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MORE than 100 Cardiff neighbours got out their brooms to clear their streets of autumn leaves – but some were left feeling the council should...

Cardiff Devils defeat Storm to learn Challenge Cup fate

CARDIFF Devils will face Dundee Stars in the quarter finals of the Challenge Cup after a 5-3 win over Manchester Storm Ice Arena Wales. The...

Llanishen pupils hand out tickets to parents parking badly

PUPILS of Llanishen Fach Primary handed out parking tickets and advice to parents as part of a road safety scheme launched by South Wales police. The Junior...

Welsh fighters set to make UFC history this weekend

TWO Welshmen are making their debuts – and history – by competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) this weekend. Jack Marshman and Brett Johns...

Llandaff event hopes to shine a light for victims of violence

ORGANISERS hope more than 300 people will march to Llandaff Cathedral later this month to raise awareness about violence against women. The Light a Candle...

Whitchurch road prompts safety concerns despite work

RESIDENTS continue to be concerned about the safety of a Whitchurch road despite Cardiff council carrying out a series of improvements there. Whitchurch Police and Communities Together...

Wales win offers attacking promise for Japan clash

WALES bounced back from their Australian fiasco to record a much-needed if unspectacular victory over Argentina in their latest Autumn series international game. Tries from...

Mum scared for kids after 8,000 needles found in Butetown

RESIDENTS are feeling let down by local authorities as nearly 8,000 heroin needles a year are being found scattered near homes in Butetown. One mum, who wishes...

Name is revealed for west Cardiff’s new £28m high school

THE name of a highly anticipated £28m high school on the western side of Cardiff has been revealed. Cardiff West Community High School, formed from...

Draw leaves Wales’ World Cup hopes hanging in balance

A CHANGE of system in the back line, forced on Wales through injuries, hampered their hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup when they were...

Residents concerned about changes to vital Caerau bus route

CHANGES to a Caerau bus route could cause problems for elderly residents, a Cardiff councillor has warned. From November 6, the number 15 bus route will...

Llanrumney shopping area makeover nears completion

WORK around Burnham Avenue’s shops will finish in two weeks, as the first phase of Llanrumney’s makeover is completed. Permission to begin regeneration work in...

Rubicon Dance visits Penarth Pier for special show

ADAMSDOWN’S Rubicon Dance branched out into new territory this week with a performance at Penarth Pier to celebrate the work of a visiting choreographer. Students...

Blue plaque at Llandaff North home of Welsh Opera founder

A BLUE plaque has been put up in Llandaff North at the former home of the founder of the Welsh National Opera who held the...

Welsh contest draws 200 climbers from across UK

A TOTAL of 211 climbers from across the UK flocked to the Cardiff last weekend for the Welsh Climbing Championships in Splott. The competition, now in its...

Jenkins hints at debut for Giles who gets Wales squad call-up

With video by Marcus Hughes WALES skills coach Neil Jenkins said he was sure 18-year-old sensation Keelan Giles would make his Wales debut this autumn after...

Listen to our autumn internationals podcast

RUGBY Union’s hotly anticipated autumn internationals kicked off last weekend, seeing teams from the southern hemisphere heading north to take on Europe’s best in a series...

Cardiff Martial Arts scoops 27 medals at regional finals

CARDIFF Martial Arts won 27 medals at the South Coast Martial Arts inter-club championships at the weekend. About 100 members from SCMA clubs including Cardiff, Plymouth, and...

Brexit, benefits and Labour’s Alan Johnson’s new book

BREXIT, benefits and a new book were all on the agenda for former Home Secretary Alan Johnson when he visited Penarth. The politician and former...

Residents scared as Butetown teens throw fireworks

RESIDENTS in Butetown say they were too scared to leave their houses over the weekend after seeing teenagers throw fireworks in the streets. One resident, who...

Wales seeking World Cup boost with win against Serbia

WALES return to the Cardiff City Stadium this weekend for a crucial World Cup qualifying match against Serbia. Serbia currently sit top of Group D...

Dogs banned from public toilets on Barry Island

DOGS have been banned from Barry Island’s public toilets after owners were found washing their pets in sinks. The island is a popular destination for...

Future of Llanishen field secured for community

LLANISHEN residents who enjoyed the fireworks display at Court Field at the weekend can rest easy — their lease on the open space will be renewed...

Car ban at Howardian Primary angers residents

THE ban on parents’ cars at Howardian Primary School, Penylan, is causing gridlock on nearby roads as they compete with residents for space. School-run parents are...

Popular Cardiff park in running for national award

ONE of Cardiff’s most popular open spaces has been nominated as one of the UK’s best parks. Roath Park is in the running to be...

Labour loses second Cardiff council seat in two months

WHEN Plaid Cymru’s Tariq Awan won the Grangetown by-election on Thursday, Labour lost its second Cardiff council seat inside two months. In September the party...

Canton primary is top of the class, say school inspectors

A PRIMARY school in Cardiff where the students speak 51 different languages has achieved top results according to Estyn’s latest inspection data. Severn Primary School in Canton...

Coffee shop helps out book-lovers in Llandaff North

A COFFEE shop has stepped in to help book-lovers while Llandaff North library is closed for building work. Lew’s Coffee Shop is running a pop-up...

Five things Wales can expect from their rivals Argentina

WALES began their Autumn international series with an abject defeat to Australia on Saturday, but have the chance to get back on track this weekend...

Bluebirds’ revival stutters after two disappointing defeats

TWO defeats in a week have dampened spirits at Cardiff City and temporarily halted the club’s revival under new boss Neil Warnock. After seven points...

Fairwater shoebox appeal set to light up Christmas

FAIRWATER residents are playing their part in Operation Christmas Child, a project which has collected gift-filled shoeboxes for more than 135 million children around the world since...

Popular Ely boxing club targeted by thieves

AN Ely boxing club has been vandalised by thieves, causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage in an attempted break-in. Caerau Ely A.B.C, based in...

Plaid Cymru wins Grangetown by-election

04 Nov 2016

PLAID Cymru’s Tariq Awan has been elected councillor after winning the Grangetown by-election, taking the seat from Labour. “I feel shocked, but excited to begin,” said...

Fundraiser Jake proves a wheelchair is no barrier to success

03 Nov 2016

A CAERPHILLY resident will be completing an 8km sponsored wheelchair roll in aid of LGBT charity Stonewall. Jake Dyche, 38, will start the wheelchair roll...

Llandaff residents remain concerned about traffic impact of new housing site

LLANDAFF residents say they are still worried about increased traffic congestion in the village if a housing development on the current BBC site gets the go...

New deli opens in Pontcanna

A CONTINENTAL deli and wine shop is set to open this week in Pontcanna, which its owners hope will be a valuable addition to the...

Rhiwbina woman aims to be the first Asian winner of Miss Wales

A FINALIST for Miss Wales 2017 is hoping to be the first Asian woman to win the title. Sara Rahman, 18, from Rhiwbina, is one...

Community cinema project wins funding for an old favourite

A POP up cinema in Rhiwbina has won £4,493 from the Lottery fund to help to continue showing films in the community. The project, which screens...

Barry Island hotel plans abandoned

PLANS to build a hotel in Barry Island have been abandoned after negotiations between the Vale of Glamorgan council and the developer fell through. Talks...

Llanrumney church raises £50,000 to build café

A CHURCH in Llanrumney hoping to build a new coffee shop to serve customers and congregations alike has managed to raise almost £50,000. Siloam Baptist Church on...

Plaid refuses to back down over “scandalous” Grangetown leisure centre claims

PLAID Cymru still claims the Channel View leisure centre is under threat, even though the idea has been rejected by the Cardiff council cabinet member...

Fairwater’s Pamper Lounge in Welsh hair and beauty awards

A FAIRWATER hair and beauty salon has reached the Welsh finals of the National Hairdressers Federation awards. The Pamper Lounge, at 171b Pwllmelin Road, opened...

Splott residents oppose plan to demolish landmark building

SPLOTT residents are opposing plans to demolish a historic church building and replace it with a block of luxury flats. Plans to rebuild Splott Road...

Penarth ball raises funds for cafe for disabled children

A PENARTH charity wanting to build a cafe especially for disabled children held a masquerade ball as part of its launch. Oshi’s World is run by the...

Penylan charity concert raises £2,000

CWMBACH Male Choir topped the bill at a packed charity concert in St Andrew’s Church, Penylan, on Saturday evening. Organised by Jayne Thomas, pianist for...

Musician raises money for teenage cancer charities

A CARDIFF musician has raised money for a number of charities through Open Mic nights in Canton. Simon James, 50, goes by the stage name...

Adamsdown fly tipping continues – but residents fight back

A MATTRESS, disused kitchen appliances and piles of bin bags are among the most recent items to litter the streets of Adamsdown, as fly tipping...

Disappearing double-yellow lines affect parking in Radyr

DISAPPEARING double-yellow lines and building work at Radyr train station have caused increased traffic and damage to cars around Windsor Crescent. Re-tarmacking at Windsor Crescent may have...

Talented 100 join together to celebrate diversity in Butetown

MORE than 100 people enjoyed a day celebrating diversity and talent at Butetown Youth Pavilion this weekend. The Butetown Mini Mela took place on Saturday for...

Whitchurch residents face two-mile trip when bank closes

HSBC in Whitchurch is set to close in the New Year, forcing residents to travel two miles to get to their nearest branch. In a...

Roath gets a facelift in clean-up campaign

ROATH is getting a facelift this week as Cardiff Council’s Love Where You Live campaign moves through the area. The campaign moves through eight of...

Birchgrove regeneration scheme disappointing, say traders

WORK to regenerate Birchgrove Shopping Centre is nearly finished but some shop owners are unhappy with how the project has been run. The £228,000 scheme aims...

Llandaff North spirits raised through laughter

WHEN I told people I was attending a laughter yoga class, their expressions ranged from confusion to outright horror. “Laughter Yoga? What’s that supposed to be?”...

Council backs proposal to limit student houses in Roath

ROATH councillors have given a mixed reaction to a city council proposal to limit more student houses. On Thursday the Labour-dominated council backed proposals to...

Radyr residents divided over what to do about homeless man

A RADYR resident’s life has been turned upside down after a homeless man set up home on a bench outside her house. Eve Read voiced her...

Canton school works with volunteers to plant 4,000 flowers

PUPILS from Kitchener Primary School worked with a community group to plant 4,000 new bulbs in Canton. Canton Grows Wild, a group of volunteers from...

Charity hitch-hiker invited to speak at Rhydypenau library

A MAN who hitch-hiked around Wales for a mental health charity visited Rhydypenau Library to speak about his experience after being invited by a librarian who...

Talks held on future of Adamsdown anti-poverty scheme