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A man was found dead in a city centre car park this morning. Around four police cars and an ambulance were called to the NCP car park near Cardiff central rail station this morning. Police confirmed a man was found dead in the car park at 8.55 am. A spokeswoman said “enquiries are ongoing” into the circumstances. She added: “A …

A proposal to introduce a full smoking ban across all health premises has been approved by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. At a meeting this morning, the board agreed to introduce the ban, which will mean there will be no smoking provision on any sites run by the board, but said it would need regular updates about its implementation …

Q: Giant Steps was a bit of a departure from your previous albums, did you realise you were making something a bit special during the writing and recording process? A: We had decided the previous year that me and (fellow band member) Tim (Brown) wanted to produce ourselves. The first thing we did was the EP Boo Forever followed by …

Dan LaCosta, Cardiff Devils new goalie, is being assessed after being injured during the pre-season challenge clash with Danish club Esbjerg. Canadian LaCosta was hurt during the first four minutes and was helped off the ice after a blow to the head. He may not be ready to face Coventry Blaze in a challenge match at the Big Blue Tent …

Everton at home was always going to be the more difficult after Cardiff City’s win against Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City. Expectations had shot up and the visitors had planned knowing, without doubt, the type of test they were going to face. But I’m not surprised Cardiff produced another quality team display, earned a great point and sent Bluebirds fans home …

Gareth Bale’s £85.3m transfer to Real Madrid has seen the Welshman become the most expensive footballer in history. But the record-breaking deal will present a unique set of problems for 24-year-old Bale – on top of the customary difficulties faced by British players moving abroad. We’ve looked at five key challenges Bale will face as he strives to become a …

Welsh Crucible brings together 30 of Wales’ most promising researchers to encourage the development of novel and sustainable multi-disciplinary ideas and collaborations. Here, in the first of a series of articles, Dr Peter Theobald outlines his research on minimising the risk of injury and trauma, through the application of engineering principles to the human body MEDICAL engineering is an unfamiliar …

Blakey’s Bootroom was back for another live show this lunchtime on a busy day for Cardiff City. With strong rumours surrounding Peter Odemwingie and John Brayford, Nathan Blake, Steve Tucker and Jon Doel took your questions and added to the debate. Watch the show back now   Sinclair Mercedes – Sponsors of Blakey’s Bootroom  

Organisers  of the largest gay and lesbian festival in Wales have announced they are not to return to Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium next year – just two days after making its debut there. The Cardiff Mardi Gras event saw thousands turn out to see a parade through the centre of the city, before an afternoon event in the stadium, with a …

Recording heartfelt songs for his new ‘spiritual’ album just months after the break-up of his marriage was undoubtedly an emotional experience for Bryn Terfel. The opera superstar spent almost a week in Salt Lake City with the celebrated 360-voice Mormon Taberbacle Choir to record Homeward Bound, which features British and American folk songs, popular songs, hymns and classical pieces. But …