Cardiff Magazine

26/05/2024

Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have all recently reintroduced some form of National Service, and France is too. Now, months after the head of the army said Britain should train up a “citizen army” ready to fight a war, Rishi Sunak is proposing 12 months of mandatory national service.

https://leedsmagazine.com/tories-pledge-mandatory-national-service-for-18-year-olds/

23/05/2024

Voting in the UK? 🇬🇧 Remember, photo ID is now required to vote! Learn all about the ID options and ensure you’re prepared for July 4th:
https://birminghammagazine.co.uk/how-to-vote-in-the-uk-general-election-on-4th-july-2024/

The UK's next general election is scheduled for July 4, 2024. With significant changes since the last election, including new constituency boundaries and the

28/11/2023

Dylan Thomas, the poetic maverick and literary legend, blazed a trail of creativity and innovation in the world of literature. Through his evocative language, distinctive voice, and celebration of his Welsh heritage, he left an indelible mark on the world of poetry and storytelling.

Dylan Thomas, a name that resonates with poetic brilliance and literary prowess, remains one of the most celebrated and influential poets of the 20th century.

17/12/2021

Man driving stolen van arrested in connection with serious assault

Police recovered the vehicle and took the suspect into custody

17/12/2021

Wales breaking news plus traffic, weather and travel updates (Friday, December 17)

The news, sport, weather and travel from across the country

17/12/2021

Boris Johnson facing huge pressure after loss of ultra-safe North Shropshire

Lib Dem Helen Morgan delivered a fresh blow to the beleaguered Prime Minister

17/12/2021

Seven things you need to know as Drakeford faces anger over new Covid restrictions

Nightclubs are set to close and there will be an increase on measures in businesses

17/12/2021

Live Covid updates as Mark Drakeford explains new post-Christmas restrictions in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford is due to hold a briefing at lunchtime on Friday

17/12/2021

Lockdown 'pizza party' at Downing Street was actually a meeting, says Minister

20 staff drank wine and spirits and reportedly ate pizza after press conference in which Matt Hancock told the British public to stay at home 'as much as is possible'

17/12/2021

The changes Mark Drakeford said he expects in supermarkets after Christmas as rules tighten

Mark Drakeford has been explaining what the restrictions from December 27 will mean

17/12/2021

Mark Drakeford says more post-Christmas restrictions are being considered

The First Minister says a big decision is to be made on Monday about events

17/12/2021

Difficult decisions' being made about Christmas Covid restrictions, says Minister

But Oliver Dowden said the Government currently has 'the balance right''

17/12/2021

Westminster parties at the centre of lockdown-busting allegations

A chronological look at everything that's been alleged

17/12/2021

Archbishop of Canterbury ‘disappointed’ following alleged rule-breaking parties

On Tuesday, the Daily Mirror published a photograph showing former Tory London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey – who challenged Sadiq Khan in the election – with more than 20 other people wearing party hats or holding drinks

17/12/2021

Pfizer and Moderna better than J&J vaccine, say US health advisers

The strange clotting problem has caused nine confirmed deaths after J&J vaccinations

17/12/2021

Ten victims of Astroworld music festival crush died from asphyxiation

Medical examiners give official verdict after waiting several weeks for additional test results

17/12/2021

Polls close in sleaze-triggered North Shropshire by-election

A definitive result is expected to be announced in the early hours of Friday (December 17)

16/12/2021

Emergency services called to fire in popular Newport club

Staff and punters were safely evacuated on Thursday night

16/12/2021

Boris Johnson 'joined No 10 staff for party' during first lockdown, reports claim

It is alleged that Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock both made an appearance at the party

16/12/2021

The Covid rules that will change in Wales after Christmas

Mark Drakeford has announced changes which will come in from December 27 which will see nightclubs close and businesses have to take more measures

16/12/2021

Mark Drakeford sets new Covid restrictions for Wales from December 27

Nightclubs will close and businesses will have to bring back social distancing, barriers and one-way systems to protect customers and staff

16/12/2021

Former How presenter Fred Dinenage retires from ITV Meridian

He started as a presenter in 1964

16/12/2021

Mark Drakeford asks everyone in Wales to do five things before Christmas

'This year a smaller Christmas is a safer Christmas'

16/12/2021

'Aggressive and irate' man smashed Covid screens and threatened to shoot council staff in the head

Harry Barnhouse armed himself with a 4ft-long metal pole and threw it in a "spear-like fashion" at council staff

16/12/2021

Ministers in Wales preparing to support businesses hit by cancellations as Omicron spreads

Welsh Government is looking at support packages for the hospitality and culture sectors

16/12/2021

Pizza chef stabbed colleague with kitchen knife

Samer El-Hussein twice plunged a large knife into his co-worker in the kitchen of the pizza takeaway where they worked

16/12/2021

Tory minister's staff 'boozed and danced' during 'lockdown-breaking' office party

The party is said to be on the day more restrictions were imposed in London

16/12/2021

Popular Cardiff light trail event adds more dates

Extra dates for the New Year Bank Holiday weekend have been introduced as demand to see the biggest ever lights trail in Wales remains high. Visitors can now light the way to 2022 with a New Year Bank Holiday trip to Christmas at Bute Park on January 1st, 2nd and 3rd, as any slots remaining […]

16/12/2021

Review: Lucie Jones at Christmas, St David’s Hall

Welsh singing superstar Lucie Jones delighted audience members last night in what can only be described as a sensational performance. St David’s Hall in Cardiff played host to the Pentyrch singer, who was joined by friend and Les Misérables and The Phantom Of The Opera star John Owen-Jones. The s...

16/12/2021

New School opens at former Cardiff Academy sixth form centre

A new school, Eastward House School, has opened its doors at the former Cardiff Academy sixth form centre in Roath. A sister school to successful Westward House School in West Wales, Eastward House educates children from 7 to 16 years using a different and more individualised approach than is seen i...