A Cardiff letting agent has been sentenced after a handyman was exposed to asbestos-containing material while carrying out work on a client’s property. A self-employed handyman from Cardiff, who does not wish to be named, regularly carried out work on properties managed by Rochefort Shugar Ltd and on 15 October 2010 was sent to a ...
The Public and Commercial Services union which represents civil and public servants has called on the government to invest in HM Revenue and Customs rather than cut costs. The government has acknowledged concerns raised by the Treasury select committee about a problem with leadership in Revenue and Customs but the continuing drive to cut staff ...
Welsh boxing legend Nicky Piper MBE has unveiled a new sports mural at Maindy Centre. The special artwork has been painted in the boxing gym at the facility and depicts portraits of famous boxers. Maindy Centre has been working in partnership with Cathays High School on the unique project which aims to motivate young people ...
The search is on once again to find those inspiring individuals who make a difference to people’s lives. Now in its third year, nominations are now open for Cardiff Against Bullying’s Inspire Awards – the awards scheme that seeks to recognise and celebrate people across the city who go the extra mile to offer friendship ...
‘A’ Level students in Cardiff schools can once again be proud of their achievements. In a year when more students took ‘A’ and ‘AS’ Level examinations in Cardiff than in 2010, the performances of the city’s schools were improved for all key measures and once again were above the Wales averages. This is the second ...
Time is running out to get your ‘Fish Dish’ entries in for the inaugural Cardiff Harbour Festival Fish Dish competition. Entries need to be received by August 21 and entries should be sent to events@cardiff.gov.uk with further information on www.cardiff-festival.com and www.jamiesitalian.com The Cardiff Harbour Festival takes place over August Bank Holiday weekend an (August ...
During the summer months, local residents may be more susceptible to unsolicited approaches about home repairs and gardening work.As part of its national campaign to warn people about rogue doorstep traders, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is urging people to be cautious and remember it is your doorstep, your decision and not to accept ...
A historic city centre landmark is to be restored back to its former glory. The distinctive H Samuel clock which hangs above Cardiff Market has sat in its position on St Mary Street for more than a century. However the clock hasn’t worked for years and over time its appearance has become rather shabby. As ...
Cardiff Dogs Home is looking for volunteers to form a ‘Friends of Cardiff Dogs Home’ group to bring together people who share a passion for improving dog welfare. The Dogs Home is holding its first meeting on Thursday 14 July 2011 at 7pm in Committee Room 3 at County Hall. Anyone who feels they would ...
The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) has been given a £1000 boost ahead of the White Water Challenge at the Cardiff International White Water centre on July 3rd, 2011. Cardiff entrepeneur, Raj Aggarwal presented John Stanton of the JST in Wales with the cheque for £1000 to enable a raft to take on the raging rapids ...
Cardiff Council’s Park Services has worked closely with Whitchurch Women’s Institute (WI) to refurbish two special war memorials. The...
Primary schools across Cardiff will be marking National School Meals Week this week – the biggest national healthy eating...
A Merthyr Tydfil-based recycling company has been fined for failing to take appropriate measures to control the risk of...
A Cardiff letting agent has been sentenced after a handyman was exposed to asbestos-containing material while carrying out work...
A loan shark who preyed on vulnerable people is due to be sentenced on Wednesday 9th November at Cardiff...
The Public and Commercial Services Union has condemned plans to close 19 jobcentres across the UK, announced by the...
Since the General Election councils in England and Wales have lost over 101,000 jobs and the Vale of Glamorgan...
A group of Barclays staff based in Cardiff have successfully completed the UK Three Peaks challenge in aid of...
The Public and Commercial Services union which represents civil and public servants has called on the government to invest...
On the 21 October 1966, 144 people, 116 of them children, were killed when a tip of coal waste...
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