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A QUARTER of people in Cardiff want Wales to be an independent country, according to a sample poll carried out by The Cardiffian. The proportion...

World Poetry Day still stirs the emotions

TO celebrate World Poetry Day, the Cardiffian took to the streets of Cardiff to spread rhythmic joy. Many were unaware that it was World Poetry Day,...

A poem about Cardiff’s Queen Street to celebrate World Poetry Day

TODAY is world poetry day, so to celebrate why not watch our video of a poem dedicated to Cardiff’s very own Queen Street? “Queen Street, Cardiff”...

Music scene campaigners “disappointed” by council attitude

allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”> The Save Womanby Street campaign is calling on Cardiff Council to protect the city’s grass-root music scene and independent venues. The group has received...

‘Wildlife corridor’ will bring nature to Riverside and Canton

A COMMUNITY gardening project is creating a “wildlife corridor” to bring much-needed green space to areas of central Cardiff. David Kilner, 30, is the coordinator...

New £11m Royal Navy training centre proposed for Cardiff Bay

CARDIFF BAY could become home to a new £11m Royal Navy training facility called HMS Cambria. A planning application has been submitted for a site...

Penarth pier saga continues as residents meet to discuss its future

THE future of Penarth Pier Pavilion was discussed in two public meetings last night as concerns over its management continue. Earlier this month, Penarth Arts...

Former Wales striker tips Coleman’s side to beat Ireland in World Cup qualifier

FORMER Welsh international Ian Walsh is confident that Chris Coleman’s Wales can go to Dublin and win all three points. Walsh was capped 18 times...

Family-run business burgled and vandalised

A FAMILY-RUN business in Radyr has been broken into and vandalised by burglars. Ener-chi, which is on the corner of Heol Isaf and Station Road in...

Church in Wales accused of “homophobia” in appointing new Bishop of Llandaff

A PROMINENT gay cleric has accused the Church in Wales of being “homophobic” in an open letter in which he condemns the decision to reject...

Community projects vie for share of £150,000 lottery cash

TWO Cardiff community organisations are competing to win a share of £150,000 in National Lottery funding to help them carry out their work supporting...

Next stop Europe as Cardiff Devils celebrate league title

The Cardiff Devils are heading to Europe after winning the Elite League title for the first time in their team’s history last weekend. Their victory...

So who makes our Six Nations team of the tournament?

AFTER seven weeks of pulsating rugby, the Six Nations is sadly over. England secured a second consecutive title but missed out on another Grand Slam...

How did Wales’ players rate in the 2017 Six Nations?

AFTER a campaign which contained one stunning victory, two near misses and plenty of profligacy in front of the try line, Wales finished the 2017...

Adamsdown residents disappointed at ‘yes’ to new homes

RESIDENTS of an Adamsdown street are disappointed that plans to build five new homes at the end of their narrow road have been approved by...

Elinor Barker to donate two signed jerseys following Six Day Series win

Olympic champion Elinor Barker has pledged to give away two signed jerseys from her Six Day Series win in attempt to raise £1,000 for charity....

Rhys Webb staked a claim for the Lions nine jersey with a succession of superb performances

Comment: Six Nations campaign gives Wales more questions than answers

WALES, world rugby’s great slow starters, opened the 2017 Six Nations with a trip to Italy. After the autumn campaign, fans were excited after seven...

Rival groups in 40-day protest outside abortion clinic

TWO groups of rival protesters have gathered outside a city abortion clinic in a stand-of which will last 40 days. A group called 40 Days...

New shortlist for unfilled Llandaff Bishop’s post

A NEW shortlist of candidates for the vacant Bishop of Llandaff role has been produced following a second round of meetings to choose a candidate. The...

Muslim group to take council to court after Canton mosque plans rejected again

A GROUP of muslims are planning to take Cardiff Council to court after plans to extend their mosque were rejected for the second time...

Plasdwr: Concerns about plans for four new schools

CONCERNS have been raised about plans for the new schools in the controversial Plasdwr ‘garden village’ which is being built on the outskirts of Cardiff....

Bike thief jailed after breaching suspended sentence

A MAN has been jailed for 10 weeks after stealing a bike and accessories worth over £600 while under a suspended sentence. Nathan Omar, 21,...

Celtic Dragons go back on the road with growing positivity

THE Celtic Dragons are back on the road again to go head-to-head with the Hertfordshire Mavericks. The squad hope to build on momentum from the previous two...

Plasdwr: Cycles in spotlight as £2bn suburb shifts up a gear

PLASDŴR’S residents will be urged to get on their bikes and use cycle lanes as the council seeks to discourage cars in Cardiff’s new suburb....

Barry Island businesses weather the winter parking charges

BARRY Island has had a good winter season despite the controversial new parking charges. The charges were introduced on October 1 and continued until last Tuesday....

Flipping fantastic! Cardiff school wins British gymnastics medal

A CARDIFF school has exceeded expectations to become the only Welsh team to win a medal at the British Schools Gymnastics finals. Bishop of Llandaff High...

Penarth named among best places to live in Wales

PENARTH has been named as one of the best places to live in Wales according to the Sunday Times. The list published last weekend is...

Plans to expand Splott incinerator operations approved

PLANS to expand operations at a waste incinerator in Splott have been approved, despite pleas from councillors and residents to reject the proposal. The Trident...

Tiger Bay Brawlers re-homed in House of Sport

AFTER months of uncertainty, the Tiger Bay Brawlers have found a new home. The Brawlers, who are one of the top five roller derby teams...

Pontprennau homes plan halted — but fears of more to come

PLANS to build 150 homes in Pontprennau have been rejected, although residents have warned that future developments may be on the horizon. Cardiff Council planning...

Policeman sends selfie to drunk student’s housemates to ask where to drop him off

A POLICE officer had to Facebook a group of Cardiff students to work out where to drop off their drunk housemate. And when they didn’t...

First Welsh UFC fighter returns to the Octagon

THE first Welsh fighter to enter the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Octagon is set to return this weekend. Brett “The Pikey” Johns, 25, will be fighting...

Residents concerned over parking for new Gabalfa flats

A FORMER car radio shop on a busy Gabalfa road will be turned into flats, despite concerns from residents over parking. The site of the...

Bluebirds looking for first win in five against draw specialists Ipswich

CARDIFF City will be looking to end a run of four games without a win as they host fellow mid-table side Ipswich Town on Saturday....

Nursery in Rhiwbina gets go-ahead despite opposition

PERMISSION for a new nursery in Rhiwbina has been granted despite objection from residents and councillors. Cardiff Council granted permission to develop Blossom Tree...

Cardiff Devils need to stay focused for historic double

Ahead of this weekend’s matches, our ice hockey correspondent Alexander Brock takes a look at whether the Devils’ road to their first ever league title...

Riverside ‘Crisis Sanctuary’ divides community

A SANCTUARY for people experiencing acute mental health issues has been granted planning permission despite fierce opposition from residents. Inroads Wellbeing Institute in Riverside has...

Is this our moment? Devils could seal league title this weekend

CARDIFF Devils are just two wins away from their first ever league victory — and they could come this weekend. The Devils will be battling both...

We list Wales’ three greatest wins in Paris

Between 1975 and 1999, Wales never won in Paris. But then they wowed the rugby world with three thrilling wins in quick succession. Here is the story...

Paul O'Connell was forced to retire in early 2016 due an injury suffered at the 2015 RWC

We choose our top five Six Nations finale days

WITH the final day of the 2017 Six Nations approaching, we’ve trawled through the history books to bring you the five best finales from down the...

Why Gatland should resist picking too many Welsh Lions

EVERYONE knows the saying “one swallow does not make a summer.” It is an idiom which harks back to Greek philosopher Aristotle and is just...

France v Wales: How the sides compare head-to-head

Leigh Halfpenny v Brice Dulin Halfpenny has been as reliable from the tee as ever for Wales this year, but his decreasing pace and lack...

A picture of the graffiti outside the store.

Clean-up confusion means Roath graffiti stays for months

16 Mar 2017

GRAFFITI has been defacing the wall of the Sainsbury’s store in Albany Road, Roath, since before Christmas because of confusion over whose responsibility it is to...

France game has to be our best yet, says Warburton

FLANKER Sam Warburton says this weekend’s match against France will need to be Wales’ best performance so far in the Six Nations, if they are...

More than 600 sign petition against Neil McEvoy being reinstated

A PETITION set up to stop suspended Plaid Cymru AM Neil McEvoy being reinstated to the...

S4C to pay £3m to move from Llanishen to Carmarthen

WELSH language broadcaster S4C has offered £3 million towards the cost of a new creative hub proposed for Carmarthen ahead of its move out of...

Wales can’t rest on laurels against France, says McBryde

WALES are not “resting on their laurels” against a physical France, says Robin McBryde looking forward to this weekend’s clash at the Stade de France....

TV star and 999 services give Ely teenager a dream birthday

AN 18-year-old from Ely with a passion for the emergency services has had a birthday like no other with help from new friends across the world....

Plan to extend opening hours of Riverside rehab centre set for approval

COUNCIL officers have recommended that a controversial plan to extend the opening hours of a rehab centre in Riverside should be given the go-ahead at...

Plans for new mosque in Canton look set to be rejected again

OFFICERS have recommended that plans for a new mosque in Canton be refused for a second time ahead of the planning committee meeting tomorrow (March...

Penylan street signs spell Boer War tribute wrongly

A PENYLAN street commemorating Welshmen who fought in the Boer War has been spelt incorrectly on three road signs. Harrismith Road, which is named after...

68 people were rough sleeping in August 2016- the highest figure ever recorded in the city.

Council’s new strategy to reduce levels of homelessness

A PLAN to reduce levels of homelessness in Cardiff and offer more support to rough sleepers will be discussed by the council. Cardiff Council’s Rough...

Learner jailed after 60mph police chase through Newport

A FATHER-TO-BE, who drove on the wrong side of the road before hitting a fence while chased by police, was today jailed for eight months at Cardiff...

Controversial plans for Cardiff Bay waste facility to be considered

CONTROVERSIAL plans for to expand the capacity of a waste facility near Cardiff Bay will be considered at Cardiff Council’s planning committee tomorrow. Trident Park, which...

Splott smash-and-grab thefts surge on Six Nations days

POLICE have reported a high level of smash-and-grab thefts from cars parked in Splott, with a large number on rugby international days. Visitors to the area have...

Plaid slams First Minister’s response to Scotland referendum plan

PLAID Cymru leader Leanne Wood criticised the Welsh government’s response to Scotland’s plans for a second independence referendum at today’s First Minister’s Questions. Yesterday, Nicola...

Five Wales U20s who could make their senior debuts this summer

THERE is always something else going on in international rugby. While the eyes of everyone in Wales have been firmly fixed on the fate of...

Residents have big hopes for keeping Cathays tidy

RESIDENTS of Cathays are making big plans to help the environment in their area. Keep Cathays Tidy, which works under the Keep Wales Tidy umbrella,...

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Wales’ chances on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival