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Mammoth clean-up operation after quarry explosion leaves village covered in mud and rocks - live updates
Residents who were evacuated from their homes have now returned to clean up mud and rubble in scenes of utter devastation.
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Cardiff Council Update: 31 July 2026
Update on Council Response to Gwaelod-y-Garth Flooding Incident; Cardiff pupils benefitting from climate-adapted playground transformation; Cardiff Bay waterfront to become home to city’s largest outdoor exercise park, and more
The moment river of mud and rocks destroyed Welsh village
Over a dozen homes in Gwaelod-y-Garth were hit by devastating flooding following a quarry blast
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Investigation launched after village floods following quarry blast
Residents in Gwaelod-y-Garth have been left devastated after water flooded their homes
Update on Council Response to Gwaelod-y-Garth Flooding Incident
Cardiff Council is continuing to work with emergency services and partner agencies in response to the flooding incident in Gwaelod-y-Garth.
The disgusting state of Cardiff streets being blighted by fly-tippers
Cardiff Council has issued a stern warning to fly-tippers and litterers
Tributes paid to voice of BBC Wales who 'spread chaos and laughter like glitter'
Glyn, from Cardiff, was also known by their drag names Edna Clouds and Sister Gloria Snockers
Everything the Cardiff and Vale health board will tell us about probe into cardiology department
After a six-month battle we can reveal the below findings of an investigation into the cardiology department at the University Hospital of Wales – though key details continue to be hidden
Our six-month battle to report a hospital department in crisis – and bosses are still hiding things
'How can lessons be learned if the truth remains hidden?' said one hospital whistleblower
People in Welsh village describe buildings shaking before 'wall of water' hit their homes
'I grabbed hold of my gate and I held on tight, preparing for the force. Then the force of the water hit me.'
Work to start on huge revamp of Cardiff park
It will include a yoga area, running track, and a huge calisthenics area
Former office in Cardiff suburb to be transformed into flats
It was called a 'great use of the building'
'Excellent' new development with 35 homes to be built in Cardiff
It was called 'one of the best schemes I've seen in the city' by a councillor
Biffy Clyro's stage times at Cardiff Castle
Get there in plenty of time to see Biffy Clyro on stage in Cardiff on Thursday night
Man taken to hospital after fight breaks out on Cardiff street
Investigations are ongoing
The staggering amount Cardiff Council has collected in rent in just three months
The figures show a clear increase in the amount of rental income the city is collecting from its council houses
This Cardiff house is so bad inside the landlord just got fined thousands of pounds
Inspectors found serious electrical and fire risks, rodents, unsafe stairs, damp, mould and insanitary bathroom and kitchen at the rented property
Families turn out in force for National Playday celebrations in Cardiff
Families from across Cardiff came together to enjoy an afternoon of free, fun-filled activities as part of this year’s National Playday celebrations.
Landlord Fined Following Discovery of Dangerous Living Conditions at a Property in Canton
A Cardiff landlord has been ordered to pay just under £7,500 after Shared Regulatory Services uncovered serious fire and electrical safety risks at a property in Canton that posed an imminent risk of serious harm to residents.
Cardiff Bay waterfront to become home to city’s largest outdoor exercise park
A major new outdoor fitness destination is coming to Cardiff Bay, with work about to begin on what will become the largest outdoor exercise area in a Cardiff park.