The latest report from Provident, entitled Unbroken Britain, has disclosed which areas of the UK are the safest, friendliest and happiest according to local residents. Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, Wales, has once again been voted the safest city in the UK with London being voted the least safe for the second time in a … [Read more...]
House prices up 5.1%
The latest data and analysis from ONS/Land Registry has revealed that average house prices in the UK have increased by 5.1% in the year to July 2017. The annual growth rate has slowed since mid-2016 but has remained broadly around 5% during 2017. According to the UK HPI, the average UK house price was £226,000 in … [Read more...]
Food Glorious Food in Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Festival goers can look forward to a carnival atmosphere of outdoor music and street food coupled with demonstrations from top chefs. There will be stalls selling everything from bread and cheese to shellfish and top quality meat, talks and tasting sessions. Brybeque Sauce of Cardiff were winners of this year’s … [Read more...]
New Chef for Coast Restaurant
Coast, one of Wales' best restaurants, has a new Head Chef starting in October. Tom Hine, who started his career as a kitchen porter in Rick Stein’s famous Padstow restaurant, will be taking over from Will Holland, who has been at Coast since its opening in 2014 and has built a superb reputation for the restaurant. … [Read more...]
How the rich & famous are colonising Britain’s seaside hotspots
St Davids, Pembrokeshire The beaches, such as Whitesands (pictured), are spectacular, but wetsuits are mandatory – the average temperature in August is only 18C +12 The beaches, such as Whitesands (pictured), are spectacular, but wetsuits are mandatory – the average temperature in August is only 18CCeleb spotting: … [Read more...]
Property Market Continues Upwards
Latest figures from the Land Registry which details actual sold prices and, therefore, produces the only accurate statistics, show that house prices in Wales rose by 3.8% in the year to May 2017 and 0.6% in the month from April 2017. The largest price rise was for flats and maisonettes which rose 7.8%. The average … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire Coast Path – One of the 50 Natural Wonders of the World
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path has been included in the list of “The 50 Natural Wonders: The Ultimate List of Scenic Splendor by”, CNN Travel. Taking 8th place, they write “This path twists 300 kilometers from St. Dogmaels to Amroth in southwest Wales…. If you strike lucky on a sunny day this is one of the most … [Read more...]
Two of the Top Chefs in UK Head Up Restaurants in Pembrokeshire
Two of the chefs vying for the title of “Chefs’ Guild UK Restaurant Chef of the Year 2018” are from restaurants in Pembrokeshire. Will Holland, Head Chef at Coast Restaurant at Coppet Hall, Saundersfoot, won the coveted award last year and this year is joined in the semi finals by Allister Barsby, Executive Chef at … [Read more...]
