Heath hospital: Residents angry over ‘antisocial’ smokers
HOSPITAL staff and visitors smoking outside neighbouring homes are becoming a major concern for residents in Heath. Smokers congregate on the footpaths... Read More
Work starts on outdoor facilities for Llandaff North schools
THE second phase of Cardiff council’s £8.2m investment into Gabalfa Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Glan Ceubal in Llandaff North is underway. The two primary schools have been... Read More
Rogue traders and bogus callers target elderly in Llandaff
RESIDENTS are being warned to be vigilant due to an increase in the number of rogue traders knocking on doors in Llandaff. One elderly... Read More
Pentyrch tea room closure is “loss to the community”
A POPULAR tea room which hosted community events in Pentyrch has closed its doors. Bethan Kate’s Tearoom, formerly known as Lady Jane’s... Read More
Mini-tennis club for children comes to Llandaff Fields
MINI-TENNIS has been launched at Llandaff Fields in the hopes of getting younger children involved in the sport. A new club has... Read More
Parking and young people top priorities for Penarth
PEOPLE in Penarth have identified helping young people and improving town centre parking as key priorities for the future. The preferences were... Read More
Revised plan for Cardiff bus station approved
PLANS for a new bus station in Cardiff city centre have been approved by the planning committee. The revised plan includes 14n... Read More
Work begins on Mother Languages monument at last
GRANGEMOOR Park is to be the home of a new monument celebrating diversity in commemoration of the Unesco annual International Mother Language... Read More
Glass recycling pilot scheme a success, say councillors
MEMBERS of Cardiff council’s environmental scrutiny committee yesterday discussed the glass recycling pilot scheme that has been rolled out across parts of... Read More
Holiday cabin plans cause controversy in Caerau
PLANS to build holiday log cabins in Caerau have been dubbed “stupid” by a local councillor. Ermaer Ltd’s proposal for 10 ecological... Read More
Fight to save 106-year-old Whitchurch tennis club
WHITCHURCH Tennis Club, has been open for the last 106 years but could be closed next year and the land redeveloped. The club,... Read More
Demolishing Llandeyrn bridge ‘could put children at risk’
A PEDESTRIAN footbridge over Llanedeyrn Drive is to be demolished and replaced with two zebra crossings as part of a multi-million pound... Read More
Shoppers concerned by cyclists on Queen Street
CARDIFF shoppers have expressed anger about cyclists travelling at high speed on one of Cardiff’s busiest streets. Despite a ban on cycling... Read More
Small bins and leaky lids: early feedback on glass recycling
EARLY feedback from residents taking part in a glass recycling pilot scheme suggests bigger bins and more frequent collections may be required... Read More
Fireworks display in St Mellons raises £1,700 for charity
A FIREWORKS display in St Mellons raised an estimated £1,700 for charity. Over 1,000 people attended the event organised by the Beacon... Read More
Llandaff North pulls together to bring back Christmas lights
AFTER a disappointing year without Christmas lights, Llandaff North Festival Committee is raising funds to make this season’s switch-on one to remember. “I... Read More
School calls for public help to stock empty library
A CANTON school is asking for book donations to stock their library due to a lack of funding. Lansdowne Primary started talking about adding a library to... Read More
Curry with a conscience – street trader helps charity
A RETIRED local authority manager is bringing Indian street food to Cardiff communities through his newest venture, Spice Shuttle. Keith Wilkins from Creigiau, has taken his love of... Read More
Council ‘chooses profit over people’ in Splott – petition
PLANS for a community space in Splott have been rejected by Cardiff council in favour of commercial use. A petition protesting against the... Read More
Llandaff businesses hopeful for rate cuts
POSSIBLE cuts to business rates have been welcomed by Llandaff shops but owners say this does not solve all the challenges facing... Read More
Vandals hit football club lock-up for second time
A JUNIOR football club has been left cash-strapped after their storage facility was vandalised and broken into for the second time in... Read More
Greening Roath: Award winners at heart of community
THREE years ago a modest group of three began Keep Roath Tidy, a community project which now draws a regular 20 to... Read More
Made in Roath festival celebrates 10 years
ROATH celebrated the final day of its 10th Made in Roath festival yesterday, as art enthusiasts welcomed residents into their houses, halls,... Read More
Don’t do VR, do what fits your story, say Cardiff creatives
CREATIVE Cardiff’s VRSW meetup, which brings together the city’s immersive creative cluster, came together for the second time last night, June 21,... Read More
Legend Dwyer has doubts about Bluebirds’ long-term hopes
THE record-holder for appearances for Cardiff City FC, Phil Dwyer, has said he doesn’t hold out too much hope of the Bluebirds... Read More
Father and sons jailed after fight with a baseball bat
A FATHER and his two sons have been jailed today after beating someone with a metal baseball bat. Mark Madley, 50, of... Read More
Major trauma centre approved for the Heath Hospital
A MAJOR trauma centre for south and mid Wales will be established at the Heath Hospital after approval today from six health... Read More
Man jailed for phone smuggling on his 21st birthday
A MAN marked his 21st birthday in Cardiff Crown Court today by being sent back to jail for having a mobile phone... Read More
‘Flimsy’ recycling bags getting harder to come by in Cardiff
RESIDENTS in Cardiff are finding it difficult to get hold of green bags for their recycling waste. They also say new bags... Read More
Llanrumney Hall is ‘wonderful opportunity’ for community
THE developers of Llanrumney Hall have reassured residents that the community centre will open soon. Work on the Grade II listed building... Read More