Business is suffering without Wellfield Road parking, say traders
Spots were removed to make space for social distancing WELLFIELD Road traders say business is “really suffering” after parking spots were removed... Read More
Meet the ex-soldier running 2,500 miles to every EFL stadium for charity
Runner Nathan Richardson will visit Rodney Parade, Cardiff City Stadium and Swansea’s Liberty Stadium next week for Mind and SuperJosh FORMER soldier turned mechanical engineer and runner, Nathan... Read More
How shielding from coronavirus has impacted the mental health of vulnerable people
As lockdown restrictions ease in Wales, some fear their lives will never get back to normal A THIRD of those shielding in... Read More
New art exhibition to tell Grangetown’s lockdown stories
Deadline for submissions is July 31 A new art exhibition is aiming to tell the story of Grangetown’s time in lockdown through... Read More
Protests continue in fight to save Whitchurch nature spot
‘Yes to Velindre, no to Meadows destruction,’ say campaigners PROTESTERS striving to save the Northern Meadows in Whitchurch from intended development say they will keep fighting until the proposed location... Read More
Cardiff churches live-stream to reach worshippers
Some may open for private prayer, says Welsh Government NEW rules published by the Welsh Government have lifted the ban on weddings... Read More
Men’s Sheds: Volunteers in Rhiwbina making PPE during lockdown
The number of Men’s Sheds in the UK has nearly doubled in past four years THE Den, a Men’s Shed in Rhiwbina,... Read More
Protesters demand justice a year after Shukri Abdi’s death
PROTESTERS gathered outside the Senedd in Cardiff Bay to pay tribute to a 12-year-old Somalian refugee who drowned in the River Irwell... Read More
Pride celebrations carry on despite Covid lockdown
Members of the LGBTQ+ community find new ways to enjoy festival, virtually and with #PrideInside billboards PRIDE festivals everywhere have been cancelled... Read More
Petition to prevent Roath lake closing due to toxic algae
Call for long-term solution to stop ‘jewel in the crown’ of city parks shutting for third summer THREE Liberal Democrat councillors have... Read More
Three Penarth women to tackle a marathon this weekend
Trio were due to take part in Walk the Walk’s charity Moonwalk on Saturday A MARATHON walk is a challenge that three... Read More
The show must go on: Cardiff Street Orchestra in lockdown
Clarinet player tells how socially-distanced music can help lift community spirits EVERY Thursday night at 8pm on Teilo Street, the socially-distanced Cardiff... Read More
Barry Island beach bans dogs despite social distancing
Lockdown is stressful enough without having nowhere to walk your dog, says resident VALE of Glamorgan Council confirmed that the dog ban... Read More
Pentyrch man makes safety visors for frontline workers
£6,500 raised for materials in less than a week A PENTYRCH man has set up a voluntary project to make vital safety equipment for local key workers during the... Read More
Mickey Mouse brings joy to Radyr families
Disney favourites may be visiting a street near you MICKEY Mouse is bringing joy to the children of Radyr and Morganstown, thanks... Read More
Garden charity posts free seed packs to homes during lockdown
‘There’s something about growing seeds that is very hopeful,’ says Isla Horton, director of Grow Cardiff A CARDIFF charity is posting free seed packets to people who want to grow fruit,... Read More
Roath streets to become healthier and better for walking
A charity has been collecting people’s views on how to improve the area ROATH residents have been asked how they would improve their... Read More
Family on community litter pick find 18-inch machete
Cardiff Council plans to make improvements to Llanishen Park to improve facilities and increase security A FAMILY found a machete in a pond in... Read More
Cardiff’s teenage pregnancies drop for fourth year
Data reflects a national trend where the numbers have fallen 18% since 2015 THE number of teenage pregnancies in Cardiff has fallen... Read More
Meet the vulnerable Cardiff people who are self-isolating
‘Staying at home comes with an existential edge,’ says one chronically ill woman who has self-isolated for a week AS the Coronavirus... Read More
Stereophonics fan “might end up regretting” ‘Coronavirus gig’
Frontman Kelly Jones joked about the disease on stage as fans queued to wash their hands A STEREOPHONICS fan admitted he may... Read More
Bloody tissues and dirty plasters on trains spark cleanliness concerns
‘I wouldn’t expect this uncleanliness normally, but at a time where we’re all being asked to focus on hygiene, this was horrifying’, says commuter ... Read More
‘Laundry Quarter’ to rise from site of demolished 160-year-old building
The new housing development in Canton hopes to tell the story of the site’s history A FORMER laundry site which served Pontcanna... Read More
How Coronavirus volunteers are helping vulnerable people in Cardiff West
But it’s important that those needing help are identified privately, it has been stressed VILLAGES in Cardiff West have joined together to... Read More
Penarth businesses unite to help people in isolation
Umpa Lumpa Sweet Shop, Foxy’s Deli and Griffin Books are offering delivery services during the Coronavirus outbreak Residents and businesses in Penarth... Read More
Hopes to restore Llanishen Reservoir to its former glory
Campaigners hope, after funding boost, sailing could finally make a comeback THE Welsh Government has granted Llanishen and Lisvane reservoirs £930,000 to... Read More
Hazards on our streets put walkers off great exercise
Only one in four Welsh people walks for 10 minutes or more each day, says charity LIVING Streets Cymru, a charity based... Read More
We’re leaving home: Refugee opera explores life after fleeing
Welsh National Opera created ‘Migrations’ to mark 400 years since Mayflower voyage WELSH National Opera debuts a new production this Autumn exploring... Read More
Artist creates with litter collected on Everest trek
Painter’s multimedia work will raise funds for charities in Nepal A WELSH-born artist braved –25C temperatures during a two-week trek to Everest base camp to... Read More
Supermarket donates £333 to Velindre Cancer Centre
Customers raised money through Waitrose green token scheme A SUPERMARKET in Pontprennau has donated £333 to Velindre, a specialist cancer treatment centre in Whitchurch. The money was raised through Waitrose’s... Read More