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"Our town needs a swimming pool because every one misses the Empire."

"Cardiff provides everything that any top city boasts, from fantastic shopping to a fabulous nightlife. However, I believe that there is still a certain distance which must be covered before Cardiff can proclaim itself to be in the same ranks of cities such as London and Paris. Cardiff is simply not well advertised enough for it to be any kind of tourist destination, as other European cities are. Cardiff has all the requirements but lacks the supporting publicity."

"The city planners need to look at reclaiming some small stretches of canal. With cafes and bars and walks around the back of castle, Cardiff will feel far more welcoming. Maybe the rear of Greyfriars needs cleaning up too - the canal there is in a bad state. We're going on the right direction, but as Ceri says in the previous post, a lot of money has been thrown at attractions and events and not enough towards civic amenities and cleaning. The place is stinking sometimes. Civic pride is gone."

"Cardiff needs to do much more to tackle its serious litter problem. Riverside, for example, suffers as a result of the bin bags that are left in heaps at the end of the streets throughout the week. Riverside is only a few blocks away from the Millennium Stadium, and is often a thoroughfare for tourists and visitors. To make this a genuinely appealing capital city, Cardiff needs to address this issue and make more of an effort to extend recycling provision to all areas of Cardiff."

"Completed this walk today. It was absolutely fantastic. The links on the mobile really gave a better insight into the area and I would recommend it to anyone. Very flat and easy."