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Malky Welcomes Cornelius

July 12, 2013 admin 0

Malky welcomes Cornelius translated means City boss Malky Mackay welcomed Danish striker Andreas Cornelius to the club at the Vale of Glamorgan today, as the Dane faced the media for the first time. Cornelius’ arrival at Cardiff City Stadium was confirmed earlier this month as the 20 year-old put pen to paper on a five-year […]

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Review: The Rocky Horror Show, New Theatre

July 9, 2013 admin 0

It’s the 40th anniversary of this, the Rocky Horror Show that audience participation was made for. Thankfully, the hot summer night was just the ticket for those who fully entered into the spirit of the evening and arrived in stockings, suspenders, basques and little else. Richard O’Brien’s rock ‘n’ roll musical, the Rocky Horror Show […]

Gabalfa roundabout will have Improved safety

July 9, 2013 admin 0

Plans for safety improvements on Gabalfa roundabout, one of Cardiff’s busiest interchanges have been given a “cautious welcome”. Around £70,000 is to be spent later this month to reduce the number of accidents at the Gabalfa roundabout interchange. In the five years between 2007 and 2012, there were 48 accidents there, including one fatality. On […]

Action on Late Payments to force big firms to pay on time

July 8, 2013 admin 0

This time last year Westminster politicians were speaking out strongly about the impact on the economy of late payments to small suppliers. The issue was raised in Parliament. The Coalition Government was talking tough. Sadly, however, these promising noises fizzled out and the problem is now worse than ever. Big companies are even slower in […]

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Eating Out

Cardiff butchers is the best in the UK

July 6, 2013 admin 0

A Cardiff butchers shop is sizzling with success after being crowned the best in the UK. With the weekend set to be a scorcher, Martin Player, of High Class Butchers in Whitchurch, has just the thing to add a touch of quality to barbecues across the city after his Welsh beef burgers scooped top prize […]

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Remember Old Cardiff: Nostalgia pictures of Wales’ capital city

July 5, 2013 admin 0

Old Cardiff: Cardiff council worker Evelyn Clarke has spent the past two years building up a priceless archive of photographs through her Facebook page Remember Old Cardiff. Here, she tells Martin Wells how the idea came about and what treasures she has unearthed with the help of her army of followers An urge to research […]

Cultural Events

Review: Hairspray, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

June 20, 2013 admin 0

On a warm summer’s evening in Cardiff Bay, the mood inside the Wales Millennium Centre was already excitable, the musical Hairspray was in town. So it was hardly surprising that when Tracy Turnblad burst on the stage with the trademark wide grin and endless enthusiasm that has become synonymous with the much-loved character, the whole […]

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15 great things to do in Wales this weekend

June 20, 2013 admin 0

Here are some things to do in South Wales this weekend. So whether it’s rain or shine, there’s no excuse not to enjoy what’s happening in your area. Here is our round up of the top 15 things to do in Wales this weekend! We’ve tried to include a mixture of things to do including […]

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Old Grangetown Memories of Cardiff suburb recalled in new book

May 31, 2013 admin 2

The reminiscences in Old Grangetown Memories Book Two are in part both sad and humorous. One would have to be a hard nut not to be touched by Alex Peterson’s extract, Dead Flowers For Christmas, which is housed with the Cardiff Story Museum. “One Christmas we had finally reached the position of being homeless. Times […]

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Woods Bar and Brasserie now Bills Restaurant

May 30, 2013 admin 0

Woods bar and brasserie was conveniently located next to Wood Street car park is a striking building with a fascinating weather vane. It has a long-standing reputation. Tends to fill up quite quickly so book up in advance. Very good set menu if you want a set meal, let them know if you are pressed […]

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