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A PUB in Penarth has been named the best in the area by the Campaign for Real Ale. The Golden Lion, on Glebe Street, has...

Yankee Candles are targeted in £4,000 Whitchurch burglary

BURGLARS broke into a Whitchurch furniture store in a crime apparently targeting Yankee Candles. John McCarthy, owner of Cardiff Bed & Furniture Centre on Merthyr...

Historic Doctor Who church may be saved by homes for elderly plan

A HISTORIC church in Cardiff, earmarked for closure next month, could be saved as a place of worship as part of a social housing project....

Top chef returns home to Cardiff for new restaurant launch

A CHEF from Cardiff is bringing Michelin experience to a new restaurant in the city centre. Gareth Dobbs, who has worked in two double Michelin-starred...

Art exhibition opens ahead of Whitchurch to Llandough Hospital move

13 Jan 2016

AN art exhibition by Llandough patients has opened in a gallery funded due to the imminent closure of Whitchurch Hospital. ‘Drawing Our Stories: Art, Medicine, and...

Artists' campaign against Cardiff cuts gathers 4,000 signatures

ARTISTS in Cardiff are gaining momentum in their opposition to council cuts – ahead of the budget consultation closing tonight. A “selfie” protest and petition...

Splott residents oppose plans to demolish university building

PROTESTERS took to the streets of Cardiff this afternoon to protest against plans to demolish the Splott University Settlement. The proposed plans, put forward by property...

Welsh veterans form concert band to help charities for comrades

THE FIRST concert band in Wales made up of armed forces veterans and serving personnel is to begin rehearsals on Sunday. So far veterans from...

Future of Roath Library in balance as Cardiff council weighs up options

THE fate of Roath Library hangs in the balance as the community await Cardiff Council’s decision on its future. Following last Friday’s deadline for submissions, councillors are...

EU debate heats up in Cardiff

WALES First Minster Carwyn Jones and UKIP leader Nigel Farage have squared off over the upcoming EU referendum. At a debate in the Wales Millennium...

Caerau residents concerned over proposed landfill site

CAERAU residents and local councillors are opposing a new landfill site on a former brickworks. Opponents of the plan are unhappy with the number of...

Gabalfa residents frustrated as students fill up parking spaces near campus

RESIDENTS are frustrated with the number of students taking parking spaces near university halls. With four university halls of residence in Gabalfa, one resident says the areas surrounding the...

Decision due tomorrow over new housing in Cardiff Bay

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 117 new homes in Cardiff Bay will be debated by councillors tomorrow. Plans put forward by Morganstone Ltd and Cardiff Community...

Radyr sixth-formers raise £2,471 to improve lives of other youngsters

SIXTH-FORMERS at Radyr Comprehensive School have raised £2,471 to help other youngsters – and now they are teaching younger pupils about their charity work. Students were...

Penarth residents fear flood risk as trees felled

PENARTH residents are unhappy with council proposals to fell trees above the Marina car park. Vale of Glamorgan Council is planning to cut down the...

Scout group launches £250,000 bob-a-job campaign to buy Cardiff church

A LLANDAFF North scout group has launched a huge bob-a-job campaign to raise £250,000 to buy a local church. The Second Llandaff Scout Group is...

Grangetown's revamped library offers new services to the community

THE library in Grangetown was re-opened this week with a new look and extra community services on offer. It was closed last March and re-opened on Monday...

Iconic Barry chippy reaches 70th birthday

A BARRY Island chippy is appealing to people to help come up with ideas to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Family-run O’Shea’s Fish and Chip cafe was...

Cardiff councillors support lower voting age

CARDIFF councillors have passed a motion in support of giving 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote. They have no power over the matter but...

Cardiff charity attends Paris climate summit

WELSH charity Size of Wales is flying the flag for Wales at the Paris Climate conference this week. The Cardiff-based charity employs only three staff but...

One punch changed my life forever, says Cardiff nurse

A STUDENT nurse from Roath who suffered severe brain injuries has spoken about the damage a single punch can cause. Craig Richards, aged 22, was punched...

Can Cardiff City's Tony Watt finally live up to the promise of that Barcelona goal?

CARDIFF City’s new signing Tony Watt delivered a promising debut performance in last Saturday’s 2-2 home draw with Burnley – and his manager thinks there’s...

Cardiff's hairdressing dynasty continues to cut it

The Constantinou family have been cutting Cardiff’s hair for three generations. Reporter Joe Smith talks to Simon Constantinou about winning multiple hairdressing world championships, the...

Proposed merger with Cardiff council "untenable" says Vale leader

THE leader of Vale of Glamorgan Council this week opposed a merger plan with Cardiff put forward to cut the number of Welsh councils. The...

The Muddy Waters of Welsh Rugby: An identity crisis that has affected the game for a generation

RECENT history has seen the Welsh national side punch above its proverbial weight on the international stage. Four Six Nations Championships, a World Cup semi-final...

Police appeal to trace man after theft of £200 worth of toiletries

POLICE have issued an appeal for help to trace a man in connection with the theft of £200 worth of toiletries. Shower gel and deodorant...

Defeated Blues look set to miss out on Wales star Halfpenny

CARDIFF Blues were defeated 12-6 by the Ospreys in Swansea, amid mounting speculation Leigh Halfpenny has rejected a move back to the Arms Park....

Meet the Cardiff man who takes joy in bearing his cross

CLIVE Cornish is a familiar face to many across the Welsh capital, if not a familiar name. Most will simply know him as the “man with...

Caroline Matthews: Cardiff's champion of wheelchair basketball

In the first of an occasional series on heroes of grassroots sport in Wales we interview Caroline Matthews, nominated for the 2015 Coach to Disabled...

Gareth Bale is frontrunner ahead of the Wales Sports Awards

WALES is set to celebrate a year of outstanding sporting success at the annual Wales Sport Awards next month. The event, at the Sport Wales...

Cardiff council split over giving votes to teenagers

LABOUR councillors have come under fire over two motions they want to debate at Thursday’s Cardiff council meeting. The first, put forward by Sam Knight, urges the council...

Review: The Shawshank Redemption at the New Theatre

THIS captivating adaptation played out at Cardiff’s New Theatre is a UK-wide tour celebrating the 21st anniversary of the movie of the same name. The 1994...

Get to know your candidates – a look at Cardiff West

IN six months the people of Cardiff West will be voting for the person to represent them in the Assembly for the next four years. Three...

Cardiff refugee centre launches language classes for women

A CARDIFF centre for asylum seekers and refugees will launch English-language classes exclusively for women next week. The Splott-based centre, Oasis Cardiff, has held daily...

Record-breaking total raised by Roath Junior Bake Off at Wellfield Winter Festival

THE Roath Junior Bake Off raised a record-breaking amount of money at this year’s “hugely successful” Wellfield Winter Festival. The competition saw a record-breaking number of...

Cardiff lawyer opposes Trade Union Bill

A CARDIFF-BASED lawyer has come up with a list of ways to fight the government’s controversial Trade Union Bill which would make it harder for unions...

Concerns over Islamophobic incidents in Cardiff after Paris terror attacks

MUSLIMS are worried about a series of Islamophobic incidents that have occurred in Cardiff since the Paris terrorist attacks. The incidents were mainly verbal abuse...

Llandaff North petitioners angry at Lidl plan to build on Pineapple beer garden

ANGRY petitioners have accused the Llandaff North councillors of failing to consult the community before supporting a new Lidl store on Station Road. The Lidl planning...

Plea to provide safe zones for prostitutes in Cardiff

A PLAN to provide safe zones for prostitutes to work in Cardiff is set to be presented to councillors. Residents in Grangetown heard that an...

ST JOHN SET TO RETURN TO RADYR

ST JOHN Cymru Wales are reopening their Radyr division following a two-year closure. Leadership changes initially led to the closure of the division which saw...

Shed project hopes to bring together older men in Ely

A CENTRE aimed at giving older men the chance to meet and take part in practical pastimes is to open in Cardiff in the New Year....

How the Cardiff Blues can become competitive again

THERE was a time when the name Cardiff was synonymous with success, with the Blues having qualified for three Heineken Cup quarter-finals and a...

Cardiff concert venues review security after Paris terror attacks

CARDIFF concert venues have reviewed security arrangements following the terrorist attacks in Paris. The Motorpoint Arena has confirmed that it has introduced “heightened security procedures” as...

What is it like to draw a naked stranger?

Conor Gogarty tries his hand at a life drawing class. THE thought of life drawing — the art of sketching a naked person — is...

Wales footballers get behind mental health campaign

A SCHEME to combat discrimination against people with mental health issues has been launched with the support of the Wales football team. Time To Change...

Ruthless E-cigarette companies targeting children, says Welsh Minister

THE Welsh Minister for Health has accused E-cigarette companies of “ruthlessly targeting children” as he moves to bring them into line with conventional cigarettes. Public health...

A guide to Christmas in Radyr

CHRISTMAS is fast approaching, and there are lots of things coming up in Radyr to get you into the festive spirit. Here is The Cardiffian’s...

Stepping into Cardiff's Christmas market

NOTHING gets you more excited for Christmas than walking through the festive market in Cardiff. The streets are shining with the bright blue and white lights,...

Can Wales ever win without Bale and Ramsey?

WALES may have been defeated in the weekend’s friendly against Holland but manager Chris Coleman was encouraged by his team’s performance without key players Aaron...

Cardiff man’s Facebook post on Paris attacks goes viral

A CARDIFF man has described the “unreal” reaction to a post he put on Facebook following the Paris terrorist attacks. Leigh Matthews, 30, posted a...

Could the 'Ball in the Wall' make a Six Nations comeback?

CARDIFF’S iconic ball in the wall feature could make a comeback during next year’s Six Nations rugby tournament. Cardiff councillor Peter Bradbury, who was heavily...

Second Sorrento's in Cardiff for father and son team

A FATHER and son team are set to open their second Cardiff café this week after only one year of business. A new branch of...

Cardiff hosts UK's first French Bulldog festival

PEOPLE and dogs alike descended on Cardiff for Britain’s first French Bulldog festival. The popularity of French Bulldogs has rocketed over the past few years and...

Cardiff's Winter Wonderland hit by Wintry weather

THE ice rink at Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland attraction has become a victim of the Wintry weather. While the rink has been closed since Saturday (Nov...

Graveyard Voices brought to life at Cathays Cemetery

THE stories of those buried in Cathays cemetery are being brought to life on a unique tour. The second of two free Graveyard Voices heritage...

Runner visits Cardiff for 76th consecutive marathon

RUNNER Ben Smith stopped off in Cardiff at the weekend to take on his 76th consecutive marathon, as part of a challenge to run 401...

Colcot Amateur Boxers take on Wales in the ring

AMATEUR boxers from all over Wales have taken on the best of Barry. Colcot Amateur Boxing Club (Colcot ABC) hosted its winter boxing show at the Barry Island...

Flats break-in: Two arrested

SOUTH Wales Police arrested two men in Grangetown last night on suspicion of burglary. Officers were called to the basement car park of Watermark Apartments, Ferry...

Speak, sleep, show, repeat: a Welsh TNA wrestler’s life

15 Nov 2015