Greek nationals in Cardiff and across the UK have taken to the streets, joining Greek communities around the world to demand justice and accountability on the second anniversary of a railway disaster that claimed 57 lives and injured dozens. The protest in Athens, Greece was the largest as hundreds of thousands of protestors gathered to commemorate one of the deadliest railway accidents in Europe. Two years ago, a passenger train carrying 352 people collided with a freight train in the […]...
Cardiff Council released a report on 27th February showing that 9500 households are on the social housing waiting list and demand is still rising. In this report, 77 percent of households were prevented from being homeless in 2023 and 2024. Almost 69 percent of respondents to a recent consultation said the help they recieved from the council to prevent homelessness was excellent or good. However, although the government made a lot of progress in the past 2 years, there is […]...
Students in Cardiff say they will struggle to afford commuting to their lectures following a 4.6% increase in train fares across Wales. The price hike, announced by Transport for Wales (TfW), affects thousands of commuters, but for students who rely on trains daily, it is more than just an added cost—it is an additional financial burden. Harry Roebuck, a Cardiff University student, is among those directly impacted. As someone who depends on the train to return home from his lectures, […]...
Glamorgan County Cricket Club is hosting special matches through the night in Sophia Gardens in Cardiff during the Muslim month of Ramadan.
Thousands of South Indian Kerala community in Cardiff are worried about Air India’s decision to cancel direct flights from London Gatwick to Kochi. Four thousand people have signed a petition demanding the flight from Gatwick is reinstated, after it was cancelled to carry out repairs.
A year after Cardiff Council introduced its new waste collection system in Splott and Adamsdown, frustration is growing among residents. The scheme, which aims to boost recycling rates, was designed to help the city reach 70% recycling by 2025 and achieve zero waste by 2050 — targets set by the Welsh Government’s ‘Towards Zero Waste’ strategy. But many locals say the system is not working. Instead of a cleaner and more efficient recycling process, they report overflowing bins, scattered rubbish, […]...
Cardiff drivers say they are struggling to make a living because Uber drivers from outside of the city is taking their trade. They are calling on Cardiff Council to take action against drivers from Newport, Barry and Bridgend. But Cardiff Council says the matter is out of their hand.
The UK economy grew unexpectedly at the end of last year, but Cardiff market stall holders say they are yet to see any improvement to their sales.
Shop Owners in Bridgend say a new plan to allow drivers back into the town centre will be a boost to local trade. The town centre was pedestrianised in 2004, but Bridgend council is considering plans to re-allow traffic following years of decline.
Cardiff Council’s decision to end free parking at 20 car parks across the city has raised alarm among residents and local business owners, who argue that the changes will harm the local economy and disrupt daily routines. Previously, drivers could enjoy two hours of free parking at these locations, including popular spots such as Heath Park, Pontcanna Fields, and Llandaff High Street. But with the new policy, drivers will be charged as soon as they enter a car park, even […]...
A trade union that represents staff at Cardiff University has announced plans to ballot for strike action. A mass gathering was held outside the Senedd against proposed 400 jobs cuts and academic schools closures. Vice Chancellor Wendy Larner said that the University must make difficult decisions to create a more focused and higher quality research environment for staff and students. Cardiff University says it has a shortfall of 31.2 million pounds from last year and the deficit expected for 2025 is 65 […]...
Cardiff musicians welcome the opening on The New Moon music venue after it recently closed in November last year.
Cardiff’s Chinese community celebrates the New Year at Central Library. Members of the community of all ages came together for a day of free activities at the library to commemorate the Year of the Snake. The event, organised by the Cardiff Confucius Institute, provided a lively blend of contemporary and traditional cultural events, including a traditional lion dance. Cardiff musician Xiaoyue, 27, a volunteer of Confucius Institute, played a musical instrument called a guzheng. It was the first time for […]...
Who is the miner hidden in Cardiff’s Queen Street? The statue of a miner unveiled in 1998 presents the image of hardworking miners. It is located in the Coal Exchange, which is a historic building that played an important role in the coal trade in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Robert Thomas is a sculptor who created this bronze statue. It is a important symbol in the centre of the city. It is represents the hard work and contributions […]...
Statue honours Sir Tasker Watkins, memorizing his remarkable contributions to Britain. Tasker Watkins was born in 18 November, 1918. He was the president of Welsh Rugby Union from 1993 to 2004. He also served in the British Army during the World War Two. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest award of courage in facing the enemy. The statue of Sir Tasker Watkins is located outside the Principality Stadium, in the city centre of Cardiff. The statue is nine […]...
The Falkland people gave the rock as a gift to Wales to remember those heroes who fight for freedom. The statue of Falkland Memorial located in Wales National War Memorial Park, Cardiff, was created in 2007 by the Wales branch of the South Atlantic Medal Association. In 1982, the Falkland Islands were occupied by Argentine forces. Later a British Task Force was prompted to be dispatched to the South Atlantic to reclaim the rights of British. The liberation of the […]...
Betty Campbell born on 6 November 1934 was the first black head teacher and a Welsh community activist. The statue was unveiled in 2021, made by sculptor Eve Lewis and is in Central Square. She was an important leader in the fight for social justice, equality and even described as “a true pioneer” by the former First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones for her contribution to education as well as the black community. Campbell was dedicated to education and worked […]...
The Statue of Alliance is a 25-metre- high sculpture in Cardiff city centre, Wales. It is created by Parisian installation artist Jean-Bernard Metais. The Statue of Alliance is conducted by an arrow and a hoop, and this kind of design seems to support a balance. The hoop is filled with phosphorescent liquid which is submerged below the pavement which is translated to make it rise and fall with the tides of the Bristol Channel. Quoting a sentence from a famous […]...
In Cardiff Bay stands a life size statue of a coal miner. This small symbol reminds the people of Cardiff about the coal mining history of this great city. It is hard to imagine Cardiff as anything but the cosmopolitan city we see today. In the 19th and early 20th Century, Cardiff was one of the largest coal-exporting ports in the world. This statue pays tribute to the journey of the coal from the mine (“the pit”) to the docks […]...
The statue at Cardiff Bay is honouring Ivor Novello for his remarkable progress in the entertainment industry. Ivor Novello was born in 1893 at Cardiff, Wales. He was a Welsh actor, composer, singer and dramatist. He was the most famous British entertainer in the first half of the 20th century. He belonged to a musical family, and he started his career in music. He produced music during the world wars which made him famous. In the 1920s, he started doing […]...
A Tribute to Maritime Sacrifice and Resilience The Merchant Seafarers War Memorial, located in front of the Welsh Parliament at Cardiff Bay, Wales, stands as a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of those who served at sea during wartimes. Positioned near the water’s edge, the statue overlooks the bustling marina and the iconic Norwegian Church, creating a scenic backdrop that enhances its significance. Unveiled in 2005, the memorial features a hull structure resembling a ship lying on the […]...
Who is the mystery girl in the Gorsedd Gardens in the Welsh capital Cardiff. And I hear she has a lot to say. The Girl statue was created in 1964 by the Welsh artist Robert Thomas. This life-sized bronze statue portrays a young girl who is in a playful and carefree pose. She is sculpted in a lifelike form. She embodies the essence of youth and innocence. The sculpture is popular landmark in the city. The piece is admired by […]...
Cardiff is one of the wettest cities in the UK. But this year it got even more rain than usual, which has left people vulnerable....
These car parks are popular because of their two-hours-free policy, but Cardiff Council says it will end in winter....
In November the school introduced a policy which denied them access to the teacher pension scheme....
In 2021, plans were put in place by Cardiff Council to demolish Maindy Velodrome as part of an extension project for Cathays High....
Nearly four thousand junior doctors were working in Wales as of June 2023. The strikes saw over three thousand of them withdraw their labour from hospitals and GP surgeries across the country....
Clive Street and Ferry Road near IKEA frequently flood when it rains. People in Grangetown say this poses a public safety hazard....
The Bay Art Gallery in Butetown is re-establishing itself as a leading independent artists’ space with the opening of their new exhibition “Silent Revolution”....
A study conducted by the State Nature of Patnership last year says Wales might lose 18% of its native species....