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Council announces increase in garden waste collections
Fortnightly garden waste collections will now take place for 50 weeks of the year.
Cardiff University subjects rank in top 50 of league table
Thirty six subjects at Cardiff University have been ranked in the top 200 globally in an influential league table with two making the top 50.
“Inspirational” conjoined twins nominated for national awards
Marieme and Ndeye Ndiaye are nominated for the young person award in this year’s St David’s Awards.
“Piece of history” unveiled in Cardiff museum
A three-metre tall and five metre long woolly mammoth has been constructed in the National Museum Cardiff.
Give your views on new city artworks
Cardiff Council is planning some improvements to the areas under Taff Embankment and Clare Road bridges and is also proposing the installation of cast-iron floor plaques.
University-led choir helps people get their voice back
The choir is held once a week at Cardiff Metropolitan University and is aimed at helping people with Aphasia.
Five men jailed for drug and modern slavery offences in county lines crackdown
The men, from Ely, Pentyrch and Penylan, were part of a county lines operation across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan where they exploited teenage boys to sell drugs on their behalf.
Council approves takeaway despite "unbearable" impact fears
The local authority’s planning committee approved the proposals to turn an empty two-storey building at 129 Caerphilly Road at a meeting on March 13.
Council approves extension for Grangetown temporary housing
The 52-home development on the former Grangetown Gas Works, Ferry Road, currently consists of a mixture of bungalows and three apartment blocks.
Neurodivergent-friendly resources launch in libraries and hubs
Resources such as fidget toys, ear defenders, lamps, back rests and fans, desk dividers and coloured overlays are available to provide a more accessible service.
Minister visits cadets and praises “excellent future firefighters”
Jayne Bryant MS visited Ely Fire Station on March 10 to visit South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s (SWFRS) Fire Cadet unit.
Cardiff University confirms Kazakhstan campus will go ahead
Cardiff University’s council has given the green light to establish the branch campus in the country’s capital city, Astana.
Council consider new plans for new Welsh-medium nursery
Cardiff Council is considering plans for a new Welsh-medium nursery at Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from September 2026.
Police launch murder investigation for missing mother
South Wales Police have launched a murder investigation for Charlene Hobbs, 36, was last seen in Adamsdown on 24 July, 2024.
Drug dealer who hid crack cocaine and heroin in his mouth jailed
Kaine James, of Trecinon Road, Rumney, was jailed for two years at Cardiff Crown Court on 12 March.
‘Iconic gateway to Wales’: Images of Cardiff Central revamp released
Transport for Wales (TfW) is leading the scheme to enhance Wales’ busiest train station which will cost around £140m.
“Notorious” church burglar jailed
Raymond Weatherley, 49, pleaded guilty to eight offences, including burglary and fraud.
New youth centre offering DJ’ing and podcasting opens
A new youth centre at Cardiff West Community High School will offer opportunities and support for people ages 11 to 25 in Ely and Caerau.
Plans for 20m telephone mast in Pontcanna
Cardiff Council has received a planning application for 20m pole in Pontcanna Fields pay and display car park.
Rise in phone snatching across city
South Wales Police have received reports of phone snatchings in the city centre, Roath, Cathays, Cardiff Bay, and Riverside.