Cardiff prison disproves clichés that inner-city Victorian jails are “places of squalor, violence and despair”, the chief inspector of prisons has said. It has also “bucked the national trend of rising violence” in other prisons and is safer now than three years ago. But Peter Clarke issued a warning over the “extremely high figure” of 47% of inmates becoming...
Cardiff sack Steve Morison after fifth league defeat in opening 10 games
Cardiff have announced the departure of Steve Morison in the wake of Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield. Morison, who became manager on a permanent basis in November last year, leaves with the club 18th in the Championship. A club statement read: “Cardiff City Football Club can confirm that First Team Manager Steve Morison has been relieved of his duties. We’d like to thank Steve for his...
Cardiff ordered to pay £5.1m instalment to Nantes for Emiliano Sala transfer
Cardiff have been ordered to pay the first instalment of Emiliano Sala’s transfer fee after the court of arbitration for sport ruled the deal was complete before his death. The Argentinian joined the Championship club from Nantes in January 2019, and the French side’s claim for the first €6m (£5.1m) under the terms of the deal has been upheld by the Cas. Sala died when the light aircraft he was...
Cardiff MSP Flotek acquires long-running Swansea IT provider
Cardiff-based IT and communications service provider Flotek has acquired a long-running Swansea IT firm. The start-up tech company, which is based at The Maltings in East Tyndall Street, has purchased Gower Business Systems. The value of the deal was not disclosed however the firm said the acquisition has added £1.2m in revenue to Flotek’s turnover. The deal sees Flotek acquire the Swansea...