{"id":95845,"date":"2025-03-14T18:32:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T18:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=95845"},"modified":"2025-03-14T18:32:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T18:32:34","slug":"the-cardiffian-catch-up-greyhounds-chippy-lane-chips-and-burning-hot-embers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/the-cardiffian-catch-up-greyhounds-chippy-lane-chips-and-burning-hot-embers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cardiffian Catch Up: greyhounds, Chippy Lane chips and burning hot embers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A collection of the week&#8217;s stories from our newsroom. Best accompanied with a steaming cup of coffee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WE have a wide range of features from our reporters this week, the perfect accompaniment to your morning croissant and steaming cup of coffee as you start your weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/author\/bessantdaviesjd1\/\">James Bessant Davies<\/a> has been exploring Penarth\u2019s allotment crisis and how community gardens may be a solution to the problem \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-cardiffian wp-block-embed-the-cardiffian\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"byYczcFZQK\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/penarths-green-fingered-residents-turning-to-community-gardens-as-solution-to-chronic-allotment-shortage\/\">Penarth&#8217;s green-fingered residents turning to community gardens as solution to chronic allotment shortage<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Penarth&#8217;s green-fingered residents turning to community gardens as solution to chronic allotment shortage&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/penarths-green-fingered-residents-turning-to-community-gardens-as-solution-to-chronic-allotment-shortage\/embed\/#?secret=ofO4qEyRv4#?secret=byYczcFZQK\" data-secret=\"byYczcFZQK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Penarth&#8217;s green-fingered residents turning to community gardens as solution to chronic allotment shortage&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/penarths-green-fingered-residents-turning-to-community-gardens-as-solution-to-chronic-allotment-shortage\/embed\/#?secret=ofO4qEyRv4#?secret=byYczcFZQK\" data-secret=\"byYczcFZQK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the announcement that Wales is banning greyhound racing,<a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/author\/walton-hugheshe\/\"> Hannah Walton-Hughes<\/a> has been finding out what happens to the dogs after they retire. She also met the most adorable three-legged greyhound, Jilly, who might just make your heart melt \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-cardiffian wp-block-embed-the-cardiffian\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Kv92BV00MF\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/greyhound-racing-will-be-banned-in-wales-but-what-happens-to-dogs-when-they-can-no-longer-compete\/\">Greyhound racing will be banned in Wales, but what happens to dogs when they can no longer compete?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Greyhound racing will be banned in Wales, but what happens to dogs when they can no longer compete?&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/greyhound-racing-will-be-banned-in-wales-but-what-happens-to-dogs-when-they-can-no-longer-compete\/embed\/#?secret=4J2EZlAHjN#?secret=Kv92BV00MF\" data-secret=\"Kv92BV00MF\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Greyhound racing will be banned in Wales, but what happens to dogs when they can no longer compete?&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/greyhound-racing-will-be-banned-in-wales-but-what-happens-to-dogs-when-they-can-no-longer-compete\/embed\/#?secret=4J2EZlAHjN#?secret=Kv92BV00MF\" data-secret=\"Kv92BV00MF\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have walked down Queen Street you may have seen some striking artwork at the site of the former Dorothy Perkin\u2019s store. <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/author\/thompsonba1\/\">Benedict Elliot<\/a> has been to meet Gavin Thomas, who has used art as a form of therapy since going through hard times. His moving story is a reminder that happiness can still be found, even in the darkest of places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-cardiffian wp-block-embed-the-cardiffian\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"nYQ50dFbCO\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/the-cardiff-street-artist-using-spray-paint-to-help-overcome-tragic-week-that-derailed-his-life\/\">The Cardiff street artist using spray paint to help overcome tragic week that derailed his life<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Cardiff street artist using spray paint to help overcome tragic week that derailed his life&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/the-cardiff-street-artist-using-spray-paint-to-help-overcome-tragic-week-that-derailed-his-life\/embed\/#?secret=lVwYVIrkdf#?secret=nYQ50dFbCO\" data-secret=\"nYQ50dFbCO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Cardiff street artist using spray paint to help overcome tragic week that derailed his life&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/the-cardiff-street-artist-using-spray-paint-to-help-overcome-tragic-week-that-derailed-his-life\/embed\/#?secret=lVwYVIrkdf#?secret=nYQ50dFbCO\" data-secret=\"nYQ50dFbCO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you ready for the end of Six Nations?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re preparing for Super Saturday we have some Six Nations-themed articles that may take your fancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/author\/morgans73\/\">Sydney Morgan<\/a> has reported on calls for the WRU\u2019s to ditch its ostrich emblem ahead of next year\u2019s tournament, in favour of a Welsh dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-cardiffian wp-block-embed-the-cardiffian\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"X2n9E6qTFR\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/welsh-rugby-urged-to-ditch-three-feathers-again-this-time-to-save-ostriches-from-fashion-industry\/\">Welsh rugby urged to ditch three feathers again &#8211; this time to save ostriches from fashion industry<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Welsh rugby urged to ditch three feathers again &#8211; this time to save ostriches from fashion industry&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/welsh-rugby-urged-to-ditch-three-feathers-again-this-time-to-save-ostriches-from-fashion-industry\/embed\/#?secret=ZtxWtQrH6s#?secret=X2n9E6qTFR\" data-secret=\"X2n9E6qTFR\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Welsh rugby urged to ditch three feathers again &#8211; this time to save ostriches from fashion industry&#8221; &#8212; The Cardiffian\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/welsh-rugby-urged-to-ditch-three-feathers-again-this-time-to-save-ostriches-from-fashion-industry\/embed\/#?secret=ZtxWtQrH6s#?secret=X2n9E6qTFR\" data-secret=\"X2n9E6qTFR\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>William Dalgleish has been on the hunt to find the best chips on the iconic \u2018Chippy Lane\u2019. 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