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March 20, 2012
Attempts made to improve the care of those who live with dementia

The Penylan Care home in Oldwell Court provides an important service for those who live with dementia

Care for the elderly has become a real concern. On Tuesday March 6 charities, care homes and housing providers called on the government to reform social care. They wrote in a letter to the Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley how: “Years of underfunding, combined with rising demand have resulted in a social care system that is in crisis: an unfair and confusing postcode lottery which is now facing additional cuts.”

March 6, 2012
Brooke-Taylor delivers a Goodie at the New Theatre

Former Goodie Tim Brooke-Taylor lit up Cardiff's New Theatre with a night of witty banter and reflection on his long show business career.

What do John Cleese, Orson Welles and Alexander Armstrong all have in common?

The answer is they have all worked with comic actor Tim Brooke Taylor and if the good humoured questions and answers session held in Cardiff's New Theatre is anything to go by, they would all have greatly enjoyed the experience.

February 24, 2012
Cleverly gets ready for hometown fight

For the first time since 2007, Nathan Cleverly will fight in front of home support as he defends his WBO light-heavyweight title on Saturday night.

For the first time since 2007, Nathan Cleverly will fight in front of home support as he defends his WBO light-heavyweight title on Saturday night.

The 25 year-old Welshman will fight American Tommy Karpency in a sold-out bout at the Cardiff Motorpoint arena. Cleverly’s fight is part of a triple header of Welsh sport this weekend, with Cardiff facing Liverpool in the Carling Cup, and Wales travelling to Twickenham to play England in the Six Nations.

March 15, 2011
Rising inflation squeezes Cardiff's pockets

Fresh concerns over the health of Cardiff citizens after statistics published today showed a dramatic increase in the price of everyday food items.

There are fresh concerns over the health of Cardiff citizens after new statistics published today showed a dramatic increase in the price of everyday food items over the past year.

The 2011 Basket of Goods and Services, published by the Office for National Statistics, showed the Retail Price Index for 2011 had increased by six points - one of the biggest increases since 2002.

The typical shopping basket containing 20 basic food items can now cost almost £40, The Cardiffiancan reveal.

March 15, 2011
Stout reviews for St Patrick's day

A look at some of the alternatives to Guiness this St Patrick's day

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

Broooklyn is one of the finest American breweries, and this is the most luxurious tasting stout of them all.  It's a good thing the chocolate flavours are deep and stirring, as this beer's alcohol volume is a whopping 10 per cent.  A rarity in Cardiff bars, you may need to shop online if you are to get your hands on this imperial stout.

Brain’s Black

March 11, 2011
Yacht charity Challenge Wales go for gold

The new sailing charity Challenge Wales are a signature away from getting their Gold Residential Duke of Edinburgh Award

A new charity which teaches social skills to young people while they man a 72 foot racing yacht is about to qualify to teach the gold residential Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The charity, Challenge Wales, which has been based in Penarth Marina since February 2009 has already attained approval for bronze and silver, and is just a signature away from reaching the gold.

The voluntary group works with young people from 12 to 25, helping them to broaden their horizons and improve their future employability, regardless of their background.

March 10, 2011
Five Guinness alternatives for St Patrick's Day

Stout is king on St Patrick's Day, but why not go beyond Guinness?

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

Brooklyn is one of the finest American breweries, and this is the most luxurious tasting stout of them all. It’s a good thing the chocolate flavours are deep and stirring, as this beer’s alcohol volume is a whopping 10 per cent. A rarity in Cardiff bars, you may need to shop online if you are to get your hands on this imperial stout.