Meet the vendors: the challenge of selling on the streets of Cardiff
STREET vendors, Big Issue sellers, charity collectors — we have all seen them, and probably fobbed them off as we’ve walked past... Read More
Half a million pound grant helps Cardiff get back to nature
A NATURE charity in Cardiff will receive half a million pounds from the Big Lottery Fund allowing thousands more youngsters to spend... Read More
Man jailed for stealing plastic plants from John Lewis
A MAN has been jailed for two weeks after pleading guilty to stealing artificial plants from John Lewis in Cardiff. Mark John Fisher,... Read More
Was the Cardiff “Stop Trump” march too politicised?
A “STOP Trump” protest in Queen Street last night has drawn criticism on social media for being too politicised. The rally was... Read More
Mixed response to plans to open more Cardiff roads for street traders
PLANS by Cardiff Council to increase the number of streets open to street traders during big events have had a mixed response... Read More
Cardiff arts organisations shortlisted for national award
TWO Cardiff-based arts organisations have been nominated for a national award for their work with the disabled and elderly. Adamsdown’s Rubicon Dance,... Read More
Cardiff’s controversial Christmas tree gets the chop
CARDIFF’S artificial Christmas tree, which gained worldwide attention when it was found to be 90ft smaller than expected, is set to be... Read More
City barber shop to give free haircuts to the homeless
A BARBER shop is opening its doors to the homeless for free haircuts on Monday. Man About Cardiff, based on Churchill Way,... Read More
Rules ‘draconian’, says Cardiff pet shop owner who lost licence
A CARDIFF pet shop owner who lost his licence to sell animals after an inspection has described the council’s rules as “draconian”.... Read More
Meet the Sikhs who feed Cardiff’s homeless every weekend
EVERY Saturday afternoon at 3pm, a group of Sikhs set up a table at the end of Newport Road where it meets... Read More
Ten-year plan to make Cardiff the UK’s most cycling-friendly city
AN AMBITIOUS plan to turn Cardiff into one of the UK’s most cycle-friendly cities over the next 10 years has been unveiled... Read More
Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens resigns from Shadow Cabinet over Brexit vote
Jo Stevens, Labour MP for Cardiff Central, has resigned from the Shadow Cabinet over the Brexit vote. Her resignation follows yesterday’s decision... Read More
Student starts scheme to collect tampons for Cardiff homeless
A CARDIFF University student has persuaded the Students’ Union to help collect sanitary products for women living in poverty. Occupational therapy student Fiona... Read More
Act now to end violence against women, Cardiff event told
CARDIFF’s annual Light a Candle event in aid of White Ribbon Day has been described as “a call to action” by Wales’... Read More
Fate of £8bn Cardiff Bay lagoon rests on review outcome
PLANS for an £8bn tidal lagoon in Cardiff Bay rest on the outcome of a UK Government review into whether such projects provide... Read More
"How hard can it be?" – I ran the half marathon with 18 days training
LESS than three weeks ago, I was dragged into running the IAAF World half marathon for foolishly asking “how hard can it be?”... Read More
BBC is among companies helping Cardiff pupils to be creative
CARDIFF council and arts companies have teamed up with schools to help improve student education. The Creative Education Partnership includes companies like BBC Wales,... Read More
Can you run a half marathon with less than three weeks' training?
CHARLIE BAYLISS used to swim competitively but has never been much of a runner – so why did he accept a challenge to... Read More
Boost for economy as £1.2bn deal is signed to aid growth in Cardiff
A £1.2 BILLION investment deal has been signed today to help boost economic growth in South Wales. The Cardiff Capital City Deal... Read More
Hospital staff stop smoking in 'Tobacco 20' challenge
A CAMPAIGN to encourage staff, visitors and patients to stop smoking outside hospitals in Cardiff and the Vale has been launched. The... Read More
Can you re-home one of these dogs?
IF you’d like to learn more about the dogs below and how you can re-home one then please call Cardiff Dogs Home on... Read More
Cardiff plays its part in global campaign to cut food waste
EACH year, 1.3 billion tonnes of food are thrown away across the world. This means about one third of all food produced... Read More
New board announced to oversee programme to create Cardiff jobs
WITH the new City Deal being signed in Cardiff today, a new board is to be created to oversee the Business Wales programme.... Read More
Police appeal for witnesses following collision near Cardiff City stadium
SOUTH Wales police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and 54-year-old pedestrian. The 54-year-old man was taken to University... Read More
Five years today – how the Syrian War has affected Cardiff
FIVE years ago today civil war broke out in Syria. It came two months after a Tunisian fruit seller named Mohamed Bouazizi... Read More
New Theatre revival of Williams' classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is superb night out
A SUPERB rendition of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning 1955 play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, runs at the New Theatre, Cardiff, until... Read More
Elderly targeted in string of cashpoint thefts
POLICE are searching for two men who have tricked elderly people and stolen money from them at cashpoints across South Wales in the... Read More
Admiral staff set for bumper profit share payout
WORKERS at insurance giant Admiral are set to share in a bumper payout after a successful year for the Cardiff-based company. The... Read More
The rise and fall of Cardiff's Youth Clubs
OVER the past few years, many youth clubs in Cardiff have been closed due to spending cuts. Until 2014, Radyr Youth Club... Read More
Police hunt for fuel thief who dragged petrol station worker across road
A PETROL station worker dragged across the road by a fuel thief has left her job following the assault. Ragu Anna, the... Read More