New tech that ‘smells’ when fruit and veg is best to eat
NEW technology is being developed by researchers in Cardiff that can ‘smell’ when food is going off. The technique, which is commonly... Read More
Roath suffers two church burglaries in less than a week
TWO Roath churches have suffered break-ins where thieves have ransacked the buildings searching for things to steal. The most recent incident happened... Read More
More players needed in mixed gender Korfball
KORFBALL is a fast-paced, mixed gender sport, but it is struggling to boost participation. Katie Crompton, 30, Chair of Cardiff Raptors, said:... 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
Unicycle Hockey: The sport hoping to sweep Wales
THE COMBINATION of unicycling and hockey might seem hugely improbable, but one Cardiff sports club is working to prove that perception wrong.... Read More
Recycling ranking system annoys and confuses residents
A CAMPAIGN to encourage recycling in Cardiff has been criticised for confusing environmentally conscious residents. Around 1,000 households are being monitored in Cardiff as... Read More
Call to move “city’s most dangerous crossing” after schoolboy accident
RESIDENTS are calling for a “dangerous” crossing to be moved after a schoolboy was knocked off his bike by a car while... Read More
‘Period poverty and stigma must end’: Schoolgirl activist petitions Welsh Government
A SCHOOL girl activist is calling on the Welsh Government to provide sufficient funds for schools to give out free sanitary products. Cardiff pupil... Read More
“Shipping container village” gets go-ahead in Barry
PLANNING permission has been granted for a so-called “shipping container village” in Barry. The mixed housing, restaurant and business development is... Read More
Vale budget passes despite large Tory rebellion
CONSERVATIVE-LED Vale of Glamorgan Council passed their budget despite a large Tory rebellion. In total, 11 Conservatives abstained on the budget vote.... Read More
The blind photographer who takes amazing pictures of Cardiff
GARETH Davies’ whole world came crashing down when he was just 20-years-old. He was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition that will leave... Read More
Grangetown community centre receives £100,000 donation
A £100,000 donation has been made to help build a new community centre in Grangetown. Work on the demolition of the Grange Pavilion... Read More
Petition for anti-idling zones outside Cardiff schools
A PETITION calling for new “anti-idling zones” outside schools in Pentwyn and Llanedeyrn to protect children from toxic air has been launched.... Read More
The ‘Drives’ putting Cardiff’s taxi problems in their rear-view
A GROUP of Cardiff cabbies have set up a co-operative to “give drivers a fair crack of the whip” amid fears the... Read More
Calls to make Cardiff dog owners better behaved
ATTACKS on delivery workers, mess in parks and irresponsible owners were all discussed at Cardiff’s first conference on dog ownership this week.... Read More
Eco-friendly homes plan raises Roath parking problem
ROATH’S parking problems have been raised by residents as a proposal for 14 eco-friendly homes in Plasnewydd is considered by Cardiff Council.... Read More
‘Universal Credit enables coercive control,’ say Cardiff protesters
PROTESTERS in Cardiff believe the one claimant per household system in place under Universal Credit is allowing abusers to control their partners. ... Read More
Make-up brush business takes Barry sisters to No. 10
SELF-MADE millionaire sisters from Barry were invited to 10 Downing Street yesterday to celebrate International Women’s Day with the Prime Minister. The reception,... Read More
Quirk, dedication and solidarity – independent eateries in Wales
IN recent months, large chains such as HMV, Giraffe and Jamie’s... Read More
Cafe volunteers connect their community in Cathays
A CAFE which was set up to being local people together in Cathays is continuing to grow in popularity. The Meeting Room Café... Read More
Work on dangerous Whitchurch crossing begins at last
WORK started this week to improve the pedestrian crossings in the centre of Whitchurch village. The crossroad between Penlline Road, Church Road, Old Church Road and Merthyr Road was approved last... Read More
Cardiff research could help save rare Sunda Clouded Leopard
A RARE and endangered Leopard may have a brighter future due to the work of a Cardiff researcher. Dr Benoit Goossens, from... Read More
Make or break tie for Glamorgan Wanderers
LLANISHEN hosts the first of two season-defining ties tonight as Glamorgan Wanderers and Rhiwbina battle for top spot in League 1 East... Read More
Strikers want ‘joyful militancy’ this International Women’s Day
CARDIFF women are striking in “joyful militancy” on International Women’s day to draw attention to the unfairness of women’s work. The event, organised by Women’s Strike... Read More
‘Get on’ and build Cardiff’s new bus station, say passengers
WORK is due to start on Cardiff’s new bus station later this month, and for passengers the work can’t start soon enough. ... Read More
Former teacher became benefits cheat after falling on hard times
A FORMER teacher who failed to declare his work pension while also claiming benefits at the same time has been handed a... Read More
Prospect of no-deal Brexit sparks uncertainty for students
EU students in Cardiff have been left confused and unable to plan their futures because of the threat of a no-deal Brexit.... Read More
Record high temperatures a year after Beast from the East
TEMPERATURES in Wales have been up to 16.8°c warmer than average this February in sharp contrast to the cold snap caused by... Read More
‘Deaf’ door-knockers asking for money in Caerau and Ely
PEOPLE claiming to be deaf are knocking on doors in Caerau and Ely asking for money. Residents believe the door-knockers are not... Read More
Uncertainty over Cardiff store as Debenhams issues warning
DEBENHAMS has issued another profit warning after sales dropped 5.3 per cent in the last six months. The retailer, which has 165... Read More