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 further installation...

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 Velindre Matters...

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 searched all...