Ruthless E-cigarette companies targeting children, says Welsh Minister
THE Welsh Minister for Health has accused E-cigarette companies of “ruthlessly targeting children” as he moves to bring them into line with conventional... Read More
A guide to Christmas in Radyr
CHRISTMAS is fast approaching, and there are lots of things coming up in Radyr to get you into the festive spirit. Here... Read More
Cardiff man’s Facebook post on Paris attacks goes viral
A CARDIFF man has described the “unreal” reaction to a post he put on Facebook following the Paris terrorist attacks. Leigh Matthews,... Read More
Could the 'Ball in the Wall' make a Six Nations comeback?
CARDIFF’S iconic ball in the wall feature could make a comeback during next year’s Six Nations rugby tournament. Cardiff councillor Peter Bradbury,... Read More
Second Sorrento's in Cardiff for father and son team
A FATHER and son team are set to open their second Cardiff café this week after only one year of business. A... Read More
Cardiff's Winter Wonderland hit by Wintry weather
THE ice rink at Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland attraction has become a victim of the Wintry weather. While the rink has been closed... Read More
Graveyard Voices brought to life at Cathays Cemetery
THE stories of those buried in Cathays cemetery are being brought to life on a unique tour. The second of two free... Read More
Colcot Amateur Boxers take on Wales in the ring
AMATEUR boxers from all over Wales have taken on the best of Barry. Colcot Amateur Boxing Club (Colcot ABC) hosted its winter boxing show at... Read More
Frustrations grow over recycling centre closure in north Cardiff
Cardiff Council’s plans to close Wedal Road Recycling Centre have raised concerns among city residents. THE planned closure of Wedal Road Household... Read More
Radyr community unite to honour fallen soldiers
RESIDENTS gathered at Radyr’s war memorial on Sunday to honour Britain’s fallen soldiers. Members of the community came together to watch the... Read More
Big queues and sell-outs at Cardiff's first Danish bakery
CARDIFF’S first Danish bakery, Brod, has opened its doors. Betina Skovbro, owner of the Pontcanna based bakery on Wyndham Crescent, has run out of... Read More
Special scooter salute at Barry Remembrance service
CROWDS at Sunday’s Barry Remembrance day parade were treated with a special drive-by of classic scooters. Scooterists from the Barry and District... Read More
Canadian ice hockey players learning their trade in Cardiff
CARDIFF Devils ice hockey players are working hard off the ice, as well as on it. While the team has climbed to... Read More
Laughing along with Laughter Yoga in Llandaff North
A few weeks ago, as I was exploring a social network called Streetlife, an advert caught my eye. It read: “Laughter Yoga... Read More
Cardiff Coal Exchange receives welcome boost in survival bid
ORGANISERS behind Cardiff’s Save the Coal Exchange campaign were due to meet today (November 10) to discuss the award of a £10,000 grant. The... Read More
Organ work at Vale Church uncovers wartime mystery
RENOVATORS at a Vale of Glamorgan church found a rare World War One relic when they opened up the organ – and... Read More
Whitchurch holds a moving Remembrance memorial service
WHITCHURCH residents took part in the annual Remembrance parade leading from village’s Earl Haig Club to the cenotaph outside the library. Merthyr Road was closed... Read More
Cardiff War Hero’s Family Make Surprise Appearance at Remembrance Service
A CEREMONY to honour Cardiff’s first Victoria Cross recipient featured a surprise guest – the soldier’s surviving nephew. Guests at the service... Read More
Whitchurch Christmas Lights set for November 22 switch-on
A LOCAL businessman has rescued the Whitchurch Christmas Lights event which was left “in serious jeopardy” after the traders’ committee disbanded earlier... Read More
£10,000 raised after close shave in Whitchurch pub
PUB goers raised over £10,000 for Cancer Research Wales after having their heads shaved. The ‘A Close Shave’ gathering saw 25 brave... Read More
Ely and Caerau hillfort volunteers rewarded with British Museum treat
VOLUNTEERS at Caerau Hillfort are being thanked for their hard work with a free trip to see a British Museum exhibition on the... Read More
Community rallies to save Fairwater food co-op
VOLUNTEERS in Fairwater have come together to keep the area’s Food Co-op open after funding ran out. The co-op provides people with... Read More
Cardiff swimmers gear up for Olympic year
City of Cardiff Swimming Club is gearing up for Olympic year with its annual Welsh Capital Open meet this weekend. The event... Read More
Riverside market returns with a World Cup bang
TRADERS at Riverside Farmers Market have seen a surge in the number of shoppers since the event returned after a Rugby World... Read More
Barry Pumphouse redevelopment is complete
THE multi-million-pound regeneration of Barry waterfront has passed another milestone. The completion of the £2m redevelopment of Barry Pumphouse is part of... Read More
Taff Housing held Halloween inspired events over half term
TAFF housing held Halloween inspired events for local children during half term. The events were held at Riverside, Grangetown and Canton’s community... Read More
Labour’s new councillor hopes to reduce Riverside’s traffic problems
RIVERSIDE’S new Labour councillor plans to reduce the traffic problems and make the area a safer place to live. Caro Wild, 39,... Read More
Chaiholics. Great for a cup of tea – and a champion curry.
Reporter Will Kirby calls in on the Welsh Curry Chef of the Year as his Roath bistro celebrates its first birthday You’d struggle... Read More
Heath Hospital introduces extra support for grieving parents
A CHARITY at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) in Cardiff has started a scheme to give extra support to bereaved parents.... Read More
River Taff hydro-electric scheme to power up to 550 homes
A £2.6m hydro-electric scheme to generate power from the River Taff in Radyr is set to begin.
The scheme at Radyr Weir, which starts next month and is due to be fully operational by April 2016, will generate enough electricity to power up to 550 homes.