The Cardiffian
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The news website of the MA News Journalism course at Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture (JOMEC)
Ever tried walking rugby? The Llandaff Chiefs told The Cardiffian how this non-contact sport is bringing people together both on and off the pitch! Click on the link below to watch our video: cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia... By @lsadlerjourno.bsky.social
Walking rugby: the sport where friendship wins - The Cardiffian
With no winners or losers, it is becoming a game for all ages and abilities
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Happy Reuters Institute Digital News Report Day to all those who celebrate reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news...
Digital News Report 2025
The most comprehensive study of news consumption, covering 48 markets around the world.
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Who’s the GOAT? Meet Lance Corporal Shenkin IV, the military goat who comes from a long line of mascots of the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh. by Joe Hearn. cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
More than just a mascot: The story of Shenkin IV, the regimental goat who even claims his own salary - The Cardiffian
Walk past Maindy Barracks opposite the Heath pub in Cardiff and there is a good chance you'll spot a goat leisurely grazing on the grass
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Have you ever been caught speeding? The 20mph limits are often not kept to, but how many people aren't? By @dylanbilyard.bsky.social #speeding #speedingticket #20mph cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
We zapped 100 vehicles with a speed gun and almost all drove over the speed limit on these 20mph roads - The Cardiffian
‘Every car journey I go over the speed limit - I don’t even think about it. It just doesn’t feel like punishment is inevitable'.
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Last night, Cardiff Council voted to back calls to bring the Crown Estate under Welsh control. But, just what exactly is the Crown Estate? Rachel Fergusson explains what this all means for The Cardiffian. cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Cardiff joins calls to transfer Crown Estate profits to Wales amid financial pressure on its budget - The Cardiffian
The city, which paid £17,000 over in 2024, is the 19th Welsh council to back the call
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Did you know a Bake Off winner has a bakery in Cardiff, hidden on an industrial estate? Cardiff residents have rushed to buy patisserie delights, as owner says, “it’s been kind of hard to keep up.” by @samrileyjourno.bsky.social cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Bake Off winner’s hidden Cardiff patisserie is so good someone travelled 72 miles to eat there - The Cardiffian
Their signature pain suisse is made from chocolate dough, chocolate crème and topped with chocolate crémeux
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Have you encountered a dangerous dog? Data finds that 848 out-of-control dog complaints were made to the South Wales force in 2024 – up from 107 a decade earlier. By @georgeratcliffe.bsky.social #dog #dogattack #dangerousdogs
The number of dangerous dogs being reported to police is soaring - The Cardiffian
848 out-of-control dogs complaints were made to the South Wales force in 2024 - up from 107 a decade earlier
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Want to learn about the history of Adamsdown? Meet John Sennett, its resident historian who says he “wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” by Benedict Elliot. cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Ex-steelworker who still lives in house where he was born is Adamsdown's resident historian - The Cardiffian
“I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. There's no place like it," said John Sennett, 52
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In need of a laugh this weekend? Pigeon Laughs, a short comedy film festival is returning to Cardiff for two days celebrating the best of Welsh comedy. by @samrileyjourno.bsky.social cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
The festival celebrating the laugh-out-loud spirit of Welsh comedy - The Cardiffian
The Pigeon Laughs Short Comedy Film Festival returns to Cardiff for its third year
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A violent misogynist harassed his ex-partner with offensive messages and threatened to petrol bomb her car after the breakdown of their relationship, a court heard. by Benedict Elliot. cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
'I'll blow your car to smithereens': Violent misogynist's 500 phonecalls to ex-girlfriend in three weeks - The Cardiffian
Threatening voicemail messages left by Giuseppe Trace, 25, were read out in court
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How much do you think it costs to fix a pothole? Vale of Glamorgan council spent nearly two million pounds fixing potholes last year, the equivalent of £735 per pothole- and there’s more funding on the way. by @bessantdavies.bsky.social cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
How much does a pothole cost the Vale of Glamorgan? - The Cardiffian
Each pothole reported in the Vale of Glamorgan last year cost an average of £735 to fix, according to council figures.
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Have you been worried about kids getting to school safely? Cogan Primary School is trialing road closures for safety and to promote active travel. by @bessantdavies.bsky.social cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Cogan kids scoot to school as street goes traffic-free - The Cardiffian
One-day road closure trial aims to make the school run safer and healthier
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Wales eye record attendance ahead of England clash in Women's Six Nations. 18,000 people are expected to attend tomorrow's game at Principality Stadium. by @meganhuwsjourno.bsky.social cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Wales eye record attendance ahead of England clash in Women's Six Nations - The Cardiffian
The 18,000 people expected at Principality Stadium would be a record for a women's sports event in Wales
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‘Menace’ with history of domestic abuse pushed girlfriend down the stairs when she might have been pregnant. by Benedict Elliot. cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
'Menace' with history of domestic abuse pushed girlfriend down the stairs when she might have been pregnant - The Cardiffian
Man pushed girlfriend down a flight of stairs before hurling abuse at her, Cardiff Crown Court heard
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'We want to provide a space for everyone.' Big changes will soon be coming to Creigiau's Recreation Ground to improve their accessibility. by @lsadlerjourno.bsky.social
Creigiau’s ‘much-loved’ sports hub is to be transformed with a £1m facelift - The Cardiffian
Plans include a new pavilion, playground and a multi-use games area - with better access for all
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Have you noticed that the River Taff looks cleaner? More than 1,000 volunteers took part in a world record cleanup of the river last week. Rachel Fergusson was there to watch it happen.
Can you help keep the ‘focal point’ of Whitchurch going? St Mary’s Church has raised over £5,000 to fund urgent repairs, after a recent inspection found a real deterioration in the church’s bodywork. by Hannah Walton-Hughes
How a church that's a focal point for the Whitchurch community raised more than £5,000 for urgent repairs - The Cardiffian
Extensive damage to the roof, stonework and lychgate at St Mary's will cost £50,000 to put right
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Do you have any memories of the carousel? Cardiff’s Queen Street carousel has been taken down but a brand new carousel will soon take its place. by Sydney Morgan
Queen Street's 'charming' carousel to be replaced after nine years - The Cardiffian
The carousel on Cardiff's Queen Street is being dismantled and will be replaced after nearly a decade in place.
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Did you spot a crowd of people wearing yellow over the weekend? EndoMarch returned to Cardiff last week in a bid to get people talking about endometriosis. by @georgeratcliffe.bsky.social
'More research into male baldness than incurable endometriosis' despite 10 years of Endomarch - The Cardiffian
"The current situation is completely unacceptable." MS Jenny Rathbone told the crowd on Sunday's march
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Have you visited Cardiff’s ‘Club of the Year’ yet? Whitchurch’s Earl Haig Club received the award from Cardiff CAMRA for its quality real ales. by @samrileyjourno.bsky.social
Whitchurch’s Earl Haig Club named city's club of the year - The Cardiffian
It has been commended for its quality real ale by Cardiff CAMRA
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Ever sung karaoke on St Mary Street during a night out? Meet the Karaoke Queen whose late-night singalongs are raising money for Ukraine. by Joe Hearn
The Karaoke Queen of St Mary Street whose late-night singalongs are helping the people of Ukraine - The Cardiffian
Walk through town at the weekend and you're bound to see a crowd of people belting out hit songs by Tom Jones
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‘It’s hard not to notice the rubbish and the graffiti.’ Parents have expressed concern over the state of Kitchener Gardens, which is home to a children’s play area. by @meganhuwsjourno.bsky.social
'It's hard not to notice the rubbish and the graffiti': Parents concerned over state of park - The Cardiffian
Parents are concerned that Kitchener Gardens has been plagued with litter, graffiti and dogs roaming around the fenced off children's play area.
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'I never see us as an underdog,' says Bellamy ahead of Wales v North Macedonia game. by William Dalgleish cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
‘I never see us as an underdog’: Craig Bellamy confident as Wales look to extend unbeaten run - The Cardiffian
A win in North Macedonia will send Wales to the top of Group J
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Penarth residents lost an affordable community pub when Wetherspoons closed The Bear’s Head pub last year. But, under new ownership, it’s kept its prices low and roared back to life. by @bessantdavies.bsky.social
Life after Wetherspoon's: How the Bear’s Head found its roar again - The Cardiffian
The pub has kept the patterned carpets and Wetherspoon's prices but added music, Sky Sports... and is dog-friendly
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BREAKING: Man, 25, robbed and stabbed near Taff Trail and student centre at Talybont cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Man, 25, robbed and stabbed near Taff Trail and student centre at Talybont - The Cardiffian
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Cardiff City's Struggles: Fan Turnout Hits New Low By William Dalgleish cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Cardiff's fan turnout among worst in Championship as team struggles on field - The Cardiffian
Poor performances and increased ticket prices have seen some fans turn away from Cardiff City Stadium
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Businesses are calling for stronger action as shoplifting surges—up to 10 incidents a day in some stores. By Joe Hearn cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Queen Street businesses feel 'abandoned and neglected' as shoplifting figures rise - The Cardiffian
One worker said they are targeted by shoplifters up to ten times a day
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Sewage spills up, water quality down—but Penarth swimmers won’t stay out! By @duncanwelch99.bsky.social cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Penarth swimmers navigate sewage spills as water quality declines - The Cardiffian
Penarth swimmers are finding ways around dumped sewage following an increase in spills over the last three years.
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Does Adamsdown have an empty building problem? By Benedict Elliot cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
The Chinese takeaway closed for a decade: The Cardiff suburb with a big problem with vacant buildings - The Cardiffian
Adamsdown is an average sized Cardiff ward but it houses 9% of Cardiff's 2,000 empty buildings
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Cash is no longer king! Are we heading for a cashless future? By @meganhuwsjourno.bsky.social cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
Cash is no longer king: Withdrawals in Cardiff drop by 45.5% - The Cardiffian
People across Cardiff have stopped using ATMs by nearly half since 2019, but the decline has been slower in the more deprived areas
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