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What’s the longest you have ever waited for a gig? Super-fans queue through the night Superfan Liam Bowen waited 13 hours before the doors opened...

Fifty Shades sparks Ann Summers sex warning

LINGERIE giants Ann Summers are hosting bondage masterclasses for those who are interested in BDSM – to warn people of the dangers of rough sex...

Step Up Toolkit branded "a joke" by community groups

SEVERAL local community groups have branded Cardiff Council’s Step Up Toolkit initiative as inadequate, as cuts continue across the public sector. The initiative is designed...

Local writer up for Welsh Writing Awards

CARDIFF’S Philip Jones has been shortlisted for the inaugural New Welsh Writing Awards 2015. First prize includes £1,000 cash, e-publication by New Welsh Review and...

Meet the 5am superfan determined to see his heroes

WHILE most people were asleep in their beds this morning, one committed gig-goer travelled 90 miles to front the queue to see his favourite bands...

What are you giving up for Lent?

After Shrove Tuesday on the 17th, people will be testing their will-power by giving up some naughty-but-nice favourites in the name of Lent… [socialpoll id=”2252839″]

Cardiff University researchers go red for Heart Month

UNIVERSITY researchers will be wearing red this month as they swap their white lab coats for bright red in support of the British Heart Foundation’s...

Thousands expected for Fifty Shades

CARDIFF has been seized by a grand passion – as thousands prepare to see the long awaited Fifty Shades of Grey. The adaption of E.L....

Bluebirds booed off after Brighton stalemate

Cardiff City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion CARDIFF City were powerless to prevent their winless run stretching to six games, as they were held 0-0...

Cardiff "Super Connected": Making it One of UK's Fastest Growing Tech Clusters

Tech business is thriving, as locals get involved in Cardiff Start Events South Wales has been named as one of the fastest growing technology clusters in...

Wales has "put up with poor mobile phone coverage for far too long", says minister

Three mobile networks, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone have now made a deal to improve coverage for consumers across the UK. The Government has secured...

WATCH: Who cleans Cardiff after a messy Six Nations night?

Report by Joshua Smith and Chloe Farand LITTER and rubbish from Friday night, when Wales played England in the Six Nations at the Millennium Stadium,...

Sobering: The Cardiffian reflects on Wales 16-21 England

Sport writer Dan Allen investigates what went wrong and what needs to change for Wales to mount a challenge for the RBS Six Nations. For...

Fire crew tackle cannabis farm fire

Words by Joshua Smith FOUR fire engines were called to Plasnewydd Place on Arran Road, Roath today after a fire broke out at a suspected...

Flying start for solution to fly tipping

CARDIFF Council is piloting a new “joined-up” approach to fly tipping and littering in the southwest of the city, The Cardiffian can reveal today....

Lorry needs three recovery trucks after overturning

AN overturned lorry caused delays in Cardiff today as two roads had to be shut. The A4234 Central Link northbound was closed for most of...

Valentine's Day: Have your say

IS there a more divisive holiday? Since ancient times people have celebrated love on the 14th day in February. A checkered history from start to...

Things to do in Cardiff this Valentine’s Day if you're single

And so it approaches – the day probably equally dreaded by couples and singles alike – Valentines Day. The day when the world suddenly puts...

Wheelchair basketball star goes global

A SOUTH WALES man will line up for Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball against European opposition tonight (Tuesday). Phil Pratt, who plays for Cardiff Celts Wheelchair Basketball, is...

Bafta round-up

THE 68th edition of The British Film Academy Awards kicked off on Sunday night, presented by Stephen Fry at the Royal Opera Hall, London. Richard...

Brand new Illuminating exhibition opens

A NEW exhibition has gone on show at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre – giving a view from within Wales’ prison system. Illumination is a collection...

Excuses running out for Slade: Cardiff v Brighton preview

For a season that began with high hopes, Cardiff City now face a bleak future going into tonight’s game against Brighton & Hove Albion. Ole...

Cardiff beat Europe's big-hitters in TV rights rich-list

CARDIFF CITY earned more money in TV rights than Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain last year, despite being relegated from the Premier League in...

Would you rather own a dog… or dragon?

A CARDIFF resident was given a bearded dragon to take care of when friends of hers left to live in South Africa. Rachel Peach, 41,...

Green light for hydroelectric energy project

Cardiff is about to get a little bit greener after the council began inviting tenderers to bid on a contract to build a hydroelectric scheme...

Cardiff gets another restaurant when Prezzo hits Penarth

UPMARKET Italian chain Prezzo will open its doors in Penarth in March amid hostility from neighbouring businesses and residents. The planning application process took time...

Our Top 5 at 5

Here are our top 5 most read stories from today: 1) Permanent home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2) Wales fan made viral hit over a ‘quiet weekend’ 3) Your essential...

Child Sexual Exploitation: Concerns raised in Cardiff

More needs to be done to support victims of child sexual exploitation, a multiagency panel said this week. An audience of teachers, school children, carers,...

Library "Read In" Protest to Protect Cardiff Central Library

A unique “read in” protest will take place outside Cardiff Central Library tomorrow, National Library Day, when residents gather to object to library cuts. Attendees...

AMs take on MPs in rugby showdown

The Six Nation’s isn’t Friday’s only England-Wales showdown on tonight, with members of the Welsh Assembly playing Westminster at Arms Park. An annual fixture, the ninth...

Can the Welsh Anthem Make England Lose the Rugby?

Make sure you are singing loud and proud in Cardiff tonight. Sir Clive Woodward, former England rugby player and coach, has revealed the secret...

Wales Prepare for England Clash

Wales took to the Millennium Stadium pitch on Thursday for their final training session before the visit of England for the opening clash of the...

Adamsdown to revive community garden

Work has begun to revive the Adamsdown community gardens after it became overgrown and difficult to access. The “Edible Adamsdown” project, set up by Green...

Eastern High school in highly critical Estyn report

Leaders of Eastern High School have committed to improvement after the publication of a highly critical report from the education watchdog Estyn. Based...

Wales fan made viral hit over a 'quiet weekend'

A Welsh rugby fan’s tongue-in-cheek video singing about his “hatred” for English rugby has become an instant internet hit in the build-up to tonight’s crunch match....

Kayaker needs rapid donations

A Cardiff kayaker has been left up the creek without a paddle after being told she must raise £1,250 to represent Team GB. Angela Frayling, 30,...

6 Nations: Curtain raiser promises sweet revenge

Ever since the last party stopped 11 months ago, and the cleaners began cleansing the streets of plastic pint glasses, used takeaways and barefooted women...

No Brain-er for the Six Nations

Brain’s brewery has been affiliated with Wales since the company’s inception in 1882 in a small stone building behind a Cardiff pub and, to this...

Watch: Wales training for the Six nations

Wales prepared for tonight’s big kick-off with an open training session at the Vale Resort, in Glamorgan, on Wednesday. After warming-up with routine stretches...

Police give alcohol warning to rugby fans

South Wales Police have warned rugby fans they face heavy fines by buying drinks for someone who is drunk. Fans could face fines of up...

Your essential game day travel guide

With the Nation pumped up for Wales v England in the 6 Nations tonight, we have brought you the best advice to travel safely in, out and...

Permanent home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Martial arts enthusiasts in Cardiff have reason to be excited with the Chris Rees and Rob Taylor Jiu-Jitsu academy giving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a permanent location...

Sequins galore! Exhibition celebrating 25 years of Cardiff carnival launches

It’s a feast of colours, feathers and glitter which has taken over the exhibition space of the Cardiff Story Museum. In celebration of its 25th...

Welcome back from The Cardiffian!

The Cardiffian is re-launching from today. Expect news, views and reviews, every Tuesday and Friday. Want to know how to get in touch? Tweet us...

Need somewhere to keep your rabbits? How about the bath?

A rubber duck splashes about in the bath, but would a couple of fluffy bunnies? Students hosted two homeless rabbits in their bath after...

Seriously too much mustard

When Kiri Nicholetts found herself with a batch of homemade mustard going spare after Christmas, she put up a sign in her Riverside window and...

The Cardiffian is going into hibernation

That’s all folks for one year. The Cardiffian is going into hibernation until January. Thank you to everyone who has helped out. Don’t miss us all...

St Paul's Church launches charity coffee morning series

Grangetown’s St Paul’s Church is set to hold the first of its monthly charity coffee mornings next Saturday. The event, which will take place on...

The future of Welsh cricket is bright says Glamorgan director Hugh Morris

Cricket may never beat rugby and football in the popularity stakes in Wales, but it has a chance to cement a place as the country’s...

Controversial plans to introduce presiding officer on Council may be dropped

It is understood controversial plans to introduce a presiding officer on Cardiff Council will be dropped by Labour. The proposals were passed by the constitution...

Digging for victory: Cardiff community gardens celebrating the Big Dig

Community gardens around Cardiff will be holding events for the first time tomorrow in aid of the Big Dig 2014. The Big Dig 2014 Cardiff...

Glamorgan face Gloucestershire

Glamorgan County Cricket Club have reached 89/3 at lunch of their two-day friendly with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club at the SWALEC stadium. Glamorgan got their pre-season...

Imaginative flavour combos but something's missing

Still in its first year of business, Cardiff burger joint The Grazing Shed prides itself on locally sourced and quality ingredients. Josh Thomas reviews his...

Former Cardiff player joins Newport

Newport County have signed former Cardiff City defender Darcy Blake on a free transfer. Blake, 25, has joined Justin Edinburgh’s side on a short-term deal...

Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve welcomes back the birds as Spring starts

TODAY marks the official start of spring, and as Cardiff shakes off its winter chill the city’s birdlife will gradually begin to return north from...

Up to 1,000 expected to protest in anti-fascism march

Unite Against Fascism will mark UN anti-racism day on Saturday with a march from Riverside to City Hall to protest against discrimination. Between 500 and...

Grangetown meets Bollywood

Bollywood is set to take on Grangetown with a storm in an evening full of Indian delights. The event, which will take place on Saturday...

Cardiff's top 10 restaurants, according to TripAdvisor

Travel website TripAdvisor turned 14 last month and, since 2000, it has become the largest travel community in the world, with more than 32 million...

New fashion label to launch in Cardiff