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RESULTS released this week revealed 97 per cent of GPs polled in a survey admitted to recommending a placebo treatment to patients.

This has the potential to undermine all trust in the medical profession, but some Cardiff experts suggest we should just trust our GPs to treat us, whilst another GP admits to feeling pressured to prescribe.

“Concrete cancer” has led to a £400,000 project to replace concrete lampposts around Cardiff City to metal ones.

Many of the lighting columns in the city are concrete, and due to environmental facts they are deteriorating and posing a danger to pedestrians. Cardiff council have proposed a scheme to prevent this, which has began with several columns around the civic centre.

THE BODY found in the River Ely two days ago has now formally been identified as the missing rugby fan Ben Thompson.

South Wales Police said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and his family has been informed.

Ben’s wife Jo has spoken of her relief at coming to the end of what has been an emotional ordeal for the family.
She said: “Losing Ben has left us all devastated but finding him on Tuesday has answered many unanswered questions and given us the chance to say our goodbyes.

CARDIFF Council pledged to close the pay gap between its male and female employees, although some argue not enough has been done.

PLANS to shock Cardiff binge-drinkers by filming them in the Alcohol Treatment Centre have been met with concern.

The Welsh Government refused permission for hidden cameras to tape drunken revellers at an alcohol treatment centre in Ebenezer Church in the city centre when it opened last year to relieve pressure on local hospitals.

But ministers have now given staff the green light to wear matchbox-sized cameras to record drunk people in the centre from next weekend.  

CARDIFF is preparing itself for the biggest outcry yet against the “Bedroom Tax” which is due to come into force in April.

A protest, organised by lobbyist group Labour Left, will be held outside City Hall in the civic centre this Saturday from 1pm, with hundreds of people expected to take part to voice their opposition to the Westminster Government policy. More than fifty other protests are to be held simultaneously in cities across the UK in what could be the largest opposition movement to the austerity measures yet.

THE INDEPENDENT Police Complaints Commission has revealed police officers from Cardiff are among those under investigation for malpractice in the handling of domestic violence cases.

A Cardiff woman made a complaint at Fairwater Police Station in 2011 after her partner threatened her, but she was sent home by officers without any action being taken. She was assaulted by her partner two days later.

A NEW “life-saving” scheme to reduce motorcyclist fatalities in Cardiff has been launched after it was revealed motorcyclists are 25 times more likely to be killed compared to other road users.

In Cardiff alone there were 612 motorcycle accidents in 2011, with 242 fatalities.

Launched by Cardiff Council’s road safety team and Road Safety Wales, the Motorcycle CRASH Card Scheme is a new initiative which encourages motorcyclists to carry cards which contain vital information which could be life-saving in the event of an incident.

EMPLOYEES from John Lewis and Waitrose in Cardiff have reason to celebrate after being awarded a bonus equivalent to almost nine weeks pay.
From 2012 until now, Cardiff has seen the closure of Peacocks and BHS, Thomas Cook and Barratts going into administration and hundreds of job losses. But the John Lewis Partnership has appeared to ignore the struggles of the high street and gathered profit increases across all outlets. As a result of this fourth consecutive gain, 84,700 partners will receive a bonus of 17 per cent.

CARDIFF Council have put forward a report banning the release of balloons and lanterns.

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee recently wrote a report called “Litter in Cardiff” which looked at a range of litter issues throughout the city. The report included a proposal for a balloon and lantern release policy.

The members on the Scrutiny Committee recommended the council should prevent the release of balloons and lanterns from council-owned land. A number of high-street shops, including Poundland and The Works, have sold the popular novelty item.

Inspirational women from across south Wales gathered at Cardiff City Hall this morning for Llamau’s Visible Women celebration.
The day, organised to celebrate International Women’s Day 2013, aimed to promote the work of Llamau, whilst showing the potential and success of women from across society. The charity provides support services to women and young people who are vulnerable, or have suffered domestic abuse across south Wales.

AN AWARD-winning Cardiff restaurant has hit out at a campaign website who feature them on an “avoid list” for selling shark fin soup.