Cardiff makes plans to become the UK’s first “music city”
PLANS to turn Cardiff into Britain’s first ‘music city’ with a scene on par with Berlin are being developed as part of... Read More
Baywatch to Barry: Hasselhoff surfaces in Phyllis Street
HOLLYWOOD came to Barry this week, as David Hasselhoff turned up in Phyllis Street – much to the shock of residents. “I... Read More
Plea for Cardiff Castle memorial to neglected Welsh hero
A CAMPAIGN has been launched for a memorial to be placed at Cardiff Castle in memory of a Welsh nobleman. Musician and... Read More
Rare sighting as snow-hit bird moves into city
A BIRD that usually lives in the country has been spotted in Roath Park for the first time, during Cardiff’s second spell... Read More
Flood works paused in Roath to allow independent review
WORK to alleviate flooding risks in Roath has been paused for four months to allow a campaign group fighting to save local... Read More
There’s snow stopping one Barry butcher
SNOW is usually a nightmare for businesses, but a Barry butcher says this month’s weather has boosted demand. “It’s been really good... Read More
Residents worried over off-road bikes hotspots
RUMNEY and Llanrumney have become hotspots for off-road bike crimes, according to police. Worried residents have complained to Operation Red Mana, run... Read More
Council bid for £10m to improve shops and streets
SHOPS and businesses could benefit from £10m regeneration fund, if a bid by Cardiff Council is successful. Streets in the South Riverside... Read More
Hundreds fight back against Nazi graffiti in anti-racism march
AFTER racist graffiti and swastikas stained the streets of Cardiff last week, hundreds of people turned out to voice their anger in... Read More
Boss proud of Barry Town’s fair play standing
FRESH from confirmation of their Welsh Premier League survival, Barry Town are now celebrating a lead the FAW fair play standings. Town,... Read More
Mosque expansion approved at third attempt
PLANS to extend a Cardiff mosque have been approved at the third time of asking, despite concerns from residents. The Ahmadiyya Muslim... Read More
Gardeners vow to plough on despite allotment arson attack
GARDENERS have vowed to keep their allotments open despite their communal shelter being burnt down by arsonists. Riverside Community Garden Project, based... Read More
We’re going to leave you bleu, predict French fans
FRENCH fans have descended on Cardiff for Saturday’s clash with Wales, with many feeling bullish – as I found out on a... Read More
100% Social Housing scheme approved for Grangetown
A NEW social housing development off Clive Street has been given the go-ahead by councillors. This development originally planned for 116 homes,... Read More
Students persuade 30 firms to stop using straws
PLASTIC straws will become a thing of the past if two Cardiff University students have anything to do with it. Environmental geography... Read More
News-reading pupils celebrate school video award
PUPILS at a Radyr school are celebrating winning an award for a video they made about the national curriculum. Bryn Deri Primary... Read More
Late night noise fires up incinerator opponents
OPERATORS of the controversial incinerator development in Barry have breached the terms of their testing permit, claim campaigners. A letter sent to... Read More
Nazi posters and swastikas stain route of anti-racism march
SWASTIKAS and Neo-Nazi posters have been plastered around Grangetown overnight, ahead of an anti-racism march that takes place tomorrow. At least three... Read More
Cardiff school first in Wales to achieve yoga accreditation
A CARDIFF primary has become the first school in Wales to achieve Mini Me Yoga accreditation. Bryn Hafod Primary School, on... Read More
Petition raised to stop Cardiff school home-time vandals
A PETITION has been raised to stop children vandalising houses on their way home from school, Pentwyn PACT meeting heard this week.... Read More
App allows people to host film nights for strangers
A NEW Cardiff based app has launched for individuals to meet new people by hosting film nights in their home. Reelhost asks... Read More
City’s fifth anti-racism march takes place tomorrow
DEMONSTRATORS will take to Cardiff’s streets for the fifth annual ‘March Against Racism’ tomorrow, March 17, coinciding with the final Six Nations... Read More
War of words continues between Barry and Cardiff
CLAIMS from a Cardiff councillor that Barry is “a town without a purpose” have been described as foolish. Russell Goodway, Cardiff council... Read More
Workers find 119-year-old note inside Splott bridge
WORKERS demolishing Splott Road bridge have found an 119-year-old handwritten note inside one of the original pillars. The note is dated 1... Read More
New Llanishen homes approved despite parking concerns
ALTHOUGH residents collected more than 50 signatures for a petition opposing development in Ty Glas, they failed to convince planners to stop... Read More
Police concerned about missing Cathays teenager
AN 18-YEAR-OLD boy from Cathays is missing, South Wales police report. Police say they are increasingly concerned for the well-being of Jamshed... Read More
Roath flood scheme protesters seek independent review
A GROUP is calling for a halt to tree felling as part of a flood protection scheme in Roath while an independent... Read More
Admissions fall but some Cardiff schools stay oversubscribed
PUPIL applications to start at Cardiff secondary schools have fallen by 7.7% since 2017, but they remain heavily oversubscribed. Admission results from... Read More
Who was Barry Dambuster Gordon Yeo?
THE portrait of a Dambuster from Barry will be among those displayed in a London exhibition this May to commemorate the 75th... Read More
Former Llandaff toilets to become a heritage centre
A FORMER medieval animal enclosure and toilet in Llandaff is being converted into a heritage centre and community space that will be... Read More