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Cannabis worth more than £250k found growing next to nursery
The local policing team raided the Splott premises and found 604 plants on August 18.
Cardiff celebrates Europe’s longest-running youth exchange
To commemorate this milestone, a Cultural Exchange Day was held on August 6 at North Ely Youth Centre.
Student success with A-Level results ‘surpassing the Welsh average'
According to provisional statistics from WJEC, 36.3% of Cardiff's A-Level grades are A* to A, compared to 29.5% across Wales.
Dog home fundraiser launched by former Wales captain raises £500k
The fundraising drive was launched by Sam Warburton and led by The Rescue Hotel, a charity established in 2020 to support Cardiff Dogs Home.
Free play day a ‘highlight’ of city summer
The event is taking place at Eastern Leisure Centre playing fields on August 6, from 1–4pm.
Taff Trail upgrades in Llandaff North
According to Cardiff Council, the scheme will be completed by March 2026 “under the current timeline”.
New playground rolls into town with a twist
The upgraded play area now includes a puzzles-and-games-themed zone and accessible equipment for children of all ages and abilities.
Dog attack training exercise to ensure schools are “fully prepared”
The exercise took place at Oakfield Primary School, St Mellons and was run along with the school and Cardiff Council.
Man sentenced to just over one year for crash that killed teen
On July 17, Christopher West, 42, was sentenced to one year and four months in prison at Cardiff Crown Court.
Rescue dogs become “perfect additions” to police team
Cocker spaniel, Max, and collie spaniel cross, Chase, have joined the dog’s section of South Wales Police.
Grants awarded to county-wide community sports clubs
In total, £200,000 has been awarded to clubs through the scheme, which was delivered by Cardiff Council in partnership with Cardiff Met Sport.
Primary school celebrates 50th anniversary with 70’s bash
Glyncoed Primary School pupils, staff, and alumni donned retro outfits to honour the founding of the school.
Police appeal for information on man after serious assault
The force add that the “public are urged not to approach him directly” but instead call 999.
New cycle parking lockers in city centre
The first phase of the project will start on August 1 with six lockers installed near Cardiff Castle.
Council seeks local group to give bowling green new lease of life
Local businesses, sports clubs and community groups can lease a former sport site in Llandaff North.
Grants available to help tackle period poverty
Third sector organisations can apply for for funding up to £2,000 to help improve access to period products.
2,500 bikes could hit city streets as part of “safer” hire scheme
Cardiff Council has confirmed plans to launch a new electric cycle hire initiative in Spring 2026.
“Stunning” affordable family homes in former office building
A mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments now available for tenants in the former officer building, Scott Harbour, in Cardiff Bay.
Heroin and crack-cocaine drug dealer jailed
Matthew Jones, 29, was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison on June 27 at Cardiff Crown Court.
‘Wonder wall’ unveiled as Oasis kick off world tour
The artwork was made using 3,000 bucket hats and unveiled on 30 June at St David’s Cardiff.