News / YOLO EVACUATED after student DELIBERATELY sets off alarm
A fire alarm was activated at approximately midnight last night, Wednesday 18th February, during YOLO at Cardiff Students’ Union.
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News / Cathays Station: A 20-Year Fight for Access, Still Without a Start Date
Twenty years after accessibility concerns were raised at Cathays station, passengers still have no date for independent step-free access.
News / Cardiff’s Bike Theft Crisis
Students and residents describe the impact of bicycle theft in Cardiff and the difficulty of protecting their bikes.
News / Cardiff University Men’s Cricket Club SUSPENDED Following Misconduct Investigation
Cardiff Students’ Union has suspended the Men’s Cricket Club for the remainder of the current academic year following reports of serious misconduct.
News / Two Teens Charged With Terror Offenses After Allegedly Planning Attack on a Cathays Mosque
Two Welsh 18 year-olds have been jointly charged with terror offences. Rhys Edwards and Talan Vincent appeared in court on the 12th December, accused of plotting terrorist attacks against Jewish and Muslim targets in the Welsh Capital, according to Counter Terrorism Policing Wales (CTPW.)
News / NUS President Slams Tuition Rise For Students in Wales
In late November, the Senedd decided that tuition fees would rise from £9,535 to £9,790 for courses beginning on or after August 1, 2026. This will see students at Welsh universities facing increasingly higher student debt, with the third increase in tuition fees since 2024, which will see tuition fees in Wales go from £9,000 in 2023 to £9,790 in September 2026.
News / Bird Flu Case Confirmed Amid Rising Bird Deaths in Cardiff
A confirmed case of avian influenza (H5N1) in Cardiff has been followed by a rise in reports of dead wild birds across the city, prompting renewed warnings from public health and wildlife authorities.
News / A New Era for Welsh Rail As The King Opens New Taff’s Well Depot
A new South Wales Metro depot in Taff’s Well opens with a royal visit and promises new jobs and tram-train maintenance.
News / Cardiff Students and Families Turn to Foodbanks this Christmas
As Christmas 2025 approached, foodbanks faced growing demand from families and students struggling with living costs.
News / The Cardiff Photographer Making Strangers Smile One Photo at a Time
Street photographer Tom Wilkins explains how a portrait can brighten a stranger’s day.
Culture / Christmas Markets: Everything and Everywhere You Need To Know About This Year
A guide to festive markets in Cardiff and nearby cities for students planning a winter outing in 2025.
Culture / Planning Your Christmas Dinner? We’ve Sorted It
Cardiff’s 2025 Christmas menus offered student favourites and independent choices for a festive meal.
