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CATHAYS residents have complained about the council’s upkeep of the pavements and roads in the area. On days with heavy rain, the pennant paving throughout...

Should St David’s Day be a public holiday in Wales?

03 Mar 2017

EACH year on March 1, Wales celebrates St David’s Day, but unlike St Andrew’s Day and St Patrick’s Day, in Scotland and Ireland respectively, it...

Left, Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Right, Reverand Jeffrey John outside St Albans where he is a dean

Questions asked after gay cleric’s chances of becoming new Bishop of Llandaff recede

A PROMINENT gay cleric who was favourite to become the new Bishop of Llandaff appears to have missed out on the role. The Very Rev Dr...

Meet the vendors: the challenge of selling on the streets of Cardiff

STREET vendors, Big Issue sellers, charity collectors — we have all seen them, and probably fobbed them off as we’ve walked past on the streets...

Iconic street for live music worries about threat from hotel rooms plan

A PETITION calling for plans to be halted for hotel rooms on Cardiff’s Womanby Street has received a rush of support from music fans. The...

Mixed response to plans for more Cardiff student flats

BUSINESS owners and residents in the City Road area have given a mixed response to plans to build nine-storey student flats on the road. Asbri Planning...

Devils prepare for cup final with fifth consecutive four-point weekend

CARDIFF Devils warmed up for this weekend’s Cup Final with their fifth four-point weekend in a row after defeating both Coventry Blaze and Edinburgh Capitals....

First Minister Carwyn Jones set off for the USA earlier today

AMs discuss Wales’ global standing as First Minister flies to US over trade

ASSEMBLY Members discussed Wales’ standing in a post-Brexit world as First Minister Carwyn Jones embarked on a trade mission to the US. The trip comes...

Jealous ex-boyfriend gets 23 years for Matalan murders

A MAN has been sentenced to at least 23 years and four months behind bars for murdering his ex-girlfriend and her new partner in what...

Welsh motoring expert Prof Garel Rhys dies aged 77

PROF Garel Rhys, a motor industry economics expert, has died at his home in Cardiff a week before his 77th birthday. Prof Rhys, who died...

Llandaff North hosts its first ever book festival

A BOOK festival is being held in Llandaff North to celebrate World Book Day 2017 and the official opening of the Llandaff North and Gabalfa...

Baptist minister wants to get people talking at his new micropub

A BAPTIST minister is opening an alehouse in Canton to encourage people to talk more face to face. The Rev James Karran, 36, hopes that...

the nominees for this years awards - Dave King and Jane Cook

Cardiff environmentalists honoured at World Wildlife Fund awards

TWO Cardiff environmentalists have been recognised for their inspiring work by the World Wildlife Fund in this years Earth Hour Heroes awards. Both nominees are...

Tributes pour in for Wales rugby star Elli Norkett

TRIBUTES have poured in for the international women’s rugby and Ospreys player Elli Norkett, who died in a crash near Neath Port Talbot. Miss Norkett,...

Neil Warnock: The light at the end of Cardiff City’s tunnel

SINCE December 2013, most Cardiff City fans would struggle to recall any moments of real optimism amongst the countless days of disappointment. Despite sitting outside...

Six things to do to celebrate this St David’s Day

IT might not be a bank holiday, but there is plenty of things to do this Wednesday to celebrate with family and friends. Expect lots...

Matalan killer gets at least 23 years in jail for ‘savage attack’

THE jealous killer, who murdered his ex-girlfriend and her partner outside a Cardiff Matalan store, was today jailed for a minimum of 23 years and four...

Mixed feelings as cyclist Elinor Barker gets bronze in LA

OLYMPIC gold medal cyclist Elinor Barker had mixed feelings about her performance at the Los Angeles World Cup just one month ahead of the UCI World Championships...

Tiger Bay Brawlers feel the thrill of the fight against Leeds

WALES’ first international roller derby team,the Tiger Bay Brawlers, beat Leeds Roller Derby 294-44 in their first home appearance of the season. The Brawlers played in...

Wales must change to avoid worst Six Nations for a decade

IT has been a tournament of fine margins. Wales may have come close to beating England at the Principality Stadium and held a half-time advantage...

Millionaire remains a mystery after £1m lottery prize goes unclaimed

A £1m winning lottery ticket which was bought in South Wales has not been found in time to claim the jackpot before the deadline last...

Immigration and police raid second Cardiff nail salon

A MAN has been taken away after another raid on a Cardiff nail salon by immigration officers. Acting on a tip-off, police and immigration officers...

‘Criminal masterminds’ jailed after selling stolen cars to police

A PAIR of Cardiff car thieves were jailed after they sold stolen cars worth more than £100,000 to the police. Dean Cronin, 41, and Daniel...

Talks to find new Bishop of Llandaff end in stalemate

AFTER several days of talks behind the locked doors, representatives of the Church In Wales have failed to elect a new Bishop of Llandaff Cathedral....

Cardiff Gate workers blocking roads in Pontprennau

WORKERS parking in Pontprennau are putting residents in danger, Conservative councillor Dianne Rees has warned. A parking shortage at Cardiff Gate International Business Park is...

Barry residents want street lights switched back on

BARRY residents are calling on the Vale of Glamorgan council to turn streetlights back on at night because of concerns for public safety. In July...

Muslim women fight sexism through art and poetry collaboration

A CARDIFF poet aims to challenge stereotypes about feminism through a series of artworks. Hanan Issa, 30 has collaborated with London based artist, Nasima Ahmed...

Former Domino’s delivery driver sentenced for stealing refunds

A CARDIFF man has been given a four-month suspended sentence for defrauding Domino’s Pizza of almost £1,500. Jamie Hasell, 26, of Ethel Street in Canton,...

Penylan burglary victim hits out at cuts to steel gate budget

A RUGBY chief who had three bicycles stolen from his garden shed has criticised the council’s reluctance to block access to back lanes. Newport Gwent...

Theresa May is set to trigger Article 50 at the end of March

Consultation shines light on fears over human rights in post-Brexit Wales

ORGANISATIONS are worried that leaving the EU will have a detrimental impact on human rights in Wales. A Senedd inquiry into the effect of Brexit...

Half a million pound grant helps Cardiff get back to nature

A NATURE charity in Cardiff will receive half a million pounds from the Big Lottery Fund allowing thousands more youngsters to spend time with wildlife....

Cardiff City from the sky. Concerns have recently grown over levels of pollution in the city's air.

Just how bad is Cardiff’s air pollution problem?

WHEN you think of Penarth, the Garden by the Sea, toxic air and exhaust fumes are probably not the first things that come to mind....

Cardiff Devils will be wearing their special edition green jerseys for this weekend's games.

Devils to play Coventry and Edinburgh ahead of Challenge Cup final

THE Cardff Devils are set to play Coventry Blaze and Edinburgh Capitals this weekend ahead of their Challenge Cup final the following Sunday. Cardiff are...

Budget meeting to agree Council Tax rise ends in chaos and a walk out

CARDIFF Council’s budget proposals passed in controversial circumstances last night, as Liberal Democrat and Plaid Cymru councillors left the chamber in protest. The walk-out came...

Hook spends his days running the show for Gloucester, rather than wearing the red of Wales

Elgan’s Angle: The best form of defence, and a lament for James Hook

Our rugby correspondent ELGAN ALDERMAN looks at Wales’ new-found belief that attack trumps defence. “YOU don’t select someone because of their defence — generally it’s the...

Scotland v Wales: How the line-ups compare

WALES travel to Edinburgh this weekend to face a Scotland side on the up. The visitors have enjoyed a decade of domination against the Scots,...

Wales prepare to expect the unexpected in Scotland

DESPITE Wales’ near-decade long winning streak over the Scots, Captain Alun Wyn Jones would not underestimate Saturday’s side at Thursday’s press conference. “It’s a different Scotland...

A 21-year-old Alun Wyn Jones lost to Scotland in 2007, a fate that hasn't befallen any of his teammates

Can Wales deliver more ‘perfect rugby’ against Scotland?

GEORGE W Bush was President of the United States. Mika was top of the singles charts with Grace Kelly. Keelan Giles was in primary school....

Seven Cardiff spots to celebrate Pancake Day this year

Society Standard Best for Date night Grab a stack of pancakes and a glass of prosecco for £10 at Society Standard, available all day on Tuesday...

Cardiff look to make it four on the bounce against Fulham

THE Bluebirds welcome play-off contenders Fulham to the Cardiff City Stadium as both teams look to continue their winning streaks. Cardiff City are the Championship’s...

Bright LED street lights in Vale could hit sleep, says engineer

VALE of Glamorgan Council has been replacing street lights with LEDs that are so bright they may affect people’s sleep patterns by decreasing melatonin levels,...

‘Impressive’ thieves target bikes in Cardiff garden sheds

THIEVES are targeting bikes stored in back garden sheds in Llandaff North. The thieves broke into four sheds in one night on Bala Road, stole...

Man jailed for stealing plastic plants from John Lewis

A MAN has been jailed for two weeks after pleading guilty to stealing artificial plants from John Lewis in Cardiff. Mark John Fisher, 49, of Ilfracombe...

People of Cardiff protesting Trump's state visit

Was the Cardiff “Stop Trump” march too politicised?

A “STOP Trump” protest in Queen Street last night has drawn criticism on social media for being too politicised. The rally was aimed at protesting U.S....

Mixed response to plans to open more Cardiff roads for street traders

PLANS by Cardiff Council to increase the number of streets open to street traders during big events have had a mixed response from business owners....

First-time buyers urged to go green in an eco-friendly Cardiff home

ECO-FRIENDLY houses, complete with electric car chargers, promise to lower electricity bills in an attempt to encourage first-time buyers in Cardiff to go green. The Liv...

Old Cardiff Bay train station could be turned into shops and housing

CARDIFF Bay’s old railway station could be transformed into offices, flats and shops after being derelict for over 20 years. A planning application has already...

The derelict St Pauls Church in Penarth has been abandoned since 2011.

Concerns continue over council plans for derelict Penarth church

CONCERNS that St Paul’s Church in Penarth will not provide residents with community facilities have continued despite council plans to build a ‘mixed-use community...

Cardiff chippy celebrates anniversary by setting new Guinness World Record

AN AWARD-WINNING fish and chip shop broke the Guinness World Record for chip wrapping yesterday as it celebrated its 50th anniversary. Albany Fish Bar, on...

Disappointed Hammer falls to spin-kicking Brazilian

JACK “Hammer” Marshman was left disappointed on Sunday after a kick from Thiago Santos brought their Ultimate Fighting Championship bout to a swift conclusion. Marshman, 27,...

Shaun Edwards addressed the media at the Vale Hotel ahead of Saturday's match away to Scotland

Edwards defends George North as the winger is set to return from injury

WALES defence coach Shaun Edwards allayed fears over George North’s injury by saying he was fit and raring to go ahead of Saturday’s match against...

Children should be taught about domestic abuse, say AMs

EDUCATION on domestic abuse and sexual violence should be made mandatory in schools, say politicians and charities after an inquiry. The news coincides with the...

Rapper J. Cole announces Cardiff date for world tour

HIP hop artist J. Cole has today released dates for his 2017 tour which includes an unexpected show at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena. The rapper, well known for tracks G.O.M.D.,...

Cardiff arts organisations shortlisted for national award

TWO Cardiff-based arts organisations have been nominated for a national award for their work with the disabled and elderly. Adamsdown’s Rubicon Dance, and Goldies Cymru...

Greater openness needed in science, say Cardiff researchers

MORE transparence is needed in science, say researchers at Cardiff University. Panelists from Academia Europaea, Cardiff Knowledge Hub and the Young Academy of Europe discussed...

Popworld runs night to collect clothes for Cardiff homeless

A CITY centre nightclub held a Help the Homeless night this week, encouraging clubbers to donate clothes, food and money for a local charity. Popworld...

Man wanted by police in connection with thefts in Penarth and Cardiff

POLICE are appealing for information concerning the whereabouts of Cullen Mais, who they would like to talk to in connection with a number of thefts...

EXCLUSIVE: Father and son’s lucky escape after being told to dig up cables