Cardiff council reverses art cuts following city centre march and protests
CARDIFF Council is announcing a U-turn on arts cuts today under pressure from a campaign by artists and the public. The council... Read More
Is this the beginning of the end for Cathays as a student heartland?
CATHAYS is well-known as Cardiff’s most student-filled district but big changes could be in store. New planning rules will make it harder to... Read More
Vandals hit MP's office after she voices concern for asylum seekers
THE office of Cardiff MP Jo Stevens has been vandalised following her vocal support for asylum seekers. The Shadow Justice Minister last week... Read More
Police appeal as well-known Gabalfa woman goes missing
SOUTH Wales Police are appealing for information after a Gabalfa woman went missing on Sunday evening. Lorraine Ridout, 57, is a familiar... Read More
Palm Oil probe after mystery dog illnesses develop following Barry Island beach walks
INVESTIGATORS are looking at whether Palm Oil could be the reason why a number of dogs have fallen ill and died after... Read More
Yankee Candles are targeted in £4,000 Whitchurch burglary
BURGLARS broke into a Whitchurch furniture store in a crime apparently targeting Yankee Candles. John McCarthy, owner of Cardiff Bed & Furniture... Read More
Artists' campaign against Cardiff cuts gathers 4,000 signatures
ARTISTS in Cardiff are gaining momentum in their opposition to council cuts – ahead of the budget consultation closing tonight. A “selfie”... Read More
Scout group launches £250,000 bob-a-job campaign to buy Cardiff church
A LLANDAFF North scout group has launched a huge bob-a-job campaign to raise £250,000 to buy a local church. The Second Llandaff... Read More
Cardiff councillors support lower voting age
CARDIFF councillors have passed a motion in support of giving 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote. They have no power over... Read More
One punch changed my life forever, says Cardiff nurse
A STUDENT nurse from Roath who suffered severe brain injuries has spoken about the damage a single punch can cause. Craig Richards, aged... Read More
Proposed merger with Cardiff council "untenable" says Vale leader
THE leader of Vale of Glamorgan Council this week opposed a merger plan with Cardiff put forward to cut the number of... Read More
Cardiff concert venues review security after Paris terror attacks
CARDIFF concert venues have reviewed security arrangements following the terrorist attacks in Paris. The Motorpoint Arena has confirmed that it has introduced “heightened... Read More
Cardiff man’s Facebook post on Paris attacks goes viral
A CARDIFF man has described the “unreal” reaction to a post he put on Facebook following the Paris terrorist attacks. Leigh Matthews,... Read More
Could the 'Ball in the Wall' make a Six Nations comeback?
CARDIFF’S iconic ball in the wall feature could make a comeback during next year’s Six Nations rugby tournament. Cardiff councillor Peter Bradbury,... Read More
Organ work at Vale Church uncovers wartime mystery
RENOVATORS at a Vale of Glamorgan church found a rare World War One relic when they opened up the organ – and... Read More
Llandaff North couple hold tattoo marathon for son who died of cancer
A pair of Llandaff North tattooists have held an 18-hour ink-athon in memory of their two-year-old son who died of cancer. Mark... Read More
Heath Hospital introduces extra support for grieving parents
A CHARITY at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) in Cardiff has started a scheme to give extra support to bereaved parents.... Read More
Cardiff Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor nominated
COUNCILLOR David Walker and Councillor Dilwar Ali were nominated last night as the only candidates for Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor... Read More
Art hits the streets of Cardiff
A MAN is decorating the streets of Cardiff today with chalk replicas of famous art works. Painter and decorator Richard Llewellyn Price,... Read More
Three alcoholic drinks a day enough to increase chance of liver cancer
Just three alcoholic drinks a day can increase the chance of liver cancer a report by the World Cancer Research Fund showed... Read More
Museum staff campaign for better weekend wages
A PROTEST against further cuts to wages took place outside the National Museum yesterday. It happened in conjunction with a protest at... Read More
Mook hits fundraising target for kidney operation
REMEMBER Mook? The sick seven year old has raised enough money for an operation to fix her painful kidney condition four months... Read More
Do you think this woman should have a street lamp outside her home?
A CARDIFF woman who has to walk home in pitch black every night has vowed she will not stay in her flat... Read More
Somaliland recognised by second council in the UK, Cardiff Council
THE Somaliland community in Cardiff was celebrating last night as Council voted to recognise the Republic of Somaliland as a country, the... Read More
More than 3,000 free ice cream given out to students to vote
Around 3,000 free ice creams were given out to students in Cardiff yesterday as part of the Generation Vote campaign, encouraging students... Read More
Splash of wild life on Crwys Road: animals take over the streets
An exotic feel and a vibrant splash of colour has spread across Crwys Road this week. Cardiff Council has commissioned a series of... Read More
Cardiff is jumping through hoops to host Wales’s first hula convention
The Welsh capital has now gone full circle and is about to host its very first hula hoop convention. Its first edition,... Read More
Our top 5 @ 5
Every Tuesday and Friday, we bring you a run down of our top five most read stories of the day. Here are... Read More
'NHS Wales out of TTIP' warn residents of future privatisation
Campaigners today have been out in force warning residents about a transatlantic deal that could lead to the privatisation of the Welsh... Read More
Cathays Cemetery could reopen after being closed for over 30 years
A Victorian cemetery could reopen for new burials after having been closed for 35 years. Cathays Cemetery, which opened in 1859 and... Read More