# cardiff (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cardiff. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tottenham agree deal for Savinho from Manchester City](https://sportsnewspros.com/tottenham-agree-deal-for-savinho-from-manchester-city/) _2026-08-21 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £75m deal with Manchester City to sign winger Savinho, with an additional £10m in add-ons. The 22-year-old is set for a medical. Сообщение Tottenham agree deal for Savinho from Manchester City появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [Exeter lock Zambonin to miss start of new season](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cpd7w9l9n2eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC Sport_ Exeter Chiefs' Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin is set to be out until the end of November following shoulder surgery. ## [Cardiff Council Update: 21 August 2026](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37701.html) _2026-08-21 · Cardiff News_ Here is your Friday update, covering: 2026 GCSE Success for Cardiff as results above Welsh Average, Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Councils' Meet the Buyer event connects local businesses with procurement opportunities, and more… ## [Florence Eshalomi named as the new homelessness minister](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/florence-eshalomi-named-as-the-new-homelessness-minister/) _2026-08-21 · Emily Whitehouse · NewStartMag_ Florence Eshalomi has been appointed the government’s new homelessness minister, tasked with helping Andy Burnham deliver his pledge to tackle rough sleeping. The Vauxhall and Camberwell Green MP was confirmed as the new minister of state for homelessness and rough sleeping by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. She is the eighth homelessness \[…\] ## ['Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c3w0vw7530no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC Sport_ Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder. ## [Exeter Chiefs women promote Bishop to head coach role](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c05q44de4lzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC Sport_ Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter Chiefs appoint assistant Oli Bishop as head coach to replace Steve Salvin. ## [Arsenal agree deal with Aston Villa for Ezri Konsa transfer](https://sportsnewspros.com/arsenal-agree-51m-deal-for-ezri-konsa-transfer/) _2026-08-20 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Arsenal agree a £51m deal with Aston Villa for defender Ezri Konsa, bolstering their defence amidst player injuries. Get the full transfer details here. Сообщение Arsenal agree deal with Aston Villa for Ezri Konsa transfer появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [New-look Caerau playground officially opens following major community investment](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37698.html) _2026-08-20 · Cardiff News_ Children and families from across Caerau have celebrated the official opening of the newly redeveloped Heol Trelai playground following a major transformation funded through Cardiff Council's Neighbourhood Renewal Scheme (NRS). ## [2026 GCSE Success for Cardiff as results above Welsh Average](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37696.html) _2026-08-20 · Cardiff News_ Thousands of young people across Cardiff are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results, with the city continuing to outperform the national average and recording improvements on last year's performance. ## [Verstappen extends Red Bull deal until 2030](https://sportsnewspros.com/verstappen-extends-red-bull-deal-until-2030/) _2026-08-20 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Max Verstappen signs a new contract with Red Bull, extending his stay until 2030. This deal ends speculation about the four-time F1 champion's future. Сообщение Verstappen extends Red Bull deal until 2030 появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lZGuJuo0ZSG8) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Wales appoint Leicester's Davies as kicking coach](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cn4ne55n8zpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC Sport_ Alex Davies joins Steve Tandy's Wales management team as kicking coach after leaving Leicester. ## [Artists explore the hidden history of Bankside](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/artists-explore-the-hidden-history-of-bankside/) _2026-08-20 · Emily Whitehouse · NewStartMag_ A new creative project is inviting people to explore some of the lesser-known history and character of Bankside in south London. The Layers of Bankside project, which is running until 27 August, is being held at Arch 23 on The Low Line, a network of former Victorian railway arches. People taking part will explore the \[…\] ## [Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Councils' Meet the Buyer event connects local businesses with procurement opportunities](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37693.html) _2026-08-20 · Cardiff News_ Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils, working together through the Ardal Procurement Partnership, have held their first joint Meet the Buyer event, bringing local suppliers together with public sector buyers and main contractors. ## [Meet the new independent chair of BSR residents’ panel](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/meet-the-new-independent-chair-of-bsr-residents-panel/) _2026-08-20 · Simon Guerrier · NewStartMag_ Gill Kernick pledges to ensure that residents can ‘inform, challenge and refine the building safety regime.’ The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has announced the appointment of Gill Kernick as independent chair of its residents’ panel, a statutory committee established under the Building Safety Act 2022. The panel aims to ensure residents’ voices and experience inform the BSR’s \[…\] ## [Welsh government consults on revised national development framework](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/welsh-government-consults-on-revised-national-development-framework/) _2026-08-19 · Simon Guerrier · NewStartMag_ Public invited to share views on plan for how places, communities, infrastructure and natural resources should be planned in future. Today, the Welsh government has launched what it calls a ‘national conversation about the long-term future of Wales’ with a consultation on proposed changes to the planning system. Members of the public and relevant organisations are \[…\] ## [Manchester United close to deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba](https://sportsnewspros.com/manchester-united-close-deal-brighton-carlos-baleba/) _2026-08-19 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for £60m, plus add-ons. Discover the latest on this major transfer deal. Сообщение Manchester United close to deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended from tennis after positive cocaine test](https://sportsnewspros.com/nick-kyrgios-provisionally-suspended-cocaine-test/) _2026-08-19 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Open. The ITIA confirmed the suspension. Сообщение Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended from tennis after positive cocaine test появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cm2gd4ken4jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC Sport_ Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan. ## [Cardiff sign Leicester lock Manz on loan](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c3ekl5w5z9wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC Sport_ Cardiff strengthen pack ahead of 2026-27 season by signing Leicester lock Tom Manz on loan. ## [New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cd69dj304wxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC Sport_ World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women. ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w4fspdd9pmto) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [PM commits more money to end homelessness by Christmas](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/pm-commits-more-money-to-end-homelessness-by-christmas/) _2026-08-19 · Simon Guerrier · NewStartMag_ Andy Burnham announces increased funding of £442m to offer everyone who needs it a route off the streets by Christmas. Everyone sleeping rough in England this winter will be offered a route of the streets, according to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, giving people facing long-term homelessness a settled home and the support they need to keep \[…\] ## [Barcelona signs Rodri from Manchester City in £65m deal](https://sportsnewspros.com/barcelona-signs-rodri-from-manchester-city-65m-deal/) _2026-08-18 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Barcelona has signed Rodri from Manchester City for £65 million. The Spain international returns home on a four-year contract after seven years in England. Сообщение Barcelona signs Rodri from Manchester City in £65m deal появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [Manchester City still interested in Enzo Fernandez despite missed deadline](https://sportsnewspros.com/manchester-city-still-interested-enzo-fernandez/) _2026-08-18 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Manchester City are still keen on Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez despite missing a £120m bid deadline. Discover the latest on this potential transfer saga. Сообщение Manchester City still interested in Enzo Fernandez despite missed deadline появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [Town’s new interactive touchscreen guide](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/towns-new-interactive-touchscreen-guide/) _2026-08-18 · Simon Guerrier · NewStartMag_ Wayfinding unit unveiled outside Solihull train station to provide information and support local businesses and services. Residents of and visitors to Solihull now have easy access to information about local amenities, attractions and services, thanks to an interactive touchscreen installed outside the train station. The unit is the first of its kind in Solihull and the \[…\] ## [Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c20eygrlklzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC Sport_ Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer. ## [How has the dry weather affected rugby clubs?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c935veddkz9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC Sport_ BBC Sport examines how the drought conditions in England have affected rugby clubs. ## [New planning direction on resource-hungry data centres](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/new-planning-direction-on-resource-hungry-data-centres/) _2026-08-18 · Simon Guerrier · NewStartMag_ Planning applications for data centres exceeding 50MW power capacity tightened up by Scottish government – but how effective will they be? The Scottish government has introduced new rules for the development of data centres in Scotland. Effective immediately, planning authorities must notify ministers of an application for a new data centre within seven days of validation. Proponents of \[…\] ## [Knowles has top-flight ambition for Cornish Pirates](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cdew0k8n3g3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC Sport_ TV presenter Nick Knowles believes Cornish Pirates are capable of making the Prem after investing in the club. ## [On track for 1.5m homes as planning rules set to change](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/on-track-for-1-5m-homes-as-planning-rules-set-to-change/) _2026-08-17 · Emily Whitehouse · NewStartMag_ Thousands of new homes could be built within walking distance of train and tram stations in England under proposed changes to planning rules. On Monday, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner unveiled a ‘revised’ National Planning Policy Framework, which has been described as the biggest rewrite of planning rules in more than a decade. Under the plans, \[…\] ## [Newcastle lock Usher signs new deal](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/ckg3vrm15rno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC Sport_ Newcastle Red Bulls lock Oscar Usher signs a new three-year deal with the club. ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XhQOH4n9gXLj) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c2dkz3k94dlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC Sport_ Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union? ## [Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/clylqd034n9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC Sport_ Wales centre Eddie James signs a new contract with Scarlets before the start of the 2026-27 season. ## [High streets and house building top Craig’s early Manchester agenda](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/high-streets-and-homes-top-craigs-early-manchester-agenda/) _2026-08-17 · Emily Whitehouse · NewStartMag_ Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has pledged £20m to revive struggling high streets and set a target of building 50,000 new homes. The plans, announced during her first two weeks in office, are among the first measures set out by the new mayor as she looks to tackle housing shortages and the decline of some \[…\] ## [Ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Halaholo retires](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c77g043v6neo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC Sport_ Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has ended his professional rugby career after 'a series of niggling injuries'. ## [Cardiff celebrates successful summer of music as new figures show more people choosing to Visit Cardiff](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37679.html) _2026-08-17 · Cardiff News_ From sold-out concerts in the grounds of Cardiff Castle to major outdoor shows at Blackweir Fields and the end of a 30 year wait for Metallica to return to Wales, another summer of live music in Cardiff has come to an end. ## [News that you might have missed – 17/08/26](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37677.html) _2026-08-17 · Cardiff News_ News that you might have missed – 17/08/26 ## [Cardiff: Arsenal secure dominant Community Shield victory over Manchester City](https://sportsnewspros.com/arsenal-dominant-community-shield-victory-man-city/) _2026-08-16 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Arsenal dominate Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield in Cardiff with goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Ødegaard, securing their 18th title. Сообщение Cardiff: Arsenal secure dominant Community Shield victory over Manchester City появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [Cardiff: Community Shield sees Arsenal face Manchester City in Maresca’s first major match](https://sportsnewspros.com/cardiff-community-shield-arsenal-man-city-maresca-debut/) _2026-08-16 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Manchester City, with new manager Enzo Maresca, face Arsenal in the Community Shield at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Don't miss Maresca's first major match! Сообщение Cardiff: Community Shield sees Arsenal face Manchester City in Maresca’s first major match появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [Wroclaw hosts Manchester United and AC Milan friendly amid managerial reunion](https://sportsnewspros.com/wroclaw-hosts-man-utd-ac-milan-friendly-amorim-reunion/) _2026-08-15 · Daniel Forsythe · SportsNewspros_ Ruben Amorim's AC Milan faced his former club Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in Wroclaw. Discover the details of this highly anticipated reunion. Сообщение Wroclaw hosts Manchester United and AC Milan friendly amid managerial reunion появились сначала на SportsNewspros . ## [Wales great Jones set to join Ospreys board](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwy44131ydno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-15 · BBC Sport_ Ospreys are set to announce former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season. ## [WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three-team plan](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cq891l3g3keo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-15 · BBC Sport_ The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) states there is no prospect of the game generating enough revenue to fund four professional teams beyond 2028. ## [Young People Offered Funding in Wales’s ‘First Of Its Kind’ Music Industry Traineeship](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37675.html) _2026-08-14 · Cardiff News_ People aged 18-30 in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea are invited to apply to the new Grassroots Music Industry Traineeship from Beacons Cymru ## [Davies calls for WRU board to step down](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c330yrpdlz0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-14 · BBC Sport_ Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union board to step down. ## [Start of England's community rugby season postponed](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c3v0y1epl54o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-14 · BBC Sport_ The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England. ## [Financing the future: how England can fund a generation of new towns](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/financing-the-future-how-england-can-fund-a-generation-of-new-towns/) _2026-08-14 · Francis Truss · NewStartMag_ Francis Truss, partner at Carter Jonas, explains how to fund and deliver England’s new towns policy. The cost of ambition New towns are once again rising up the policy agenda. With the government announcement on the locations for the seven proposed new towns, we could be on the brink of the biggest strategic planning exercise \[…\] ## [Record number of children are living in temporary accommodation](https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/record-number-of-children-are-living-in-temporary-accommodation/) _2026-08-14 · Emily Whitehouse · NewStartMag_ A record 177,530 children were living in temporary accommodation in England at the end of March, new government data shows. The research, which was published on Thursday, shows the number of children living in these conditions is higher than the population of North Lincolnshire or the London borough of Kingston upon Thames. Over the last \[…\] ## [The Update: 14 August 2026](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37673.html) _2026-08-14 · Cardiff News_ Here is your Friday update, covering: Cardiff students celebrate another strong year of A-Level results, Acid Casuals to open Cardiff Music City Festival with unique Omni anniversary performance, and more… ## [Caerphilly Castle: one year of wall-to-wall achievements](https://gtfm.co.uk/caerphilly-castle-one-year-of-wall-to-wall-achievements/) _2026-08-13 · admin · GTFM_ One year after the reopening of Caerphilly Castle’s Great Hall, Wales’ largest castle is celebrating a major increase in visitor numbers, conservation milestones and cut-price tickets to ensure access for all. The Great Hall reopened last July following an £8million programme of preservation and refurbishment by Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service. In the \[…\] ## [Caerphilly Interchange…](https://swalesmetroprof.blog/2026/08/13/caerphilly-interchange/) _2026-08-13 · @swalesmetroprof · Mark Barry's blog site_ Some reflections from me after my comments re the proposed new Caerphilly station last week. I got some things wrong...so hands up! ## [Cardiff students celebrate another strong year of A-Level results](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37671.html) _2026-08-13 · Cardiff News_ Students across Cardiff are celebrating today as A-Level and AS Level results are released, with the city once again achieving results above the Welsh average.