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RAIL passengers are being warned of delays around Cardiff and South Wales over the Easter weekend as Network Rail carries out engineering work. Major changes will...

Big Democracy project takes over Senedd for a day

22 Mar 2016

CAMPAIGNERS and performers took over the Senedd for a day in the latest stage of a project designed to encourage people to have more of...

Cardiff kids least likely to be overweight, says Welsh survey

22 Mar 2016

CHILDREN living in Cardiff are the least likely to become overweight or obese compared with the rest of Wales, a new survey has found. The...

Gatland plays down 'gypsy boy' controversy

16 Mar 2016

WARREN Gatland has played down the incident that saw England prop Joe Marler cited for shouting “gypsy boy” at opposite number Samson Lee. Marler has...

Wales at a crossroads and must change – the Steffan Thomas verdict

AS the dust settles on a disappointing result for Welsh rugby at Twickenham, the calls for change are growing increasingly loud. Many supporters are prone...

Boost for economy as £1.2bn deal is signed to aid growth in Cardiff

A £1.2 BILLION investment deal has been signed today to help boost economic growth in South Wales. The Cardiff Capital City Deal will affect the Welsh...

Cardiff student wins British fencing championship

CARDIFF University student Amy Radford has qualified for the European Fencing Championships after winning the British Under 23 Epée title last weekend. She had two...

Cadoxton primary and nursery schools one step closer to merger

A BARRY school merger is one step closer following a controversial council decision. The Vale of Glamorgan Council met last Monday and approved a proposal...

Hospital staff stop smoking in 'Tobacco 20' challenge

A CAMPAIGN to encourage staff, visitors and patients to stop smoking outside hospitals in Cardiff and the Vale has been launched. The Tobacco 20 Challenge,...

Vale of Glamorgan council tax rises for fifth year running

THE Vale of Glamorgan Council has agreed a 3.9% increase in council tax for the following year. At a full council meeting on Thursday March...

Can you re-home one of these dogs?

IF you’d like to learn more about the dogs below and how you can re-home one then please call Cardiff Dogs Home on 02920 711243. Check...

Cardiff plays its part in global campaign to cut food waste

EACH year, 1.3 billion tonnes of food are thrown away across the world. This means about one third of all food produced is wasted. With...

Which Cardiff streets will be closed for Saturday's rugby international?

Check out our interactive map of street closures ahead of Wales v Italy and make sure you’re up to date on the security, parking and train...

Penarth grandmother fears homelessness in planning row

A PENARTH grandmother could soon become homeless after authorities refused to consider her property as a home. Joy Atkinson, 61, faces eviction by 29 September...

Anger at 'dangerous' fly-tipping in Whitchurch

THE “dangerous” fly-tipping problem near Forest Farm dominated last night’s Whitchurch PACT meeting. Residents, politicians and PCSOs discussed how to prevent people parking and littering on Longwood...

New board announced to oversee programme to create Cardiff jobs

WITH the new City Deal being signed in Cardiff today, a new board is to be created to oversee the Business Wales programme. The programme aims...

Barry Island beach huts make loss in first year

BARRY Island’s beach huts lost money in their first year because of low bookings – and the council has been criticised for failing to market them...

Dog rescued by firefighters on the mend thanks to Cardiff Dogs Home

IT’S hard to believe that the calm friendly dog desperately seeking my affection was, less than a month ago, battling for his life after getting...

5 things Welsh Euro 2016 fans can learn from the Wales v England match

WELSH rugby fans suffered much disappointment following last weekend’s match. So, what lessons can Welsh football players and supporters take away from the game ahead of...

Defeated lock Charteris defends Wales game-plan

LOCK Luke Charteris has defended the Wales management in the wake of last Saturday’s defeat at Twickenham. Wales are now out of contention in the Six...

Police appeal for witnesses following collision near Cardiff City stadium

SOUTH Wales police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and 54-year-old pedestrian. The 54-year-old man was taken to University Hospital of Wales...

The Voice dream is over for Cardiff singer Faith

CARDIFF singer Faith Nelson has vowed to keep on singing – despite being knocked out of The Voice at the weekend. The 18-year-old left the BBC...

Five years today – how the Syrian War has affected Cardiff

FIVE years ago today civil war broke out in Syria. It came two months after a Tunisian fruit seller named Mohamed Bouazizi had set himself...

England v Wales head to head

Mike Brown 7 Liam Williams 7 Harlequins man Brown is a fierce competitor and is defensively solid. Opposite number Williams is equally feisty and has...

Wales set for arm wrestle in Championship decider

WALES travel up the M4 looking to achieve the rare feat of a second victory over England at Twickenham in the space of six months....

Vale leader puts controversial car parking charges on hold – again

TOWN centre car parking charges in the Vale of Glamorgan have been put on hold for another year. The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s U-turn comes...

Cabinet approves £50m school plans to improve future of education in Cardiff

A MAJOR £50 million project to improve Cardiff schools was given the go-ahead at last night’s council cabinet meeting. Following months of consideration, work can now...

New £1m Barry Island log flume ready for opening weekend

IT’S all hands on deck in the final week of preparations before the opening of the Pirate River log flume at Barry Island Pleasure Park. The...

Thousands of pupils from across Wales enter anti-racism art competition

THOUSANDS of pupils across Wales have entered an anti-racism arts competition whose closing date is today. Judges will select the best film, painting and poetry submissions...

Long-awaited Cardiff arena gets ready for opening Devils game

AFTER an extended wait Cardiff Devils will play their first match in their new arena in the Bay tomorrow (March 12). The final preparations for...

Cardiff council defends £25 to replace stolen bins

CARDIFF’S cabinet member for the environment has defended charging residents £25 to replace stolen wheelie bins, and other council waste disposal policies. AM Eluned Parrott...

Powerful play pays tribute to history of Whitchurch psychiatric hospital

Moment(o)s of Leaving is an immersive, site-specific play staged in the East One ward of Whitchurch’s psychiatric hospital before its closure next month. The evening...

Five reasons Penarth is the best place to live in Britain

TO celebrate The Sunday Times voting Penarth the best place to live in Britain, we show you five things that make it so great. It has...

McBryde demands officials crack down on English scrum

WALES forwards coach Robin McBryde has lobbed a pre-match grenade over the legality of England’s scrum. At a press conference, the former Scarlets hooker drew attention...

Glamorgan double pre-tax profit to £1m but boss urges caution

WALES’S only professional cricket club has announced a pre-tax profit of over £1million after record levels of sponsorship this year. Along with the sponsorship, the...

In or out? Our tips on how to win the EU referendum

IT is hard not to notice there will be a vote on the EU pretty soon. Wales receives between €653 million and €747 million from the...

New Theatre revival of Williams' classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is superb night out

10 Mar 2016

A SUPERB rendition of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning 1955 play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, runs at the New Theatre, Cardiff, until Saturday night. Robert...

Wales World Cup hero confident ahead of England clash

09 Mar 2016

GARETH Davies made his name in Wales’ last encounter with England, so it’s no surprise that this weekend’s title decider with England holds no fear...

Wales skipper demands back-row improvement ahead of England test

WALES captain Sam Warburton has warned his players that they will have to raise the bar if they are to derail England’s Grand Slam charge....

Roberts expects England match to settle title

Jamie Roberts believes that this weekend’s clash with England will settle the 2016 Six Nations title. Roberts was also quick to admit that matches against...

"There's another level in us," Wales coach Gatland warns England

WALES coach Warren Gatland insists his squad are treating Saturday’s meeting with England as a cup final. The round four encounter is effectively a championship...

Olympic champ Mo Farah to run Cardiff World Half Marathon

DOUBLE Olympic champion Mo Farah is part of a 10-strong Great Britain team announced today to run the IAAF/Cardiff University World Half Marathon. It will...

Oldest graffiti store in UK supports International Women's Day street art

A CARDIFF graffiti store is calling on women to pick up a spray can in celebration of International Women’s Day. The store sells specialist aerosol cans for graffiti artists...

Greater role in public life needed to beat women's poverty, says summit

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day 2016 was marked in Cardiff Bay today by the Women In Wales summit. More than 200 people gathered to attend a day...

Improved Swans look safe as Premiership relegation battle hots up

WITH nine league games left to play this season, the battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League is heating up. Aston Villa’s disastrous season...

Keep the Faith – Cardiff singer may still be The Voice

FAITH Nelson is looking ahead to the knockout stage of BBC’s The Voice after her success in the battle round. The 18-year-old, who lives in...

Rugby Podcast: England vs Wales Special

THIS weekend Wales will take on England at Twickenham in the Six Nations. We preview the game and choose our best XV of the tournament...

Elderly targeted in string of cashpoint thefts

POLICE are searching for two men who have tricked elderly people and stolen money from them at cashpoints across South Wales in the last two days....

Admiral staff set for bumper profit share payout

WORKERS at insurance giant Admiral are set to share in a bumper payout after a successful year for the Cardiff-based company. The company, which employs...

Jealous Cardiff student avoids jail following assault

CARDIFF student Peter Budd has been given a six-month sentence, suspended for 15 months, following an assault on a fellow student. Defendant Budd, 21, pleaded guilty...

Betrayal: A flawed but enjoyable interpretation of a stone-cold classic

Review: Betrayal at St David’s Hall A COMPETENT staging of Harold Pinter’s classic 1978 play about adulterers, Betrayal, opened its three-performance run at St David’s Hall...

Police seek man after driver is pulled from overturned car in Cathays

An accident in Cathays has left a car flipped onto its side. Photo by Lydia Baxter POLICE are looking for a man in connection with...

Grangetown nursery sources heat from the ground up

A NURSERY is heating its building in an unusual way by sourcing renewable energy. Grangetown Nursery School, on Avondale Road, is keeping the building warm by...

Drug-driving arrests in South Wales nearly treble in last year

DRUG-DRIVING arrests in South Wales have nearly trebled in the last year. It is a year since the introduction of an easy-to-use swab test...

Exclusive: Wales’ new Young People’s Laureate reveals her hopes for the role

THE St David’sDay announcement that Welsh poet and educator Sophie McKeand is to become the new Young People’s Laureate of Wales was met by much...

Cardiff Devils fans say goodbye to the Big Blue Tent

FANS of the Cardiff Devils are excited to be moving to the new ice arena for their first match on Saturday March 12. The long-anticipated opening...

Blues look set for brighter future amid structural change

THE Cardiff Blues are set for another significant structural change when the region takes complete control over Cardiff RFC. The news follows last November’s announcement that the...

The rise and fall of Cardiff's Youth Clubs