Good morning Cardiff!
Cardiff, and Wales, will get its first Lego Store, one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, today at St David's shopping centre. The new 2,409 sq ft store which is situated on the lower level of Grand Arcade will open in time for the Christmas shopping rush.
An exhibition documenting the work of Tresillian House and The Huggard centre will take place today until Saturday. The exhibition entitled, No Place Like Home, will feature images taken by staff and service users of the centres and will also include a full sound installation. It marks the end of an era for the buildings before work begins next year on a new state of the art multi-million pound centre.
Tim Davies will hold a gallery walk and talk with Eileen Little for the exhibition 50th Year to Heaven at Chapter Arts Centre.
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Independent shops in Cardiff's arcades are launching a loyalty scheme to challenge high street giants, reports WalesOnline.
The paper also looks at the history of some of Cardiff's villages such as in Rhiwbina and Llandaff, as part of The Cardiff Story's Big Give campaign here.
Some city centre shop owners are also angry at the decision to use taxpayers' cash to pay traders' rent in Cardiff's Christmas market.
Cardiff Foodbank has made an appeal for extra milk supplies for winter, reports yourCardiff.
Llandaff high street has been lit up with lovely Christmas lights despite the cold weather, with help from local Assembly member Rhodri Morgan, reports Llandaff News.
Independent retailers will give discounts to card-carrying customers in a bid to win back shoppers lost to the St David's shopping centre.
Cardiff charity the Safe Foundation has announced it have been chosen as Cardiff University School of Nursing's charity for the coming year thanks those behind this on their website.
The festive season traditionally brings an increase in the number of houses being burgled, with Christmas presents proving an extra temptation for thieves. South Wales Police gives out some advice on how to make homes more secure with a series of crime prevention roadshows.
Los Campesinos! Have announced details of their top secret project Heatrash – a combination of zine, music and early ticket purchases for subscribers who can pay £25 a year for a subscription to everything Campesinos! Find out more on Plastik Journal.
Having no grit bins in St Mellons is becoming a problem for one resident who wants to keep the streets safe. See the report here.
What's on this weekend? Check out the details of some Christmas Fayre's taking place this weekend on our community calendar here. You can also leave details on your events in the comments box below or email them to us.
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