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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.
New app for people with dementia launches
Get There Together has been developed to help people living with dementia to maintain independence and access services in their communities.
Students leave their mark on new school building
Twelve students from Willows High School have made their mark on their new £60million school
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.
“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.
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.
Llanishen man jailed for rape with “devastating impact”
A man from Llanishen has been sentenced for rape at Cardiff Crown Court.
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.