Parking – Between Brexit chaos and a black hole the size of three million planet Earths you’d think some people would have enough to worry about. But it’s often the small things that cause the biggest reactions. This occurred to me this week as a man who appeared to be on the brink of spontaneous […]
On Land
Blue-green algae at Roath Park Lake in Cardiff
Blue-green algae in Roath Park Lake means it has been temporarily closed after the algae – a form of bacteria which can kill dogs – was confirmed in the area. Natural Resources Wales confirmed the presence of the potentially toxic algae in the lake earlier this week. A series of pictures and video footage taken […]
Geraint Thomas: Tour de France hero’s welcome home to Cardiff
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will be welcomed home to Cardiff later on Thursday, with thousands of people expected on the streets of the capital. The 32-year-old will be congratulated by First Minister Carwyn Jones at the Senedd at 16:25 BST before a celebration outside Cardiff Castle. Thomas became the first Welshman to win […]
Cardiff gets a new Curry Directory
A new Cardiff Curry Directory is a major bonus for Cardiff folk whether it is after a beer or two, after mountain biking on Caerphilly mountain, after watching a Wales International or running a half marathon. The most popular food is alongside fish and chips is to catch a Cardiff curry. The website cardiffcurry.co.uk has been around for […]
Cardiff Full English Breakfast venues
Cardiff Full English Breakfast venues Contrary to what most people believe stag and hen do’s are not all about booze and strippers and you should keep that in mind when planning the budget. Stag and Hen weekends often include exciting activities such as trekking, canyoning, clay pigeon shooting, etc. Combining all these activities together, for […]
Pick a Maindy gold medalist from this selection
Pick a Maindy gold medalist from this selection as Wales revels in a record-equalling Olympics medal haul, this Cardiff club can lay claim to being largely responsible for the gold rush. Welsh cyclists Owain Doull and Elinor Barker each won team pursuit golds in Rio over the weekend, the two adding to five silvers for […]
Tiger Bay’s history preserved as arts Butetown History and Arts centre is moving.
The heritage of Cardiff’s iconic Tiger Bay looks set to be preserved in a new arts centre, in May, the Butetown History and Arts Centre announced they would have to close as funding had dried up. But they asked for help finding somewhere to store their archives. Their archive contains items including recordings from people […]
‘Everyone needs to learn some mutual respect’ Call for a speed limit on the Taff Trail
There has been a heated reaction to a mooted speed limit for cyclists along the Taff Trail. The trail, which runs from the mouth of the Taff in Cardiff as far north as Brecon , is popular with cyclists as well as dog walkers, joggers and those out for a stroll. A call for a […]
Cardiff Triathlon is back and this is how you can enter
Cardiff Triathlon, more than 1,000 people took part in this year’s event and now registration is about to open for the Cardiff Triathlon. The company behind the triathlon, Always Aim High Events, say they expect tickets to sell out “in record time” when registration opens at midday on Friday, August 19. Marketing and sales manager […]
These are some of the suggestions to stop litter in Cardiff
Litter in Cardiff, these are some of the suggestions to stop More flexible collection times, locked bins or a tax on takeaways – these are just some of the suggestions to stop litter being spread across Cardiff city centre. While the council has received very public criticism for the state of the city centre, others […]