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12 Amazing Lego Models of Welsh Castles

How many Lego bricks would it take to build a scale model of Caerphilly Castle? We got in touch with Robert Carney, who has spent more than 30 years building over 100 Lego castles, to find out. Robert’s 2005 Caerphilly Castle model used nearly 32,000 bricks! You can even visit Robert’s site, Lego Castles and … more…

Chocolate Hair Salon

For those wondering, the name “Chocolate” has a historical connection: the salon was originally situated on the corner of Market Street, in the premises of an old sweet shop. I’d often wondered where the name came from so I was pleased that Lucia, Chocolate’s owner, agreed to be interviewed for our “Business Focus” series. Lucia … more…

Heath Windows and Doors

Heath Windows and Doors Despite their name, Heath Windows and Doors are based in Tongwynlais and the owner’s family has a long history in the village. Miall Hardwick started his business after working in the industry for over 10 years. He felt there was a need for a double glazing company that: “cared more about … more…