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Recovery Operations Continue for the Gwaelod-y-Garth Flooding Incident
Heol Goch (beyond the junction with Clos Goch when travelling out of Pentyrch) remains closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Motorists are advised to use the diversion route sign posted.
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Homeowners speak of devastation after quarry blast floods village - live updates
Pets were killed and homes ruined after a blast at Taff's Well Quarry deluged the village of Gwaelod-y-Garth with water
Main road in Cardiff blocked after crash
Emergency services attended the scene
Updated road closures at Gwaelod-yr-Garth
Work on the final section of Main Road that was affected by debris from the flooding has been completed and the road is now fully cleared and open.
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People living near the Plasdwr development in Cardiff say they can't use their gardens or keep their windows open because of dust
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Devastating scale of damage in Welsh village after quarry blast flooding
Homes in Gwaelod-y-Garth have been wrecked and roads left covered in thick mud after a torrent of water flooded the village
Pets killed and homes ruined after quarry blast leaves village devastated
People's lives in Gwaelod-y-Garth have changed forever but the spirit of the community offers hope
Mass clean-up only just beginning after quarry blast fills village with mud
Homes in Gwaelod-y-Garth near Cardiff have been ruined after the village was hit by a devastating flood
Police spotted 'nervous looking' cyclist and knew something wasn't right
Deacon Facey was followed by officers who saw him place a 'burner style' phone to his ear which was later found to be a live drugs line
Legendary Cardiff PE teacher and rugby coach dies
Roger Goode dedicated decades to teaching and coaching rugby in Cardiff
Avalanche of rocks and mud engulf sports pitches where hundreds of kids play
The pitches in Gwaelod-y-Garth are regularly used by a local football team who are concerned about how long it may take before the ground is playable again.
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
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.
Stage times for Sex Pistols at Cardiff Castle with major change for fans
A proper solid line-up of proper punk legends stomp onto stage at Cardiff Castle this Saturday, August 1
The disgusting state of Cardiff streets being blighted by fly-tippers
Cardiff Council has issued a stern warning to fly-tippers and litterers