Painting a picture of Cardiff’s homeless population
When you think of someone homeless on the streets of Cardiff, what do you see? You might bring to mind one of... Read More
Chippy Lane or Chip Alley? Jack Whitehall falls foul of Caroline Street’s naming debate
IN the wake of Wales’ Grand Slam victory, there was only one subject on people’s lips. Was it Alun Wyn Jones’ acts... Read More
Meet the 17-year-old leading Cardiff’s Youth Strike for Climate
Ahead of the second Cardiff Youth Strike for Climate Justice this Friday 15th March, EMMA ELGEE interviews Beth Irving, its 17-year-old organiser,... Read More
Crafty plan to crowd-fund new bar pays off in Penarth
PENARTH residents Adam Edinborough and Rhys Watkins, owners of Crafty Devil Brewery, are set to open a new bar in their hometown after crowd-funding over... Read More
Quirk, dedication and solidarity – independent eateries in Wales
IN recent months, large chains such as HMV, Giraffe and Jamie’s... Read More
Inspiring women make it to top in ‘men’s industry’
As part of International Women’s Day 2019, ISOBEL OWEN interviews three women who have found great success in one traditionally male-dominated industry.... Read More
Celebration of folk draws sell-out crowd in Roath
CARDIFF was home to a festival of folk and Celtic music on Saturday, as a variety of artists descended on artsy Roath... Read More
Cardiff celebrates St David’s Day with a parade and music
ST David’s Day is here, and Cardiff has led the celebrations with its annual parade in the city centre. March 1 is... Read More
Booming Cardiff Science Festival is out of this world
GIANT microbes, magnetic cereal, human circuits, building vacuum cleaners, wind-up cars and a museum at night-time; the Cardiff Science Festival is back,... Read More
St David’s Day – how can you celebrate it in Cardiff?
SAINT David’s Day – or Dydd Gŵyl Dewi – celebrates the patron Saint of Wales on March 1, the anniversary of his death in 589... Read More
Half-term – Five things your kids can do without breaking bank
HALF-TERM is here and (much to the surprise of us all) the sun is out! It’s not quite Easter and Christmas is long... Read More
‘Six Artists’ exhibition: celebrating diversity in art
NESTLED amongst the Victorian architecture of one of Cardiff Bay’s busiest streets, BayArt gallery stands out. Contrasting the grandeur of the building... Read More
Children and politicians read poems of remembrance
CHILDREN, poets and Assembly Members gathered in the Senedd today to read poetry about war and remembrance. The event, called Holy Glimmers of... Read More
Tackling food poverty in Cardiff, the vegan way
LAUREN Saunders is a 26-year-old entrepreneur bringing ethical eating to Cardiff. Last week, the Grangetown resident opened her first vegan coffee shop – Wild... Read More
Roath festival celebrates Welsh folk music
A CELEBRATION of folk and Celtic music will be coming to Cardiff next month, when some of the nation’s most exciting up... Read More
Dydd Miwsig Cymru: celebrating the sound of a nation
“WELSH Language Music gives me the opportunity to identify with the nation,” says Russell Jones, 61, an audience member at the City Arms pub... Read More
Mark Williams bids for first Welsh Open title in 20 years
Nine months after his shock World Championship triumph Mark Williams is back in Cardiff hoping to recapture his 1990s heroics. The maverick Welshman has... Read More
Blue: laughter and tears of a family hit by dementia
A new play opened in Cardiff last night tackling dementia and its effect on loved ones. Louise Lazell interviewed the young Welsh... Read More
Meet the refugees giving Splott a taste of home
Mohammed and Hafiz both volunteer in the Oasis Centre’s Mobile Street Food Kitchen, in the centre of Splott. Mohammed Robaie, 42 is... Read More
Cardiff’s HMV store saved after buyout
CARDIFF’S HMV store on Queen Street has been saved after the iconic music brand was bought by a Canadian company. Businessman Doug... Read More
Out with the lamb, in with the leek: A review of Veganuary
JANUARY was the month of the vegan sausage roll. Piers Morgan has spent a month quaking in his boots as vegans and... Read More
Clwb Ifor Bach launch expansion plans
CARDIFF music venue Club Ifor bach has unveiled plans to expand its current site by taking over the building next door. The... Read More
It’s snow secret Cardiff cannot cope with snow
DESPITE Cardiff only receiving a couple of inches of snow overnight, safety fears resulted in more than 50 school closures and several... Read More
Where are the best Cardiff bars to watch Superbowl LIII?
THE game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams kicks-off at 11.30pm on Sunday and bars around the city... Read More
Walking rugby sessions to start at city’s new 3G pitch
LLANISHEN Rugby club hope to start a walking rugby team to encourage community use of their new 3G facilities. The club invested... Read More
‘See you in Gwdi-two’ – iconic music venue plans comeback
AFTER an emotional gig, Gwdihw, one of Cardiff’s best loved music venues, closed its doors on Guildford Crescent for the final time... Read More
Expanded store in Llanishen needs community help
THE expansion of a convenience store in Llanishen has left an empty unit next door, and the owner wants the community’s help to fill... Read More
Cocktail bar and café opens to Llandaff customers
TRADER’S, a new cocktail bar and café in Llandaff has opened its doors after a three-week renovation of the former Ffandangos café deli site. Business... Read More
Temple of Peace, where Cardiff’s war dead are recalled, turns 80
THIS Friday is the 80th anniversary of Wales’ Temple of Peace and Health — built to bring communities and nations together after World War... Read More
Pentyrch tea room closure is “loss to the community”
A POPULAR tea room which hosted community events in Pentyrch has closed its doors. Bethan Kate’s Tearoom, formerly known as Lady Jane’s... Read More