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YOLO EVACUATED after student DELIBERATELY sets off alarm

By Helen Turnbull A fire alarm was activated at approximately midnight last night, Wednesday 18th February, during YOLO at Cardiff Students’ Union. Staff were evacuated to Ruthin Gardens whilst students congregated outside the Centre for Student Life on Park Place. The Cardiff Students’ Union released a statement on its website confirming that after checks by staff, the event was able to reopen and students were … Continue reading YOLO EVACUATED after student DELIBERATELY sets off alarm

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Cardiff University Men’s Cricket Club SUSPENDED Following Misconduct Investigation

By Olivia Griffin Cardiff Students’ Union has suspended the Men’s Cricket Club for the remainder of the current academic year following reports of serious misconduct. In a public statement, the Students’ Union confirmed it had concluded a full investigation and appeal process, which found “clear evidence that activity associated with the Club fell well below the standards expected of Students’ Union members”. The Union said … Continue reading Cardiff University Men’s Cricket Club SUSPENDED Following Misconduct Investigation

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Two Teens Charged With Terror Offenses After Allegedly Planning Attack on a Cathays Mosque

By Gabriela Hunt Two Welsh 18 year-olds have been jointly charged with terror offences. Rhys Edwards and Talan Vincent appeared in court on the 12th December, accused of plotting terrorist attacks against Jewish and Muslim targets in the Welsh Capital, according to Counter Terrorism Policing Wales (CTPW.) Edwards and Vincent appeared before the Old Bailey, London from the 21st to 22nd of November and remanded … Continue reading Two Teens Charged With Terror Offenses After Allegedly Planning Attack on a Cathays Mosque

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When Powell Came to Cardiff, Revisiting Enoch Powell’s Controversial 1968 Union Visit

By Oliver Dermody It has been 57 years since Enoch Powell, described by some as the “best prime minister his country would never have” and by others as a racialist provocateur, made his eventful Cardiff University visit and speech. So, what can the events of November 1968 tell us, and are we currently seeing a reincarnated Powell sneaking his way to electoral victory in the … Continue reading When Powell Came to Cardiff, Revisiting Enoch Powell’s Controversial 1968 Union Visit

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Bird Flu Case Confirmed Amid Rising Bird Deaths in Cardiff

By Olivia Griffin A confirmed case of avian influenza (H5N1) in Cardiff has been followed by a rise in reports of dead wild birds across the city, prompting renewed warnings from public health and wildlife authorities. Cardiff Council announced this week that a swan found in Cardiff Bay had tested positive for bird flu, the first confirmed case in the city this winter. Additional dead … Continue reading Bird Flu Case Confirmed Amid Rising Bird Deaths in Cardiff

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