‘Laundry Quarter’ to rise from site of demolished 160-year-old building
The new housing development in Canton hopes to tell the story of the site’s history A FORMER laundry site which served Pontcanna... Read More
Protester stays in tree for 12 hours in doomed attempt to save it
Man was trying to stop it being cut down to make way for a housing development A MAN stayed in a tree... Read More
Tonnes of extra plastic found in rivers during clear-up
Banks covered in single-use waste since storms, says volunteer in river group TONNES of plastic has been removed from Cardiff’s rivers and... Read More
Celtic Dragons searching for first win in Superleague
The Welsh netball side have lost their opening two fixtures ahead CELTIC Dragons are looking for their first win in the Netball... Read More
Cardiff Council’s pink sticker recycling scheme criticised
Residents are worried they will get fined over a mistake or due to someone else’s rubbish CARDIFF Council launched its pink sticker... Read More
Storm Dennis: Hibernating hedgehogs under threat after floods
Otters, herons and swans could also be affected, say Cardiff wildlife experts STORM Dennis and the floods it brought has disrupted habitats... Read More
Are electric bikes the future for city’s commuters?
They could be the answer to Cardiff’s congestion charge, says shop owner FOLLOWING Cardiff council’s announcement in January of plans to introduce... Read More
Art exhibition in cafe aims to raise money for cancer charity
“Amazing artwork” will help Maggie’s Centre, says centre fundraising manager AN art exhibition in Cafe Brava, Pontcanna, has started, with all proceeds... Read More
Thompson’s Park rangers’ hut reopens as coffee shop
Free to access public toilet will also be provided as part of the new venture AN old park rangers’ hut in Thompson’s... Read More
Save the trees at Suffolk House, campaigners urge
Three trees to be felled in redevelopment of listed building in Canton CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save trees which are due to be... Read More
High rents in Pontcanna cause businesses to struggle
“Everyone thinks Pontcanna’s like Notting Hill and it’s really not, it’s a bit more scummy than that,” says one owner SMALL businesses... Read More
Bone Yard moves to Canton with launch party for neighbours
Shipping container project expands after relocating from Pontcanna THE Bone Yard, a group of independent businesses housed in repurposed shipping containers, launched... Read More
Pontcanna residents get together to tackle problem leaves
THE annual Big Sweep has begun in the Pontcanna and Riverside areas to combat the problems caused by falling autumn leaves. The... Read More
Keep wheelie bins out of conservation area – residents
A NEW roll-out of wheelie bins has begun across Riverside, despite objections from residents. The Cathedral Road conservation area contains listed buildings,... Read More
Cardiff to get 36 electric buses in air quality drive
A FLEET of 36 electric buses are set to go into service in Cardiff, after the city secured a £5.7m investment from... Read More
Lifesaving equipment installed outside Pontcanna pub
A LIFESAVING defibrillator has been sited outside a Pontcanna pub and will have 24-7 public access. The machine, which is used to... Read More
Fly-tipping app is being used to clean up Cardiff’s streets
AN app set up to report fly-tipping in Cardiff has been used 553 times since June, according to the council. In 99%... Read More
How green is your street? Data map measures leafy Cardiff
HOW green is your street? The Office for National Statistics has released an experimental data map showing how leafy the streets of Cardiff and... 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
‘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
Gardeners vow to plough on despite allotment arson attack
GARDENERS have vowed to keep their allotments open despite their communal shelter being burnt down by arsonists. Riverside Community Garden Project, based... Read More
Council try to ease residents’ Pontcanna Fields worries
PLANS to use Pontcanna Fields as an Eisteddfod campsite angered residents last week, now Cardiff Council have responded. When it was announced... Read More
Park lovers fear repeat of damage as Eisteddfod returns
PONTCANNA Fields were left unusable after the 2008 Eisteddfod – and the festival is back this summer. Wales’ celebration of culture and... Read More
Thieves target mini-digger outside Pontcanna pub
POLICE are searching for a mini-digger stolen from outside the old Mochyn Du pub in Pontcanna earlier this week. Brewhouse and Kitchen... Read More
Drivers accused of ignoring Pontcanna 20mph limit
RESIDENTS and councillors say a 20mph speed limit on Cathedral Road is being ignored by drivers. The claim comes after another serious... Read More
Pontcanna neighbours get together for Big Sweep
PONTCANNA’S Big Sweep is back, clearing the streets of unwanted fallen leaves. For three years, residents have grouped together to improve safety... Read More
Women’s team in plea to Pontcanna dog owners
A WOMEN’S rugby team is pleading with owners to clear up after their pets after yet another match was disrupted by dog... Read More
Landmark building goes for £1.6m
A PROMINENT building on the edge of Llandaff Fields made £1.6 million at an auction on Tuesday. The Rise in Pontcanna has... Read More
Pontcanna vintage fair is back
FANS of vintage fashion, furniture and toys will descend once again upon King’s Road Yard as the Pontcanna Vintage Flea Market returns.... Read More
Mixed feelings over Llandaff Fields cafe plan
PERMISSION was granted by Cardiff council last week to demolish dilapidated buildings on Llandaff Fields, but residents aren’t entirely happy. The development... Read More