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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Hannah Waldram

Cardiff today - bobby's book signing and more on cycling

Good morning Cardiff! Well, we've come to the end of another week on the blog. But we're not quite finished yet. Today we have a preview of a bobby's book signing, another take on the city's cycling scene and news from last night's Cardiff City Supporters' Trust question time.

The public protection committee will convene at 10.30am in Cardiff, while elsewhere in Wales, Laugharne Weekend kicks off with Cardiff literateur Nick Kent. Read our feature on the festival here.

In the news, Cardiff council have approved plans which threaten the closure of schools in Whitchurch. You can read our report from the executive business meeting here, while yourCardiff have some reaction to the news.

WalesOnline reports new statistics which show Cardiff to be the worst place in Wales for cyclists. According to the No Two Lorries in Bute Park blog, the new access road will cross a mandatory cycle lane. More on this later.

South Wales Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Pentwyn. See more details on their website.

On the election trail, David Cameron paid a visit to a cash and carry in Grangetown. You can read Daniel Tyte's amusing summary of the event on yourCardiff.

On the blogs, Anthony Brockway looks back at Jimi Hendrix's 1967 Cardiff gigs on Babylon Wales.

Brew Wales looks at the Pen & Wig pub in Cathays, which has been crowned the Camra pub of the year.

Tweet Cardiff looks at the six-month anniversary of the St David's 2 shopping centre.

RoathCardiff has pointed out this short YouTube film made in Roath Park.

Tom Beardshaw mourns the passing of the digital economy bill.

On Fix My Street Cardiff, overflowing litter has been reported in Adamsdown.

If you would like to share your news or an event with me, please write a comment below, drop me an email, or send a message on Twitter @GdnCardiff

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