My friend Mike – lost in the asylum system
Volunteer Claudia Wyatt tells the complex story of 71-year-old grandfather, Mike, and his 11 years in limbo struggling to find a place... Read More
Splott group fights food poverty with charity raffle
A SPLOTT charity is raising money to help those struggling to afford food in Cardiff over the festive period. Splott Community Volunteers’... Read More
7-year-old on a sleigh collects for food bank
A BOY from Splott has been dubbed “one of life’s little heroes” after spending his free time collecting donations for his local... Read More
Women’s running club founder named Coach of the Year
A SPLOTT running coach has won Community Coach of the Year at the 2017 Nation Radio Sport Awards. Lucy Marland, founder of women’s... Read More
Quizzers put on their thinking caps for Cardiff refugees
VISITORS to a quiz night last week raised nearly £400 for refugees in Cardiff. The event, organised by Splott-based refugee charity Oasis Cardiff,... Read More
Lonely lovebird seeks owner after flying nest
A CAFE on the border of Splott and Tremorfa was forced to stop customers leaving for half an hour last week, after... Read More
Splott rail site may be haven for children or chickens
A SITE used to store construction material in Splott could be transformed into a community garden, children’s playground or even a chicken... Read More
Splott pupils need votes to secure new playground
A CARDIFF school has until November 21 to gather votes in a national competition and guarantee its pupils a playground next year.... Read More
Work on £18m Dogs Trust home could start next autumn
THE architects behind the new £18m Dogs Trust rehoming centre planned for Cardiff say work could start as early as next autumn.... Read More
Cardiff litter pickers up for national award
VOLUNTEERS in Splott and Roath have been shortlisted for a national award for helping keep Cardiff’s streets clean. Keep Splott Tidy and... Read More
Review: Dick Barton at Mike Barlow Theatre
SPLOTT Amateur Operatic Society’s performance of Dick Barton – Special Agent debuted in Roath’s YMCA Mike Barlow Theatre on Thursday – lowering... Read More
Splott running coach on awards shortlist
A CARDIFF student is up for a regional award for her work coaching women’s running group Girls Together – Splott. Lucy Marland... Read More
Food from afar: Cardiff Supper Club
REFUGEES and asylum seekers in Splott are being invited to share a piece of their home culture with others – by bringing... Read More
Splott group brings “raunchy” classic to life
REHEARSAL time is almost up for Splott Amateur Operatic Society, as the group prepares to bring a 1940s classic to the stage... Read More
Plans to expand Splott incinerator operations approved
PLANS to expand operations at a waste incinerator in Splott have been approved, despite pleas from councillors and residents to reject the... Read More
Splott smash-and-grab thefts surge on Six Nations days
POLICE have reported a high level of smash-and-grab thefts from cars parked in Splott, with a large number on rugby international days. Visitors... Read More
Bridge linking Adamsdown and Splott set for 18 months of disruption
RESIDENTS and businesses in Splott and Adamsdown are preparing for more disruption as another bridge refurbishment is set to start. Work on... Read More
Top level Cardiff roller derby team to lose their home venue
A CARDIFF roller derby team which is ranked among the best in Europe has been told to leave their home venue by... Read More
Rail bridge to re-open after seven months – Splott is next
AN Adamsdown bridge will re-open on Friday after a seven-month closure that brought complaints from businesses who claim they have suffered from... Read More
Supermarket accused of ignoring Welsh language in Cardiff store
A WELSH language campaign group has criticised Lidl’s failure to provide bilingual signs and checkouts in their new Cardiff store. Cymdeithas yr... Read More
Splott man blockades road in van to protest parking fines
A SPLOTT man has blocked his street with a van in protest against parking tickets being given out during construction work. Vincent... Read More
Splott residents oppose plan to demolish landmark building
SPLOTT residents are opposing plans to demolish a historic church building and replace it with a block of luxury flats. Plans to... Read More
Residents fear plan to increase waste burned at Trident Park
SPLOTT residents had the chance to meet staff from the Trident Park incinerator to discuss its application to increase the amount of... Read More
Anger at ‘awful’ state of Roath Library
ROATH and Adamsdown residents say they are are appalled at insufficient library provisions available to the community. Since Roath Library closed... Read More
Cabinet approves £50m school plans to improve future of education in Cardiff
A MAJOR £50 million project to improve Cardiff schools was given the go-ahead at last night’s council cabinet meeting. Following months of consideration,... Read More
Cardiff council defends £25 to replace stolen bins
CARDIFF’S cabinet member for the environment has defended charging residents £25 to replace stolen wheelie bins, and other council waste disposal policies.... Read More
Cardiff residents protest against Council cuts
OVER 200 Cardiff residents gathered outside City Hall to protest against cuts to local services. The protest, which took place at the... Read More
Cardiff residents lobby Labour councillors over damaging cuts
PROTESTERS for Cardiff Against the Cuts will take to the streets of Splott tomorrow (Saturday). Residents will use the opportunity to lobby... Read More
How Cardiff makes sure refugees get the health care they need
THE National Health Service has held a prime position in headlines recently – but rarely is there mention of those such as asylum seekers and... Read More
Scrap white goods collection charge to combat fly-tipping, says councillor
A £12.50 council charge to collect white goods should be scrapped in order to combat fly-tipping in Adamsdown and Splott, claims a Cardiff... Read More