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What's making Cardiff tick today?
First minister Carwyn Jones announced investment into some of Wales' most historic buildings including a church in Roath. Almost £600,000 of grants is to be shared among 12 of Wales' most important buildings, administered through Cadw to carry out essential repairs and restoration work. St Peter's Roman Catholic Church, in Roath, was awarded a grant of £40,000 towards works to repair and replace parts of the roof.
Political parties in Wales launched the 'yes' campaign yesterday ahead of the referendum in Wales on 3 March. Betsan Powys writes about it on her blog here.
Do you know your local Lib Dem councillor? Each politian has an introduction on the Cardiff Lib Dem website's new about page here.
Invest in Cardiff tweeted this attached letter lobbying the secretary of state for transport Philip Hammond to reconsider the electrification of the Great Western Mainline. Contact Invest in Cardiff if you are willing to put your name to the letter.
The Better Buildings for Butetown is inviting community groups to campaign for money to spruce up their building as part of the Butetown restoration project. Find out more on Butetown.org here.
Figures released from Cardiff council show nearly half a million pounds have been charged to motorists for parking offences since the council took over enforcement from the police six months ago. WalesOnline has the details.
Action for Children charity, which started out in Wales by aiding homeless girls in Cardiff is marking 100 years of helping vulnerable children, reports BBC Wales.
Want to see how the year looks in politics for Cardiff? Read this round-up by WalesOnline writer David James. Watch out for our post today where you can leave your predictions for the city.
Welsh Icons looks at a music event taking place at Undertone in 10 Feet Tall's basement this month including Cardiff based band The New Objects.
