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Police appeal in search for man missing for two months
Police are renewing their appeal for information in their search for Mark Kinson.
Health board staff take on 24-hour hiking challenge for charity
Kim Wilyman and Lauren Thomas, from the Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team, have signed up to the 10YFan challenge this May.
Primary pupils celebrate Welsh books project at National Museum
The collaborative project was aimed at helping their peers learn Welsh vocabulary and consolidate their Welsh language skills.
Man jailed after being caught by police in “suspected” drug deal
Ibrahim Mustafa, 32, was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison at Cardiff Crown Court on March 20.
Restaurant fined £16,000 for “considerable” rodent infestation
Lake Spice Curry House, located on Lake Road West, and its owner, Mamun Miah, faced prosecution after an inspection on September 21 2023.
Man guilty of murdering his partner at their Birchgrove home
Alcwyn Thomas was found guilty of the murder of mum of two Victoria Thomas at Cardiff Crown Court.
Council approves learning disability strategy - including new day centre
As part of the strategy, the council’s cabinet approved a new day centre for adults with complex needs, subject to grant funding.
Train journeys to get Michelin star treatment
Transport for Wales (TfW) has collaborated with renowned Michelin-starred chef James Sommerin to bring an exclusive, limited-edition menu from April 7.
Council announces increase in garden waste collections
Fortnightly garden waste collections will now take place for 50 weeks of the year.
Cardiff University subjects rank in top 50 of league table
Thirty six subjects at Cardiff University have been ranked in the top 200 globally in an influential league table with two making the top 50.
“Inspirational” conjoined twins nominated for national awards
Marieme and Ndeye Ndiaye are nominated for the young person award in this year’s St David’s Awards.
“Piece of history” unveiled in Cardiff museum
A three-metre tall and five metre long woolly mammoth has been constructed in the National Museum Cardiff.
Give your views on new city artworks
Cardiff Council is planning some improvements to the areas under Taff Embankment and Clare Road bridges and is also proposing the installation of cast-iron floor plaques.
University-led choir helps people get their voice back
The choir is held once a week at Cardiff Metropolitan University and is aimed at helping people with Aphasia.
Five men jailed for drug and modern slavery offences in county lines crackdown
The men, from Ely, Pentyrch and Penylan, were part of a county lines operation across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan where they exploited teenage boys to sell drugs on their behalf.
Council approves takeaway despite "unbearable" impact fears
The local authority’s planning committee approved the proposals to turn an empty two-storey building at 129 Caerphilly Road at a meeting on March 13.
Council approves extension for Grangetown temporary housing
The 52-home development on the former Grangetown Gas Works, Ferry Road, currently consists of a mixture of bungalows and three apartment blocks.
Neurodivergent-friendly resources launch in libraries and hubs
Resources such as fidget toys, ear defenders, lamps, back rests and fans, desk dividers and coloured overlays are available to provide a more accessible service.
Minister visits cadets and praises “excellent future firefighters”
Jayne Bryant MS visited Ely Fire Station on March 10 to visit South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s (SWFRS) Fire Cadet unit.
Cardiff University confirms Kazakhstan campus will go ahead
Cardiff University’s council has given the green light to establish the branch campus in the country’s capital city, Astana.