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TfW issues commitments on Coryton Line (and shows how Cardiff Central could change)
Transport for Wales (TfW) has issued a series of commitments to local rail users after the news that Rhiwbina, Whitchurch, and Birchgrove...
Mar 13, 2025


Local film team announce animation project
Some of the team behind the award-winning Rhiwbina short film Annalium 8: Sssss have today (Wednesday 12 March) announced a new...
Mar 12, 2025


Rhiwbina rail stations among worst performing in Britain
Rhiwbina station, along with Whitchurch and Birchgrove - which, despite their names, are both also in Rhiwbina - have been listed among...
Mar 11, 2025


Wales vs England travel advice
Wales will take on England next weekend (Saturday 15 March) in the Six Nations rugby union championship game at Principality Stadium....
Mar 7, 2025


Top quality version of a classic whodunnit
REVIEW: 'Murder on the Orient Express' at The New Theatre The luxurious Orient Express has rolled into Cardiff this week, as Ken Ludwig's...
Mar 5, 2025


North Cardiff soccer star has a new title
Welsh soccer star Gareth Bale has a new title to add to the five UEFA Champions Leagues he won playing for Real Madrid. The former Wales...
Mar 4, 2025


Housemates - energetic, moving, and often very funny
REVIEW: Housemates at the Sherman Theatre A hit play which helped celebrate Sherman Theatre's 50th birthday in 2023 is back this week -...
Feb 25, 2025


Chance to 'book' for Children's Literature Festival
Award-winning children's authors and illustrators including Emma Carroll, Jack Meggitt-Phillips, Sioned Wyn Roberts, Rob Biddulph and Maz...
Feb 24, 2025


Sunday service to return on Coryton line - and maybe more frequent trains
A Sunday service is returning to the Coryton line, serving Rhiwbina, Birchgrove, Whitchurch and other local stations - and Transport for...
Feb 22, 2025


Road closures for Wales vs Ireland rugby
Wales will be taking on Ireland on Saturday (22 February) at Principality Stadium in the Six Nations rugby union competition. With...
Feb 20, 2025


Local events to have your say on the future of Cardiff
Events are being held in North Cardiff next month (March) as part of the consultation on the city's new development plan. Cardiff...
Feb 19, 2025


Caring Friends scheme to support unpaid carers
A new initiative to support and provide friendship for people in Cardiff with caring responsibilities has been launched. The Caring...
Feb 18, 2025


Laughter and tears in a powerful and moving play
REVIEW: Myra's Story at New Theatre Fionna Hewitt-Twamley received a standing ovation at the New Theatre last night (Sunday 16 February)...
Feb 17, 2025


Bike scheme helps children choose active travel
Children in low-income families in Cardiff are benefitting from a new scheme providing free, recycled bikes. The ReCYCLE scheme forms...
Feb 16, 2025


Tidy / Taclus – a late-winter warmer for young wildlife lovers
REVIEW: Tidy at Sherman Theatre This gentle tale from Polka Theatre and Theatr Iolo is a real charmer. Based on an illustrated book by...
Feb 15, 2025


Rhiwbina tree-planting dates announced
Rhiwbina and other parts of North Cardiff will host tree-planting events in the coming weeks and months as part of Cardiff Council's Coed...
Feb 14, 2025


Exploring the birth and growth of rugby in Cardiff
REPORT: Friends of Rhiwbina Library monthly talk - Gwyn Prescott on ‘This rugby spellbound people – The birth of rugby in Cardiff and...
Feb 13, 2025


Construction starts on new North Cardiff swimming pool
Construction of a new swimming pool in North Cardiff has begun. Cardiff Council's appointed contractor is working on a new 25-metre...
Feb 12, 2025


Oscar-winning thriller opens Monico Movies spring programme
Rhiwbina's community cinema Monico Movies has announced its spring programme, starting with the tense thriller Argo (2012), directed by...
Feb 11, 2025


Junior parkrun is coming to North Cardiff
North Cardiff is to get its own junior parkrun. The news comes as junior parkrun in the city celebrates its 10th anniversary - a...
Feb 10, 2025
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