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GREENER Grangetown, the project to improve Grangetown’s rainwater management, has made parking difficult since work began on November 21 – but many of its residents...

Children meet Santa at Llandaff North lights switch on

CHILDREN in Llandaff North were delighted to see Santa at the Christmas lights switch on. More than 200 people were at the event on Station...

Llandaff set for Christmas lights switch-on

LLANDAFF’s High Street will be the stage for the village’s Christmas lights switch-on tomorrow in what promises to be an entertaining evening filled with Welsh...

400 visitors to Penarth market find unusual Christmas gifts

PENARTH’S Handmade Market welcomed more than 400 visitors for its Christmas event on Friday – less than half last year’s figure, but the organiser was still...

S4C still on course for move from Cardiff to Carmarthen

PLANS for the proposed move of S4C’s headquarters from Cardiff to Carmarthen are still on course to go ahead. National Assembly cabinet minister for Economy...

Welsh Kickboxing Union stages Welsh Rumble in Fairwater

THE sixth Welsh Rumble took place at Fairwater Leisure Centre on Sunday, organised by the Welsh Kickboxing Union. There was a range of disciplines on show,...

Rowers wreck records at Welsh Championships

FOUR British records were broken during the Welsh Indoor Rowing Championships which were held in Cardiff at the weekend. The event which took place in the Channel...

‘Criminal’ bike gangs worry Ely residents despite reassurance

RESIDENTS in Ely and Caerau remain worried about criminal bike groups, despite police reports that matters are improving. At a meeting at Western Leisure Centre residents shared their...

Struggling Bluebirds face high-flying Brighton

AFTER just two wins in their last six games, Cardiff City face a tough task at home on Saturday against a Brighton side flying high...

Act now to end violence against women, Cardiff event told

CARDIFF’s annual Light a Candle event in aid of White Ribbon Day has been described as “a call to action” by Wales’ first national adviser...

Hundreds of children write letters at Santa’s Post Office

THIS year is set to be the busiest yet for Santa’s Post Office in Cardiff Bay which received more than 200 letters on its opening day. ...

Near-miss prompts calls for 20mph limit around Radyr school

RESIDENTS want the speed limit around Radyr Primary School to be cut to 20mph after near-misses involving children. Earlier this month, a car mounted the pavement...

Our pundits reflect on an eventful autumn international series

AFTER the final weekend of autumn internationals for most teams (England v Australia this weekend not withstanding) Philip Marsh, Elgan Alderman and John Arkless discuss all the important issues...

Welsh success in UK Snooker Championship hides lack of young players

THERE will be five snooker players from South Wales playing in the last 32 of the UK Championship today, but the manager of one of...

Christmas market started for people who don’t like crowds

A CARDIFF businesswoman is organising an ethical Christmas market to help people with anxiety. Catherine Woods, 39, who owns Green Valley Moves eco-estate agent in...

Cardiff’s £30,000 imported tree to stay put despite protests

THE infamous tree that Cardiff council paid £30,000 to import from China will stay outside the city’s castle despite criticism from residents and councillors. The 40ft structure,...

Gareth Bale nominated for BBC Sports Personality

WALES and Real Madrid footballer Gareth Bale is one of 16 nominees for the BBC’s prestigious Sports Personality of the year award. The 27-year-old has been...

State of the union: Wales’ autumn assessment

ANOTHER autumn series has come and gone. What has this Wales side gained? Not a lot, really. If you had offered any Welsh fan three...

Rail disruption on Vale line to continue until January

PASSENGERS who are unhappy with rail services on the Vale of Glamorgan line can expect more travel disruption through the festive season. Passengers have been...

Canton residents and councillors object to plans for new mosque

CANTON residents who are opposing plans to build a new mosque have been backed by local councillors. Councillors Ramesh Patel, Richard Cook and Susan Elsmore...

Blues head coach keen on a Halfpenny return to Wales

CARDIFF Blues head coach Danny Wilson responded to rumours that Leigh Halfpenny could be returning to the region by confirming they would be interested in...

Welsh Olympic boxer opens STAR community hub

OLYMPIC boxer Joe Cordina marked the official opening of the Star Community Hub today by cutting the ceremonial cake alongside Councillor Peter Bradbury and...

Commuters angry at ‘terrible’ Llanrumney buses

CITY Bus has been accused by commuters and council members of running a “terrible” service for Llanrumney. The 49 and 50 buses should be running every...

Fate of £8bn Cardiff Bay lagoon rests on review outcome

PLANS for an £8bn tidal lagoon in Cardiff Bay rest on the outcome of a UK Government review into whether such projects provide value for money....

Residents explore Ely and Caerau’s World War Two history

RESIDENTS in Ely and Caerau have been working together to rediscover their history, in a project joining the youngest and oldest within the community. With the...

Our pundits predict what’s next for autumn internationals

WITH the autumn international season entering its fourth week, Elgan Alderman, Philip Marsh and John Arkless discuss all the important issues from the weekend’s fixtures. In this 35-minute podcast our pundits also...

Whitchurch schoolgirls hold bake sale for Children in Need

A CHARITY bake sale was organised by two Whitchurch children last weekend to raise money for Children in Need and dog’s charity Hope Rescue. Freya...

Know your rugby? Can you beat our Podcast Pundits?

Round one of The Cardiffian’s predictions face-off is complete. Phil expertly predicted that Scotland would defeat Argentina by a margin of three, but it is...

Wales v South Africa is ‘like a cup final’ says Gareth Davies

GARETH Davies and the Welsh squad are keen to put in a good performance against South Africa after a sub-par win over Japan. Gareth Davies...

Parents petition to end traffic chaos outside schools

FRUSTRATED parents are petitioning Cardiff Council to end the “traffic chaos” outside their children’s primary school after they say they were dismissed by councillors. Some...

Rhiwbina mums and dads raise £1,500 to support new parents

FUNDRAISERS in Rhiwbina made £1,500 to support new parents by baking cakes, selling crafts and doing the hokey cokey at a Christmas craft fair. Families were...

Storm collapses wall at old laundry site in Cathays

A WALL at the Old Laundry site in Cathays has collapsed due to 80mph winds from Storm Angus. The gales yesterday morning lifted the roof off the...

VIP in audience for screening of tale of Welsh Pride

VIEWERS at a screening of the film Pride at the University of South Wales were joined by a special guest — a former collier portrayed...

Line-up announced for Penarth Rocks festival

THE team behind music festival GlastonBARRY have announced the headline acts for their upcoming Penarth Rocks event. This will be the second Penarth Rocks, a...

Korf blimey! Cardiff University stay top of the league

CARDIFF University’s first team took on Cardiff City Archers in their fourth match of this year’s Welsh National Korfball League. Korfball was created in 1902...

Wales’ selection policy comes under harsh spotlight

WALES secured a win in name only over Japan on Saturday, relying on a drop-goal by 23-year-old Sam Davies to spare the blushes of his more...

Cardiff City look to break 62-year Aston Villa hoodoo

CARDIFF City will be hoping to build on their morale-boosting win over Huddersfield when they face Aston Villa this weekend. The Bluebirds put in an...

Unique Welsh women’s team raises funds for new kit

WALES’ only women’s American football team is raising money for kit so players can take part in the full contact version of the sport. Without the...

Storm causes flooding chaos across Cardiff

NEARLY a month’s worth of rain has fallen in Cardiff over the last 72 hours, bringing chaos for homeowners and travellers across the area. Rain...

Cardiff primary school raises hundreds for Children in Need

A CARDIFF primary school spent last Friday taking part in a Bounce for Pudsey day, going on to raise hundreds of pounds for Children in...

“This one’s for you Wales” – how UFC history was made

ULTIMATE Fighting Championship history was made over the weekend, with the first fighters from Wales winning their debut bouts. As we reported last week, UFC...

Welsh indoor rowing finals come to Grangetown

THE 2016 Welsh Indoor Rowing Championships will take place in Cardiff’s Channel View leisure centre this Saturday. After the success of the 2015 championship, which...

Cardiff Devils beat Braehead Clan to seal perfect weekend

CARDIFF Devils twice came from a goal behind on their way to a 4-3 victory against a dogged Braehead Clan side at Ice Arena Wales...

Residents concerned over Grangetown rainwater plan

RESIDENTS remain unconvinced about the Greener Grangetown project, despite council assurances over maintenance and parking. Cardiff Council, Natural Resources Wales and Welsh Water are investing...

Five things the Welsh rugby team can expect from South Africa

AFTER scraping past Japan by the grace of Sam Davies’ left boot, Wales head into their final match of the autumn on a two-match winning...

Arts in education hampered by school exam culture in Wales

EXPERTS from across Wales have come together to discuss the importance of the arts in education, despite pressures faced by schools to prioritise exam results....

Hundreds protest at plan for drug centre next to Butetown school

HUNDREDS of Butetown residents have signed a petition to stop a drug rehab centre from opening next to a local primary school. Change, Grow, Live,...

Lest we forget: Cardiff’s main remembrance parade

REMEMBRANCE services were held across Cardiff on Sunday to commemorate men and women who lost their lives in wars past and present. Wales’ national service...

Canton Time & Beef restaurant is already looking to expand

A CANTON restaurant is already planning to expand after a successful first few months of business. Formerly a coffee shop, Time & Beef on Cowbridge...

Christmas craft market to raise cancer funds in Roath

THIS Sunday sees the return of the annual Roath Christmas Craft Market, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. It is the sixth year the event...

Bus lanes not to blame for Birchgrove crashes – council

CARDIFF council has denied that new bus lanes have contributed to three car crashes on Caerphilly Road in the space of 12 days. The £2.2...

Plan to replace Cathays laundry with student flats rejected

A PLAN to demolish a former laundry in Cathays and replace it with student accommodation has been rejected after residents opposed the scheme. Developers were...

Edwards ‘delighted’ with Wales’ defence against Pumas

With video by Marcus Hughes SHAUN Edwards was “delighted” with Wales’ defensive game despite conceding 20 points in their victory over Argentina on Saturday. “In the modern...

Know your rugby? Can you beat our Podcast Pundits?

OUR rugby experts are putting their reputations on the line here by predicting the remaining autumn internationals. But could you do better? If you would like...

Our Podcast Pundits analyse the latest autumn internationals

ENGLAND and Scotland opened their autumn international campaigns at the weekend while Wales definitely had something to prove. In this 30-minute podcast Philip Marsh, John Arkless and...

Cardiff leisure centre reopens after £6.5m makeover

A CARDIFF leisure centre which has undergone a £6.5m upgrade has been officially opened. Councillor Georgina Phillips, the deputy Lord Mayor opened the Active Eastern centre...

Three tonnes of waste removed from Adamsdown streets

MORE than three tonnes of waste has been swept from the streets of Adamsdown in a week-long litter blitz. The drive, part of Cardiff Council’s...

Plaid pledge to reopen Waungron Road recycling ‘misleading’

PLAID Cymru is pledging to reopen Waungron Road recycling centre as part of its manifesto ahead of May’s council elections – but Labour describe the commitment as...

Students in Cyncoed hit back at inconsiderate parking claims