Meeting Malcolm: the artist who captures Cardiff’s beauty
IT wasn’t difficult to spot which house belonged to Malcolm Murphy. Looking down a Splott street of traditional terraced houses, his stood out. It contrasted... Read More
#KindnessinCardiff – A city that comes together at Christmas
CHRISTMAS is a time for giving — giving presents, giving time to family members, giving help to cook the Christmas dinner. Cardiff,... Read More
What door staff really think of your office party
AS someone who has spent many nights out in the city centre, I was interested to know whether the festive period brings around new challenges for... Read More
Cycling Podcast: I thought Geraint Thomas was too nice to win Tour
THE Cycling Podcast hosted its last live event of the year at St David’s hall and, unsurprisingly, Geraint Thomas was one of the... Read More
Lonely this Christmas: Meet the volunteers trying to help
EVERYONE has a different idea of what makes a normal Christmas Day. For some, it’s the first sip of buck’s fizz at... Read More
Five tips to make this a carbon-friendly Christmas
CHRISTMAS is a time of tradition; we must have the same sparkly baubles, the same copious amounts of smoked salmon blinis and heaven forbid someone hasn’t... Read More
The language of music: A Welsh folk revival in the capital
WHEN you think of popular Welsh bands who comes to mind? The Manics? Stereophonics? Super Furry Animals? It’s likely to be one... Read More
Cardiff City v Wolves: Rival fans make predictions
Two Cardiffian reporters, season ticket holders for Wolves and Cardiff, give their thoughts on Friday’s much anticipated game. Cardiff City – Michael... Read More
New youth club opens in Pentrebane to target boredom
A NEW youth club has opened in Pentrebane to teach children life skills and steer them away from anti-social behaviour. The charity-run... Read More
Spate of plant thefts upsets residents in Roath
LAVENDER planted in memory of a loved one is among several plants stolen from residents on a Cardiff street. On Friday morning, Elisabeth Edwards, 68, noticed a... Read More
Petitioners to lobby council over high-rise Grangetown flats
A PETITION opposing plans for a block of flats in Grangetown has received enough signatures for residents to voice their concerns in... Read More
Two cyclists vie for BBC Wales sports personality award
GERAINT Thomas and Elinor Barker have been nominated for BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year following a historic year for British cycling. ... Read More
Residents concerned about Adamsdown flats plan
A PLAN to build flats near an Adamsdown school has been questioned by residents who want to see more parking spaces and... Read More
Neighbours object as restaurant gets late licence
A CARDIFF restaurant has been granted permission to sell alcohol later on weekdays and weekends, despite objections from neighbouring businesses. Cardiff councillors have granted... Read More
Santa dash aims to reduce Welsh cardiac arrest deaths
WALES’ biggest festive fun-run returns to Cardiff Bay for its sixth year on December 9. Organised by the Welsh Hearts charity, 5,000... Read More
Wait goes on for readers in Adamsdown to get library
FOUR years after the closure of Roath Library, Adamsdown remains one of Cardiff’s only wards without a library. Roath Library shut in... Read More
‘More needs to be done’ to tackle fly-tippers in Grangetown
CARDIFF Council has been urged to provide officials with the resources needed to tackle fly-tipping in Grangetown. The calls come following a... Read More
Canton residents are backed in fight for parking spaces
CANTON will increase residential parking spaces because commuters and sports fans have been occupying available spots. Between the Church of Saint John... Read More
Scrapping bus ‘may leave Cyncoed elderly isolated’
SOME Cyncoed residents are worried about being left isolated and lonely now that the X11 bus connecting them with the city centre... Read More
New arena in bay could be set to replace Motorpoint
LIVE Nation, owners of the Motorpoint Arena, are interested in operating the 15,000-seat venue set to be built on the site of... Read More
Plan to close post office disappoints customers
CARDIFF shoppers are disappointed at plans to close Cardiff’s main Post Office and relocate it to a WH Smith. “It is a... Read More
Penarth shops sign up to plastic-free status
CAMPAIGNERS have persuaded Penarth businesses to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics. GWYRDDIO Penarth Greening had to get 12 shops to agree to replace... Read More
Is the Cardiff Devil’s luck about to change?
CARDIFF Devils remain fourth in the Elite League, but with hopes for a change in fortune after a much-needed win and a... Read More
Gunter asks Bale to fly in family to share historic night
CHRIS Gunter is asking to borrow Gareth Bale’s £9.35m private jet to fly his family to Albania this evening, to see him... Read More
Residents and police discuss drugs crime in Adamsdown
ADAMSDOWN residents have complained of rising drug crime in the community as parks are being targeted by youths in a new wave... Read More
Future of Waungron Road recycling site remains unclear
CONSTRUCTION vehicles are clearing the site of the controversial former Waungron Road recycling centre, but Cardiff council is not saying what it’s... Read More
Baun spoils Devils’ 1,000th Elite League fixture
CARDIFF Devils suffered a double setback in their efforts to retain their Elite League title last week. They lost two out of... Read More
700 sign Penarth petition to secure future of Kymin centre
PENARTH Town Council Labour Group has created a petition to persuade the Vale of Glamorgan to grant it a long-term lease on the... Read More
Wales v Denmark: Ryan Giggs’ men can defy the odds
WALES can defy all odds this Friday and win their Nations League group in a make or break tie with Denmark at... Read More
Residents act to clean up a gateway to Cardiff city centre
CATHAYS residents are banding together to clear litter and make the area a cleaner gateway into the city. Litter was identified as... Read More