Welsh Culture, History and Language

BBC NewsBoy of 13 has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving in CardiffMirror.co.ukA boy of 13 has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after mounting the pavement and crashing in a stolen car. Police were shocked to discover the boy at the wheel after the accident at 1am on Tuesday. ...Police hunt thief who stole car with babyWalesOnlineCardiff police hunt man who stole BMW with baby insideBBC NewsLad, 13, caught drink-drivingThe...  

He designed the Wales Millennium Centre and is doing up the capital’s Sherman Cymru theatre. But what does the man who’s helping to reshape modern Cardiff think of its new retail behemoth? Jonathan Adams shares his vision of the future with Catherine Jones  

CARDIFF - WALES have recalled experienced scrum-half Dwayne Peel to their starting line-up for Saturday's clash with Australia at the Millennium Stadium. Peel, who will be winning his 72nd cap, comes in to replace Gareth Cooper - who was due to face the Wallabies for Cardiff on Tuesday evening - in the only change from the XV that started the 33-16 win over Argentina at the weekend.  

CARDIFF, WALES - From Wednesday 4th November 2009, a special loan of Rembrandt van Rijn’s (1606-1669) Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet from Penrhyn Castle will be on show at National Museum Cardiff alongside original etchings and Netherlandish portraits from Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales’s own collection. Museum visitors will be given the opportunity to enjoy the Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet (1607-1685) for free until 21 March...  

Founder of Cardiff Singer of the WorldJ Mervyn Williams, who has died aged 74, was head of music and arts at BBC Cymru Wales when he conceived Cardiff Singer of the World, the competition which in 1983 launched the career of Karita Mattila and, later, those of Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Bryn Terfel. The idea came to Williams in the bath, he said, and he liked to call it his eureka moment. It may be seen as his principal achievement, but his long...  

A unique guide to rough sleeping in Cardiff will be launched on Monday. The Wallich, a Wales-based homelessness charity, will be launching 'The Rough Guide to Rough Sleeping in Cardiff' at a special event at The Senedd attended by Deputy Housing Minister Jocelyn Davies. The Rough Guide is a pocket size, waterproof booklet offering hints and tips on how to stay safe on the streets and where to go to access help. It has been written by a...  

CARDIFF.- A new, free display, bringing together mid 20th century still life paintings, including Pablo Picasso’s striking "Still Life with Poron" (1948) - the first oil painting by the artist to enter a Welsh public collection - will be on view at National Museum Cardiff from Tuesday, 10 November 2009. The Centenary Fund has been a joint initiative between Amgueddfa Cymru and the Derek Williams Trust to mark the Museum’s centenary by...  

Revert to revision 332066720 dated 2009-12-16 16:29:53 by 72.45.198.98 using popups ← Previous revision Revision as of 11:13, 17 December 2009 Line 14: Line 14: - '''Los Campesinos!''' are a eight piece [[indie pop]] band from [[Cardiff]], Wales that formed in early 2006 at [[Cardiff University]]. Despite the band forming in Wales, none of its members are actually Welsh...  

Thomas, 35, came off the bench in the dying moments against former club Toulouse in France, but was powerless to prevent a 23-7 loss despite putting in a number of late runs. Wales' most-capped player, who separated from his wife in 2006, revealed in ...  

Surgeon General Louis Lillywhite visits Cardiff barracksWalesOnlineCaptain Jonny Greatrex, 39, from Pontypridd, of 144 Parachute Medical Squadron, said: “It was a fantastic coup to host the Surgeon General's visit back to ...  

New £1.5m French designed sculpture sees the light of day in Cardiff city centreWalesOnlineEnglish and Welsh words, written by Cardiff-based author Peter Finch, will be projected onto the pavement at night by equipment installed within the arrow. ...and more »  

Adrian Meldrum has joined IQE plc as Group Business Development Director and will be based at the Group's headquarters in Cardiff, Wales. Cardiff - Wales - Bookham - Society and Culture - Religion  

← Previous revision Revision as of 16:04, 26 November 2009 Line 19: Line 19: '''Ciaran David P. Joyce''' (born [[September 17]] [[1987]]) in [[South Glamorgan]] [[Glamorganshire]] [[Wales]] - Cardiff is an [[actor]] and [[TV presenter]] of Irish descent, best known for playing 'Lol' in [[CBBC]]'s ''[[The Story of Tracy Beaker (TV series)|The Story of Tracy Beaker]]''. He attended the Cardiff schools, St...  

And the line-ups in Cardiff: Wales: James Hook (Ospreys); Leigh Halfpenny, Jamie Roberts (both Cardiff Blues), Jonathan Davies (Scarlets), Shane Williams (Ospreys); Stephen Jones (Scarlets), Gareth Cooper; Gethin Jenkins (both Blues), Matthew Rees ...  

Former Cardiff captain and Wales international Rhys Williams has been forced to retire at the age of 29 after a serious knee injury. The highlight of his career was being part of the successful Wales side that won the Grand Slam for the first time in ...