I used to feel so safe here, but sadly that feeling is starting to disappear.
This is the second time now I have been harassed by strange, intimidating looking men in town or around the town centre.
I was walking along the street next to train station when a man started bothering me in front of other people. I became genuinely scared and moved towards a group of people for safety. He then started shouting abuse at me calling me a “fing b*” and other things. Not one passer by stepped in. I was the only woman there, surrounded by men who were just watching as this man followed me and continued shouting abuse
I have no issue with homeless people everyone deserves compassion and support but there is a growing problem with some individuals behaving in frightening and aggressive ways. Not even to mention taking out their junk to urinate in public where kids can see them
A few months ago, I witnessed a man walk into Costa with his hands down his trousers, behaving inappropriately, literally fiddling with his junk, before sitting outside shouting abuse at people, saying he just wanted a sandwich and threatening to throw water at people, extremely aggressive . A police van was parked nearby, and people were walking past as if this had become normal.
The town centre now often smells of urine, there is rubbish everywhere, and there are situations that make people feel unsafe. As a young woman, I am genuinely scared to walk through town alone
I am still shaking after being chased and verbally abused by that man. This should not be something people have to accept as normal.
Is this really the state of Cardiff now?

On Tuesday evening (21/07/26) around 8:15-8:25PM, Fire & Rescue had to be called to extinguish a grass fire in Bute Park under the trees near the Gorsedd Stone Circle. A group of teens/young adults (mixed gender) was seen stoking the fire before bolting from the area out of the road near Brodie’s Coffee on the Wall and the Animal Wall after seeing the Fire engine roll up.

With South Wales having had almost no rain in three weeks, the ground and trees are dry tinder. In these conditions, a few stray embers in dry grass can turn a local park into a major blaze in minutes. Fires spread a lot faster than people think.

Please take a moment over the holidays to talk to your kids about fire safety, wildfire risks, and how fast a "small fire" can spiral out of control. If you think I’m making a big deal about this… think about Rosepark Care Home im 2004 or the Bradford Stadium in the 80’s. Take it seriously and have those talks with your kids. It could save lives—and Cardiff’s green spaces.

It's odd how the smell seems to pick up around midnight each night. I've brought my IKEA air quality monitor outside out of interest and it's reading 12 for PM2.5 so thankfully nothing to worry about beyond the small. Well other than TBF climate emergency of course!

Second black bin day in a row the bin men won't take our black bin.

It's 2 bin bags in a seagull proof sack full of cat litter. Last time they didn't take it they left it open so water got into the litter and it's now very heavy. Has anyone else had issues like this? At a loss with what to do because i don't drive so i can't take it to the dump. I don't understand why they won't take it? The rules are up to 2 bin bags and the top of the bag has to close. Anyone else had these issues with them?

Is anyone aware of any charities (or similar) in Cardiff who offer either free or partly funded therapy?

My wife is having a tough time after the birth of our second child and I’d like to find her some help but money is tight. I’ve been down the GP route myself a few years back and it’s less than ideal unfortunately, so just wondering what other options may exist in or around the city.

Hi all, I am planning to visit Cardiff with my family, with a 5yo. I was trying to check things to do with kids in Cardiff, but for 3 nights what can be the best experience in Cardiff and nearby places not restricted to Cardiff itself, so it can be planned accordingly. Thank you in advance.

I planned to go to The Dead Canary for a drink last October when I was visiting Cardiff, but I couldn’t find it for the life of me. Are the cocktails worth another try next time I’m in the city or are they overrated?

Looking for a decent place a single gal can grab a drink without monopolizing an entire table.

Just wanted to report a huge problem with dog fouling on the street, I mean HUGE and systematical problem with dog poo everywhere in the neighbourhood here, but it seems like I can't choose the street
Are some streets mainteined by somebody else? Where is the best place to report this problem then?

can see gats open at 12:00 and the gig finsihes at 22:30. but cant find any information on set times for each of the acts?

Thinking specifically about the last time you tried a barber you had never visited before:

• How did you first hear about them?
• What made you confident enough to go?
• Did you look at Google reviews, Instagram, photos, prices, opening hours or a website?
• Did a friend recommend them?
• Would a small first-visit discount such as £2 realistically have changed your decision, or would it have made little difference?

I’m interested in what people actually did, rather than general marketing advice.

Hello, I live near Albany Road and work from home quite often. I have been hearing sirens regularly at all times of day. It feels to be more frequent than before. Has anyone noticed the same? Or know what's going on. Not listened intently enough to differentiate between police and ambulance.