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Sprawling housing development on the edge of Cardiff to grow even bigger
It is part of a much larger development of almost 6,000 homes
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The Update: 15 May 2026
Here is your Friday update, covering: Strong public support for Cardiff’s City Wide Additional Learning Needs expansion as Welsh Government Confirms investment; Lakeside Primary School celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with whole school
Circus Extreme to attempt world-first stunt during Cardiff shows
Circus Extreme is set to bring a high-octane mix of live rock music, jaw-dropping stunts and family entertainment to Cardiff later this month as its brand-new production ROCK IT OUT arrives under the Big Top at Cardiff City FC. The internationally renowned touring circus promises its “most electri...
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Cardiff Life Awards 2026 celebrates city’s best businesses and entrepreneurs
The Cardiff Life Awards returned last night (14th May) to celebrate the city’s most remarkable businesses, charities and entrepreneurs in a glittering ceremony at the National Museum Cardiff. Held at the Museum for the very first time, it was the 11th Cardiff Life Awards and the first to be produc...
St Mary the Virgin C.I.W. Primary School praised by Estyn
St Mary the Virgin C.I.W. Primary School in Butetown has been praised by Estyn with inspectors commending the school’s strong sense of community, inclusive ethos and commitment to pupil well‑being.
Strong public support for Cardiff’s City‑Wide Additional Learning Needs expansion as Welsh Government Confirms investmen
Cardiff Council has welcomed public support for its ambitious plans to expand and realign specialist education provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), ensuring equity and inclusion across the city.
Indie Beer Festival Wales returning with 150 Welsh beers in Cardiff
With just two months to go, excitement is building for Indie Beer Festival Wales, a three-day celebration of Welsh beer taking place at Cardiff’s DEPOT from July 9th to 11th. Organised in collaboration between the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) and DEPOT, the festival will br...
Man charged after reported cash machine robbery in Llanedeyrn
A 38-year-old man from Llanrumney has been charged following an alleged robbery near a cash machine in Llanedeyrn. According to South Wales Police, officers were called to reports that a person had been robbed of money near the cash machine in the Maelfa area at around 3am on Wednesday, May 13. Poli...
TfW boosts rail services for huge weekend events in Cardiff and Barry Island
Transport for Wales (TfW) will have additional rail services and increased capacity this weekend (16 – 17 May) to support those travelling to Monster Jam, Gŵyl Fach y Fro and the Barry Island 10K. On Saturday 16 May, Monster Jam returns to the Principality Stadium, while Barry Island hosts Gŵ...
Man gripped pregnant girlfriend by throat and left her gasping for breath
Ross Herbert was a 'horrible person behind close doors' but kept up appearances when he was around others
Major Cardiff route blocked for hours by crash
Traffic was brought to a standstill for a time on Thursday
'Crazy' hailstorm hits Cardiff and sets off car alarms
The hail turned parts of the ground completely white
Uncertainty over future of major Cardiff building as Principality issues statement on development plans
Plans have been developed to turn Principality House into social housing. But the building society says it doesn't yet plan to move
Ex-BBC producer blamed colleagues after being found with thousands of child abuse images
Dylan Dawes, 50, made internet searches for 'jailbait' and was found with images of pre-pubescent children being raped by adults
One of Cardiff's best restaurants is opening a new bar
Parallel's new bar is one of a handful of new openings in Cardiff city centre this spring and will concentrate on bar snacks and cocktails
Britain's Got Talent semi-final line-up will see Cardiff school choir left stunned by Simon Cowell prank
Glan Taf Boys Choir will be progressing to the fourth semi-final of Britain's Got Talent this Saturday.
Cardiff launches major literacy programme to help close reading gap
Cardiff Council has announced a major new three-year literacy initiative aimed at reducing the reading attainment gap across schools in the city. The programme will provide universal access to the Monster Phonics Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) programme for all Welsh and English-medium schools i...
Forever Flowers returning to Cardiff Castle with new headline sponsor
Green Willow Funerals has been announced as the headline sponsor of City Hospice’s Forever Flowers campaign for 2026. The popular campaign is returning to Cardiff Castle for a sixth consecutive year from Saturday 1 to Saturday 8 August, providing the community with an opportunity to remember and c...
Welsh biotechnology company expands international reach across 20 countries
Pioneering biotechnology company Genesis Biosciences is eyeing further export growth this year after strengthening its global leadership in microbial and biological innovation through a transatlantic network of R&D, fermentation, and manufacturing facilities. Genesis Biosciences is setting new s...
International wrestling stars set for Cardiff as BKPW returns to Wales
World-class professional wrestling is coming to Cardiff this weekend as British Kingdom Pro-Wrestling prepares to bring an international line-up of talent to the Welsh capital. The promotion, which has spent more than two decades building a reputation for showcasing future global stars and major wre...