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There was much excitement after the television coverage of the American F1 Grand Prix that a huge eagle had flown over the circuit. Could it have been a huge glider like this one below. However, none was seen yet a huge shadow appeared at the American Grand Prix, CGI perhaps, currently remains unexplained. Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB15 …

Roath Park Lake has been temporarily closed after the presence of blue-green algae – a form of bacteria which can kill dogs – was confirmed in the area. Natural Resources Wales confirmed the presence of the potentially toxic algae in the lake earlier this week. A series of pictures and video footage taken on Saturday show a thick layer of …

Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will be welcomed home to Cardiff later on Thursday, with thousands of people expected on the streets of the capital. The 32-year-old will be congratulated by First Minister Carwyn Jones at the Senedd at 16:25 BST before a celebration outside Cardiff Castle. Thomas became the first Welshman to win the gruelling 21-stage race after …

A new Cardiff Curry Directory is a major bonus for Cardiff folk whether it is after a beer or two, after mountain biking on Caerphilly mountain, after watching a Wales International or running a half marathon. The most popular food is alongside fish and chips is to catch a Cardiff curry. The website cardiffcurry.co.uk has been around for a while now but is …

Cardiff Full English Breakfast venues Contrary to what most people believe stag and hen do’s are not all about booze and strippers and you should keep that in mind when planning the budget. Stag and Hen weekends often include exciting activities such as trekking, canyoning, clay pigeon shooting, etc. Combining all these activities together, for one intense weekend  means you …

The history of the Cardiff park which opened in 1894. as explained by local historian and former librarian Anne Bell. Loved by many people who frequent the parks of Cardiff, the History of Roath Park is a rich history of attractions throughout its existence. It officially opened in 1894 and since then has had a special place in the hearts of …

Sir Bradley Wiggins lines up for the start of the Tour of Britain in Liverpool on Sunday, bidding to defend the title he won 12 months ago in a race which has been more competitive each year. Team Sky’s Wiggins has the opportunity to show himself on home roads after missing out on selection for a Tour de France which …

Bumblebees seem to prefer the buzz of the city to the countryside, a large-scale “citizen’s science” study has found. They also like to have a cool breeze on their backs when foraging, and choose English lavender over the more “flowery” French variety, according to the findings. Scientists were surprised to receive more bumblebee sightings from volunteers in city centres than …

Cardiff kids activities are extensive in their variety and number covering Cardiff kids activities outdoors, indoor kids activities and Cardiff kids activities in the Bay. The Cardiff kids activities included on the site are cycling, walking, nature trails and park activities. We have tried to include kids activities that are free or reasonably inexpensive as entertaining children during the summer …

Stained glass windows or as they are sometimes called leaded lights are pieces of coloured glass made up into windows and joined by soldered lead sections their history is fascinating and the mode of construction allowed for small pieces of expensive coloured glass to be joined together in fantastic decorative patterns. The history of stained glass windows in Cardiff goes …