organisation and the development of Cardiff Bay, but was revived in…

St David’s Hall Tuesday 2 May, 7.30pm THE All-Star Stand-Up Tour 2017 is back with its best line-up yet featuring Stewart Francis, Jarred Christmas, Mike Gunn and Justin Moorhouse! This hilarious quartet is coming to St David’s Hall for one night only on Tuesday 2 May, but there has been a late change to the line-up with Mike Gunn replacing Jim Tavaré, who was involved in a near fatal car crash in his Los Angeles last month. Fortunately, Jim is…