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Velothon is back this Sunday and some Splott roads will be closed!
If you fancy a spot of Sunday driving this weekend (or a trip to Splott Market), you may want to read on… This Sunday, the Velothon returns to the streets of South East Wales, which means an awesome opportunity to see the cyclists up-close, but it also means road closures, Splottlanders. This year, […]
New Cardiff Gov App allows residents to report fly-tipping direct to Council (among other things!)
Cardiff residents have a new way of connecting digitally with the council following the launch of the ‘Cardiff Gov’ App. The free mobile App, which is available via the Google Play Store and the Apple App store sends reminders when it’s time to put out recycling and waste for collection. Geotagging technology means residents […]
Thousands visit RAF100 Aircraft Tour in Cardiff
THE RAF said farewell to Cardiff on Monday morning after thousands of people came to see aircraft from the last 100 years on display outside City Hall. The event, which saw over 23,000 people attend was bathed in glorious sunshine for the full three days and was part of celebrations to mark the mark […]
The amazing aircraft on display in Cardiff as part of the Royal Air Force 100th Anniversary
This Friday sees the launch of a special exhibition outside Cardiff City Hall that should delight aviation enthusiasts all over! For the 100th anniversary of the RAF a tour is going round the UK which starts in Cardiff. There will be five RAF aircraft from the last 100 years on display and loads of aviation-based […]
Pushbike revival! Nextbike comes to Splott and Tremorfa
People in Splott may have shrugged their shoulders and thought ‘so what?’ when the world’s most extensive bikeshare operator – nextbike – arrived in Cardiff on the 26th of March with the first installation of five docking stations and 50 bicycles in the city centre. However, things have recently got much closer to home with […]
Who’s paying most for water bills in Britain and how does Wales compare?
Everyone loves an infographic and rainwater harvesting company Freeflush has created one to illustrate the results of their recent survey into water costs in Britain. There are big difference on how much you are likely to pay to your water utilities depending on where you live in the UK. That’s according to a new infographic […]
Phone scammers pose as Police to con victims out of money
Beware of Phone Scammers! Shared Regulatory Services and South Wales Police are warning residents to be cautious and vigilant as a number of reports have been received about scammers telephoning residents out of the blue claiming to be police officers. The scammers are telling victims of the fraud and that they need their “help” […]
What’s on in Splott and Cardiff this Easter Break?
School’s out for Easter but parents shouldn’t fret, there is plenty going on in the Welsh Capital to keep the children amused, rain or shine. Here is our round up of what’s on this Easter here in Splott and further afield in Cardiff. Splott Saturday 31st March Keep Splott Tidy Litter Pick 10am […]
Local lady leads international youth exchange to bring football team from Germany to Splott
Game on! On the 3rd of April, local youth football team Splott Albion Under 16s will play a German exchange group as part of a fun day of football organised by a local mother of three. Stephanie May is 44 and lives in Tremorfa with her husband and three children aged 23, 22 and […]