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Social services visit mum in Cardiff and make 'disgusting' discovery
A dead dog was found in the kitchen of the home, and the woman's children were described as 'pale, weak and drowsy'
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Man found dead in River Taff in Cardiff
The circumstances surrounding how 28-year-old Mirahaban Asaad came to be in the river remain unknown
Cardiff 9-year-old stuck abroad after family told he can't return home to the UK with them
David Toropu has been stuck abroad since April 2 despite being born in Cardiff
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The area of Cardiff where drivers have been fined £500,000
Cardiff Council made about £500,000 from different fines issued in Llandaff over three years. Figures show there's been a sharp increase in yellow box junction fines
The Pinc List nominations for 2026 are open
Our annual list, in collaboration with Pride Cymru, recognises the people making the biggest contribution to Wales' LGBT+ community
City Hospice unveils new Cardiff Bay route for popular Sparkle Walk
City Hospice, Cardiff’s local hospice, has announced a brand new route for its annual Sparkle Walk taking place this September. The Sparkle Walk is a night-time walking event that raises funds for City Hospice, the only provider of home-based specialist palliative care in Cardiff. Hundreds of part...
Cardiff residents up in arms over controversial plans for new school drop-off zone
'“Introducing a regular flow of school-related vehicles … will inevitably lead to congestion, queuing, and obstruction within the estate'
New Cardiff housing estate sparks 'anger, upset and disgust' from neighbours
'I think it is disgusting. I’ve lived here all my life, I’ve been going up those woods since I was a little kid. Last time I went up it was really upsetting.'
Swimathon challenges in Cardiff raises thousands for charities
Fundraising challenges have taken place in three Cardiff pools as part of Swimathon 2026. Swimmers in Eastern, Fairwater and Maindy leisure centres raised £5776.80 for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie and the Swimathon Foundation. In total, the UK’s foremost leisure charitable social enterpriseÂ...
Cardiff dealership adds Alfa Romeo and Jeep in major expansion
Evans Halshaw has added Alfa Romeo to its brand offering for the first time. Operating from the Evans Halshaw store on Sloper Road, Cardiff, the existing Citroën, Vauxhall and DS dealership has now added the Italian OEM to the site and is now offering new car sales of Alfa Romeo, alongside Jeep a...
New recycling rules come into force in Cardiff this week
Cardiff residents are set to see changes to their recycling services from this week as the council steps up efforts to hit national targets. Cardiff Council has confirmed new measures aimed at boosting recycling and composting rates, as it works towards the Welsh Government’s legal target of 70%. ...
Police appeal after body discovered at Radyr Weir in Cardiff
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a man’s body in Cardiff. Officers were called to Radyr Weir on Monday, March 16, after reports of a body in the water. Emergency services attended and recovered the body, which was later confirmed to be that of 40-year-old Matthew Com...
Man jailed after stealing Nintendo Switch and phone in Cardiff burglary
A man has been jailed for over four years for stealing from a house in Cardiff. Lloyd Paterson, 28, of Butetown, was jailed for 54 months on March 31. This followed a guilty plea to burglary dwelling and theft – no violence at Cardiff Crown Court on February 24. Officers were called to an address ...
Ex-BBC Wales producer found in possession of indecent images of children, court hears
Dylan Dawes, 50, denies three counts of possessing indecent images of children and three counts of making indecent images of children
Woman's hair ripped out in Cardiff city centre assault
Police are appealing for information which they think could help with their investigation
Jealous man threw furniture at his partner then broke her jaw as she screamed for help
Ravelle Melbourne's partner had to have an operation where screws inserted into her jaw and some of her teeth were removed
First picture of man found dead in River Taff in Cardiff
Police say Matthew Comins' death is being treated as unexplained
How to book a recycling centre slot in Cardiff
Cardiff residents looking to dispose of household waste at local recycling centres are being reminded that booking a time slot in advance is essential before visiting. Cardiff Council has outlined the process for using its recycling centres, as well as key rules on what can and cannot be taken to th...
Met Office weather maps show Wales hotter than Barcelona this week as 'unusually' high temperatures follow Storm Dave
However, wet and windy weather will return by the end of the week
Cardiff has yet another new chicken shop - but this one offers something different
It's one I would add to your Cardiff must-try list