A rogue trader and his accomplice have been jailed for defrauding vulnerable customers by carrying out substandard work at highly inflated prices, intimidating victims who questioned the quality or cost of the work and attempting to pervert the course of justice. John Janes, 26, of Wentloog Road, Cardiff, and Stephen Linsey, 42, of Heol Gaer, Cardiff were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court last Friday. John Janes Janes operated under several misleading business names to appear affiliated with...

Our premier partner David Reid of Rhiwbina-based DL Reid Wealth and Finance will be running the London Marathon next April, raising money for the St. James's Place Charitable Foundation in aid of The Children's Trust. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for me as a runner and, more importantly, to raise funds for such an important cause,” said David. The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury. They deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through...

There will be more tree-planting events in Rhiwbina and other parts of North Cardiff over the coming weeks and months, as part of Cardiff Council’s ‘Coed Caerdydd’ urban forest project. There are plans to plant a further 30,000 trees in the city’s green spaces, as well as on its streets and in school, community and privately-owned spaces by spring next year. Volunteers helping out at the Coed Caerdydd tree nursery. Image credit: Cardiff Council The plan aims to build on the success of the...