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Cardiff celebrates Europe’s longest-running youth exchange
To commemorate this milestone, a Cultural Exchange Day was held on August 6 at North Ely Youth Centre.
Dog home fundraiser launched by former Wales captain raises £500k
The fundraising drive was launched by Sam Warburton and led by The Rescue Hotel, a charity established in 2020 to support Cardiff Dogs Home.
Free play day a ‘highlight’ of city summer
The event is taking place at Eastern Leisure Centre playing fields on August 6, from 1–4pm.
New cycle parking lockers in city centre
The first phase of the project will start on August 1 with six lockers installed near Cardiff Castle.
2,500 bikes could hit city streets as part of “safer” hire scheme
Cardiff Council has confirmed plans to launch a new electric cycle hire initiative in Spring 2026.
‘Wonder wall’ unveiled as Oasis kick off world tour
The artwork was made using 3,000 bucket hats and unveiled on 30 June at St David’s Cardiff.
Two million passengers use new city bus station
The new station opened on 30 June 2024 nine years after the old one was demolished.
New local history project for schoolchildren to launch
Cardiff is one of only five areas taking part in the UK pilot project, with other places including Liverpool and Derby.
Councillor couple become Lord Mayor and Mayoress
The couple are the first Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress for more than 40 years to both be serving councillors.

