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Holocaust survivor honoured with peace award
Eva Clarke was awarded a Personal Peace Award by Cardiff’s Lord Mayor on the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Sports facilities in parks available to lease
Sport and community organisations in Cardiff are being invited to lease two council-owned facilities to help boost local engagement and unlock funding opportunities.
Jobs boost as city to become ‘civil service’ hub
Cardiff stands as the sole hub in Wales, along with 12 other UK locations such as York and Belfast.
Top 5 LGBTQ+ places in Cardiff
Cardiff is home to a warm and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, with venues that are inclusive of all identities.
LGBTQIA+ short film prize open for entries
Chapter Arts Centre is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Chapter Queer Short Film Prize.
Cardiff Music City Festival to return this autumn
The event will take place in venues, clubs and pop-up spaces across the city over fifteen days.
Prostate cancer tests as part of Wales-wide health campaign
The testing day is taking place at Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens, on May 11 from 9am to 4pm.
Renovation underway on island off the city’s coast
The foghorn station and Victorian cholera hospital on Flat Holm island are being restored
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.