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AFTER a stunning set of four victories in a row, confidence, self-belief and consistency were the watchwords at the Wales Women’s Rugby six nations press...

Carwyn Jones was quick to denounce Mr Trump's travel ban over the weekend

First Minister trades blows with Neil Hamilton over Trump ban

FIRST Minister Carwyn Jones today described Donald Trump’s Muslim travel ban as a policy “beyond rational defence”. At First Minister’s Questions, AM for Merthyr Tydfil and...

Wales blow as Charteris and Faletau miss Six Nations opener

WALES have been dealt a blow ahead of their Six Nations opener against Italy after Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris were ruled out of the...

The front of St Pauls, featured in a 2005 Dr Who episode

Flats to be built at Grangetown’s Dr Who church

A GRANGETOWN church made famous in Doctor Who is to be partly converted into affordable housing. The planning application by Wales and West Housing on Paget...

Electricity worker, 21, dies after receiving massive shock

AN electricity grid worker has died of his injuries after receiving a massive electric shock yesterday in Llanrumney. Tom Owen, 21, from Efail Islaf near Pontypridd,...

Death of resident after car crash in Whitchurch

AN elderly woman has died the day after two cars crashed outside her house in Cardiff. The 78-year-old was not injured in the collision on Heol-y-Gors,...

Cardiff frustrated in deadline striker search

Cardiff manager Neil Warnock is in the market for a striker, as the transfer window comes to an end. Warnock has been open in his...

Ely mum raises £400 for leukemia patient Olivia, 7

A MOTHER of five has been hailed a hero, after fundraising hundreds of pounds in response to a call for help on Facebook. Jane Cummings Lawrence, 43,...

Flavour of Portugal as community centre opens in Adamsdown

A PORTUGUESE community centre has opened in Adamsdown to support the country’s South Wales diaspora. The Portugal-Wales Community Resource Centre on Clifton Street opened its...

Cardiff Devils on top as battle for first ice hockey league title intensifies

THE battle for Cardiff Devils’ first ice hockey league title has intensified after a winning weekend for them and their nearest rivals Belfast Giants. Both...

Barry’s Lee Selby weighs up options for next fight

WELSH boxing world champion Lee Selby says he wants to fight WBA featherweight champion Abner Mares, after his world title defence in Las Vegas was called off....

New hunt for Gabalfa woman who disappeared a year ago today

POLICE have launched a fresh appeal for information in the search for Lorraine Ridout, who went missing from Gabalfa a year ago today. Ms Ridout,...

Bluebirds look to bounce back against Preston

CARDIFF City face Preston North End at the the Cardiff City Stadium tonight in what promises to be a tough match for the home team....

Anti-Trump demonstration draws thousands to Cardiff

THOUSANDS of demonstrators flooded Cardiff’s Queen Street last night to protest Theresa May’s refusal to denounce Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim...

Cardiff residents react to Jo Stevens’ resignation

JO STEVENS resigned as shadow Welsh secretary today after refusing to back the bill that would begin the Brexit process. As the news emerged that the Labour MP...

Ten-year plan to make Cardiff the UK’s most cycling-friendly city

AN AMBITIOUS plan to turn Cardiff into one of the UK’s most cycle-friendly cities over the next 10 years has been unveiled by Cardiff Council....

‘Deals on wheels’ drugs gang jailed for 12 years

A GANG who supplied cocaine in Pontypridd and Rhondda for at least six months were today jailed for a total of 12 years. Cardiff Crown...

Barry’s iconic Eastern Shelter closed for repairs

ONE of Barry Island’s most iconic beachfront buildings is closed for repairs. The Eastern Shelter, which is closed for routine maintenance, was made famous in...

Ely play centre given new lease of life by community group

RESIDENTS in Ely are set to gain a new community centre, thanks to a three-year campaign by a local action group. Following the closure of...

Cardiff Council bid to tackle street homelessness

CARDIFF Council is hoping to tackle the increasing number of street sleepers in the city with a three-year strategy for 2017-2020. Last night’s Cardiff Council...

Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens resigns from Shadow Cabinet over Brexit vote

Jo Stevens, Labour MP for Cardiff Central, has resigned from the Shadow Cabinet over the Brexit vote. Her resignation follows yesterday’s decision by the shadow...

Mental health group helps new parents at Llandaff North Hub

A CARDIFF charity helping new parents with mental health issues is asking the public for help and donations. PMH Cymru, based in the new Llandaff...

Petition with 1,200 names help save Cardiff tip – for now

CARDIFF’S Wedal Road tip was granted a lifeline at last night’s city council meeting. Councillor Robin Rea presented a petition with the signatures of 1,200 Plasnewydd...

Bluebirds’ flying start to 2017 hits turbulence

CARDIFF City’s flying start to 2017 hit turbulence on the south coast as they conceded late on to Brighton who claimed back the top spot. Until that point...

Wakeboarding and housing on Plaid agenda for Penarth elections

WAKEBOARDING and new housing developments are top of the agenda for Plaid Cymru in Penarth’s local government elections in May. Plaid Cymru candidates running for the...

Blues play for Anglo-Welsh pride against out-of-form Sharks

CARDIFF Blues head to the AJ Bell Stadium in Manchester tonight for their third Anglo-Welsh cup game of the season against Sale Sharks. Richard Hodges,...

Student starts scheme to collect tampons for Cardiff homeless

A CARDIFF University student has persuaded the Students’ Union to help collect sanitary products for women living in poverty. Occupational therapy student Fiona Munnelly, 25, was...

Barry boxer Lee Selby defends world title in Las Vegas

Lee Selby, Welsh boxing world champion, will defend his title tomorrow in Las Vegas. The Barry fighter is going up against Argentinian contender Jonathan Victor Barros with...

The Cardiffian’s Six Nations dream team

WITH the Six Nations just eight days away, The Cardiffian has trawled through the squads and brings you our team of the most exciting players to...

Dan in action for Cardiff & Met (Copyright: Irfon Bennett)

‘Over the moon!’ Kyriakides delights in GB Hockey call-up

CARDIFF & Met Hockey Club player Dan Kyriakides says he is “over the moon” after being called up to the elite GB central programme. The...

What are Wales’ chances? We rate the Six Nations challengers

England AFTER an unbeaten 2016, during which they recorded 13 straight victories under the tutelage of the venerable Eddie Jones, England have an air of invincibility...

Decades in trade – memories of FA Jones of Grangetown

Grangetown decorating store FA Jones is set to close its doors after 66 years serving Cardiff. The family-run business was started in 1951 by Fred...

This iconic Grangetown has been open since 1951

Grangetown landmark store to close after 66 years

A POPULAR Grangetown decorating shop is preparing to close its doors for the last time after 66 years of trading. FA Jones, on Penarth Road,...

Wales FM responds to Brexit Supreme Court ruling

MEMBERS of the Welsh Cabinet have addressed concerns raised by AMs over Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision on Brexit. The court ruled that Parliament would have...

Work has meant that one of the two lanes heading into Cowbridge Road West is closed

Businesses ‘losing out’ due to work on Ely Bridge

CONSTRUCTION work on Cowbridge Road West has caused major disruption for nearby businesses, companies in Ely and Canton have claimed. One of two lanes heading...

Cardiff North resident launches ‘task force’ to fight homes plan

A MORGANSTOWN resident plans to bring communities together to fight plans for housing developments at a time he calls “a defining moment in our communities’...

Five reasons why Alun Wyn Jones is perfect to replace Sam

ON January 17, Alun Wyn Jones assumed the position of Wales’s captain from Sam Warburton, a man who had led Wales for a record 49...

Not enough parking at new Butetown school, say residents

RESIDENTS are concerned the new site for the Welsh medium Hamadryad Primary School in Cardiff Bay will cause more traffic problems. Plans for a new...

Supermarket accused of ignoring Welsh language in Cardiff store

A WELSH language campaign group has criticised Lidl’s failure to provide bilingual signs and checkouts in their new Cardiff store. Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg’s comments...

Two Cardiff Blues Ladies named in Wales Women’s Six Nations squad

TWO Cardiff Blues Ladies have been named in Wales Women’s 32-player squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Scrum half Rhiannon Parker and flanker Nia Elen Davies were...

Blues will benefit from ‘fantastic’ Morgan’s Wales omission

CARDIFF Blues may be having a mixed season so far, but the recent form of full-back Matthew Morgan has been a real positive for Danny...

Dozens sign petition on ‘worst road in Barry’ after teen’s death

A PETITION has been signed by dozens of Barry residents to improve safety in the Witchell area following the death of a teenager. Morgan Ackerman...

Visitors have their say on Llandaff’s £1.2m new community hub

THE old library in Llandaff North has been replaced with a £1.2m community hub, as part of Cardiff council’s plan to provide a variety of...

New library for Adamsdown and Roath to open at Cardiff Royal Infirmary site

CARDIFF Council have announced plans to revive library services in Adamsdown at a new site, two years after the closure of Roath Library left the...

Bluebirds and Seagulls confident about everything except fog

High-flying Brighton and Hove Albion welcome in-form Cardiff City to The Amex tonight and both sets of fans will be feeling confident. But supporters on...

800 women march against Trump in Cardiff #SisterMarch

ABOUT 800 women marched in an anti-Trump protest Cardiff on Saturday in solidarity with protests taking place in Washington DC and across the USA. There...

Wimbledon winners’ coach to open up pizza shop in Canton

A FORMER elite sports coach, who was part of a Wimbledon winning team, is opening a pizzeria in Canton. Ben Thomas, 36, is opening The...

Welsh AMs react to Supreme Court Brexit ruling

WELSH AMs have reacted to today’s Supreme Court’s ruling that the UK government cannot formally start the Brexit process without a Westminster vote. The court...

Angry Pontcanna rugby team disrupted by dog mess

A PONTCANNA rugby team have urged dog walkers to clean up after themselves after several matches were disrupted by dog mess on the pitch. Clwb...

Third Welsh fighter set to enter the UFC

A THIRD Welsh fighter is set to make his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship this weekend. John Phillips is following in the footsteps of Brett...

Cardiff Devils against Sheffield Steelers last Sunday.

Cardiff Devils cling to top of table despite loss to Steelers

CARDIFF Devils are clinging to the top of the league by a single point after losing 4-3 to visiting Sheffield Steelers in a close-fought game. The...

Silent night – What is it like to be homeless at Christmas?

13 Dec 2016

IT’S hard to ignore the Christmas spirit in Cardiff city centre. Shops are advertising their winter sales in the windows, the Christmas markets are scattered...

Evade the Slade – The Cardiffian’s alternative Christmas music mix

06 Dec 2016

BORED of Bublé? Sick of Slade? Our Grinchy gurus of groove have picked out their favourite songs for the festive season. Find the full YouTube...

Parking victory for Splott man in van blockade protest

02 Dec 2016

A SPLOTT man today claimed victory for his protest against parking fines being handed out on his street. Vincent Crowley promised to end his blockade...

Second Cardiff Labour councillor resigns in two days

30 Nov 2016

ANOTHER Cardiff Labour councillor has stood down only 24 hours after his colleague resigned due to “bullying and racial discrimination”. While Labour members were learning...

Cardiff councillor steps down amid renewed sexism claims

This article has been updated: Read it here ANOTHER female councillor from Cardiff’s Labour group has stepped down amid accusations of sexism. Llandaff North councillor Sue...

Rugby stars absent from Welsh Sports Personality shortlist

THE shortlist for the BBC Cymru Welsh Sports Personality of the Year has been revealed – with no rugby players up for the award. Although...

Businesses tired of being targeted by Riverside burglars

A GROUP of business owners in Cardiff have voiced concerns about the response of police to a string of burglaries. Several business owners on Cowbridge...

Conference hears of support for Canton mosque plan