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Council consider new plans for new Welsh-medium nursery
Cardiff Council is considering plans for a new Welsh-medium nursery at Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from September 2026.
Police launch murder investigation for missing mother
South Wales Police have launched a murder investigation for Charlene Hobbs, 36, was last seen in Adamsdown on 24 July, 2024.
Drug dealer who hid crack cocaine and heroin in his mouth jailed
Kaine James, of Trecinon Road, Rumney, was jailed for two years at Cardiff Crown Court on 12 March.
‘Iconic gateway to Wales’: Images of Cardiff Central revamp released
Transport for Wales (TfW) is leading the scheme to enhance Wales’ busiest train station which will cost around £140m.
“Notorious” church burglar jailed
Raymond Weatherley, 49, pleaded guilty to eight offences, including burglary and fraud.
New youth centre offering DJ’ing and podcasting opens
A new youth centre at Cardiff West Community High School will offer opportunities and support for people ages 11 to 25 in Ely and Caerau.
Plans for 20m telephone mast in Pontcanna
Cardiff Council has received a planning application for 20m pole in Pontcanna Fields pay and display car park.
Rise in phone snatching across city
South Wales Police have received reports of phone snatchings in the city centre, Roath, Cathays, Cardiff Bay, and Riverside.
Paedophile fairground worker sentenced at Cardiff court
Carl Lintern, 42, has been sentenced today (March 10) at Cardiff Crown Court.
Year long wait for weight-loss medication as demand increases
There has been a rise in demand for weight-loss medication, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has said.
Fire station hosting charity car wash day
Firefighters in Whitchurch are hosting a charity car wash from 10am to 3pm on 16 March.
Grangetown man jailed after striking girl, 5, in hit-and-run
Kurtis Dwyer, 35, from Clare Road, Grangetown, struck five-year-old Casey Wilson on Sloper Road on March 24.
Pontprennau knife-point robber jailed
Leon Carpin, 34, from Pontprennau, robbed the Lidl store in Caxton place, Pentwyn, on Saturday, 9 November.
Cardiff Council approves budget “for frontline services”
The Labour-run local authority gave the green light to its final proposals to save £27.7m in 2025/26 at a full council meeting on March 6.
“Anxiety for patients” as GP surgery at risk after company hands back contract
Services at Corporation Road Surgery in Butetown will end on 29 August if a solution isn’t found.
Reservoir visitors could soon buy alcohol on site
Visitors to Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs may soon be able to purchase alcohol on site from Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 10.30pm.
River cleaning world record event to take place across city
Cardiff residents are being called upon to take part in ‘The Taff Tidy World Record event’ will take place on 21 March and aims to make the Guinness World Records.
Bus stop improvements take place across the city
Cardiff Council is replacing more electronic displays at bus stops across the city at a cost of £1.1m and is also making accessibility improvements.
Latest headline act announced for new “memorable” music series this summer
Alanis Morrissette will perform as part of Blackweir Live, taking place from 27 June to 2 July along with Kings of Leon, despite being originally set to headline at Cardiff Castle.
Dogs home “continues” to receive “high” number of rehoming requests
The home, located on Penarth road in Llandough, receives around 40 requests per week from people “in difficult personal circumstances” according to Cllr Norma Mackie.