Man found dead in Cardiff park was homeless, say volunteers
A MAN who was believed to be a rough sleeper has died in a park in Cardiff. “South Wales Police is investigating... Read More
Transport concerns raised over proposed 15,000-seat arena
TRANSPORT issues are the main area of concern about Cardiff’s proposed 15,000-seat Atlantic Wharf arena, according to councillors. The land adjacent to... Read More
Your guide to key points in Cardiff’s ambitious five-year plan
PEOPLE in Cardiff may see an increase in cab fares, changes to household waste recycling, and a new indoor arena at Atlantic... Read More
Boy, 9, sends his cello for children in Patagonia to enjoy
A NINE-YEAR-OLD musician has donated his cello to charity so that children in Patagonia have a chance to play music at their... Read More
Cathays OAPs share memories for school war project
PENSIONERS met up with Cathays school children this week for a last history session sharing memories from their youth. Year five pupils... Read More
Pensioner ‘loses £10,000 life savings to roofers’
A LLANRUMNEY pensioner has told police he was conned out of £10,000 by cowboy builders. Officers are investigating after the 67-year-old man... Read More
Noisy night-time rail work: So just why is it allowed in Splott?
As rail work at 3am continues to keep Splott and Adamsdown residents awake, The Cardiffian looked into why it is allowed into... Read More
Barry incinerator needs more scrutiny, says minister
OPPONENTS of the Barry incinerator are celebrating after the plant’s owner was told its operational application needs further scrutiny. Biomass No 2, which... Read More
Cardiff’s e-sports team ready for next match
CARDIFF’S only e-sports team have been in training ahead of their next match. The team, called Cardiff Saints, play the popular League... Read More
YMCA Cardiff revels in best winter for donations in 12 years
YMCA Cardiff have had their best winter for donations for 12 years, according to housing team manager Jackie Mizen. The YMCA had... Read More
Cardiff dresses-up for anime and gaming convention
SCORES of costumed gaming and anime fans descended on Cardiff for their annual gathering. Cardiff Anime & Gaming Convention, at the Mercure... Read More
Cathays green space scheme ‘too focused on students’
CATHAYS residents feel the council’s regeneration scheme of green spaces in the area is focusing too much on students. Rhys James, 47,... Read More
Clamping camera car on patrol in Cardiff
A CAR that hunts for people who haven’t paid their parking fines has begun operating in Cardiff. Cardiff Council have introduced the... Read More
Lisvane residents raise funds for life-saving heart machine
RESIDENTS in Cardiff want to raise £1,000 for a heart machine which could help people survive a cardiac arrest. They want to... Read More
Alexa may be used to cut Cardiff carers’ budget
VULNERABLE people who receive care at home could be given smart speakers as part of a plan to cut £120,000 from the... Read More
Roath Library’s new owner wants to keep space for public
THE new owner of Roath Library, Rubicon Dance, hopes to have “some kind of open community involvement” after its application to take... Read More
Ex-Cardiff Devil opens coffee shop to help homeless
A NEW coffee shop in the city centre will be helping Cardiff’s homeless by offering jobs to those living on the streets.... Read More
Stalker jailed after harassing ex-partner on Facebook
A 32-YEAR-OLD man was jailed for 18 weeks at Cardiff Crown Court for repeatedly breaching a five-year restraining order against his ex-partner... Read More
Splott residents lose sleep over 3am rail work
PEOPLE in Splott have complained of house-shaking vibrations and noise loud enough to make sleep impossible in recent months as Network Rail... Read More
Plan to raise Council Tax by 5% in Cardiff
COUNCIL tax in Cardiff is set to rise by 5% from April as the authority seeks to meet a £25m budget shortfall.... Read More
‘Unfit for purpose’ recycling plant to close in weeks
THE closure of the controversial Wedal Road recycling plant was confirmed today after it was deemed “not fit for purpose”. The Cathays... Read More
Preferred Bay site for new city 15,000-seat arena revealed
THE operators of the Motorpoint Arena are hoping to work with the council to fund and operate a new 15,000-seat arena in... Read More
Penarth tax precept rises – but funds for landmarks fall
PENARTH’S new budget was given the green light this week, increasing the council’s precept by 7% while cutting funding for two of... Read More
Help to Buy scheme proves a boost for first-time buyers
MORE than 1,800 homes were bought in Wales last year, with 131 of them in Cardiff, according to new figures from the... Read More
Young litter pickers get a boost in Splott
SPLOTT’S “little wombles” will soon be getting new kit to help them clean the city’s streets. Litter-picking group Keep Splott Tidy meets... Read More
Julie Morgan champions unity in deputy leader contest
CARDIFF North AM Julie Morgan has today launched her Welsh Labour deputy leadership bid, telling The Cardiffian she will champion gender equality... Read More
Elderly man in bed disturbs Cardiff burglar
A BURGLAR broke into the home of an elderly man in Cardiff while he was in bed, but was disturbed and fled... Read More
Dippy dinosaur to Jurassic park himself at Senedd
DIPPY the dinosaur will be taking over the Senedd next year – but this isn’t the plot line of the latest Jurassic... Read More
Council and Police raise flags for LGBT History Month
CARDIFF Council and South Wales Police are flying rainbow flags to mark LGBT History Month. The event is held every February and... Read More
Cardiff Sisters of Solidarity need your cash
A CARDIFF women’s group is asking for cash to set up a pop-up venue in time for International Women’s Day next month.... Read More