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Every state school in Cardiff ranked for GCSE results
Two of Cardiff's top three schools for GCSE results are church schools in the latest data

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'Fed up' community where drivers throw litter out of cars and rubbish piles up every day
Residents and businesses in Grangetown say the area was once 'spotless' but is now blighted by daily fly-tipping in plain sight, rubbish strewn everywhere and has become a dumping ground


I went to a spa with the best views of one of Wales’ most famous landmarks
This spa not only provided relaxation but brilliant views of a Welsh landmark

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Cardiff Bus gives major update on planned strike
Workers at the company previously voted to strike for a period of three and a half weeks in a dispute over pay and conditions

The Update: 29 August 2025
Cardiff's New Indoor Arena Gets Final Go Ahead; Local children help shape designs for new sport and games facility in Hailey Park; Litter Bins set for a Revamp to Encourage People to Dispose of Litter Responsibly; and more

Woman found dead between two cars with 'multiple sharp force injuries'
An inquest has opened into the death of Nirodha Niwunhella, 32, who was declared dead at the scene. A man has been charged with her murder


Cardiff Council built up debts amounting to more than £980m last year
Cardiff Council was the local authority that built up the biggest debts in Wales in the last financial year, UK Government data shows


Another Cardiff by-election triggered after councillor living in England steps down
The by-election in Trowbridge, which follows Chris Lay stepping down in his role as a councillor, will be the third that's taken place in Cardiff this year


Welsh council still mixes recycling after it's been separated by residents
Cardiff Council said that it sometimes has to mix separated recycling into one bin lorry when it's having issues with its recycling vehicles


Teenager who has been missing for a month could be in Cardiff - 200 miles from his home
The family of Noah Sage, 17, are growing 'increasingly concerned for him'


New Cardiff play area plans unveiled after noise complaint sparked move
A resident complained the existing site in Hailey Park was having a "substantial" impact on his life


Update issued to parents days before start of new school term
Thousands of parents have been told to check ahead of the start of the school year


Travel disruption hits busy sporting day in Cardiff
With two big events taking place in the capital engineering works mean some trains will be replaced by buses


Teenager admits rioting in Ely following deaths of two boys in e-bike crash
Harvey James, 19, has admitted his part in the riots in the Cardiff suburb which followed the deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans


Key update on plan for huge new concert arena in Cardiff
The grand opening for the arena is scheduled for 2028


Police officer to face action after teens die in Ely e-bike crash
Two teenage boys died as a result of the crash in May 2023


New model of litigation finance created in Wales with £50m of financial firepower
Capital Law has launched new legal litigation venture New North with backing from Pollen Street Capital

Cardiff's New Indoor Arena Gets Final Go Ahead
Plans for Cardiff’s highly anticipated 16,500 capacity indoor arena have reached a significant milestone as Cardiff Council, and the consortium comprised of Live Nation and Robertson Property today announced financial close on the project.
Local children help shape designs for new sport and games facility in Hailey Park
More than 180 local school children have helped to shape designs for a new sport and games facility in Hailey Park.

Girl, 12, missing after last being seen miles from home
Olivia is missing from Seven Sisters in Swansea but was last seen leaving an address in Cardiff
