We asked all the Cardiff North candidates to tell us who they are and why they’re standing for election. Who are you? I’m Mari Williams, I’m from Rhiwbina, went to Llanishen Fach and then Whitchurch High School. I’m a secondary school history teacher, most recently a deputy head in Hackney. I set off to cycle … more…
We asked all the Cardiff North candidates to tell us who they are and why they’re standing for election. Who are you? I am 24 years old, married and a father to one. I am about to finish a 4 year Italian and Spanish undergraduate degree at Cardiff University. I was born in Cheltenham, raised … more…
On Tuesday 3rd March we hosted a Tweet Chat with the parliamentary candidates that want to be your next MP. Below is an edited highlight of the discussion that took place. To follow all the candidates on Twitter, visit our election hub. [View the story “Cardiff North 2015 Tweet Chat” on Storify] Thanks to all … more…
Elin Walker Jones – Plaid Cymru “Elin is originally from Carmarthenshire, and presently lives in Bangor with her spouse and four children. She was educated at the Grammar School for Girls, Carmarthen and Cardiff University, and trained professionally in Cardiff and Bangor. Elin has worked in the NHS in a variety of locations in Wales, … more…
The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Margaret Jones officially opened the new Holiday Inn hotel in Tongwynlais tonight. Guests were invited to take a look around the recently refurbished hotel and to sample the Christmas Party Night menus. You can get in touch with the hotel at their website, on Twitter or on Facebook.
A History of Rocketgoldstar’s “Tongwynlais” We recently interviewed Gaz Williams of Rocketgoldstar, who recounted the story of their track “Tongwynlais”. Way back in 1996, Cardiff-based art rock band Rocketgoldstar were recording a new album with local music legend Richard Dunn producing. The band, Frank Naughton (aka Frank Static), Gaz Williams and Sion Orgon, were making … more…
Great research Jack, Every time I walk down Railway Terrace I try and picture the station and track as it…