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Hospital visitor fined £170 after using free car park
Drivers are asked to register their car on the machines in reception at St David's Hospital when they arrive, but a number of visitors claim they are still being fined

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Life sentence for man who murdered much-loved mum-of-two in Cardiff
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of mum-of-two Victoria Thomas in Cardiff. Alcwyn Thomas had spent the day drinking heavily and taking cocaine before strangling 45-year-old Victoria to death at the house they shared on Caerphilly Road in Birchgrove. Thomas, 44, admitted mans...


Police appeal to locate man in his fifties who has gone missing
Spencer Wilcox was last seen in the Rumney area of Cardiff. South Wales Police is asking for people to come forward if they know where he is

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'All we have left is a lock of our mother's hair' - grieving sons' address their mum's killer
Alcwyn Thomas, 44, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years for the murder of Victoria Thomas, 45, whose body was found at their home in Cardiff


Major rail delays after car hits barrier
It caused severe disruption on the train lines and drivers were told to avoid the crash area. Restrictions have since been lifted


'What gave you the right to stop her heart beating?' Killer gets life as he faces grieving mum's powerful words
Alcwyn Thomas killed Victoria 'Vicki' Thomas after drinking heavily and taking cocaine but had denied murder saying the pair regularly enjoyed adventurous intercourse including strangulation.


Residents 'evacuated' due to 'risk of explosion'
Around 100 people were evacuated from properties near where a gas fire broke out near Ikea with one saying the flames were 'more than 30 metres high'

World first AI-based paper cup recycling initiative launches in Cardiff
Cardiff’s consumers can earn 5p for every paper cup they return to store in new city centre campaign. A groundbreaking AI-based pilot initiative to tackle paper cup waste launches in Cardiff city centre today, as Keep Wales Tidy partners with the National Cup Recycling Scheme and innovative waste ...

Tears and hugs as hundreds remember 'caring, selfless' soul Paria Veisi after suspected murder
Paria Veisi, 31, was described as a 'vibrant soul who brought joy to everyone around her' and they struggled to make room for the numbers who wished to pay their respects


One of Cardiff's oldest shops shuts after trading for more than a century
The owners say that the last budget was an 'absolute stinker' and they are reducing the number of stores as a result


Two huge Cardiff city centre bars close down
The venue has confirmed the closure for next month whilst one closed this week


Rail disruption to last all week as more services cancelled
Urgent works have been underway since Easter Sunday


Sobbing thief stole salmon and handbags during shoplifting spree
Hannah Woodward, 33, said she committed the thefts in order to fund her drug habit.

Dow Schofield Watts expands Cardiff office in response to rapid growth
Business advisory group, Dow Schofield Watts (DSW), is expanding its corporate finance team in Cardiff with new office space and personnel following significant growth and continued success over the last year. This move reflects DSW’s commitment to becoming the most sought-after business advisory ...

His scheme fell apart after he was stopped on St Mary's Street
Matthew Young, 42, was found with wraps of the class A drug inside a green carrier bag.


Netflix series with Cardiff-born director will end with feature film
Netflix's series Heartstopper will conclude with an upcoming feature film

Immersive technology to support anxious teenagers in Cardiff
Young people from Cardiff Youth Services have assisted in the development of an augmented reality therapy to help address anxiety in young people. The immersive technology provides an intervention for young people as an alternative to traditional therapy and has been developed and tested by six youn...

This piece of land is still a building site years after 'vision' to transform it caused uproar
Cardiff Council said the developers breached planning rules when they demolished the building's old enclosure, but there are plans in place to rebuild it.


The best beaches near Cardiff for the perfect day trip
Just because there are no beaches in the Welsh capital doesn't mean you can't get sand between those toes


'Serious assault' in basement of popular Cardiff city centre bar investigated
South Wales Police is appealing for information
