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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.
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.