Rhiwbina councillor Adrian Robson has reflected on his term as Cardiff’s 121st Lord Mayor - a year marked by community engagement, memorable civic moments, and significant fundraising for charity. Adrian Robson: "A tremendous honour" Throughout his year in office, Adrian was supported by fellow Rhiwbina councillor, Jayne Cowan. Together, they made history as the first serving councillor couple to hold the roles of Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in more than 40 years. A key achi

If you're travelling by train to Bristol or beyond from Saturday (23 May), there's going to be some disruption to travel, as Network Rail carries out a major upgrade to the Severn Tunnel. Network Rail and QTS working at the Severn Tunnel last year The railway between Newport and Bristol Parkway or Filton Abbey Wood will be closed from Saturday (23 May) until the morning of Tuesday 9 June. It means: Replacement bus services will run between Newport and Bristol Parkway thro

The Coryton Line was was treated to an unusual moment of joy, when a local bride and her bridal party boarded the Love Train from Birchgrove station to get to the wedding in Penarth! Bethan and her now-husband Chris are long‑time users of the Coryton Line and when planning their wedding, the couple decided there was no better way to begin the celebrations than by incorporating the service they use so often into their big day on Saturday (9 May). Birchgrove station, next to

You can now have your say on a 15-year plan to improve routes for walking, wheeling and cycling in Rhiwbina and the rest of Cardiff. Consultation on the active travel network map for the city opened this week (11 May) and will continue until 3 August. The active travel map for Rhiwbina The updated map will replace the previous plan approved by Welsh Ministers in December 2021 and brings together existing walking and cycling routes with proposals for future improvements, helpi

The pilot for a Rhiwbina writer's new TV sitcom is due to be launched this week. Misguided, scripted by Carys Thomas, will be available to stream on Channel4.com and YouTube on Thursday (14 May). Get your popcorn ready - a sitcom by Rhiwbina's Carys Thomas streams this week Carys, who grew up on Lon y Deri and went to Whitchurch High School, is a former winner of the BAFTA Rocliffe award for aspiring writers. The British Comedy Guide reports that Misguided is set around teena

Plaid Cymru has emerged as the dominant force in the new Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf constituency, securing three of the six Senedd seats in Thursday's (7 May) election. The successful candidates are Dafydd Trystan Davies, Zaynub Akbar, and Nick Carter (Plaid Cymru); Cai Parry-Jones (Reform UK); Shav Taj (Labour); and Paul Rock (Green Party). Turnout in the constituency was relatively high at 58.49%, reflecting a level of engagement with the new electoral system, which replaced sing

Visitors to one of Cardiff’s most popular parks can now explore its history by following a new heritage trail. The 10-step trail around Roath Park includes opportunities to learn about the iconic tree that local legend says once provided shelter for King Arthur and about the concerts which used to attract thousands of people to listen to music in the park. You can also discover how the park’s stunning Rose Garden helped the war effort during World War 2 and find out about the

A North Cardiff park celebrated its centenary at the weekend. Hailey Park in Llandaff North was opened on 3 May 1926 on a 20-acre site, within the boundaries of Bridge Road to the south, the River Taff to the west, and the the Glamorganshire Canal to the east. The park came about because of a gift of 10 acres by Claude and Gertrude Hailey of Whitchurch, and that area became the northern half of the park. The recently resurfaced section of the Taff Trail in Hailey Park The cou

Rhiwbina academic and writer Professor Richard Thomas has been elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales. As a late entrant to higher education, Richard, who has lived in Rhiwbina, on and off, for more than 50 years, has drawn on his private sector experience to inform his work as a scholar. He is now head of the School of Culture and Communication at Swansea University. Professor Richard Thomas His citation reads: "In challenging times for the sector, he shapes policy

The recent regeneration works in Rhiwbina village have been welcomed by many; the disruption to Heol y Deri and to the shops less so. Fortunately the work is almost complete, having taken somewhat longer than the proposed six weeks. However, one issue appears to have become a bone of contention. Residents of Y Groes have launched a petition seeking a review by Cardiff Council of the fixed bollards installed around the green. The petition asks the council to pause any furth

Velindre Hospital is holding two community workshops at 10 am on both Friday 17 and Saturday 18 April to discuss the future of the former Whitchurch Hospital site. Image: Ticketsource Velindre University NHS Trust became the legal owner of the hospital buildings and land in November 2024, following a transfer from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. In October 2025, interested parties were invited to express their interest in the property as part of the sale process

Ty Glas railway station has reopened, after being closed since last summer for improvements and safety upgrades. Transport for Wales (TfW) describes it as "a major programme of work to modernise the station and enhance safety for passengers and the local community". The pedestrian level crossing reopened in October , and the station was back in action on 4 April. The work has involved: • Extending the platform by 16 metres; • Resurfacing the crossing and introducing

Schools in North Cardiff are among those being recognised for their commitment to strengthening careers and work-related experiences through the Careers Wales Quality Award (CWQA) – as registration opens for more schools across the country to take part. Whitchurch High School and Corpus Christi High School are among 66 schools and settings across Wales to have taken part in the pilot since its launch in September 2023. Early results show how the award can support schools to

Overnight visitors to Cardiff will pay an extra fee from next year (April 2027), city councillors decided yesterday (Thursday 26 March). The visitor levy (sometimes dubbed 'tourist tax'), as set out in legislation, will be £1.30 per person per night for most accommodation types and 75p per person per night for campsites and shared rooms like hostels. The charges will be subject to VAT. In Rhiwbina, the levy will apply to hotels such as the New House Country Hotel and the Trav

Rhiwbina-based DL Reid Wealth and Finance has been named among the UK's top-rated financial advisers for the second year running. The practice - a long-time supporter of Rhiwbina Info - is listed in the top 500 in the VouchedFor Top Rated Financial Advisers Guide 2026 , published by The Times. The annual guide highlights the UK's highest-rated financial advisers based on genuine client feedback. Inclusion is determined by the quality and consistency of client reviews, reflec

CRIME & COMMUNITY ROUND-UP Llanishen High School reopened yesterday (Wednesday) after being closed for two days, when police received threats to harm people with weapons. At around 8.30pm on Sunday (15 March) South Wales Police received a live chat making threats to harm people with weapons at Llanishen and Eastern High Schools. Further communication was received late on Monday (16 March) about St Illtyd’s High School. The Force made enquiries, assessed the information, and

Two blocks of council flats in North Cardiff are set to undergo recladding and fire-safety improvements. Beech House and Sycamore House, on the Hollybush Estate in Whitchurch, are the next buildings in Cardiff Council's programme to bring homes up to current Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) requirements. Beech House, Whitchurch Councillors will consider the procurement arrangements to deliver the work next week. Cladding was removed from five council high‑rise blocks in

Promotional content We are delighted to welcome local care provider Haven Care Cardiff as our newest partner. Haven was established over 25 years ago as a voluntary befriending service, after money was bequeathed by a member of Rhiwbina Baptist Church, with the stipulation that it should be used for the care of older people in the local community. Since 1992, Haven has evolved to meet increasing needs and is now a Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered domiciliary care prov

New plans to reduce flood risk from the brook that flows through Rhiwbina and Whitchurch have gone out for consultation. As we've reported before, Greener Whitchurch is a project that wants to cut the risk of floods from the brook on its route from Caedelyn Park and through Whitchurch by improvements including retrofitting rain gardens in targeted streets to slow stormwater. Feedback from a consultation last year has influenced the latest plans which are now out for consult

A popular Rhiwbina pub and hotel has come on the market for an asking price of £6.25 million. The Mason's Arms in Ty’n-y-Parc Road includes the Toby Carvery restaurant, seating up to 200, and the Travelodge, with 52 bedrooms. Photo courtesy of Christie and Co The 1.8-acre plot also contains staff accommodation and a car park. Hotel Owner reports that Christie and Co, which is managing the sale, describes the property as a “mixed hotel and leisure” investment opportunity, pro