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New Report Reviews Cardiff’s Well-being
Cardiff Council recently published its annual Well-Being Report, which takes the temperature on Cardiff’s well-being as well as how the city is meeting its Corporate Plan for 2022-25. The report focuses on seven main themes: Council leader Cllr Huw Thomas introduced the report, pointing out many positive outcomes from it. “This shows how well the…
Taylor Swift fan gets the wrong version of «Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)»
After receiving the anticipated new album, one fan ended up with something unexpected! Taylor Swift announced in May this year that she would release a new and improved version of her 2010 album Speak Now, as a part of her ongoing battle for ownership of her masters. Following the release on Friday, July 7th, many…
Is Threads the new Twitter?
Words by Aarthy Balaganesh Threads, a new app developed by the Instagram team, has been launched by Meta as a direct response to Twitter. According to Mark Zuckerberg, within the first seven hours of its release, over 10 million users have already signed up as followers. Meta described Threads as a “new, separate space for…
Battling Brain Cancer at 17
At the age of fifteen, you would never imagine that devastating news was right around the corner, for most it will never become reality but for Noah it did. After being diagnosed, the Neurologist said, “Go away and enjoy summer,” how could Noah and his family do that? Noah Herniman is a 17-year-old, Doctor Who crazy,…
Lead singer of Coldplay shocks fans by arriving in Cardiff by train.
Words by Nora haug Chris Martin might be worth £160 million but chose public transport to travel to Cardiff ahead of two massive gigs at the Principality Stadium. He was filmed by a member of station staff wearing tracksuit bottoms, a grey t-shirt and a baseball cap blending into the crowd. When he noticed the…
Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Association Awards 2023: A celebration of diversity
The EMWWAA Award Ceremony took place on the 13th May 2023 at City Hall in Cardiff. There were many winners in different categories, all from various walks of life. The chief guest was Rt Hon Mark Drakeford who handed out the awards which celebrate the achievements of Welsh women and have been doing so since…
Comedy in Cardiff! Meet the face hosting “Pigeon Laughs” the international comedy short film festival – Jose Fortuna
On Thursday 1st June and Friday 2nd June, Jose Fortuna will be hosting an international comedy short film festival at the University of South Wales. The festival is known as Pigeon Laughs and has been a project Jose and his brand have been building up to for a long time Jose agreed to do a…
What is happening in Sudan? the conflict explained
An emotional moment for sky news Africa Correspondent, Yousra Elgabir was captured on video. Sky Africa’s correspondent Yousra Elgabir was speaking to people who had fled from Sudan to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. In an unexpected moment whilst reporting with her team, Elgabir spots her uncle in the crowd. What followed was a heartwarming exchange…
What is Insole Court?
By Daniel Davies and Emily Ledgeway Insole Court is a Victorian Gothic mansion in Llandaff, Cardiff. The mansion dates back to 1855 and was built for a businessman named James Harvey Insole. In the 1930s Cardiff Council bought the entire estate in 1932 for £26,250 under a compulsory purchase order, with the family being allowed to stay on…
Brexit causes “terrible” barriers for EU students in the UK
European students studying in the UK say Brexit has put significant limitations on their study and career opportunities. And those thinking of coming to study here are finding it almost impossible to get visas. In January 2023, the Higher Education Statistics Agency announced a decline by half in students coming from abroad. Many blame the…
East Aberthaw welcomes Welsh Government’s 20mph speed limit plans
With its national reputation for good food and service, many travel far to experience the award-winning Blue Anchor Inn in East Aberthaw, which some believe to be the oldest pub in Wales. The multi-awarding winning pub, situated in the remote village of East Aberthaw, has amassed a dedicated following of customers who use the nearby…
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Interviewing Zoe Turner about her experience living with Endrometriosis https://groovy-cora.shorthandstories.com/endometriosis-awareness-month/ By Cora Carlsen
Camerado’s Public Living Room arrives in the streets of Cardiff
Words and pictures by Eleanor Fox On Tuesday, a public living room was setup outside John Lewis by Camerado’s to allow the people of Cardiff relax on the comfort of a sofa and chat with others. Camerado’s is a social movement creating Public Living Rooms that bring people together to help them get through tough…
Cost of living: Cardiff Bus fares to increase from April
Bus passengers in the Vale will be facing a price hike from next month as bus fares are set to go up again. Cardiff Bus said that increased costs have forced them to increase fares for the first time in four years – there will also be changes to fare zones and their boundaries. The…
Hundreds gather for the march against racism in Cardiff
By Melisa Numan National demonstrations were held across London, Cardiff and Glasgow today in response to the UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill. Initiated by ‘Stand Up To Racism’ and supported by the Trades Union Congress, the event had more than twelve speakers who talked to the people at Cardiff’s City Hall and The Senedd. The…
Earthquake fundraiser: £1,800 raised for Turkey-Syria relief fund
By Melisa Numan A group of volunteers from the University of South Wales raised almost £1,800 for victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The money came from a series of events, including sales, a raffle and a takeover of a Cardiff cafe. It was an idea born at a Saturday morning meeting of…
Llandaff Cathedral: Popular YouTuber to perform at anniversary recital
Popular YouTuber and and organist Richard McVeigh has over 95,000 subscribers and will be playing this weekend in the historic Llandaff Cathedral which has been in the city since 1120. This is to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the church organ’s installation. The original organ served the church for 60 years but after a…
Porthcawl: Have your say about the future of the seafront
Residents of Porthcawl were able to share their thoughts about how the town’s open spaces should be used. A discussion was held today on the 15th of March with another planned for the 23rd of March. The aim is to showcase potential options and designs for how the space could be developed. It’s expected to…
Students talk: Thoughts before budget plans announced
March 15 marks UK Budget Day, where millions of Brits awaited Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s announcement in The House of Commons. It is also the day Union leaders have called for a mass strike, with maximum disruptions nationwide. Teachers with the NEU, University lecturers, Junior doctors, Civil servants and Tube drivers, are among thousands striking for…
2023 BUDGET: Striking workers rally against Hunt’s plans
Today, hundreds of people met at Central Square in Cardiff for the latest ‘Solidarity with the Strike’ TUC rally – attracting leaders, speakers and members from Cardiff UCU, Prospect Union, UNISON Wales, PSS Union and NEU Union – all under the Welsh TUC umbrella organisation. The press release for the event read: ‘Let’s send a clear…
Budget: Cardiff’s independent businesses survive economic challenges
Independent businesses in Cardiff have beaten current economic uncertainties through their online storefronts and community. Despite financial issues suffered by the general public due to the cost of living crisis and todays spring budget announcement from the chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, independent businesses in Cardiff believe that the community they foster and a…
One non-profit’s goals for a sustainable future in Wales
By Georgia Ferda Benthyg Cymru, first set up in 2020, is a community non-profit organisation which aims to “make borrowing things as easy as popping out for a loaf of bread”. With 17 “library of things” across Wales so far, they make items accessible to the public to promote a more cost-effective and environmentally conscious…
Hospitality disappointed by latest UK budget
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) will voice their disappointment following UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s announcement of the budget, today. A primary concern for night time businesses has been their difficulty in managing energy bills, a topic that was not mentioned by Mr Hunt during his budget speech. The main change implemented by the Minister…
Cost of living crisis puts pressure on Cardiff Market
The rising cost of living is mentioned as one of the main reasons for increasing food and other goods prices. The rise in prices has continued to be a big disaster especially for low-income citizens in various areas, including in the Cardiff market, which has been open since May 1891 under Cardiff Council. Some traders…
Therapy dogs return to USW
With the pressures of deadlines, essays and exams, university students often face large amounts of pressure. To try and combat anxiety and worry, the University of South Wales are hosting ‘Therapy Dogs Nationwide’. According to their website, studies show that people who interact with therapy dogs have increased confidence, improvement in general health and wellbeing…
Welsh Education Minister announces new incentive to diversify education workforce
Jeremy Miles announced ‘The Ethnic Minority Incentive Scheme’ today to help provide resources and support for eligible people to make sure the Welsh education workforce is reflective of Wales’ diversity.’ “Currently less than 2% of our teaching workforce are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background. That simply isn’t good enough.” Jeremy said this…
Ukraine war: Cardiff donation centre helps people in need
By Ellie Spark ‘Cardiff for Ukraine’ was set up last year on Ukraine’s independence day, August 25th, to aid Ukraine after the war started and was set up by lead volunteer, Helen Mcaide. We visited the hub today on Royal Stuart Lane by the bay and saw the process of an aid run, on its…
Junior doctors strike in Bristol
Words and images by Melisa Numan Junior doctors in England have begun a three-day strike in protest of inadequate pay and burnout, which threatens to drive staff out of the National Health Service (NHS) as it deals with record-high patient waiting lists. An estimated 37,000 Junior doctors are said to be taking part in the…
Oscars 2023: The biggest winners from the most important night in film
There may be a multiverse where the UK did well last night, but it isn’t this one. Everything Everywhere All at Once swept at the 2023 Oscars Ceremony with a total of 7 wins, including best picture, best actress and best supporting actor. British talent only scored 4 wins throughout the evening, including best short…
New south Wales metro angers the public due to disruption
A significant transport link into Cardiff has been causing ongoing disruption since the plans for the Metro started. The South Wales Metro is a multi-million-pound project to redesign and improve transport links between the valleys, the Vale of Glamorgan and throughout Cardiff. The multi-million-pound project connects valley links into central Cardiff for more sustainable travel…
High phosphorous levels recorded in Cardiff’s River Taff
Environmentalist group has called for “vital” regulation changes as pollution reaches three times the safe limit in the River Taff. The Welsh Rivers Union have called for action due to rising phosphate levels recorded in the River Taff at Llandaff. The data recorded by local residents showed the phosphate levels rising to three times safe…
Limited support for international students seeking part-time work
By Matthew Webb International students are struggling to find part-time work compared with domestic students. Working alongside studies can provide a financial lifeline, as well as develop skills and enhance social opportunities, yet international students face several barriers which makes it more difficult to secure a job. International students make up around 22% of the total…
Dachshund Pup-Up Cafe in Cardiff!
Words and Picture by Eleanor Fox The Pup -Up Cafe team, hosted a pop-up Dachshund Cafe in Revolution, Cardiff, to unite all Dachshunds of South Wales to eat treats and make Dachshunds friends of all different sizes! Pup `up Cafes started in late 2018, and as time went on more events were being hosted. Pup…
The Welsh woman who’s walking in traditional dress to raise money for charity
A retired woman is planning to walk the length and breadth of Britain in full traditional Welsh costume to raise money for charity and promote her national culture. Blodwen Morgan, 60, will walk around 180 miles wearing her Welsh costume every step of the way. Blodwen said: “All nations are fantastic, many colours make the…
Darren Moore: Police fears of protest at funeral procession of convicted rapist quashed
By Ben Jones, Rowan Davies It was a gloomy afternoon in central Cardiff as the funeral procession for Darren Moore, 39 – also known as Crystal Coutoure – made its way through the centre of the city. Moore, originally from Newport, had been performing at popular LGBT venue Pulse on Churchill Way on January 22nd. Hours…
Fundraiser for crash victim, Darcy
A beauty and cosmetic salon in Newport has set up a fundraiser on Facebook for their former colleague who lost her life in the crash last weekend. VIP Aesthetics in Newport opened up in 2017, and Darcy was one of the four original staff members at the salon. The salon’s Instagram account said: “Rest in…
International Women’s Day: Gender pay gap increases by over two percent despite years of narrowing
Accounting giant, PricewaterhouseCoopers, published a report yesterday showing how the trend has surprisingly increased by two point four percent after ten years of narrowing. In Cardiff City Centre, women gathered for a networking meeting to discuss business and issues surrounding gender inequality. Kerrie Aldridge who is a mother and charity worker said: “The more we…
In pictures: Snow in Cardiff
Words and Images by Aarthy Balaganesh The people of Cardiff woke up to snow on Wednesday morning and expected the snow to fall throughout the day. The Met Office warns that snow is in place throughout Wales for the rest of the week. More than 200 schools are closed across Wales, and some main roads…
Snow latest: disruption across south Wales
Updated at 13:35 More than 200 schools and some main roads have closed due to the 10cm (4 inches) of snow falling across some areas of Wales. Over 70 schools have closed in Caerphilly, 60 in Rhondda Cynon Taf, 27 in Merthyr Tydfil, 24 in Bridgend and 2 in Neath Port Talbot and Cardiff have…
UPDATE: The A48 crash escalates questions about why it took so long for the police to find them?
The five people were found in the early hours of Monday morning. It’s now confirmed that Eve Smith, Rafel Jeanne and Darcy Ross died in the accident, whilst Sophie Russon and Shane Loughlin are critically injured in the University Hospital of Wales. Family and friends are angry and are questioning why it took the police…
Turkey and Syria earthquakes: Cardiff church fundraising concert helps those affected
The event raised nearly £800 for the earthquake appeal and was held at St Andrew’s church hall in Roath, Cardiff, on Saturday, March the fourth with a variety of performances. Cardiff Theatre Café held the fundraiser concert to raise funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee Cymru and the money will go direct to the frontline…
Transport for Wales announce train fare increase
Welsh transport company TfW have said a rise in train fares is to come into effect later this month, despite the ongoing national cost of living crisis. The increase in prices, on top of recent union strikes and train cancellations, could have a negative effect on the Welsh Government’s push for public transport – and…
Cardiff Car Crash: Three of the missing found dead
Police discovered the missing five people after a 48 hour search in the early hours of Monday morning, on a major link road to Cardiff in St Melons. Sophie Russon, 20, Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21, Rafel Jeanne, 24, and Shane Loughlin, 32, were last seen at about 2am on Saturday in Cardiff. The…
Cardiff City Ladies dedicate football game to Cancer Research Wales
On Sunday Cardiff City Ladies dedicated thier match against AFC Bournemouth to Cancer Reseach Wales
The Dragons triumph over AFC Bournemouth
Cardiff City Ladies honsted AFC Bournemouth at Ocean Park in The FA Women’s National League
Baba Marta: Traditions without borders
Words and images by Melisa Numan Grandma Marta Day is a holiday celebrated in Bulgaria, on March 1. It is beloved by people living in the country, and those who carry the tradition abroad. Martenitsas, usually in the form of a wrist band, small yarn dolls, or tassels, are created combining red and white coloured…
Woman, 80, from Cardiff knits 80 daffodils for St David’s Day to raise money for Marie Curie
Sheila Small from Whitchurch has knitted the daffodils in a month and has raised over £80 so far for their Great Daffodil Appeal. The challenge was set for her 80th birthday and is in memory of her friend Carol who passed away but was given end of life care from Marie Curie so she wants…
Crowds celebrate St David’s Day in Cardiff
Words Carys Jones. Pictures by Megan Monk and Melisa Numan. Video by Eleanor Fox. In Wales, the first of march March is the feast day of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. The first of the month marks the day he died in 589AD. It is commonly known as St David’s day. Hundreds of…
Protests held to mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Words and images by Melisa Numan Crowds gathered in Cardiff city centre on Saturday for an anti war rally marking the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and to show solidarity with Ukrainians affected by the troubles. Stand with Ukraine Cardiff, an organisation of people living in the city who are against the…
Immersed! Returns for it’s Fifth Year
Images by Reece H-Strati, Megan Monk, Eleanor Fox, Kelsey Roberts, Caitlyn Morris and Sarah Smith. Words by Reece H-Strati Immersed! festival returned to Cardiff’s Tramshed on Saturday, as it celebrates its fifth year. The festival, fully organised by USW Popular and Commercial Music students, brings together students from across the university’s Cardiff campus. Boasting four…
Plans to introduce 20mph limit in west Wales met with criticism
A recent research poll by TIDA (The International Drivers Association) revealed that the West Wales area has one of the highest number of speeding offenses in the UK, based on the number of speeding offenses across the country. They found that the Dyfed-Powys Police force area – covering Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire – came in…
Fur-tastic Furry Meet in Cardiff
Words and imagess Eleanor Fox Furries are people who have an active interest in animal characters with human characteristics. FurTheMoment, the official furry meet up for Cardiff Furries, hosted an event at Geek culture retailer Geek Retreat, to allow members of the community to gather. Fans played games together and took to the streets of…
Rugby fan take over Cardiff City centre ready for opening of Six Nations
The 2023 Six Nations has begun as fans flooded the streets of Cardiff
Hundreds join trade union protests in Cardiff as they fight to protect the right to strike
Hundreds of people gathered outside the UK government building in Cardiff as part of UK-wide protests, organised by the TUC, against the Government’s plan to curb the rights of workers to strike.
Cardiff City Ladies waving the flag for Wales in the FA Cup
Cardiff City Ladies only Welsh side left in the Women’s FA Cup
“A necessary evil”: over 95,000 students to be affected by upcoming university strikes across Wales
An estimated 95,000 students at eight universities across Wales are set to be affected by seven weeks of national strike action organised by the UCU, against current working conditions, wages and pension cuts. UCU members at eight universities in Wales will take part in strike action, including: Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Cardiff Metropolitan, Cardiff University,…
Manslaughter arrest after convicted rapist Drag Queen found dead in Cardiff
A drag queen who was convicted of raping a teenager has been found dead in an alleyway in Cardiff. Darren Moore, 39, a convicted sex offender, had been reported missing after disappearing on a night out with friends. He was last seen leaving Pulse at 5am on Sunday morning. Moore, formerly known as Darren Sewell,…
The Political Youth of Wales
Meet the Countries Future Leaders
Equality for Welsh International football teams
Equal pay annouced for the Welsh woman squad
Snowfall in Wales
A weather warning for snow and ice remains in place for Wales as snow showers are forecast for several areas again on Thursday.
Trade unionists call for a council of war to fight Strikes Bill
Last night, Cardiff Trades Union Congress (TUC) held a protest against the government’s proposed Strikes Bill, which they call “an attack on the working class”. The legislation will force workers in six sectors to provide a minimum level of service during strikes. If employers provide work notices but minimum levels aren’t met, unions can be…
Should dogs be kept on leads? Dog owners in “““`Cardiff are divided by this question
Dog owners in Cardiff are urging people to keep their dogs on leads in public spaces. Some owners are partiularly worried about the behavour of other dogs when they’re not on leash in the park, they fear that their dogs are under threat. However, Cardiff Council have a Control Dog Order in some areas in…
Students Immersed! in celebration
University of South Wales students own music festival Immersed! Celebrates its fifth anniversary with the Immersed! 5th Birthday Awards on Friday 17th February, the show precedes the Immersed! Music festival at Tramshed and Immersed! TV on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The Immersed! Music festival may be the main attraction over the weekend, with four stages…
Wales’ first HotPot Spot ready for Chinese New Year
HotPot Spot restaurants have become the latest TikTok phenomenon and now Wales has its own. Originating in China, the dining experience showcases a pot of broth and selected meat and vegetables for the customer to cook and create their own authentic meal. The new HotPot Spot, located in the Roath area of Cardiff, is preparing…
“No to library cuts in Cardiff”: Writers, publishers and library users call on Cardiff Council to halt library budgeting plans
By Ben Jones A group of Welsh authors, publishers and library campaigners are calling on Cardiff Council to drop all proposed library cuts and invest more in existing city library services. As part of its current budget consultation, Cardiff Council is canvassing residents on proposals to cut opening hours of hubs and libraries across the…
Photography exhibition launched at Senedd in Cardiff shows people with learning disabilities through their own eyes
A new photography exhibition at the Senedd aims to depict people with learning disabilities as they want to be seen. The photos show them doing everyday activities, like working and playing sports. First Minister Mark Drakeford launched the event.Megan Dibben went to have a look.
Drag artists help save historic Cardiff church
Drag performers have been attracting large crowds to a historic church to pay for expensive repairs to save the building. The events have taken place over the past five years and have raised more than £20,000 to help repair broken parts of the church, which has been open since 1897. This edition was called 5…
Floating hotel rooms spark protests in Penarth Marina
By Georgia Ferda The company behind new “floating hotel rooms” in Penarth Marina, the Deck restaurant, has defended the project, despite pushback from residents. Nick Palit, who lives in the marina, said he first noticed them about 10 days ago. He said: “They’re extremely ugly. They look like portacabins or loos in a festival. It’s…
To remember those who gave their lives to give our today
By Sarah Bowdidge The Field of Remembrance opened on Thursday the 3rd of November 2022 at Cardiff Castle to commemorate Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day. The Field of Remembrances serves as a place for people to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives in conflict. The field is decorated with rows of…
The Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance has opened in Cardiff today
The annual Field of Remembrance has opened at Cardiff Castle today and members of the public have gathered to pay their respects for those lost in the line of duty. The Field of Remembrance will be open daily between the hours of 9am and 5pm until November 17th.
Field of Rememberance opening ceremony
Hundreds of people gathered today at Cardiff castle for the opening of the Field of Remembrance, despite the unruly Welsh weather. The event organised by the Royal Poppy Legion, took place at Cardiff Castle, as it has done for the past 6 years. The private event let people lay tributes with crosses and poppies while…
Wales’ Field of Remembrance opens at Cardiff Castle
The Field of Remembrance opened in Cardiff today to commemorate the lost lives of war, ahead of remembrance day and remembrance Sunday next week. Many of the public witnessed the service, bearing the rain and cold to pay respects to those who died in wars past and present. The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford,…
The Field of Remembrance has opened in Cardiff
Many people embarked on the historic Cardiff Castle today to witness the opening of the Field of Remembrance. The garden was opened in a ceremony that took place within the Castle walls on the morning of November 2nd. The service was led by Thee Rev Canon Stewart Lisk Honary Chaplin of Cardiff as the city…
Field of Remembrance now open at Cardiff Castle
Ross Foad “There are young people, cadets and others involved in the ceremonies today. And for them, we’ve got to have the hope that those who died have given us for the future.” The Royal British Legion organised the annual event in memorial of those who have died in conflicts. Crosses affixed with poppies have…
The Story of the Cardiff Castle Field of Remembrance 2022
A field of remembrance was opened today at Cardiff Castle to pay tribute ahead of Remembrance Day on Sunday. Despite the poor weather, many war veterans and members of the public visited to watch the service. The event begun with the Military band marching through the Castle gardens and performing a number of musical pieces…
Cardiff’s Opening of the Field of Remembrance
On Thursday 3rd November 2022, the Royal British Legion opened the Field of Remembrance at Cardiff Castle to honour and pay respects to those who lost their lives in war and in service. Friends and families gathered to witness the service led by Reverend Canon Stewart Lisk Honary Chaplin of Cardiff. The service included music…
Field of Remembrance opens at Cardiff Castle
https://youtu.be/lG51kzhXyLI Cardiff Castles’ field of remembrance opened this morning and will be open from 9am-5pm until the 17th of November. hundreds gathered for the annual event to pay their respects and lay down poppies for those who fell during combat. Veterans, the public and the Royal British Legion all paid their respects and watched as…
Remembering the fallen at Cardiff Castle’s Memorial Garden
Members of the general public and war veterans came to Cardiff Castle’s remembrance garden to pay their respects to those who have tragically lost their lives at war. A day of reflection was made ever more poignant by the rainy weather mirroring the overall sombre mood of the event. It was not just veterans and…
Opening of The Field of Remembrance in Cardiff Castle
Today the annual Field of Remembrance opened in Cardiff Castle to honor all those who lost their lives during the war whilst fighting for our armed forces. This is done in many ways, such as planting thousands of poppies around the UK. Today the Last Stand tune was played on the trumpet by the army,…
Field of Remembrance now open at Cardiff Castle
By Drew Sitton The opening ceremony for the “Field of Remembrance” was held today at Cardiff Castle. Around 200 people showed up to pay their respects including; members of Senedd, military servers, members of the public and Newport’s Royal Navy Cadets. One of the cadets, Thomas Pugh, feels that the first World War is “not…
Field of Remembrance opened at Cardiff Castle
Thursday marked the opening of the 2022 Cardiff Field of Remembrance, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War One and Two. The yearly event is back at Cardiff Castle until November 17, allowing members of the public to pay their respects. The service, conducted by Reverend Canon Stewart Lisk, included…
Cardiff Castle Remembers
This morning Cardiff Castle opened its gates to usher in another year of remembrance. The proceedings started at 10:30, with the brigadier band leading the procession. Reverend Canon Stewart Lisk, the Honary Chaplin of Cardiff opened the speaking and was followed by Mark Drakeford MP and other esteemed members before a minute silence was observed.…
The Field of Remembrance opens at Cardiff Castle
https://youtu.be/bsywcn-rYa8 The field of remembrance at Cardiff Castle officially opened today and is a chance for people to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the war. Th event is organised and run by the Royal British Legion who were in attendance for the opening service. The poppies laid in the ground…
Mark Drakeford opens Remembrance Field at historic Cardiff Castle.
By James Morris First Minister Mark Drakeford made a refined appearance in central Cardiff today as part of the events taking place to open the Remembrance Field 2022. Cardiff Castle with its military and historic links made a fitting stage to open the remembrance field, As part of the event many past and present service…
The opening of The Fields of Remembrance
Today many people braved the rain to gather inside Cardiff Castle, to mark the opening of the Fields of Remembrance. The field which has been set up to commemorate Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day will be open for the public to pay their respects, to those who lost their lives in the first and second…
Garden of remembrance opens at Cardiff Castle
The annual garden of remembrance was opened earlier today with a moving ceremony inside the walls of Cardiff Castle. First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, was one of the many to pay respects to the members of the armed services that have died fighting for their country. Both current and ex servicemen and servicewomen were…
Field of Remembrance opens at Cardiff Castle
The Field of Remembrance has opened at Cardiff Castle. The opening event took place in the heart of the city centre where people paid their respects to those who lost their lives during conflicts. Remembering all those who fought for their country during World War One, World War Two, and other conflicts, the field is…
What would Marx say?
By Jorja Kyei Cardiff University’s Marxist Society were raising awareness at their weekly street stall by the Woodville today. The stall is one of many that the society have set up in and around Cardiff. The group have held many events focusing on the crisis of capitalism and Marxist education. The literature that can be…
David Tennant and Catherine Tate spotted in Cardiff as Doctor Who begins production once again
By Ashley Jones David Tennant and Catherine Tate return to Cardiff as they’ve been seen filming scenes for the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special. Tennant previously played the role of the 10th Doctor in the hit show over the course of five years, with Tate, playing alongside him as Donna Noble, who joined the cast…
Driving lesson delays leave would-be drivers with long waits!
People are waiting months for driving lessons after their theory tests expire. The long lists of prospective learners mean people are paying over the odds for intensive courses in order to pass before their theory runs out. Drivers must pass their theory test before booking the practical but the certification only lasts two years. This…
Pandemic pen pals: new scheme brings two generations together
A new initiative to forge friendships between the young and old is proving highly successful in Cardiff. Launched during the first lockdown, a local primary school encouraged its students to write to care home residents. Now with the pandemic behind us, pupils have been able to meet up in person with their pen pals. Gabriela…
The three councillors
By Ellie Spark Cardiff Council elections came to an end on Thursday the 5th of May. These happen every five years and this year we saw newbies take the stand, with some of the more experienced, being voted again as well. Labour councillor, Sara Elisabeth Robinson, is one of the newbies. She was elected for…
Fighting a loneliness epidemic
The campaign for loneliness has said that 3.3 million people in the UK were chronically lonely at the end of last year, that is more than the population of Wales. Mental health UK have responded by focusing this year’s mental health week on the problem. The week is designed to shine a light on the…
Pet owners frustration over PDSA waits
Pet owners have been left struggling to pay for vet bills after the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals announced long waits for appointments. The organisation offers treatment to pets whose owners are on a lower income but they’ve faced difficulties following the surge in lock down pets. Owners now have to make the decision between…
Coffee, cake, and music for Ukraine
On Wednesday, the Cathays Community Centre held an open coffee morning to raise funds for Ukraine. The event featured live music from the Day Provision group and Diana Zavina! Diana was born in Kiev, Ukraine but moved to Cardiff in 2000. Since the war broke out she has been performing across Cardiff to raise money…
Welsh relief effort for Ukrainian refugees receives overwhelming response
When Park Vets organised their relief effort, they expected couple dozen donations from near-by neighbours… “It has been an absolutely outstanding response from the public,” said Rhianne Wilkins, who works at Park Vets and volunteered to sort donations. “We’ve had people drop off Tesco deliveries for £120, people have been turning up in droves with…
A Young Producer’s Attempts to Work in Film
By Charles Stylianou A filmmaker from Scotland and recent graduate from the University of Salford, Jay Alexander-Ali stated that it is extremely difficult to secure a job within the film industry, by describing that “employers aren’t taking young producers seriously enough and they get away with paying only their lunch and travel.” Once I graduated…
Elite increased its revenue by £90,000 thanks to the Welsh Government
By Charles Stylianou The Welsh Government has announced a further £3m for everyday economy projects. The funding will ensure that everyone has access to basic essential goods and services, and that the people who provide them are adequately respected. ELITE Paper Solutions, a Merthyr Tydfil-based company benefited from the fund and now employs a total…
Fighting for Men Inequalities
By Charles Stylianou After realising that a number of social services are not available to men, Sally Burris started research about male inequality. The research showed that if men were included, they were referenced in only negative contexts. Regardless of the coronavirus outbreak, Sally and her team started protesting with the Split the Difference.