Anger at 'dangerous' fly-tipping in Whitchurch
THE “dangerous” fly-tipping problem near Forest Farm dominated last night’s Whitchurch PACT meeting. Residents, politicians and PCSOs discussed how to prevent people parking and... Read More
The rise and fall of Cardiff's Youth Clubs
OVER the past few years, many youth clubs in Cardiff have been closed due to spending cuts. Until 2014, Radyr Youth Club... Read More
Is Whitchurch train station losing its appeal?
WHITCHURCH train station – once a substantial rail stop with two platforms, staff, and a goods shed – is now the least used... Read More
Building work on new Llandaff North hub to start soon
A COMMUNITY Hub will open in Llandaff North next year, with building work set to start in May, despite concerns from a... Read More
Closure of Whitchurch Youth Centre comes as surprise to residents
THE youth centre at Whitchurch High School has closed suddenly. The 40-odd members found out about the decision seven days before last... Read More
First Minister visits Whitchurch to highlight election pledge
WALES’ First Minister Carwyn Jones visited small businesses in Whitchurch today, following his election pledge to cut their taxes. The visit to... Read More
String of Yankee Candles burglaries costs Cardiff businesses thousands
RAIDERS have targeted Yankee Candles in two Cardiff incidents in the past week after a similar £4,000 burglary was carried out last month. John... Read More
Residents urge police to tackle cannabis use in Whitchurch
RESIDENTS in Whitchurch have called on police to clamp down on “blatant” cannabis use in the area. A Police and Communities Together... Read More
Whitchurch PACT undergoes revamp for 2016
A NEW Chair and a separation from Tongwynlais mark an era of change for Whitchurch’s Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) group ahead... Read More
Yankee Candles are targeted in £4,000 Whitchurch burglary
BURGLARS broke into a Whitchurch furniture store in a crime apparently targeting Yankee Candles. John McCarthy, owner of Cardiff Bed & Furniture... Read More
Art exhibition opens ahead of Whitchurch to Llandough Hospital move
AN art exhibition by Llandough patients has opened in a gallery funded due to the imminent closure of Whitchurch Hospital. ‘Drawing Our Stories:... Read More
Whitchurch holds a moving Remembrance memorial service
WHITCHURCH residents took part in the annual Remembrance parade leading from village’s Earl Haig Club to the cenotaph outside the library. Merthyr Road was closed... Read More
Whitchurch Christmas Lights set for November 22 switch-on
A LOCAL businessman has rescued the Whitchurch Christmas Lights event which was left “in serious jeopardy” after the traders’ committee disbanded earlier... Read More
£10,000 raised after close shave in Whitchurch pub
PUB goers raised over £10,000 for Cancer Research Wales after having their heads shaved. The ‘A Close Shave’ gathering saw 25 brave... Read More