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THE first choir for stroke survivors in Wales has been shortlisted for a 2016 Epic Award. Strike a Chord is a Stroke Association project that helps...

Man dies in alleged Ely stabbing

04 Mar 2016

SOUTH Wales Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died in Ely after an alleged stabbing yesterday. Despite treatment from doctors and paramedics he...

Wales' prop star Evans has tough challenges ahead, says forwards guru

04 Mar 2016

WALES forwards coach Robin McBryde has predicted tougher challenges for young loose-head prop Rob Evans, despite an impressive start to his test career. Scarlets prop...

Police hunt for fuel thief who dragged petrol station worker across road

03 Mar 2016

A PETROL station worker dragged across the road by a fuel thief has left her job following the assault. Ragu Anna, the owner of the...

Welsh hooker Owens looks forward to Twickenham battle

WELSH hooker Ken Owens has played down suggestions that Warren Gatland’s side will look to target England skipper Dylan Hartley. Northampton Saints hooker Hartley was...

Five dates for do-gooders. Volunteering together is a great way to bond

TIRED of over-priced flowers, expensive restaurants and pink plastic tat? Why not spend your next date doing something meaningful with that special someone? Doing something charitable...

Welsh coach hits back at France match criticism

WELSH kicking coach Neil Jenkins has hit back at criticism of Wales’ most recent Six Nations performance. Although Wales defeated France 19-10 in Friday’s match...

Wales' World Cup dream becomes reality after Six Nations victory

WALES Women have qualified for next year’s World Cup after a 10-8 victory against France. They unexpectedly triumphed in Neath on Sunday and brought the...

We love St David but here are some patron saints you have never heard of

THE Deputy Leader of the Welsh Lib Dems, Mark Williams is calling for St David’s Day to be made a national holiday. Mr Williams said: “I...

St David's Day parade marches on without Cardiff council funding

CARDIFF’S annual St David’s Day Parade went ahead today despite the council’s decision to withdraw all funds from the event. The £35,000 cut in funding...

Review: Footloose at the New Theatre

THE all-singing, all-dancing stage adaptation of Dean Pitchford’s 1984 screen hit plays out at Cardiff’s New Theatre this week. Directed by Racky Plews, the production follows Chicago-born Ren McCormack, played...

Cardiff crush Bristol in first home boxing bout

OVER 450 people watched Cardiff University Boxing Club defeat Bristol University in the Cardiff Students’ Union last night. The amateur event had six competitive bouts...

9 reasons to celebrate being Welsh this St David’s Day

To celebrate St David’s Day this year, here are nine reasons why being Welsh is the best. We have a way with words. Where else in...

Cardiff para-athlete is getting ready for Rio

IT’S a testament to the life of Robert Davies that breaking his back and becoming wheelchair bound is not the most remarkable thing that’s happened...

Cardiff council to close roads in Car-Free Day to encourage cycling

THE roads near Cardiff Castle may be closed as part of a Car-Free Day in September. The council agreed the event in October and is now discussing...

Is Whitchurch train station losing its appeal?

WHITCHURCH train station – once a substantial rail stop with two platforms, staff, and a goods shed – is now the least used station in Cardiff....

Car-Free Day? No problem. We send Emma out to learn how to cycle — at the age of 21

Cardiff Council plans to reduce the city’s environmental issues by holding a Car-Free Day in September. To do our bit we gave reporter Emma James...

Cardiff residents protest against Council cuts

OVER 200 Cardiff residents gathered outside City Hall to protest against cuts to local services. The protest, which took place at the same time as...

Building work on new Llandaff North hub to start soon

A COMMUNITY Hub will open in Llandaff North next year, with building work set to start in May, despite concerns from a group of residents....

Roath residents fear restaurant garden will create noise

ROATH residents fear a quiet street will soon be disrupted by late-night drinking after a new restaurant on Wellfield Road was given the go-ahead today. Porro, an Italian...

What's next for Faith on The Voice?

So, @PalomaFaith can just got home now and put her feet up now. Please be upstanding for… #teampaloma! #thevoiceuk pic.twitter.com/HqSg7n0zsH — BBC The Voice UK...

Festival of Voice could transform capital of the land of song

A 10-DAY music spectacular this summer could start to transform Cardiff into an international festival venue to rival Edinburgh. The Festival of Voice event, launched yesterday,...

Litter pickers clean up Cardiff rivers in toughest challenge yet

PADDLING pools, TVs, tractor tyres, and a table tennis table – these were just a few of the items retrieved on a litter pick by Cardiff...

Ping-pong, an outdoor gym and free wifi – plans unveiled for Cathays parks

RESIDENTS are being given the chance to have their say on the future of three green spaces in Cathays. Cogan, Ruthun and Llanbleddian Gardens near Senghennydd Road are...

Player v player – where the key Wales v France battles will be fought tonight

Rob Evans v Rabah Slimani The 23-year-old Pembrokeshire product Evans has been a revelation thus far in the Championship. The Scarlets prop has always...

Police renew pleas over missing Gabalfa grandmother

POLICE today renewed their call for information about Lorraine Rideout who went missing from Gabalfa almost a month ago. Ms Rideout, 57, a mum of...

Wales closing in on top form, says former Cardiff winger Nigel Walker

WALES are “not a million miles away” from hitting top form, says ex-Wales and Cardiff winger Nigel Walker. “What Wales have lacked is that fluency,...

France lack mental toughness away from home, says ex-Wales star Popham

FORMER Welsh international back-rower Alix Popham has questioned whether France have the mental toughness to emerge victorious in Cardiff tonight. The French have historically been...

Wales aim to step up the gears to extend five-year record against French

WALES welcome France to the Principality Stadium tonight knowing that a victory will likely set up a championship decider at Twickenham, in a fortnight’s time....

Eddie Butler tells The Cardiffian how Wales will win tonight

RUGBY pundit Eddie Butler predicts a big Welsh win in the third-round of the Six Nations tonight. After a strong start to the tournament, Butler told...

£10m road plan to support Aston Martin plant

24 Feb 2016

A £10m access road will be created to support the new Aston Martin car plant that is due to be built in South Wales. The...

Wales prop Lee looks to put the heat on French scrum

24 Feb 2016

WALES tight-head prop Samson Lee has spoken of his delight at Scarlets teammate Rob Evans’ international rise. “It’s nice to get Rob involved, especially from...

Cardiff University forges historic partnership with Russian academics

CARDIFF University academics will travel to Moscow next month to begin a historic partnership with the world famous Russian State University. A group of history lecturers will make the...

Title-chasing Cardiff Devils take it one game at a time

THE Cardiff Devils consolidated their position at the top of the Elite Ice Hockey league following back-to-back fixtures against the Sheffield Steelers last weekend. On...

Welsh regional rugby fails to capture the public’s imagination, says Butler

THE curse of Welsh regional rugby reigns on – crowds are small and deflated and players continue to look elsewhere for more stimulating rugby. Even...

Body recovered at Beachy Head in search for missing Cardiff man

A BODY has been recovered at Beachy Head in the search for a missing Cardiff man, according to police. Emergency services were called to the beach...

Cuthbert, Lydiate and Davies named to face France on Friday

WALES make three changes to their starting line-up ahead of the third game in the Six Nations. Dan Lydiate comes in for Justin Tipuric and...

Cardiff students sleep out to raise money for homeless

STUDENTS will sleep outside the Students’ Union tonight to raise money for the homeless. The event, called Student Sleepout, will take place outside Park Place....

Cardiff residents lobby Labour councillors over damaging cuts

PROTESTERS for Cardiff Against the Cuts will take to the streets of Splott tomorrow (Saturday). Residents will use the opportunity to lobby local Labour councillors...

'To Kill A Mockingbird' author Harper Lee has died

HARPER Lee, the author of To Kill A Mockingbird, has died aged 69. The news was confirmed by the mayor’s office in Monroeville, Alabama. In...

Airport passenger numbers continue to soar

PASSENGER numbers at Cardiff Airport have grown significantly over the last eight months. Figures show that compared to the previous year, the airport has managed an...

Jeremy Corbyn to join protestors in Cardiff fighting Trade Union Bill.

LABOUR leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed that he will speak at the Trade Union Pride March in Cardiff next month. Protesters are marching from the...

Fans turn out in force ahead of Bruce's Iron Maiden transatlantic voyage

MORE than 200 fans and plane spotters turned up at Cardiff Airport to see heavy metal band Iron Maiden off on their world tour. The Book...

Has Ri-Ri broken your heart? Nine shows you can see in Cardiff instead

Has the cancellation of Rihanna’s Cardiff gig put a downer on your day? Fear not Cardiffian readers, we are here to guide you through some...

Closure of Whitchurch Youth Centre comes as surprise to residents

THE youth centre at Whitchurch High School has closed suddenly. The 40-odd members found out about the decision seven days before last week’s closure. A...

Cardiff Cobras American Football team looking to bow out in style

AMERICAN Football team Cardiff Cobras are just one win away from their first divisional final in a decade. This weekend they travel to face bitter...

McBryde plays down challenge of re-integrating foreign based players

WELSH forwards coach Robin McBryde has played down fears over Welsh squad players playing in the Aviva Premiership and Top 14 this weekend. McBryde said:...

Reason for Devils debut delay at Ice Arena Wales revealed

THE reason why Cardiff Devils have been forced to delay their move into their brand new £16m home has finally been revealed. Fans were left...

Britain's changing diets – how our food shopping has changed since 1970

Cardiff singer hopes to wow the judges on BBC's The Voice

CARDIFF singing hopeful Faith Nelson will appear on The Voice this weekend. The 18-year-old, who lives in Leckwith, took to the stage before Christmas in...

It's the battle of the strikers as Cardiff count down to their Brighton clash

SATURDAY’S early kick-off in the Championship sees Cardiff City FC take on Brighton and Hove Albion in the Welsh capital. The teams come into the fixture on the back...

Financial cuts hit mental health services in South Wales

CUTS to staff and spending on mental health services for children and adolescents in South Wales have been revealed. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request...

Rihanna cancels gig at Cardiff's Principality Stadium

Rihanna’s ANTI World Tour will not be coming to Cardiff this year. It has been confirmed that the singer has had to cancel her performance...

Customers forced further afield as Barclays closes Birchgrove branch

CUSTOMERS will have to go further afield or use the Post Office when Barclays bank closes in Birchgrove today. Mervyn Owen, Barclays community leader for South...

Welsh prop icon Jenkins warns rookie Evans he wants his jersey back

WORLD rugby’s most capped prop has warned Welsh rookie Rob Evans that he is “as hungry as ever to pull that Welsh jersey on”. Gethin...

First Minister visits Whitchurch to highlight election pledge

17 Feb 2016

WALES’ First Minister Carwyn Jones visited small businesses in Whitchurch today, following his election pledge to cut their taxes. The visit to Whitchurch Village marks...

Wales kicking guru Jenkins wary of French threat

16 Feb 2016

WALES kicking coach Neil Jenkins has described the French as a “major threat” ahead of their Six Nations clash a week on Friday. France, under...

String of Yankee Candles burglaries costs Cardiff businesses thousands

16 Feb 2016