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Basement theatre for “emerging and unsupported artists” to open
Porter’s Cardiff, based on Barrack Lane, will open a 60-seat pub theatre in its basement on March 1.
High school celebrates “positive changes” following inspection
Willows High School was praised by education watchdog Estyn for creating positive relationships and a safe environment after it was inspected last November.
“A great success": Music festival brings nearly £3.5m
Cardiff’s biggest ever music festival brought nearly £3.5m to the city and attracted over 60,000 attendees, according to figures released by Cardiff Council.
Final chance for say on fee hikes and service cuts in council budget
Cardiff residents have just under a week left to give their views on the council’s new budget plans which include increasing council tax, the cost of parking permits and burial charges.
“Tight timeline” to complete primary school move due to building deterioration
Proposals to relocate Lansdowne primary school in Canton are one step closer to reality after Cardiff Council’s cabinet agreed to the plans in a meeting on January 23.
Heroin and crack cocaine drug dealer, 22, sentenced
Amara Harris was jailed on January 27 for supplying class A drugs after he was arrested in Roath last year.
National Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony held in Cardiff
The Wales National Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony was held at the Temple of Peace and honoured those who died in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides worldwide.
Man, 24, sentenced for Christmas murder of best friend
Dylan Thomas was handed a life sentence on January 24 after being found guilty of the murder of William Bush at Cardiff Crown Court.
School that “celebrates” its “diverse community” praised by inspectors
Fitzalan High School, on Leckwith Road, was commended by education watchdog Estyn following an inspection late last year.
Woman jailed after “nasty”robbery involving strangulation
A woman from Adamsdown has been imprisoned following a city centre robbery where she strangled a man and attempted to gauge his eyes out in May last year.
Work on new puzzle-themed play area set to begin
The development of a new puzzle and games themed play area at Splott park will start on January 27 and is expected to take around 14 weeks.
Multimillion golf venue plans for Cardiff Bay as velodrome proposals dropped
A multi-million golf entertainment venue could be built at the site of the former Toys R Us as previous plans for a velodrome are scrapped.
Cardiff Bay multi-storey car park approved by council
Cardiff Council approved a multi-storey car park that will have 900 spaces and will be located in Atlantic Wharf.
“Very concerned”: Police issue new appeal for mother still missing after six months
South Wales Police has issued a new appeal for a 35-year-old woman who was last seen in Adamsdown on July 24.
“That's really Ed Sheeran”: superstar visits city and funds organisations
Ed Sheeran surprised young people across Cardiff when he made a whirlwind tour of the city as he launched his new foundation earlier this month.
Primary school move ‘only viable option’ due to ‘urgent’ building issues
Cardiff Council is proposing to move Landsdowne Primary School to a site around half a mile away after the Grade II listed buildings continue to deteriorate.
Dog walker dies after being hit by a cyclist
A woman has died in University Hospital Wales after being hit by a cyclist in December.
Free courses for adults at Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University is offering free courses for adult learners who wish to learn something new or up-skill this January.
“Welcoming” and “happy” school receives positive report
St Cadoc’s Primary School in Llanrumney received a positive report after an inspection by Estyn in October 2024.
Police chief recognised in New Years Honours
CC Jeremy Vaughan was awarded the King’s Police Medal in the New Year Honours list.