Fairwater’s Pamper Lounge in Welsh hair and beauty awards
A FAIRWATER hair and beauty salon has reached the Welsh finals of the National Hairdressers Federation awards. The Pamper Lounge, at 171b... Read More
Splott residents oppose plan to demolish landmark building
SPLOTT residents are opposing plans to demolish a historic church building and replace it with a block of luxury flats. Plans to... Read More
Penarth ball raises funds for cafe for disabled children
A PENARTH charity wanting to build a cafe especially for disabled children held a masquerade ball as part of its launch. Oshi’s World is... Read More
Penylan charity concert raises £2,000
CWMBACH Male Choir topped the bill at a packed charity concert in St Andrew’s Church, Penylan, on Saturday evening. Organised by Jayne... Read More
Musician raises money for teenage cancer charities
A CARDIFF musician has raised money for a number of charities through Open Mic nights in Canton. Simon James, 50, goes by... Read More
Adamsdown fly tipping continues – but residents fight back
A MATTRESS, disused kitchen appliances and piles of bin bags are among the most recent items to litter the streets of Adamsdown,... Read More
Disappearing double-yellow lines affect parking in Radyr
DISAPPEARING double-yellow lines and building work at Radyr train station have caused increased traffic and damage to cars around Windsor Crescent. Re-tarmacking at Windsor... Read More
Talented 100 join together to celebrate diversity in Butetown
MORE than 100 people enjoyed a day celebrating diversity and talent at Butetown Youth Pavilion this weekend. The Butetown Mini Mela took place... Read More
Whitchurch residents face two-mile trip when bank closes
HSBC in Whitchurch is set to close in the New Year, forcing residents to travel two miles to get to their nearest... Read More
Roath gets a facelift in clean-up campaign
ROATH is getting a facelift this week as Cardiff Council’s Love Where You Live campaign moves through the area. The campaign moves... Read More
Birchgrove regeneration scheme disappointing, say traders
WORK to regenerate Birchgrove Shopping Centre is nearly finished but some shop owners are unhappy with how the project has been run.... Read More
Llandaff North spirits raised through laughter
WHEN I told people I was attending a laughter yoga class, their expressions ranged from confusion to outright horror. “Laughter Yoga? What’s that... Read More
Council backs proposal to limit student houses in Roath
ROATH councillors have given a mixed reaction to a city council proposal to limit more student houses. On Thursday the Labour-dominated council... Read More
Radyr residents divided over what to do about homeless man
A RADYR resident’s life has been turned upside down after a homeless man set up home on a bench outside her house. Eve... Read More
Canton school works with volunteers to plant 4,000 flowers
PUPILS from Kitchener Primary School worked with a community group to plant 4,000 new bulbs in Canton. Canton Grows Wild, a group... Read More
Charity hitch-hiker invited to speak at Rhydypenau library
A MAN who hitch-hiked around Wales for a mental health charity visited Rhydypenau Library to speak about his experience after being invited by... Read More
Talks held on future of Adamsdown anti-poverty scheme
TALKS have begun to discuss the future of Adamsdown’s Communities First scheme. STAR Communities First, based on Meteor Street, met with Cardiff Council... Read More
‘Love Where You Live’ scheme neglects outer city wards, claims councillor
A RHIWBINA councillor says the area shouldn’t miss out on additional street cleaning being provided as part of Cardiff’’s ‘Love Where You... Read More
Llanrumney Hall regeneration set for Autumn 2017
LLANRUMNEY Hall’s facelift is closer than ever, as residents hope for a complete redevelopment by September 2017. Local legend paints Llanrumney Hall as being... Read More
Businesses fear Barry Island tourism will be hit by Winter parking charges
BUSINESSES in Barry Island are concerned that the introduction of winter parking charges will deter customers. Parking charges apply during the Spring... Read More
Dusty Shed project gets ready to open its doors
A GROUP of Ely men are getting ready to launch their new charity after transforming a derelict shed into a community workshop.... Read More
Whitchurch group hoping to save library give out prizes
A GROUP fighting the closure of Whitchurch Library gave out prizes to children who had taken part in designing a new art... Read More
Autumn concert return for Music without Borders
AN AUDIENCE of more than 100 people gathered in Adamsdown for a celebration of music in support of refugees that have become... Read More
Canton woman latest victim of bicycle thieves
CANTON resident, Susan Russell, 69, has become the latest victim of bike thieves in the area. Her house on Cowbridge Road East,... Read More
Cardiff Bay residents upset by plan for more double-yellow lines
CARDIFF Bay residents frustrated by a plan for more double-yellow lines on their street say they are already being forced to park... Read More
Pensioner hurt by uneven pavement at Birchgrove bus stop
AN elderly woman was hurt in a fall after tripping on an uneven pavement at a bus stop in Birchgrove. The passenger... Read More
Fairwater pupils raise over £2,000 in charity zumbathon
PUPILS of Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr have raised £2,500 for the Alzheimer’s Society by hosting a charity zumbathon, with almost 500 children from... Read More
Meet your Grangetown by-election candidates
FIVE parties are contesting the Grangetown ward next Thursday with Labour’s rivals encouraged by the loss of party seats in Roath and Plasnewydd. All the... Read More
Pontcanna curry night raises record sum for overseas helpers
A VOLUNTEER group which put on a Big Curry Night at St Catherine’s Church Hall in Pontcanna has raised a record £960... Read More
Police shut down cannabis factory in Grangetown
GRANGETOWN’s battle with drugs continued as a Clive Street cannabis factory was shut down by South Wales Police. About 60 plants with... Read More