Sam Portillo, Author at The Cardiffian

Shoppers at the Cardiff Farmers Market in Roath.

The ‘slow death’ of an outdoor market and the stallholders enduring it

Millions of employees are expected to strike this winter for better pay. But what about the people who make their money at market?

Carys and Mason from Coopers Carvery stand next to their gift tree.

Ely carvery collects gifts under Christmas tree for families in need

'For the cost of a couple of beers I can do my bit,' says regular

What do Wales rugby fans think of Wayne Pivac?

With the 2023 Six Nations and World Cup fast approaching, the Wales head coach faces a crisis in confidence

Wales defenders battle in their return to the World Cup.

Five lessons learned for crucial Iran game after Wales’ World Cup opener

Wales made their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 1-1 draw against the United States - but what did the game really tell us?

Ely and Caerau charity is helping twice as many struggling people as last year

ACE will host warm spaces this winter to help with spiralling energy bills

Highfields boxers from Ely meet at Pontyclun ABC over summer.

Ely amateur boxing club closes to members after 53 years

Members of Highfields Amateur Boxing Club in Ely have lost access to their gym, threatening to end the club’s eight-year streak of winning Welsh titles.

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