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    14 Jul 2020

Arrest made after Inverness Place stabbings

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26 Mar 2018
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Claudia Wyatt
A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is in custody following stabbings at a multiple occupancy house on Inverness Place last...
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Breaking: Major incident on Inverness Place

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25 Mar 2018
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Claudia Wyatt
ARMED police and ambulances attended a major incident on Inverness Place in Roath tonight at about 8.30pm. “Officers are at the scene of an incident...
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Rush to re-home Ely animals before they have to be put down

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23 Mar 2018
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Claudia Wyatt
THE owner of Ely pet shop has a few days to find new homes for all her animals, including 12 meerkats, to stop them being...
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Prince’s Trust entrepreneurs showcase their businesses

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23 Mar 2018
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Olivia Williams
YOUNG entrepreneurs have set up shop in the St David’s centre this weekend with the help of the Prince’s Trust. The 25 young people have...
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Facebook, pizza and coffee: General Election 2017 expenses revealed

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23 Mar 2018
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Laura Clements
THE 2017 General Election was one fought on Facebook and fuelled by pizza and coffee. In total, the Conservatives spent more than £18.5m at last...
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Residents angry over car repair bills due to potholes

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23 Mar 2018
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Aamir Mohammed
LLANRUMNEY residents say potholes have become so bad they are spending hundreds of pounds on car repairs. The recent Beast from The East snow storm...
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A.I. painter uses dreams and brain scans to produce artwork

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23 Mar 2018
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Rory Claydon
AN ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) programme that paints pictures based on people’s brain scans and dreams has begun work at Cardiff University. The programme, called the...
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commonwealth games

More than 40 Cardiff athletes to head to Commonwealth Games

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23 Mar 2018
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Emily Gill
MORE than 40 Cardiff athletes will be competing in next month’s Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia. The 47 athletes from Cardiff will compete...
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A hell of a season: The best Devils games of 2017/18

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23 Mar 2018
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Alex Cutler
CARDIFF Devils confirmed their status as back-to-back league champions in a dramatic late victory against Belfast Giants last Friday. Here The Cardiffian looks back at the...
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Minister unveils plan to merge Cardiff and Vale councils

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23 Mar 2018
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Olivia Williams
CARDIFF and Vale of Glamorgan councils could merge together in Welsh Government plans to reduce the number of councils from 22 to just 10. The...
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Clash of the titans: Bale and Suarez in China Cup face-off

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23 Mar 2018
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Tomos Ings
FOOTBALL superstars Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez will renew their club rivalries at international level as they face-off in the China Cup Final. The Real...
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£70,000 spent on Cardiff memorials at halls

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23 Mar 2018
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Aamir Mohammed
ESSENTIAL work has been carried out to refurbish the war memorial at the Memorial Hall in Rumney. The memorial at the hall on Wentloog Road...
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Cardiff leading way to become plastic-free city

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23 Mar 2018
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Laura Clements
CARDIFF has joined a growing number of cities across the UK in the fight against single-use plastic. At last night’s full council meeting, Councillor Mike...
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Tree replanted in Roath Mill

Roath flood protesters raise over £1,500 in three days

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23 Mar 2018
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Jack Hunsley
CAMPAIGNERS have raised more than £1,500 in three days as their fight against Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) controversial Roath flood scheme continues. The Roath Brook...
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Stewards still sought for Sunday’s Cardiff Bay 10K

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23 Mar 2018
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Ioan Phillips
A VOLUNTEER steward group wants more people to join it ahead of Sunday’s Cardiff Bay 10K. With more than 6,000 runners signed up, the Extra...
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Loss of historic bowling green will be felt “by every generation”

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23 Mar 2018
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Alex Cutler
A DECISION to build student accommodation on the site of a historic bowling green, will be felt “by every generation to come,” says a councillor....
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Spar closure leaves 15 jobless and residents unhappy

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23 Mar 2018
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Zara Morgan
A SPAR which has served Cardiff people for over 50 years, will close in less than three weeks, after failing to meet financial targets. Fifteen...
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Womanby Street is home to venues including Fuel and Moon Bar

What do you think about Cardiff’s music scene?

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23 Mar 2018
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Alex Seabrook
MUSICIANS and music-lovers are giving their opinions on music in Cardiff and how they would like to see the scene improve. A survey was launched...
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Man jailed for “cowardly” assault on women at party

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23 Mar 2018
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Will Jefford
A MAN has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after a “cowardly and sustained attack” on his ex-partner and two other women at a...
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NatWest makes U-turn on mobile bank location

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23 Mar 2018
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Charley-Kai John
NATWEST has moved where their “mobile banking van” replacement will be after a huge backlash from customers over its inconvenient location. The one hour per...
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Cardiff Met secure second successive Uni football title

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23 Mar 2018
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Tomos Ings
CARDIFF MET came from behind twice to secure victory in the UK universities men’s football final on Wednesday against Hartpury. The BUCS league is a...
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Cardiff owner to reimburse fans after game postponed

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23 Mar 2018
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Emily Gill
CARDIFF CITY owner Vincent Tan will reimburse travel costs for fans who made the trip up to the postponed Derby match on Sunday. Mr Tan said...
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AM urges inquiry after Barry mother jailed for neglect

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23 Mar 2018
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Ioan Phillips
A VALE AM has called for an investigation after a Barry mother was jailed for keeping her children in squalid living conditions. “It’s clear there...
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Four teenagers charged after Whitchurch Village disturbance

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21 Mar 2018
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Charley-Kai John
FOUR teenagers have been charged following a disturbance in Whitchurch Village involving young people allegedly carrying dangerous weapons. Adam Awan, 18, from Penylan, Anthony O’Driscoll,...
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‘We’re not going anywhere’ says owner of popular restaurant

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21 Mar 2018
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Claudia Wyatt
A WELL-LOVED restaurant on City Road will not be demolished any time soon to make way for student accommodation. The owner of 116-118 City Road,...
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Wales edged out by England in first C level fixture

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21 Mar 2018
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Tomos Ings
ON A clear, crisp evening under a crescent moon, a Wales victory was never written in the stars but the hosts should be proud of...
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Armed police called to Penylan college over social media post

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20 Mar 2018
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Jack Hunsley
ARMED police were called to deal with an incident at St David’s College in Penylan shortly after 11:20am today in response to social media posts...
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‘Ultimate test of team and human adventure’ sails into Bay

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20 Mar 2018
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Tomos Ings
THE Volvo Ocean Race will be making a stop in the UK for the first time in a decade when it comes to Cardiff  and...
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Attacker jailed after victim spots him in hospital

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20 Mar 2018
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Charley-Kai John
A MAN who put his victim into a “sleeper” chokehold that left him unconscious has been jailed after his victim spotted him by chance at...
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Cardiff celebrates World Social Work Day

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20 Mar 2018
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Zara Morgan
SOCIAL workers and students across South Wales celebrated World Social Work Day at a Cardiff University event. Over 80 people attended the event on Monday...
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McEvoy to appeal ‘undemocratic’ expulsion process

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20 Mar 2018
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Laura Clements
NEIL McEvoy will be appealing a decision to exclude him from Plaid Cymru following what he calls a “highly undemocratic” process which “brings the party...
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Cardiff magistrates court

Police found Spice drug in man’s pocket

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20 Mar 2018
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Alex Seabrook
AN unemployed man has been fined £145 for having less than a gram of Spice in his pocket. Mark Rockey, of Valley View, Trowbridge spoke...
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Bad beyond belief or a classic? New Wales kit divides opinion

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20 Mar 2018
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Tomos Ings
WALES new away kit has only been out for a few hours but it’s already causing a stir among fans. Announced this morning, the Adidas...
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Dead Bird

RSPCA warning after two birds are killed on Queen Street

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20 Mar 2018
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Will Jefford
THE dangers external wire and netting pose to wildlife has been highlighted by RSPCA Wales, after a pigeon and gull died in the centre of...
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Cardiff makes plans to become the UK’s first “music city”

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20 Mar 2018
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Rory Claydon
PLANS to turn Cardiff into Britain’s first ‘music city’ with a scene on par with Berlin are being developed as part of wider plans to...
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EFL asks for statements after Derby postpone Bluebirds game

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20 Mar 2018
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Emily Gill
CARDIFF City have been asked to submit their views to the Football League after confusion over why their game against Derby County was postponed. The...
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Baywatch to Barry: Hasselhoff surfaces in Phyllis Street

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20 Mar 2018
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Ioan Phillips
HOLLYWOOD came to Barry this week, as David Hasselhoff turned up in Phyllis Street – much to the shock of residents. “I was a bit...
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Plea for Cardiff Castle memorial to neglected Welsh hero

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20 Mar 2018
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Olivia Williams
A CAMPAIGN has been launched for a memorial to be placed at Cardiff Castle in memory of a Welsh nobleman. Musician and history enthusiast Gerwyn...
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University to stop investing in fossil fuels

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20 Mar 2018
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Will Jefford
CARDIFF University says it will stop investing in the fossil fuel industry by 2021. A draft ethical investment policy was discussed at a University Council...
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Rare sighting as snow-hit bird moves into city

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20 Mar 2018
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Zara Morgan
A BIRD that usually lives in the country has been spotted in Roath Park for the first time, during Cardiff’s second spell of snow. It...
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Works on Waterloo Bridge

Flood works paused in Roath to allow independent review

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20 Mar 2018
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Jack Hunsley
WORK to alleviate flooding risks in Roath has been paused for four months to allow a  campaign group fighting to save local trees a chance...
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Boxer Anthony Crolla

Anthony Crolla completes Joshua’s undercard in Cardiff

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20 Mar 2018
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Will Jefford
ANTHONY Crolla will fight Edson Ramirez to complete the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s Heavyweight unification fight with Joseph Parker at Principality Stadium. The Mancunian lightweight...
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Blues name Aussie Mulvihill as new head coach

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20 Mar 2018
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Tom Moody
AFTER an extensive search, John Mulvihill has been named as Danny Wilson’s successor as Cardiff Blues head coach. The Australian is currently an assistant coach...
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There’s snow stopping one Barry butcher

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20 Mar 2018
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Ioan Phillips
SNOW is usually a nightmare for businesses, but a Barry butcher says this month’s weather has boosted demand. “It’s been really good for business. We’ve...
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Residents worried over off-road bikes hotspots

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20 Mar 2018
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Aamir Mohammed
RUMNEY and Llanrumney have become hotspots for off-road bike crimes, according to police. Worried residents have complained to Operation Red Mana, run by South Wales...
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Loudoun Square

Residents welcome £5m plan to upgrade Cardiff tower blocks after Grenfell

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20 Mar 2018
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Emily Gill
RESIDENTS from two high-rise buildings in Cardiff have been reassured by a £5m council plan to replace cladding on their flats in the wake of...
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Historic gold for skier Fitzpatrick in PyeongChang

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20 Mar 2018
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Tom Moody
MENNA Fitzpatrick secured a historic gold medal for Team GB at the Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang as she won the Visually-Impaired Slalom on Sunday. Welsh-based...
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Wales receive Bale boost ahead of China Cup

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20 Mar 2018
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Will Jefford
GARETH Bale is set to lead Wales in the first match of the China Cup on Thursday, but Aaron Ramsey is missing out to have...
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Council bid for £10m to improve shops and streets

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20 Mar 2018
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William Cole
SHOPS and businesses could benefit from £10m regeneration fund, if a bid by Cardiff Council is successful. Streets in the South Riverside business area and...
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Hundreds fight back against Nazi graffiti in anti-racism march

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20 Mar 2018
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Alex Cutler
AFTER racist graffiti and swastikas stained the streets of Cardiff last week, hundreds of people turned out to voice their anger in an anti-racism march....
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Boss proud of Barry Town’s fair play standing

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20 Mar 2018
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Ioan Phillips
FRESH from confirmation of their Welsh Premier League survival, Barry Town are now celebrating a lead the FAW fair play standings. Town, who are fighting...
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Mosque expansion approved at third attempt

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20 Mar 2018
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Tom Moody
PLANS to extend a Cardiff mosque have been approved at the third time of asking, despite concerns from residents. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association applied for...
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Met Office up warning to amber as Cardiff is set for more snow

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16 Mar 2018
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Emily Gill
THE Met Office has increased its weather warning to amber as Cardiff prepares for another bout of wintry weather, just two weeks after the Beast...
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Gardeners vow to plough on despite allotment arson attack

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16 Mar 2018
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Tomos Ings
GARDENERS have vowed to keep their allotments open despite their communal shelter being burnt down by arsonists. Riverside Community Garden Project, based in Pontcanna Fields,...
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We’re going to leave you bleu, predict French fans

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16 Mar 2018
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Ioan Phillips
FRENCH fans have descended on Cardiff for Saturday’s clash with Wales, with many feeling bullish – as I found out on a morning wander around...
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Weather Warning

‘Beast from the East’ set for Cardiff return

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16 Mar 2018
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Jack Hunsley
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued as a second Beast from the East heads for Cardiff two weeks after 20cm of snow hit the...
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£11m defence scheme to protect east Cardiff coast

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16 Mar 2018
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Claudia Wyatt
CARDIFF council has agreed to tender for a contract to design and build a new coastal defence scheme to protect east Cardiff from flooding. About...
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New kit for Wales’ first women’s Aussie rules club

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16 Mar 2018
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Aamir Mohammed
A GROUP of women in Cardiff are raising awareness of Wales’ first female Aussie Rules club. Last week, a fundraising quiz was held at Kokos, on...
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The ‘Totty from Splotty’ says goodbye to Radio 2

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16 Mar 2018
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Hannah Butler
CARDIFF-born BBC star Lynn Bowles has announced she is leaving Radio 2 after 18 years. The traffic reporter and presenter, nicknamed the “Totty from Splotty”...
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100% Social Housing scheme approved for Grangetown

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16 Mar 2018
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Alex Cutler
A NEW social housing development off Clive Street has been given the go-ahead by councillors. This development originally planned for 116 homes, but there will...
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