Blimey, that came round quick didn’t it! Tuesday is pancake day; apart from Christmas it’s the only other day in the calendar where we’re all obliged to stuff ourselves! Otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday, pancake day is, in theory, a religious day, although just like Christmas, it is celebrated widely across the country and not…

You may have heard the news this week that the revered vehicle, Land Rover’s Defender has finally reached the end of the production line. On Friday, the last ever Land Rover Defender rolled off the line at Land Rover’s Solihull factory. It has been a motoring and design icon for almost 70 years….. Of course,…

So, hands up who’s ready for Spring? Have we had enough of Winter yet? Enough of cold days, rainy weeks and grey clouds….? Spring is the season for new beginnings, new hope and a promise of a glorious summer to follow (we can live in hope!). And what better sign that spring is coming than…

Did you  know that today is National Cheese Lovers’ Day? Some people are more than just cheese “lovers” – they are cheese adorers, cheese worshipers…. we all know one! And what better way to show your appreciation for this fine culinary art than to deck your dinner plate with cheese, cheese and more cheese this evening?…

A lot of the country woke up to a covering of snow this morning, and there’s more forecast for the end of the week. Real winter weather at last! Was it a blanket with you, or just a sprinkling? The one good thing about snow here in Snowdonia is that the mountains look even more…

Feeling frazzled? A little sleepy? Falling asleep at your desk? In fact, are we keeping you awake right now?? It’s easy to get over-tired at this time of year – the excitement and over indulgence of Christmas, coupled with back-to-work stresses mean that a decent night’s sleep has fallen to the bottom of the ever…

So, how are the New Year’s Resolutions going? Hmmm, best not to ask….?? For many people, fitting in more exercise to the daily routine makes it to the top of the resolution list most years. If this sounds familiar, and you’re already struggling with endless hours on a treadmill at the gym then why not…

So, Christmas was a cracker and New Year was a blast, right? But sadly the festivities are now over and there’s not a lot to look forward to except that ubiquitous January diet and going back to work… oh joy. However, recent research has shown that something as simple as inviting a pet into your…

January can be a difficult time of year for many people – the excitement and festivities of Christmas are over, leaving nothing but a strain on the bank balance and an over inflated waistline, along with dreary and cold weather and that “back to school” feeling…. It’s totally normal for even the most energetic and enthusiastic among…

Can anyone guess the link between our wonderful local North Wales zoo and the brand new all exciting Star Wars film? No, it’s not that the stars of the film resemble some of the zoo’s residents……. but rather some new additions to the zoo have been named after Star Wars characters, in honour of the…