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News that you might have missed – 23 February 2026

Topping out of Block A marks significant progress in Channel View redevelopment. Scott Harbour completion brings 78 affordable homes to Cardiff Bay, and more…

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Large police presence after cyclist hit by car

Investigations into the the crash in Cardiff are continuing and police have issued an update

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Police appeal after man left with life threatening injuries

Police have issued an urgent appeal after a man was left with serious injuries following an alleged assault outside a Wetherspoons pub

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Woman, 47, dies in city centre

Police were called to reports of an incident in Cardiff city centre.

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Two girls have gone missing at the same time and police say they are 'concerned'

South Wales Police is asking for anyone with information about Roxy and Lacie to come forward

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His mum was murdered, then he ended up homeless, then he went for a walk and hasn't really stopped

'I have my down days and my grumpy days but mostly I just put one foot in front of the other and keep going'

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The full list of death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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The best pictures as fans watch Wales' Six Nations heartbreak against Scotland in Cardiff

Wales took on Scotland in the Six Nations and rugby fans across Cardiff were dressed to impressed

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How much extra council tax Cardiff people will likely have to pay this year

Education and children with additional learning needs will get more cash paid for by savings in other areas, a 3.9% rise in council tax and possible job cuts, Cardiff Council proposals show

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10 years ago they were promised new homes but they're still stuck and life's just getting worse

'I just couldn't bear thinking I had to spend more time here'

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I just had the best food I've ever eaten in Cardiff — with 1 highly unusual menu feature

This is an exceptional experience

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Cardiff's 40 best restaurants 2026: The best places to eat in the city

Cardiff's amazing places to eat range from Michelin and Good Food Guide-loved restaurants to eating out options that are just damn tasty

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Children learnt in ugly, cramped buildings disturbed by seagulls, now everything has changed

Pupils and staff have hailed Cardiff's newest school saying it has transformed the way they can learn, and teach

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She thought she'd finally escaped him but he was plotting her death

In a moving statement Nirodha Niwunhella's father described her as a 'happy, mischievous, playful girl who captivated everyone's hearts as a child'

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Man shot in head twice at Cardiff bus stop

No suspect has yet been identified in the shooting of Kasara Almasian at a stop on busy Newport Road

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Support for Frontline Services as Cardiff Council Sets Out 2026/27 Budget Proposals

Cardiff Council has unveiled its 2026/27 Budget proposals, prioritising no cuts to frontline services, investment in schools, services for vulnerable children and adults, neighbourhoods and cleaner streets, while managing rising costs and growing demand.

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The 'disgusting' mess commuters regularly have to drive past on major city road

One local said they were 'embarrassed' by the scale of the litter

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Boys jailed for life after randomly murdering man

"Larger than life" and "extremely loyal" Kamran Aman was targeted moments after he had dropped off some shopping for his mother

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City street so narrow it's causing road rage and residents have installed doorbell cameras

One resident told WalesOnline he regularly hears people "threatening to fight each other"

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The Update: 20 February 2026

Here is your Friday update, covering: Prolific Rogue Trader Sent Back to Prison for Six Years, Have your say on the future of Welsh medium education in Cardiff, and more…