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Apply now for free school meals for Yr 7 & Yr 8 pupils in households receiving Universal Credit, regardless of your income. ✅ Applications open now ✅ Check eligibility & apply online ℹ️ Meals are not yet available. Eligible families will be contacted with start date info.
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Parents & carers, have your say on childcare in Cardiff. We're carrying out a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment to better understand the childcare needs of families across the city. Tell us what's working well, what challenges you face, and what support would make a difference 👇
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ALT Graphic for a Cardiff childcare survey for parents and carers of children aged 0-17.

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Take part here: orlo.uk/3QPnK 📅 Closes 30 November

Survey of parents and carers - 2027 Childcare Sufficiency Assessments

Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

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💕 Tonight, Cardiff Castle will turn pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer Research Wales is encouraging people across Wales to wear pink to raise awareness and show support for those affected by breast cancer. Find out more: orlo.uk/uvH7u
Cardiff Castle at night, illuminated by bright pink floodlights with welcome banners in the foreground. Castell Caerdydd yn y nos, wedi'i oleuo gan fflodlysion pinc disglair gyda baneri croeso yn y cefndir.

ALT Cardiff Castle at night, illuminated by bright pink floodlights with welcome banners in the foreground. Castell Caerdydd yn y nos, wedi'i oleuo gan fflodlysion pinc disglair gyda baneri croeso yn y cefndir.

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Not everyone enjoys fireworks and unexpected visitors. This time of year can be distressing for vulnerable members of our community. Please celebrate responsibly and think of others. #OpBang #CommunitySafety orlo.uk/U8ccY
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ALT Halloween-themed safety message from South Wales Police. The image has an shows a jack-o’-lantern face featuring sharp eyes and a jagged mouth. Text reads: ‘Remember, it’s not fun for everyone.’

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⚠️ ROAD CLOSED: Wentloog Avenue is closed in both directions following a serious collision, between Lamby Way Recycling Centre and Mardy Road. Please avoid the area and expect delays. ♻️ Recycling centre appointments should be rearranged online.
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🗞️The news from us that you might have missed ➡️ Evening Road Closures for Resurfacing Works from 27 October Until 12 November➡️ WALES SET FOR TOUR DE FRANCE AS FULL 2027 ROUTE ANNOUNCED & more!👉Link below.
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ALT A magnifying glass focused on an orange RSS feed icon placed over a document with abstract text and a person silhouette. Chwyddwydr wedi'i ganolbwyntio ar eicon porth RSS oren, wedi'i osod dros ddogfen sy'n cynnwys testun haniaethol a silwét person.

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Foster carer in Cardiff? Join Cardiff Children’s Play Services for a free, informal play training session designed to help foster carers create stimulating and challenging play opportunities for children and young people. 📅 Thurs 12 Nov, 10.30am–1.30pm 📍 Splott Play Centre
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ALT A flyer for a free play training session for foster carers at Splott Play Centre on 12 November 2026.

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⚠️ #StormBoelo Update Two roads remain closed until further notice: 🌧️ St Fagans: Castle Hill to Michaelston Road due to flooding. 🌳 Pentyrch: Heol Goch due to fallen trees. Please avoid both areas and use alternative routes where possible.
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Tonight, Cardiff Castle will light up green to mark Dwarfism Awareness Day. 💚 The illumination celebrates diversity and helps raise awareness and understanding of dwarfism. orlo.uk/S4Qel
Cardiff Castle illuminated at night by bright green floodlights against a dark sky. Caer Castell Caerdydd wedi'i oleuo wrth nos gan fflachlysau gwyrdd disglair yn erbyn awyr dywyll.

ALT Cardiff Castle illuminated at night by bright green floodlights against a dark sky. Caer Castell Caerdydd wedi'i oleuo wrth nos gan fflachlysau gwyrdd disglair yn erbyn awyr dywyll.

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Could you become a Supported Lodgings host? If you’re 21+ with a spare room and the willingness to support a young person, we want to hear from you. All training provided. 📞 029 2087 3797 orlo.uk/Nb7vf
Two people standing at a kitchen sink. Text on the image reads: “It’s lovely working with young adults as you can see the difference from when they first came to you to when they move on." Cardiff Supported Lodgings logo, a contact phone number (029 2087 3797).

ALT Two people standing at a kitchen sink. Text on the image reads: “It’s lovely working with young adults as you can see the difference from when they first came to you to when they move on." Cardiff Supported Lodgings logo, a contact phone number (029 2087 3797).

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⚠️Update: Heol Goch, Pentyrch remains closed. Further trees have come down overnight. Teams will be working this morning to clear the obstruction and reopen the road as soon as it is safe to do so. Tree falls across the city are being dealt with on a priority basis #StormBoelo
A red road sign with white text reading 'FFORDD AR GAU' and 'ROAD CLOSED' on a metal frame. Arwydd ffordd coch gyda thestun gwyn yn darllen 'FFORDD AR GAU' a 'ROAD CLOSED' ar ffrâm fetel.

ALT A red road sign with white text reading 'FFORDD AR GAU' and 'ROAD CLOSED' on a metal frame. Arwydd ffordd coch gyda thestun gwyn yn darllen 'FFORDD AR GAU' a 'ROAD CLOSED' ar ffrâm fetel.

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🧼 You may have spotted the chewing gum crew out cleaning around the city centre! Their work is funded by a grant from the #ChewingGumTaskForce, helping tackle gum litter and keep our streets looking their best.
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The programme also supports behaviour-change campaigns to reduce future littering. 🔗 More info: orlo.uk/9jisC

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⚠️ Please be aware of 2 road closures due to the current severe weather: 🌧️St Fagans: Castle Hill to Michaelston Road is closed due to flooding. 🌳Pentyrch: Heol Goch is closed due to a fallen tree. Please avoid both areas and use alternative routes where possible. #StormBoelo
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ALT A red road sign with white text reading 'FFORDD AR GAU' and 'ROAD CLOSED' on a metal frame. Arwydd ffordd coch gyda thestun gwyn yn darllen 'FFORDD AR GAU' a 'ROAD CLOSED' ar ffrâm fetel.

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A little extra support can make a big difference 🎒 The School Essentials Grant offers eligible families up to £200 towards the cost of school essentials, plus extra funding for your child’s school. Check if you could benefit: orlo.uk/uN8rb #HelpWithSchoolCosts
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💛 Cardiff Castle glowed yellow in support of Calon Hearts' Go Yellow campaign, helping to raise awareness of heart conditions and support life-saving work across Wales. 👉 Find out more, including information on heart screening: orlo.uk/vwTJ2
Cardiff Castle's Clock Tower and stone wall illuminated in yellow light against a twilight sky.

ALT Cardiff Castle's Clock Tower and stone wall illuminated in yellow light against a twilight sky.

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