Men’s Sheds: Volunteers in Rhiwbina making PPE during lockdown
The number of Men’s Sheds in the UK has nearly doubled in past four years THE Den, a Men’s Shed in Rhiwbina,... 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
Controversial project to create new Cardiff cemetery begins
New burial site hopes to prevent Cardiff from facing grave shortages but encroaches on Caerphilly Mountain green wedge CARDIFF is running out of space to bury... Read More
Make or break tie for Glamorgan Wanderers
LLANISHEN hosts the first of two season-defining ties tonight as Glamorgan Wanderers and Rhiwbina battle for top spot in League 1 East... Read More
Could Rumney spoil Rhiwbina and Wanderers title race?
CLASH of the Cardiff rugby titans nears as Rhiwbina and Glamorgan Wanderers are fighting it out for promotion to the Championship, with... Read More
Cardiff North campaigns to become ‘Dementia Friendly Community’
LABOUR MP Anna McMorrin has launched a campaign with the Alzheimer’s Society to make her Cardiff North constituency dementia friendly. Information sessions run by Dementia... 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
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
‘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
Cardiff leading way to become plastic-free city
CARDIFF has joined a growing number of cities across the UK in the fight against single-use plastic. At last night’s full council... Read More
Council seeks new burial land as it runs out of space
CARDIFF is running out of space to bury its dead and is looking to build a new cemetery in the city to... Read More
Roath recycling centre sold 24 hours before closure demo
THE sale of the Wedal Road recycling centre in Roath has been agreed just 24 hours after it was listed for sale... Read More
New glass recycling caddies to be trialled in city
PEOPLE living in Rhiwbina and Ely will be first to trial a new glass-recycling scheme in Cardiff. The changes are part of... Read More
“Busgate-gate”: 20 fines a day for drivers caught out by bus lane change
NEARLY 20 drivers a day are being caught out and fined after traffic bollards were replaced by cameras in Llansihen. In what... Read More
Meals on Wheels service set to expand in Cardiff
CARDIFF’S Meals on Wheels service for elderly people is set to be expanded by the council. While many authorities across the country... Read More
Gorillas and Humpty Dumpty – the ideal Christmas gift?
HUMPTY Dumpty, Laurel and Hardy, an alligator; they have all been spotted in Rhiwbina but are now being retired and sold off.... Read More
Polar bear and bells in Rhiwbina lantern parade
NOW the clocks have gone back, Rhiwbina residents are turning their thoughts to the annual lantern parade, part of the village’s Christmas... Read More
Rhiwbina special needs school praised for digital innovation
A RHIWBINA school for pupils with special needs has been praised for its digital innovation with a national award. Greenhill Special School,... Read More
Nursery in Rhiwbina gets go-ahead despite opposition
PERMISSION for a new nursery in Rhiwbina has been granted despite objection from residents and councillors. Cardiff Council granted permission to... Read More
Rhiwbina residents encouraged to volunteer to help the elderly
RHIWBINA residents are taking measures to help the elderly by ‘getting together’ and joining in the council’s Healthy Active Partnership scheme (HAPs).... Read More
Cardiff’s £30,000 imported tree to stay put despite protests
THE infamous tree that Cardiff council paid £30,000 to import from China will stay outside the city’s castle despite criticism from residents and councillors.... Read More
Rhiwbina mums and dads raise £1,500 to support new parents
FUNDRAISERS in Rhiwbina made £1,500 to support new parents by baking cakes, selling crafts and doing the hokey cokey at a Christmas craft... Read More
Rhiwbina woman aims to be the first Asian winner of Miss Wales
A FINALIST for Miss Wales 2017 is hoping to be the first Asian woman to win the title. Sara Rahman, 18, from... Read More
Community cinema project wins funding for an old favourite
A POP up cinema in Rhiwbina has won £4,493 from the Lottery fund to help to continue showing films in the community. The... Read More
‘Love Where You Live’ scheme neglects outer city wards, claims councillor
A RHIWBINA councillor says the area shouldn’t miss out on additional street cleaning being provided as part of Cardiff’’s ‘Love Where You... Read More
Fly-tipping fears grow amid planned closure of recycling centre
Rubbish dumped in woods near Rhiwbina has sparked fears that fly-tipping will become more prevalent when a Cardiff recycling centre closes.