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Dogs used as “symbolic guardians” in Iron Age Wales
Researchers from Cardiff University have uncovered new findings at Fonmon Castle.
£200k in grants to support city music venues
Fifteen venues in Cardiff have been awarded the money through a Cardiff Council fund.
“Inclusive” Canton primary school praised by inspectors
Lansdowne Primary School on Norfolk Street was described as “nurturing and inclusive environment” by inspectors.
Royal recognition and award for Fairwater Scout
Frances Feehan, 22, received the King’s Scout Award and was honoured at Windsor Castle on April 27.
Youth Service helps develop anxiety app
Young people from Cardiff Youth Services assisted in the development of an app to help teenagers with anxiety.
Volunteer sport initiative celebrates 20 years of impact
Cardiff Metropolitan University is one of several UK universities involved in Volunteer Zambia.
Two people charged after body of missing woman found
On April 19, police confirmed that the body of Paria Veisi had been found at an address in Penylan following a murder investigation.
New space to help people with digital skills to launch
The Digital Learning Lounge will run at Central Library Hub and is open to visitors of all ages and abilities who want to access digital support.
Fire service sends trucks to help front line fight in Ukraine
The service will send six end-of-service trucks (appliances) to help support firefighting colleagues in the country
Llanishen man jailed for rape with “devastating impact”
A man from Llanishen has been sentenced for rape at Cardiff Crown Court.
Wheelchair rental trial begins at hospital
The wheelchairs are placed in busy zones such as the drop-off area near the concourse and at the multi-story car park.
Students help design new Wales kit
Sixteen students from the Cardiff Met’s BA (Hons) Fashion Design Degree are currently working on the designs which will be submitted this June.
Drug dealers jailed after housekeeper finds 100 bags of cocaine
Cocaine had been left on the hotel dresser and golf-ball-size packages were on the floor, along with more than 100 bags of the class A drug.
Funding for woodland restoration project
The project, Routes to Resilience, aims to improve access for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, by creating a core network of trails.
Drug dealer arrested in park with £4k stash sentenced
Tegan Smith, 20, was arrested on March 10 after he was seen by officers in plain clothes riding an electric bike in Trelai Park.
Cardiff hospitals to feature in second BBC series
A second series of ‘Saving Lives in Cardiff’ will air on BBC One Wales and BBC 2 National - with the first episode landing on April 9.
Teen guilty of murdering “much-loved” Grangetown father-of-seven
Colin Richards, 48, died after sustaining a stab wound to his thigh on April 7 last year.
Drug dealer found with 10k stash sentenced
Adam Pritchard, 32, was sentenced on April 3 at Cardiff Crown Court to eight years and six months in prison.
Pontcanna café could soon sell alcohol
Choose Green/ Milk & Sugar, on 79 Pontcanna Street has applied to Cardiff Council for an alcohol licence.
New play area opens in Canton
Located at Sanatorium Park, it features three slides, climbing platforms and a wheelchair accessible roundabout.