A Cardiff restaurant has been hit with fines totalling £16,000 after inspectors discovered an active mice infestation and multiple food hygiene violations.

Lake Spice Curry House, located on Lake Road West in Cyncoed, and its owner, Mamun Miah, faced prosecution for failing to control the infestation and maintain proper hygiene standards.

The issues came to light during an inspection by Food Hygiene Inspectors from Shared Regulatory Services on September 21st, 2023.

Inspectors found that the storage facilities were infested with mice, and the restaurant's layout, design, construction, siting, and size were inadequate for maintaining good hygiene practices.

Additionally, the premises were not clean or well-maintained.

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The Cardiff Commitment Curriculum Team is thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement, having received three nominations at the Cultural Impact Awards 2025. The inaugural awards ceremony took place at Porters, Cardiff, celebrating a range of cultural activities that positively impact the quality of life for the community.

Creative of the Year: Bradley Rmer One, Yusuf Ismail, and Shawqi Hasson from Unify Creative were nominated for their outstanding work on the Gabalfa Underpass project. This collaboration with Cardiff Youth Services and the City Art Project transformed the Gabalfa Interchange underpass into a safe and vibrant space, promoting a sense of identity and pride among local residents.

Community and Education Project: Little Gigs Bach, part of Cardiff's Music City strategy, was nominated for its efforts in supporting young artists and bands. The initiative has already seen 50 bands perform on Cardiff city stages, providing a platform for young talent to find their voices in the music scene.

Disabled Creativity: Alex Rees and Gwennan Ruddock from UCAN Productions were recognised for their exceptional delivery of the Arts Award programme for learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and won first prize in the ‘Get the Chance Cultural Impact ‘Disabled Creativity' award.' The programme, which started as a pilot with ten Visually Impaired learners (VI), has grown to support 50 ALN and VI learners, helping them build confidence, develop communication skills, and form lasting friendships.

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Wales will be taking on England in the Women’s 6 Nations on Saturday 29 March at Principality Stadium.

With the kick-off taking place at 4.45pm - there will be a partial city centre road closure from 1.45pm until 8.15pm to ensure all ticket holders can get into and out of the stadium safely.

Gates open at 3.15pm, those attending the rugby match are strongly advised to plan their journey and get in early.  Please pay attention to the prohibited items listed at  principalitystadium.wales, in particular the bag policy (no large bags permitted) before travelling into the city.

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Pupils from ten of Cardiff's English medium primary schools, have come together to celebrate the Welsh language by sharing books that they have created. 

The collaborative project involved the sharing of books that have been designed and created by children for children, with the goal of helping their peers learn Welsh vocabulary and consolidate their Welsh language skills, helping to foster a love for reading and learning Welsh among children. Many of the books are digital and will become part of a Hwb playlist for all schools to use as a digital resource.

The project culminated with a unique event held at the National Museum of Wales in the heart of Cardiff. Four children from each participating school attended the event, who were judged to have produced the best book in their own setting. The celebration included balloons, goodie bags, a tour of the museum galleries, and an opportunity for the children to share their work with others.

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