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Specialist Models take one giant step for Cardiff
A successful Cardiff firm best known for creating giant models has teamed up with Cardiff & Co to promote the city. The company, Specialist Models anticipate that the partnership will also help to further increase their profile both in the UK and further afield.
Safer City thanks to pioneering research at Cardiff University
Pioneering research undertaken by Cardiff University’s Violence and Society Research Group has been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education. The research focused on reducing late-night violence in city centres.
What the papers say
Positive developments in Cardiff certainly caught the attention of the UK’s broadsheets in 2009, with the Guardian bringing the year to a close with a feature on the city’s rising status as a filming location.
Cardiff the Media Capital
The New Year started with some very positive news with the announcement that an agreement had been signed between BBC Wales and Igloo Regeneration to construct a Drama Village in the Roath Basin.
Vale Resort named named UKs best Large Family Hotel
The Vale Resort, Hensol near Cardiff has been named as the UK’s best Large Family-Friendly Hotel in the prestigious Hotel Excellence awards (2010) held in London on 28 January.
Further praise for Cardiff from Lonely Planet
As we prepare to wave goodbye to 2009, Lonely Planet is set to usher in the New Year with a special Mini Guide, glowing with praise for Cardiff.
Pob hwyl a diolch as Lord Wogan of Splott bids a fond farewell
Sir Terry Wogan, self-proclaimed Lord of Splott is to step down from his early morning show, ‘Wake up to Wogan’ after joining BBC Radio 2, thirty seven years ago.
Devils trial new corporate packages
Players from the Cardiff Devils ice hockey team helped launch a series of adrenaline fuelled corporate packages at Wales’ largest indoor climbing centre recently.
City rises to 6th in Retail Centre Rankings
Cardiff has moved up from 10th to 6th position in the UK’s Retail Centre Rankings in the latest report published by Experian.
City marketing company welcomes new partnership
The establishment of a new body as the voice of major employers in Cardiff was welcomed today by Cardiff & Co, the company tasked with promoting Wales’ capital city-region to the world.
Airport launches new language policy
Cardiff Airport is today (05 November 2009) launching a new Welsh language policy outlining the way the airport will endeavour to incorporate the Welsh language into all its communications.
Ambassadors honoured at Gala Dinner
Over 250 guests gathered at the magnificent National Museum in Cardiff on 5 November to honour the People’s Ambassador of the Year and the Cardiff Ambassador of the Year 2009.
Posthumous award for People’s Ambassador for Cardiff
The late Hilary David, a local businessman, who dedicated 15 years of his life to see a statue erected to celebrate the life of Ivor Novello has been recognised with a posthumous award.
Only Men Aloud join RWCMD for 60th Anniversary celebrations
The world’s most popular male voice choir, Only Men Aloud, many of whom are past and present Royal Welsh College students, gave a special performance of Happy Birthday as part of the Open House celebrations on October 31.
Hot property as Cardiff Monopoly sells out
Cardiff’s most famous landmarks have been immortalised on the famous Monopoly board game.
MIMA success for Cardiff & Co
In a prestigious event at London's Park Plaza, Cardiff & Co have picked up a silver MIMA marketing award in the category of best promotional DVD.
Search is on for Peoples Ambassador for Cardiff
Cardiff & Co has teamed up with the South Wales Echo in the search for a People's Ambassador for Cardiff.
Take advantage for free of new park and ride
A new Park and Ride in the east of Cardiff will open on Monday (October 19) with people able to use it for free over the first five days.
Capital Cardiff fund launched
A fund to help businesses in Cardiff safeguard and create new jobs has been officially launched by the Leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Rodney Berman and Deputy Leader for Cardiff Council and Executive Member for Economic Development, Cllr Neil McEvoy.
City in safe hands as Devils join Team Cardiff
The Cardiff Devils have signed up with Cardiff & Co, the organisation charged with promoting Cardiff as part of their ambitious plans to take ice hockey in the capital to another level.
Cardiff and Co shortlisted for two marketing awards
Cardiff & Co has been shortlisted for two marketing awards for its recent efforts to promote the city.
Capital Smart Bikes a first
Cardiff Council has launched a new scheme which will allow people in Cardiff to hire out bikes to get around the city.
New Corporate Champions Push4 Cardiff
The communications specialists, Push4 group has signed up with Cardiff & Co as Cardiff Corporate Champions. The initiative is aimed at businesses in the city-region that recognise that the success of efforts to raise the capital's profile will, in turn, increase the opportunities available to them.
Future Olympians on parade in Cardiff
The UK's most promising young athletes gathered at Cardiff's Oval Basin on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the 2009 UK School Games. They received a typically warm Welsh welcome and an evening of entertainment, culminating in a spectacular firework display.
Seeking Corporate Champions to shape city's future 
Cardiff & Co has launched its Cardiff Corporate Champions initiative for businesses in the city-region. The initiative targets those businesses that recognise the link between the profile of the city-region and the business opportunities available to them.
Met Office forecast irrelevant for those who travel in time for Amazing August in Cardiff
Dozens of attractions across Cardiff have come together to offer visitors a great experience at affordable prices. News of Cardiff's Amazing August offer has spread quickly and people are flocking to the city in their thousands by whatever means possible.
Capital's marketing arm rise to the challenge
The second annual review of Cardiff & Co, the company charged with promoting the capital, reveals that the organisation is making good progress in marketing the city-region and increasing investor confidence.
Einstein accolade for Nobel prize-winning Professor at Cardiff University
Cardiff University's Professor Sir Martin Evans FRS has been awarded one of the world's oldest prizes for scientific achievement by the Royal Society joining an eminent list of previous recipients including Albert Einstein.
They Are Coming as Thousands Flock to Cardiff for Amazing August
When the children of earth looked to the sky and announced that, 'they are coming' in the recent screening of Torchwood, filmed in Cardiff, they may have foreseen the arrival of thousands of people keen to take advantage of Cardiff's Amazing August offers.
Ashes fans have their say - video interviews - click here
The National and International media were bowled over by Cardiff's hosting of the First Ashes Test between 8-12 July. Now you can see and hear what the fans had to say.
'We are coming' as Torchwood Team land in Cardiff
The new Torchwood DVD, 'Children of Earth' was launched in Cardiff on Friday with a touch of drama as Captain Jack and his team arrived by helicopter in Cardiff Bay - home of the Torchwood Hub.
Thousands in Dublin claim fear of flying to get to Cardiff
When Dublin 98 Radio launched a competition to hypnotise ten listeners with a fear of flying and then fly them to Cardiff, they were inundated with calls - literally thousands.
Sun Smiles on Cardiff as Ashes a resounding success with fans and media
After years of planning, the first Ashes test ever held in Wales between England and Australia finally got underway yesterday in a capital city bathed in sunshine.
Financial Times focuses on Doing Business in Cardiff and Wales
Ashes week in Cardiff sees Cardiff & Co and International Business Wales (IBW) join forces with the Financial Times to sell the benefits of doing business in Cardiff and Wales.
Cricket fever reaches new heights in Welsh capital
Staff at Cardiff's tallest building couldn't believe their eyes last week when they witnessed what appeared to be a cricket match taking place on the roof of the Millennium Stadium.
UWIC ranked among the best in the UK
A survey of students at more than 80 universities has ranked the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) top in Wales and fourth in the UK for the quality of its international student experience.
Australian boss of WMC hoping for Ashes win
As the capital prepares to host the first Ashes Test, one prominent Australian now living in Cardiff will be hoping that her compatriots can emulate the Australian class of 2007.
Speedway fans snap up tickets and accommodation for 2010
Over the last 72 hours, Speedway fans from across the world have been snapping up tickets and accommodation for the 2010 Grand Prix meeting.
Cardiff's Commitment to Speedway Grand Prix
Such was the success of the 2009 FIM British Speedway Grand Prix at the Millennium Stadium that fans are already snapping up tickets for next year's event.
BT recruits first Super-Fast Broadband Triallists in Whitchurch
BT today announced that it was beginning the search in Whitchurch for the first households and businesses in the UK to "test drive" its new super-fast broadband.
Further accolade for region's standing as academic centre of excellence
The city-region's position as an academic centre of excellence has been further enhanced with another award for one of our universities.
Stylish capital complements Mercedes brand
When the PR firm responsible for promoting Mercedes were asked to find a location in the UK with striking contemporary architecture that would complement the Mercedes e-class coupe, Cardiff was the obvious choice.
Britain votes to put Millennium Stadium on Google Street View
Britain votes to put Millennium Stadium on Google Street View. The Millennium Stadium has been shortlisted as one of the top attractions to feature on Google Street View and the Stadium is urging the British public to get behind the venue as they cast their final votes this week.
City gets seal approval from Swiss Ambassador
The Swiss Ambassador will arrive in Cardiff later this month as part of a delegation from Switzerland holding their annual general meetings in the capital.
City-region could be big winner in Ashes Test
The forthcoming Ashes Test could generate anything between £85 million and £116 million for the city-region's economy according to Professor Brian Morgan of UWIC's Cardiff School of Management.
Capitals Compelling Proposition for Investors
An evaluation of Cardiff's proposition as an investment location, containing key statistics on every aspect of life in the capital has been compressed into a lean reference guide illustrating the many advantages of doing business in the city.
JR Smart named top Wales & West developer as Capital link opened by First Minister
JR Smart, one of Wales' most successful developers during the last 30 years, has been named Wales and the South West of England's top developer for 2009 in the influential Estates Gazette annual awards.
Spring conferences have hotels smiling
After a long and hard winter which has seen the UK officially enter into recession, an influx of conference delegates is ensuring that Spring in Cardiff brings with it a much needed boost to the coffers of the city's hotels and restaurants.
Skys the limit for Cardiff
An agreement seeking to establish Cardiff as the no.1 city for major events in the UK - 'The Cardiff Commitment' - was launched on 23rd April on the roof of the Millennium Stadium.
