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“WITH Clifford coming into the back row – I know what a quality player he is. We know a lot of quality is coming into...

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Search called off for missing Llantwit OAP after body is found

10 Feb 2017

POLICE have called off the search for John Sutton, 81, after they found a body in a field near St Donats. Mr Sutton, suffering from Alzheimer’s, was...

Biggar and North ‘given every opportunity’ to be fit for England game

09 Feb 2017

WALES head coach Rob Howley has given Dan Biggar and George North “every opportunity to be fit” for Saturday’s match against England. Both players have been...

Wales suffer huge defeat to New Zealand in netball match

08 Feb 2017

WALES netball team’s first time hosting New Zealand in 20 years ended in a crushing 92-27 defeat last night. Played at Ice Arena Wales in...

Jonathan Bartley at the Green Party Autumn Conference 2016.

Green Party leader talks Trump, Brexit and housing during Penarth visit

CO-LEADER of the Green Party Jonathan Bartley discussed Trump, Brexit and issues closer to home during his visit to Penarth today. Mr Bartley, who was elected...

Pontcanna fish restaurant likely to get permission at last

A SEAFOOD restaurant is likely to be granted retrospective planning permission to serve fish suppers, despite receiving complaints from residents. Cardiff planning officers have recommended...

Customs officers seize illegal tobacco in City Road raid

MORE than 150kg of illicit shisha tobacco has been seized by Customs officers in an operation on City Road. The operation, which took place last...

Former Labour councillor joins Lib-Dems for May elections

Also delighted Cllr Manzoor Ahmed is on board. Joined from Labour as only @cardifflibdems can drive our city forward https://t.co/RgUgi1ZmLY — Cadan ap Tomos (@CadanapTomos)...

More than 500 sign Whitchurch safer roads petition

MORE than 500 residents have signed a petition asking the council to do something about speeding in Whitchurch. Residents became concerned after two cars hit...

Michael White (left) and Ryan Day (right) will face off in an all-Welsh last 16 clash.

Ryan Day pulls off shock win to seal all-Welsh snooker Grand Prix clash

BRIDGEND’S Ryan Day has claimed a shock 4-2 win against world number 2 Stuart Bingham in snooker’s World Grand Prix in Preston. Day’s victory sets...

Alastair Cook wants to play on for England after resigning as captain

FANS have backed former England cricket captain Alastair Cook to retain his place as a batsman after resigning the captaincy of the side. Cook,...

Loans will be offered to Welsh postgraduates, says First Minister

FIRST Minister Carwyn Jones has confirmed the Welsh government’s intention to offer loans to Welsh postgraduate students by the next academic year. In a statement at...

Troubled Birchgrove pub reopens its doors with a new look

ONE of Cardiff’s most controversial pubs is reopening its doors this week after nearly a year of renovation. The New Inn in Birchgrove closed in March 2016,...

Meet the Cardiff trio who saved 400 cats in a year

HOW much does it cost to feed 50 cats? For the three women who run RozMogz Cat Rescue Centre this question is part of a...

Spillers Records, the world's oldest record shop, at its former location in The Hayes

#WelshLanguage MusicDay returns for a second verse

AFTER last year’s success, the second-ever Welsh Language Music Day will be returning to Cardiff on Friday, February 10. Using #WelshLanguageMusicDay (or #DyddMiwsigCymru), stars such as...

Barry boxer Andrew Selby wants to end the year with a world title

BARRY boxer Andrew Selby has set his sights on a world title after becoming the WBC International Flyweight champion. The Welshman, younger brother of world...

Parking blamed as Barry shoe shop closes doors after 34 years

A SHOP that has been open for 34 years on Holton Road is closing because of dwindling numbers of shoppers in Barry town-centre. Foster Footwear...

Max Williams claims line out ball against Italy

Five U20 stars who can help Wales retain the Grand Slam

WALES U20s got their Grand Slam defence underway in fine fashion last weekend with a 27-5 win away to Italy. Such is the nature of age-grade...

Safety fears as school buses take Llandaff shortcuts

SCHOOL buses taking shortcuts through Ely Road are believed to be putting children and cyclists in danger. Residents of Ely Road in Llandaff are worried...

Assistant Secretary General of MCW, Abdul-Azim Ahmed giving a speech

Dinner for 100 brings together Cardiff faith communities

MORE than 100 people from different backgrounds attended an event designed to challenge people’s perceptions about Muslims living in Wales. The dinner and discussion...

Meet the Sikhs who feed Cardiff’s homeless every weekend

EVERY Saturday afternoon at 3pm, a group of Sikhs set up a table at the end of Newport Road where it meets Queen Street, and...

Rhiwbina residents encouraged to volunteer to help the elderly

RHIWBINA residents are taking measures to help the elderly by ‘getting together’ and joining in the council’s Healthy Active Partnership scheme (HAPs). The Cardiff North...

Cardiff club enjoys success in city Taekwondo competition

OVER 300 martial artists competed at Cardiff City House of Sport in an eight hour Taekwondo tournament. Cardiff Martial Arts won a total of 35...

Police launch appeal for man who went missing this morning

SOUTH Wales Police have put out an appeal to help find John Sutton, who was reported missing from his home in Llantwit Major this morning. Mr Sutton,...

Welsh players face tough tests at snooker’s World Grand Prix

THERE will be three snooker players from South Wales competing in the first round of the World Grand Prix in Preston today. Bridgend’s Ryan Day,...

Wales to face New Zealand in ‘historic’ netball series tonight in Cardiff

WALES netball team will battle for the Wendy White trophy against world number two New Zealand tonight in what is being called a ‘historic’ match....

Devils a goal down heading into cup tie against Belfast Giants

THE Cardiff Devils head to Belfast tomorrow to face their nearest rivals the Belfast Giants in the second semi-final match of the Challenge Cup. The...

Six Nations round one — Can you beat our experts?

The Cardiffian’s very own Philip Marsh, John Arkless and Elgan Alderman have once again put their reputations on the line for the return of Beat...

The Cardiffian Rugby Podcast – Six Nations Episode 1

Your favourite rugby podcasting team of Philip Marsh, John Arkless and Elgan Alderman return for the Six Nations. THIS week we take a look at the...

That’s a foul! Football matches delayed by increase in dog mess

FOOTBALL clubs in Cardiff have criticised a rise in dog mess left on pitches, causing delays for matches across adult and youth leagues. The news...

All change! New route revealed for 10k Cardiff Bay Run

A NEW route has been announced for the 10k Cardiff and Vale College Cardiff Bay Run which takes place on April 2. The run, previously...

Three Cardiff Labour MPs rebel against Article 50

THREE Cardiff-based Labour MPs have rebelled against their party line, voting against triggering Article 50. The vote held in the House of Commons on Wednesday...

Grangetown ‘eco nursery’ would help children — and parents

THE governing body of St Paul’s Church in Wales Primary School wants to build an “eco nursery” unit and community skills centre in the grounds...

Trump demo evokes spirit of South Wales’ huge 1935 protest

THIS week’s anti-Trump demonstrations were the most recent instalment in South Wales’ rich tradition of political activism, which celebrates a special anniversary today. Exactly 82 years ago, on...

Residents band together to keep Adamsdown tidy despite rain

RAIN and wind were not enough to dampen the spirits of Adamsdown residents taking part in their latest community litter pick today. Though the sun...

‘The future is gridlock,’ says concerned Heath councillor

GROWING traffic and pollution problems will lead to a future of gridlock in Heath, according to a concerned councillor. Fenella Bowden, an Independent in Heath...

Wales women gear up for Six Nations opener in Italy

ROWLAND Phillips has named his Wales team ahead of their Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday. Wales women travel to Ancona this weekend hoping...

Pontcanna guest house gets alcohol licence despite protests

A GUEST house and cafe in Pontcanna has been granted an alcohol licence despite objections from residents and politicians. Today at Cardiff City Hall the...

Olympian Elinor Barker defends British cycling after sexism claims

CARDIFF’S Olympic cycling gold medalist Elinor Barker has defended British cycling after it came under fire last week when former world champion Nicole Cooke suggested...

Cyclist’s petition suggests safer route through Cardiff

AN Adamsdown cyclist has launched an online petition in response to Cardiff Council’s 10-year cycling strategy. A total of 47 people have signed Huw Angle’s...

‘Tip of the iceberg’ – Cardiff reacts to nationwide lettuce shortage

TESCO and Morrisons have been forced to introduce strict limits on the number of lettuces shoppers are allowed to buy after a spate of cold...

Cardiff City hunt for new players – to take on gamers in Fifa cup

CARDIFF City face Bristol City once again in a few weeks, but the pitch for this competition will be a virtual one. On February 24, 16...

Gymnastic fantastic: Welsh schools through to British finals

THREE Cardiff schools are on their way to the British schools gymnastic finals, after cleaning up the top trophies in the Welsh competition over the...

Barry mourners ask for bench by sea as tribute to tragic Morgan

THE Vale of Glamorgan Council is to consider installing a memorial bench for a Barry teenager next week. Morgan Ackerman, 16, was hit by a taxi...

Ex-Cardiff man gets 21 years for sex offences

A FORMER Cardiff resident has been jailed for 21 years after being found guilty of 11 historical sexual offences, including rape.

Award for Cardiff sailors who helped teenager to speak again

A CARDIFF sailing charity has won a national award for its work training young people facing challenges in their lives. Challenge Wales, based in Cardiff...

Italy's Six Nations hopes will, as ever, rely on captain Sergio Parisse

Let battle commence – we preview Wales’ Six Nations opener

IT is every British rugby fan’s favourite day of the year. At 2.30pm on Saturday, the 2017 Six Nations will commence, and for seven weeks,...

Meet the 18-year-old who drew thousands to Cardiff Trump demo

ON Monday evening, thousands gathered under the Cardiff statue of Aneurin Bevan to protest at Theresa May’s failure to denounce Donald Trump’s executive order banning...

We need to know more before voting, say Cardiff sixth-formers

SIXTH-FORM students in Cardiff say they would need to learn more about local government if the voting age in Welsh council elections was reduced to...

Is Howley’s Wales selection too conservative for Italy opener?

THE Six Nations is upon us. Wales travel to Rome for a Sunday afternoon test against Italy in their first game and will be confident...

Bluebirds hope winning ways will edge them to play-offs

FIRST-HALF goals from Peter Whittingham and Kenneth Zohore helped Cardiff return to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Preston in midweek and a win...

A couple overlooking the protesters on Queen Street

Hate cannot Trump hate – debate not violence is the answer

Sam Ferguson reflects on this week’s anti-Trump demonstration in Cardiff IT’S been two weeks since the Trump inauguration. Fourteen days of worry, distraction and accusations...

Welsh NFL fans excited about possibility of Cardiff game

01 Feb 2017

AMERICAN Football fans have welcomed news that the Principality Stadium has been suggested as a potential venue for NFL games. NFL UK says that if...

Cardiff and Swansea transfer window roundup

THERE were mixed fortunes for Cardiff City and Swansea City in what turned out to be an uneventful end to the January transfer window. Cardiff...

Pro-Trump duo clash with protesters at Cardiff pub

TWO Donald Trump supporters were ordered to leave Cardiff city centre by police last night after clashing with protesters in The Rummer Tavern. The disagreement...

Ely football club criticises ‘inconsiderate’ dog walkers

AN ELY football club has issued a warning to dog walkers, after parents complained about players returning home stained by dog mess. Members of Cardiff...

Opinion divided over bid for another Pontcanna alcohol licence

LANDLORDS, residents and politicians in Pontcanna have expressed conflicting views over a guest house’s application for a licence to sell alcohol. The CF Eleven guest...

Penylan’s flood fears trickle away as work starts on £10m project

FLOOD-fearing homeowners in Penylan have welcomed the start of £10 million work to prevent Roath Brook overflowing. The 18-month project, overseen by Natural Resources Wales,...

Cardiff Blues U18 girls off to flying start in the Welsh regional championships