Cardiff

Capital city of Wales

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Cardiff is a city and the capital of Wales. It is the United Kingdom's eleventh-largest city. As Wales' chief commercial centre, Cardiff is the base for the Senedd, most national cultural institutions and Welsh media. At the 2011 census, the unitary authority area population was estimated to be 346,090, and the wider urban area 479,000. Cardiff is a significant tourist centre and the most popular visitor destination in Wales with 21.3 million visitors in 2017. In 2011, Cardiff was ranked sixth in the world in National Geographic's alternative tourist destinations.

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Neco Williams and Wales ‘can’t wait’ to face England after victory over Bulgaria Wales hero Neco Williams set his sights on a Wembley date with England afterscoring a dramatic Nations League winner against Bulgaria. The Liverpoolteenager, making only his second Wales appearance as.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:15Published 3 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan concerned by Government's testing programme London Mayor Sadiq Khan says that he is concerned over reports that some ofthe city's residents have been told they would only be able to receiveCovid-19 test if they travelled to the Isle of Wight or.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published 3 weeks ago

Zante to Cardiff passenger ‘didn’t feel safe’ Steph Whitfield, a passenger who was on a flight from Zante to Cardiff last Tuesday, says she did not feel safe. There are now 16 cases of Covid-19 linked to people who were on the TUI flight - at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:21Published on August 31, 2020

Red Arrows flypast over Belfast to mark VJ Day The RAF Red Arrows performed a flypast over Belfast this afternoon to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. The RAF jets were due to fly over all UK capital cities as part of their route, however poor.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published on August 15, 2020

UK weather: The forecast for the next five days A look at the weather forecast for London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast asthe UK braces itself for storms and sunshine. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:17Published on August 12, 2020

UK weather forecast: How hot will the weekend get? A look at the weather forecast for London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast asthe UK braces itself for a hot Friday. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:14Published on August 6, 2020

William and Kate handed stark assessment of their bingo skills in Cardiff The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were given a dressing-down for their bingoskills on Wednesday, as one Cardiff care home resident recalled an earlieronline meeting with the couple had ended in.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:04Published on August 5, 2020

Prince William and Kate meet care home residents The Duke and Duchess met with elderly residents at Shire Hall Care Home in Cardiff and admired their garden. William and Kate had previously been guest bingo callers at the home via a video call in May.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:51Published on August 5, 2020

Parker lauds Fulham's mental toughness Scott Parker believes Fulham will need to repeat the hard-nosed mental“ingredient” that saw them past Cardiff to beat Brentford and reach thePremier League. Fulham lost 2-1 in the Championship.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:04Published on July 31, 2020

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The Greatest Showman: The story of Cardiff's giant How a giant went from the slums to being the Queen's bodyguard and an American circus star. BBC News - Published on August 7, 2020
Fulham into play-off final despite Cardiff defeat Fulham withstand a Cardiff fightback to reach the Championship play-off final despite losing the second leg at Craven Cottage. BBC News - Published on July 30, 2020

York, Cardiff and Oxford are UK's most sustainable cities, according to study Wolverhampton scored lowest behind Birmingham and Norwich Independent - Published on July 29, 2020
Fulham take charge of play-off semi-final with Cardiff Fulham score two brilliant first-leg goals to take total control of their Championship play-off semi-final against Cardiff City. BBC News - Published on July 27, 2020
Fulham beat Cardiff in play-off semi-final first leg Fulham score two brilliant first-leg goals to take total control of their Championship play-off semi-final against Cardiff City. BBC News - Published on July 27, 2020

Sir Thomas Picton: Statue of 'sadistic slave owner' to be removed in Cardiff Marble sculpture of Sir Thomas Picton described as an 'affront' to black people Independent - Published on July 24, 2020
Westminster on collision course with Edinburgh and Cardiff over plans for repatriation of powers after Brexit Proposals denounced as 'power grab' by Scottish National Party Independent - Published on July 15, 2020
Welsh parliament to debate motion on independence for first time in its history Support for break from UK has risen to record high as Cardiff took its own path on dealing with coronavirus Independent - Published on July 15, 2020
Fulham beat Cardiff to keep alive automatic promotion hopes Goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic and Josh Onomah give Fulham victory over Championship promotion rivals Cardiff City. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020

Cardiff City 2-0 Leeds United: Leeds miss chance to go top of table Leeds miss the chance to go top of the Championship, while Cardiff give their promotion hopes a huge boost. BBC News - Published on June 21, 2020
Six Nations: Wales v Scotland off because of coronavirus fear Wales' Six Nations match against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday is postponed amid attempts to slow down the spread of coronavirus. BBC News - Published on March 13, 2020
Six Nations 2020: Wales 23-27 France - Ntamack shines as French Grand Slam hopes survive France remain on course for a first Grand Slam for 10 years as they celebrated a first victory in Cardiff since 2010 with a 27-23 win. BBC News - Published on February 22, 2020	Welsh Open: Kyren Wilson beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-5 in first semi-final Kyren Wilson beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-5 to book his places in Sunday's Welsh Open final in Cardiff. BBC News - Published on February 15, 2020
Welsh Open: Judd Trump, Mark Williams and Mark Selby reach round two Judd Trump reaches the second round of the Welsh Open in Cardiff thanks to a 4-1 win over James Cahill. BBC News - Published on February 10, 2020	World female parkrun record broken in Cardiff Charlotte Arter lowered her previous best time by one second in Cardiff on Saturday. BBC News - Published on February 2, 2020
Former environment secretary Michael Gove criticised for using plane for 150-mile trip to Cardiff 'It shows just how much ministers are failing on transport and climate,' says environmental group Independent - Published on January 30, 2020	Cardiff hospital trials cooling patients after cardiac arrest Andrew Barnett is backing a trial at a hospital a year after he nearly died while playing football. BBC News - Published on January 22, 2020
Barricades up in flames for real at Les Mis show in Cardiff One theatregoer thought the fire was part of the show "until the dead bodies started running off set". BBC News - Published on December 17, 2019	Brownhill gives Bristol City win at Cardiff Bristol City are the first visiting side to win at Cardiff City this season thanks to a spectacular goal from Josh Brownhill. BBC News - Published on November 10, 2019
Tomlin rescues point for Cardiff against Sheff Wed Substitute Lee Tomlin's late free-kick gives Cardiff City a 1-1 draw at home to Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. BBC News - Published on October 18, 2019	Wales held by group leaders Croatia Gareth Bale's equaliser against Croatia in Cardiff keeps Wales' European Championship qualifying hopes alive. BBC News - Published on October 13, 2019
Cardiff's first black mayor says people constantly mistake him for a waiter at official events 'It happens about 30 to 40 per cent of the time,' says politician Independent - Published on October 8, 2019	Cardiff ordered to pay £5.3m to Nantes for Sala transfer Cardiff City have been told to pay a transfer fee of £5.3m to Nantes for striker Emiliano Sala. BBC News - Published on September 30, 2019
Derby held to draw by Cardiff Derby's Scott Malone scores against his former club and Robert Glatzel strikes his first goal for Cardiff in an enthralling draw. BBC News - Published on September 13, 2019	Classy James gives Wales friendly win over Belarus Manchester United winger Daniel James gives Wales a 1-0 victory in their friendly against Belarus in Cardiff. BBC News - Published on September 9, 2019
Wales 17-22 Ireland: Jacob Stockdale brace gives Ireland edge over Wales Two Jacob Stockdale tries help Ireland knock Wales off the top of the world rankings with a 22-17 victory in their World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. BBC News - Published on August 31, 2019	Arter sent off as Fulham hold on for draw at Cardiff Harry Arter is sent off on his return to Cardiff as 10-man Fulham hold on for a draw in the Championship. BBC News - Published on August 30, 2019
Addison to start at full-back for Ireland against Wales in Cardiff Ulster's Will Addison will make his first appearance since January as Joe Schmidt makes 11 changes for Ireland against Wales. BBC News - Published on August 29, 2019	Wales debuts for Carre and Lane in World Cup warm-up against Ireland Wales hand Test debuts to Owen Lane and Rhys Carre in Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Ireland in Cardiff. BBC News - Published on August 29, 2019
Ashley Williams: Wales captain left out of squad for Euro 2020 qualifier Captain Ashley Williams is left out of the Wales squad for their Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan in Cardiff next month. BBC News - Published on August 20, 2019	Wales v England: Ruaridh McConnochie, Maro Itoje & Courtney Lawes start Wing Ruaridh McConnochie will win his first England cap in Saturday's tournament warm-up match against Wales in Cardiff. BBC News - Published on August 15, 2019
Childbirth: Cardiff hospital trials virtual reality during labour The technology is described as something which can take pregnant women "out of the moment". BBC News - Published on August 8, 2019	Cardiff murder: Police launch investigation after man found dead in city centre Officers called to reports of assault near popular nightlife area Independent - Published on July 21, 2019
Swarms of flies plaguing residents in Cardiff traced to steelworks 'They even get in when windows are closed,' complains victim of infestation Independent - Published on July 20, 2019	Joshua-Ruiz rematch set for New York or Cardiff Anthony Joshua's rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr looks set to take place in New York in November or Cardiff in December. BBC News - Published on July 17, 2019
Extinction Rebellion bring London streets to standstill amid fresh wave of coordinated protests across UK Protesters park colourful boats with slogan 'Act Now' in middle of roads in Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds and Glasgow Independent - Published on July 15, 2019	South Africa beat Afghanistan by nine wickets for first World Cup win Imran Tahir takes 4-29 as South Africa win their first match at the World Cup with a nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Cardiff. BBC News - Published on June 15, 2019
Cricket World Cup: Jason Roy hits 153 as England beat Bangladesh in Cardiff Jason Roy's 153 helps England dominate Bangladesh and return to winning ways in the World Cup. BBC News - Published on June 8, 2019	Cricket World Cup: Bowlers star as Sri Lanka edge Afghanistan Sri Lanka's bowlers perform excellently to help their side defend a low score as they beat by Afghanistan by 34 runs in a rain-affected match in Cardiff. BBC News - Published on June 4, 2019
Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan in low-scoring thriller Sri Lanka deny Afghanistan a famous victory by winning a low-scoring thriller in the World Cup at Cardiff. BBC News - Published on June 4, 2019

Cardiff

Capital city of Wales

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World female parkrun record broken in Cardiff

Former environment secretary Michael Gove criticised for using plane for 150-mile trip to Cardiff

Cardiff hospital trials cooling patients after cardiac arrest

Barricades up in flames for real at Les Mis show in Cardiff

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Tomlin rescues point for Cardiff against Sheff Wed

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Ashley Williams: Wales captain left out of squad for Euro 2020 qualifier

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