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March 22, 2013
A day in the life of Derek the Weatherman

Lauren Probert spent some time with Derek Brockway at the BBC Wales Headquarters

AS I enter the BBC Wales reception, a smiling face is there to greet me, one which is familiar to households across Wales for delivering crucial weather news. The face belongs to Derek Brockway, affectionately known as Derek the Weatherman.

Derek is everything he seems on television and more - pleasant, enthusiastic and jovial. As he shows me around, he apologises for the rush. He is feeling the pressure as he has to compile the  graphics for the 1.30pm weather bulletin, having just come off air from the midday one.

March 22, 2013
Cardiff Twitter Memes

The Cardiffian looks at some of the odd and interesting Twitter accounts set up around the city.

Since the launch of the new Twitter account set up for the asbestos-infected tarantula on the loose in Cardiff The Cardiffian looks at some of the odd and interesting Twitter accounts set up around the city.

Asbestos Spider

In a very short time after news broke of the tarantula, the suspected spider thought to be at large in the city streets had its own twitter account @asbestosspider.

March 22, 2013
Emi is simply the best

Emi Wokoma shines in Soul Sister, a musical about Tina Turner's turbulant rise to fame

The phrase all singing all dancing must have been coined for spectacles such as Soul Sister, the Tina Turner musical currently showing at the New Theatre.
 
Although the show is billed as the story of both Ike and Tina Turner, the other characters are backing singers for Emi Wokoma’s star performance.
 

March 19, 2013
Top 3 blogs of the day

Discover exciting recipes and explore the great food Cardiff has to offer with our top 3 food blogs.

Dining out in Cardiff

This blog is all about reviews. If you are looking to find somewhere good to eat in Cardiff this blog is for you - and aiming to spend no more than £15 per meal Dining out in Cardiff shows great food can be had at reasonable prices.

Easy Tea's

Tasty, quick and easy ideas for what to have for dinner tonight, all inspired by local recipes and using local produce. What more could you want.

March 15, 2013
Comic cash for Cardiff charities

A closer look at the Cardiff charities benefiting from Red Nose Day.

TODAY marks the 25th anniversary of Red Nose Day, a campaign which has raised more than £600m to help alleviate poverty in the UK and Africa.

The idea behind Comic Relief and Red Nose Day is simply to make the public laugh while they raise money to help people in desperate need.

March 15, 2013
Comic Relief in Cardiff

As Red Nose Day turns 25 Hywel Nelson looks at what the people of Cardiff are doing to raise money.

COMIC Relief’s biennial Red Nose Day returns today with a daunting target to beat – 2011’s £104m haul was the charity’s biggest night ever.

Across Cardiff, schools and workplaces are taking part in sponsored silliness to raise money for good causes in the UK and abroad.

March 1, 2013
Farming in the city

A couple of Cardiff groups have created a map plotting where food does and can grow in the city.

The allotment is the usual haunt of the green-fingered gardener, but two Cardiff-based community groups are about to change all that.

Farm Cardiff and Orchard Cardiff are leading the drive to get gardening-mad Cardiffians growing their own fruit and vegetables by mapping every potential area where food could, and does, grow. Their aim is to make Cardiff a more sustainable city by getting more food grown locally by communities.   

March 1, 2013
On her Majesty's service: Prince Charles visits Cardiff

Prince Charles visited Cardiff as part of the St David's Day celebrations 

 

THERE was a touch of royalty in the city today as the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall celebrated St David’s Day in Cardiff.

The royal couple attended the National St David’s Day Service at St John The Baptist City Parish Church in the city centre.

As the royals arrived, they shook hands with school children, members of the armed forces and local and national leaders of government.

March 1, 2013
Review: Once upon again

IF YOU watch Dora the Explorer, you’ll notice she never gets taken to a dark wood by her parents and abandoned.
 Peppa Pig never witnesses a wolf being slaughtered and her tramautised grandmother slithering out. Dora and Peppa go on picnics to the zoo instead, and while the occasional balloon may float away, no-one gets mauled or kidnapped.

March 1, 2013
Welsh wine made with Cariad

Llanerch vineyard produces Cariad wine and is one of seven Welsh vineyards 

 

PICTURESQUE countryside, south facing hills growing grapes, a small collection of farmhouses turned into a beautiful hotel – sounds like the south of France?                

February 26, 2013
Top 3 blogs on fashion and beauty

Keep up with the world of fashion from a Cardiff perspective: 

 

Fat Frocks 

High-end fashion at high-street prices. Get the latest tips on how to dazzle at the Cheltenham Races. Dress to impress. 

Bambi-the-style-hunter 

Make a fashion statement with this ultra-trendy independent fashion blog. Check out the "What I'm Wearing" section for a daily picture of the author's latest ensemble. 

February 19, 2013
Top 3 blogs on Welsh politics

Our look at the Welsh blogosphere gets to grips with "a little bit of politics".

 

Welsh Assembly-watchers have a healthy selection of bloggers to choose from. Here are three that stand out:

Syniadau

February 15, 2013
Natural supplements on the highstreet

Some people swear by herbal remedies, but do they really help us?

With spring will soon upon us, many are looking for a lifestyle overhaul. 

Aside from gym membership deals and generic celebrity fitness DVDs, sales of another handy health tool are also on the increase – herbal supplements.

Echinacea, St Johns Wort, Vitamin C, D and E – the list of supplements that can be taken to treat a combination of ailments is endless. Promising to boost immune systems, cure or prevent colds and flu, and promote general wellbeing, herbal supplements are popular and are taken by a large amount of people every day.

February 15, 2013
Spotlight on Pontcanna

We take a look at Pontcanna and its people, and see whether it really is Cardiff's answer to Chelsea.

Apart from eye-popping house prices, what does the “prime of Cardiff” offer? In the prestigious area of Pontcanna, it means large houses, tree-lined streets, popular parks and a coffee-culture lifestyle.

February 15, 2013
Top 3 art blogs of the day

These bloggers are painting, sculpting or taking pictures. Have a look!

DJ Leekee has a wealth of great content on his site, from music, info on where to go out to an exploration of graffiti in the city. Check out this post on street art by Lembo in Cathays and Roath for starters.

http://www.djleekee.co.uk/

February 14, 2013
Top 3 blogs pub-hopping around Cardiff

Find out where to get your fix of pool and pork scratchings with our top 3 pub bloggers.


The Pint of 45 duo are well established on the Cardiff blogging scene. Oliver and Phil have just posted their 100th review of a city pub, and say there are still many more pubs before they run out of new places to drink. Each review comes with pictures and an irreverent write-up – they consider whether the Pear Tree in Roath “is sinking into the ground or whether this is just a slightly wonky photo”, for example. Worth a read for a chuckle reading about pubs you already frequent, or to suss out where to go for the next drink.

February 13, 2013
Top 3 blog posts exploring Cardiff with a camera

Bloggers exploring Cardiff with a camera

Top 3 blog posts exploring Cardiff with a camera

There are plenty of photo opportunities in Cardiff, from the castle, the parks on a sunny day to the dragons adorning everything from buildings to bins. Here are a few blogs from the past few weeks with photos of the city:

February 12, 2013
It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week - but is Cardiff doing enough for sufferers?

BEAT Cymru wants people to "sock it" to eating disorders, by wear silly socks to raise funds and awareness

BEAT Cymru is encouraging people in Cardiff to wear silly socks to help raise funds as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

The national campaign is taking place this week to improve the understanding of serious mental illnesses and challenge the damaging stereotypes associated with anorexia and bulimia.

February 12, 2013
Welsh Snooker Open Begins

The Welsh Snooker Open tournament will continue until Sunday, with Cardiff clubs hoping a Welsh player can win to revive interest in the sport.

The Welsh Open snooker championship at the Newport centre began yesterday amid calls for renewed interest in the sport.

The tournament is a world rankings event which attracts the leading stars from around the globe.

John Dobson, a national coach in Wales, hopes a Welsh winner at the tournament could help revive interest in a sport that has dipped in popularity in recent years.

Mr Dobson said: “There are a lot of snooker clubs closing these days.

February 8, 2013
Top 3 Alternative Music Blogs of the Day

Three of the best alternative music blogs in Cardiff and South Wales.

Three blogs on alternative music from in and around Cardiff.

February 7, 2013
Top 3 blogs about Cardiff and South Wales

The best blogs about Cardiff and the South Wales region:

February 6, 2013
Top 3 blog picks of the day

Top three of Cardiff's food blogs.

The top 3 of Cardiff's food blogs of the day to have a nose around.

February 5, 2013
Top 3 Blogs of the Day

A pick of the top three blogs from the Cardiff region, to read on your lunch today.

Today's top three blogs from in or around Cardiff:

February 1, 2013
Cardiff's Best Independent Cafes

The best of the independently-owned eateries and coffee-houses in the centre of Cardiff.

GRABBING lunch on a rainy day in Cardiff should be the easiest thing to do.
There are more coffee shops, pasty places and noodle bars than you can shake a stick at.

We’ve scoured the streets of Cardiff to find the top three independent cafés and coffee houses to have lunch in the city centre, and found these gems:

BARKER'S COFFEE:

March 30, 2012
A dog called Cardiff

A US celebrity vet and his capitally named Welsh terrier 

He’s cute, he’s furry, he’s eager to please – and he’s also called Cardiff.

This is one Welsh terrier who’s never chased a cat through Bute Park or gone for walkies in the Bay, but that didn’t stop celebrity vet Patrick Mahaney from naming him after the capital.

Cardiff and his owner live in Los Angeles, California, where Patrick makes house calls to look after the pets of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, though his canine best friend is never far from his side.