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Father of man murdered in revenge attack collapsed just days before trial
Bravely speaking out at the sentencing of her father's killer, Sophie Brogan told how the stress of the build up to the murder trial had caused her grandfather to become seriously ill

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Caring dad's 20-year-old killer locked away as emotional family cheer 'yes, yes, yes'
Georgie Tannetta stabbed James Brogan, 43, in the arm at a Cardiff park and left him bleeding heavily as he ran away


Former Cardiff council leader to stand down triggering by-election
The city's first female council leader, Heather Joyce, who served as the leader of Cardiff Council from 2012 to 2014, stepped down in her as a councillor, triggering a by-election for Llanrumney

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Key decision maker calls on councils to do one thing after question on Stevie Wonder and Alanis Morissette gigs
A Conservative Member of the Senedd asked about the controversial Blackweir Live gigs which have seen a section of Bute Park shut off by green walls


Demolition set to begin on old Cardiff pub that's earmarked for council housing
Local councillors for Pentwyn said demolition is about to begin more than a year after Cardiff Council approved plans for 11 council homes on the land


Residents angry over state of Cardiff park which council is refusing to take on
The park, built as part of a brand new housing development in 2012, has been eyesore for some time and Cardiff council are still not taking it on from the developer Persimmon Homes


Man panicked as police checked his insurance and he soon regretted it
Curtis Baker had been engaging in serious criminal activity


Mum jumps from second-floor window with baby in her arms as fire rips through home
Alicia Murphy and her family lost everything in a house fire that left her partner Jordan Payne seriously injured


Domino's pizza guy delivered more than he bargained for on night off from work
Craig Thomson from Cardiff proved to be a safe pair of hands when a much anticipated 'package' arrived very suddenly


Bethan James should still be alive today, so why has her family had to fight for five years to get answers?
The 21-year-old's devastated family have said it has been like losing her all over again after an inquest found her death could have been prevented


List of places to eat near Cardiff's Principality Stadium where you don’t have to book ahead of Oasis
If you haven't booked a table before heading to see a gig at the Principality Stadium there are still plenty of options


The best walks in and around Cardiff that you don't need a car to get to
No car, no problem, here are a few walks you can reach by public transport or bike


Police close off city park and man in critical condition following serious incident
An area of parkland has been cordoned off


Family tribute fuels support for City Hospice’s Forever Flowers
Keen fundraiser Don Wilkes will remember three family members cared for by City Hospice with a daffodil this summer as he supports Forever Flowers. Forever Flowers is an annual campaign, now in its fifth year, which invites supporters to remember cherished family members, friends, colleagues and oth...


iungoworks launches new coworking space in historic Cardiff building
iungoworks has lovingly restored one of Cardiff’s most historic buildings into a state-of-the-art coworking space. Fusing modern innovation with architectural heritage, the new space is set to redefine how professionals, startups and creatives work, connect and grow in the heart of the Welsh capit...

Cardiff’s Blackweir Live: Full guide to this summer’s mega concert series
Music fans are preparing for Cardiff’s brand-new music series Blackweir which kicks off this week with a highly anticipated headline show from US singer-songwriter Noah Kahan. The launch of Blackweir as a new live music hotspot for the city will see four headline shows take place over the next two...
Cardiff burglar stole bankcards and treated himself to an Indian meal
A Cardiff man went on a burglary spree in the north of Cardiff before he was spotted by patrolling officers has been jailed. Mark Burnell was arrested by officers on January 6, 2025. The officers spotted him rummaging through a plastic bag on Gillian Road. They had decided to drive through the area ...

Lush’s new skincare range features 16 different fruits and vegetables
Lush has long been known for its bold, fragrant, and ethically-made products, and now, they’re shaking up the skincare world with a brand-new range of ‘fresh’ skincare, crafted from over 16 different fruits and vegetables. The collection is entirely preservative-free and formulated to nourish,...

New local history hub launches in Cardiff
A new initiative is launching this autumn in Cardiff to help young people discover and celebrate the city’s rich local history. As part of a UK-wide pilot, Cardiff has been selected as one of only five areas to host a Local History Hub, a teacher-led project designed to connect schools, historical...
Cardiff pupils support Lords with Parliamentary climate change inquiry
A group of pupils from a Cardiff secondary school have worked with members of the House of Lords on a Parliamentary inquiry into climate change and the impact of nitrogen on the environment. Mary Immaculate High School was one of only six schools from across the UK, and the only one from Wales, sele...