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VICTORY for Glamorgan Wanderers against rivals Rhiwbina RFC has put them in the driving seat to reach the playoffs. In the first of two matches...

Vale budget passes despite large Tory rebellion

William Morgan

CONSERVATIVE-LED Vale of Glamorgan Council passed their budget despite a large Tory rebellion. In total, 11 Conservatives abstained on the budget vote. While 10 were...

Undefeated Joe Cordina to fight ‘KO Kid’ for Lonsdale belt

UNDEFEATED Welsh boxer Joe Cordina faces a new challenge next month as he takes on Andy Townend. Matchroom Boxing has announced Cordina will fight the...

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 him totally blind....

Gareth Bale’s Madrid future in Real doubt as Zidane returns

George Morgan

ZINEDINE ZIDANE has returned to Real Madrid after just 10 months away, but the return of “Zizou” could spell the end for Cardiff-born Gareth Bale....

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 began two weeks...

Petition for anti-idling zones outside Cardiff schools

Emma Elgee

A PETITION calling for new “anti-idling zones” outside schools in Pentwyn and Llanedeyrn to protect children from toxic air has been launched. Pentwyn and Llanedeyrn’s...

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 taxi trade is...

Wales Women face Ireland in final Six Nations clash

WALES WOMEN enter the final week of this years Six Nations, as they prepare to take on a physical Ireland side. After beating Scotland in...

The Walking Netball scheme fighting loneliness in old people

Michael Jones

PAM wakes up at 6am every day and exercises for half-an-hour. On Wednesday’s she runs a ‘KeepFit’ class at the St. Mellons Hub. Immediately after, she plays netball. ...

Plans to teach more subjects in Welsh in English medium schools

Ffion Lewis

CONTROVERSIAL proposals to force English speaking schools to teach more subjects in Welsh have been unveiled. The Government plans would see English medium secondary schools...

Crafty plan to crowd-fund new bar pays off in Penarth

William Bolton

PENARTH residents Adam Edinborough and Rhys Watkins, owners of Crafty Devil Brewery, are set to open a new bar in their hometown after crowd-funding over £7,000 in one...

Calls to make Cardiff dog owners better behaved

Emma Elgee

ATTACKS on delivery workers, mess in parks and irresponsible owners were all discussed at Cardiff’s first conference on dog ownership this week. The event called Caring4k9s,...

Reports of sexual violence double in South Wales, says police chief

Phoebe Radford

THE number of reported rapes and other crimes of sexual violence has more than doubled since 2013, says Chief Constable Matt Jukes. Speaking at Cardiff...

The man who’ll never give up rugby

OF all the places to meet, John Lyons chooses a quaint pub in Rhiwbina. The Glamorgan Wanderers chief jokes we’re actually here to check out...

Absolute shrubbish: wildlife concerns after felling

SHRUBS and an ash tree have been cleared opposite the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay because of concerns over littering. The work is described by...

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. In line with...

Cardiff’s EU nationals in the dark ahead of Brexit vote

Katherine Berjikian

AS the latest vote on Brexit approaches, the estimated 25,000 EU nationals living in Cardiff are still unaware of what their status will be following...

‘Universal Credit enables coercive control,’ say Cardiff protesters

Lydia Stephens

PROTESTERS in Cardiff believe the one claimant per household system in place under Universal Credit is allowing abusers to control their partners. People from the...

Driver in court after high-speed chase and crash in Ely

Thomas Willetts

A MAN charged with dangerous driving was handed a 12-month suspended sentence at Cardiff magistrates court after a shocking high-speed police chase was shown to Cardiff...

Welsh pupils ‘read more difficult books than rest of UK’

Michael Jones

WELSH pupils are reading more difficult books than other home nations but have the worst understanding of what they are reading, a report says. Primary...

We need more coverage, say top Welsh hockey players

THE problem with hockey is not gender inequality. Wales’ leading hockey players are calling for more visibility, coverage and funding after decades of being put in...

Meet the Caerphilly man leading the esports rise in South Wales

ZAC MOORE is not your typical 20-year-old. The Caerphilly man is leading the charge in esports (competitive gaming) in South Wales, having won the Gfinity...

Cardiff to host its first ever Homeless World Cup

CARDIFF is set to host the 17th Homeless World Cup, in Bute Park this July. The tournament, established in 2003, is organised by the Homeless...

‘We paid in so they should pay out’

A GROUP of women in their sixties campaigned outside Cardiff Castle on International Women’s Day for fairer state pensions. The group, Women Against State Pension Inequality or WASPI...

Rebecca Hammond, founder of Chippy Lane Productions and Welsh Female Writers

Welsh Female Writers rejecting the femme fatale stereotype

“WE DON’T just want to be the femme fatal, the wilting flower or maternal figure. “We want women who are representative of us.” It is...

Make-up brush business takes Barry sisters to No. 10

Lydia Stephens

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, hosted by Theresa...

Quirk, dedication and solidarity – independent eateries in Wales

William Morgan

IN recent months, large chains such as HMV, Giraffe and Jamie’s Italian have announced...

“We’ve got to show Scotland respect,” says Davies

Ffion Lewis

WALES centre Jonathan Davies has warned that the Scots are not to be underestimated ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations test in Murrayfield. As the only unbeaten team in the the...

Cardiff children’s author speaks about literacy in Wales

On World Book Day, Cardiff’s most prolific and widely-published children’s author, Jon Blake, spoke to The Cardiffian about his career, literacy in Wales and the...

Cafe volunteers connect their community in Cathays

Lucy John

A CAFE which was set up to being local people together in Cathays is continuing to grow in popularity. The Meeting Room Café opens once a...

Hi-tech indoor putting green improves golfers’ technique

George Morgan

TWO professional golfers in Pontyclun have invested £40,000 in an indoor hi-tech putting green that helps improve technique.The futuristic Zen Green Stage, at Llantrisant and Pontyclun...

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 Autumn to be...

Cardiff research could help save rare Sunda Clouded Leopard

Emma Elgee

A RARE and endangered Leopard may have a brighter future due to the work of a Cardiff researcher. Dr Benoit Goossens, from Cardiff University and...

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 Central. With only...

Inspiring women make it to top in ‘men’s industry’

Isobel Owen

As part of International Women’s Day 2019, ISOBEL OWEN interviews three women who have found great success in one traditionally male-dominated industry. MY parents and...

Barker starts busy cycling season with World Champs win

William Bolton

AFTER winning in dramatic style at the track cycling World Championships last week, Elinor Barker is now preparing for a hectic season of road racing. The...

Cardiff vs West Ham Preview: Is history repeating itself?

Thomas Willetts

THE Premier league is unforgiving at the worst of times – something Cardiff City have rediscovered in their second spell in the top flight. Stranded...

Watch Her Go: The women in sport calling for change

06 Mar 2019

Video created and edited by Will Bolton. WATCH Her Go, Amdani, saw some of Wales’ most powerful female voices in sport call to increase opportunities...

Strikers want ‘joyful militancy’ this International Women’s Day

Lydia Stephens

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 Cymru, is part...

‘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. The new bus...

Former teacher became benefits cheat after falling on hard times

Thomas Willetts

A FORMER teacher who failed to declare his work pension while also claiming benefits at the same time has been handed a 12-month suspended sentence....

Prospect of no-deal Brexit sparks uncertainty for students

Katherine Berjikian

EU students in Cardiff have been left confused and unable to plan their futures because of the threat of a no-deal Brexit. Despite assurances from...

Could Sol Bamba injury be blessing in disguise for Cardiff City?

Michael Jones

NEWS of Sol Bamba’s season-ending injury has incited the gloom-merchants. Relegation, they say, is now inevitable. “Unfortunately, our biggest fears have been confirmed regarding the injury...

As shake-up looms, here’s the story of Welsh regional rugby

WELSH rugby is currently going through one of its biggest shake-ups to date, following the news of the Ospreys-Scarlets merger. With that in mind it’s worth looking...

Record high temperatures a year after Beast from the East

Phoebe Radford

TEMPERATURES in Wales have been up to 16.8°c warmer than average this February in sharp contrast to the cold snap caused by the Beast from...

Ken Owens: players need a say in the future of Welsh rugby

WALES international Ken Owens says players should be involved in the discussion about the future of domestic rugby. The Professional Rugby Board are meeting today...

‘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 genuine and are...

Uncertainty over Cardiff store as Debenhams issues warning

Ffion Lewis

DEBENHAMS has issued another profit warning after sales dropped 5.3 per cent in the last six months. The retailer, which has 165 stores and employs...

Volunteer clean-up campaign to get £50,000 council boost

George Morgan

THE Cardiff-wide Love Where You Live campaign received a funding increase of £50,000 in the council’s annual budget. The increase was confirmed despite plans to...

Keep your eye on Six Nations prize, Gatland tells shocked players

WALES coach Warren Gatland has spoken out as Welsh rugby faces an uncertain future. Last night, news broke of a potential Scarlets – Ospreys...

Cardiff Council spent £1m on yacht race preparations

MORE than £1m was spent by Cardiff Council creating an event space for the Volvo Ocean Race in the bay last summer. A council spokesperson...

Celebration of folk draws sell-out crowd in Roath

CARDIFF was home to a festival of folk and Celtic music on Saturday, as a variety of artists descended on artsy Roath for a day-long...

Fans react as Welsh rugby regions shake-up looms

FANS of South Wales rugby have been left confused and divided over radical plans to merge two Pro14 sides. The Professional Rugby Board will meet...

Our doors are always open, says Adamsdown mosque

AL-IKHLAS Culture and Education Centre has reminded neighbours that its doors are open to anyone after its first #VisitMyMosque event last Sunday. As part of...

Being his penpal helped prisoner on life sentence for murder

Phoebe Radford

“I HAVE always been fascinated by prisons and institutions,” says Claire Melville, a full-time mother of two who corresponded for eight years with a convict and now...

Ten games to survive – Do Bluebirds fans still believe?

01 Mar 2019

CARDIFF City’s fight for Premier League survival is down to the final 10 games of the season. Following the Emiliano Sala tragedy, two impressive wins...

Punched police officer cleared of assault after memory loss

01 Mar 2019

A FEMALE police officer has been acquitted of assaulting an offender because she was suffering from memory loss after being punched in the face. PC...

Lyons wary of Rhiwbina threat to Wanderers title hopes

01 Mar 2019