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    A visitor enters National Museum Cardiff on a sunny day

    Legacy of the miners’ strikes still burns 40 years later in National Museum Cardiff exhibition

    Speed dating questionnaire being filled out

    Speed dating makes a comeback after young people are ‘completing dating apps’

    Ffotogallery in Cathays

    Five decades of Welsh photography in Ffotogallery exhibition

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    Owner and sales assistant of independent business Secrets of Wales

    Secrets of Wales relocates to the Morgan Arcade and is set to open a new cafe 

    A woman in an orange Halloween jumper and pumpkin beret at Clearwell Farm

    Pumpkin farmers face weather woes and worker shortages as demand grows

    A group of people at an event in a public gardens which hosts live music and workshops about energy bills

    Cardiff companies are banding together to offset rising energy bills this winter

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    Women worry about running alone and seek groups to run with as nights get darker

    Moustachioed race returns to Cardiff building awareness of men’s mental health

    Local wheelchair rugby club is looking to encourage more young people to join

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    Shopping trolleys outside supermarket

    Food charities under pressure following 10% rise in food insecurity across Wales

    Cardiff publicans not amused as the price of a pint drops amid rising cost  

    Disabled artist showcases solo exhibition as more disabled people access creative funding

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    Service, Please zine

    How can a zine help Cardiff’s hospitality workers get unionised?

    the overwhelming response to Canolfan Pentre's toy appeal as tables are flooded with gifts

    Toy donations for families affected by the cost of living

    Wales is one step closer to eradicating HIV

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    the overwhelming response to Canolfan Pentre's toy appeal as tables are flooded with gifts

    Alt.Cardiff Magazine: The Mental Health Issue

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Jessica Downey
PositionTrainee Journalist
Joined23 September 2020
Articles7
Journalist and writer on global living & affairs || MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University
Business

Climate conscious companies Wales ought to show-off at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference

Wales will be attending the 26th annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) this November. All eyes will be on...
Long Reads

The current climate crisis in Wales calls for the nation to change idle action for good

Warning of Cardiff being below sea level by 2050 challenges the Welsh nation to act responsibly in what has been labelled a climate emergency.
The combination of running and music has been a welcome distraction through this tough year of a pandemic and consequent lockdowns. Credit: Paul Grace.
Active Life

Online running community are set to take on Cardiff’s half-marathon route

The Running Punks are a community of runners inspired by music and personal development over goals and winning.
Business

Small Welsh brewers are brewing up new plans in a fight against the ‘big boys’

Small Welsh brewers have new plans brewing in fight against the ‘big boys’
Podcasts

‘With Love From’ explores Cardiff’s food and drink scene and celebrates local businesses

From devilishly good craft beer to deliciously crumbly cheddar cheese, South Wales boasts no shortage of refreshing drink or appetising...
Food

Welsh cheese connoisseur supports British farmers throughout the pandemic

Local cheese company, Tŷ Caws, continues to support and sell the best of British cheese throughout lockdown in Wales Tŷ...
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Cardiff organisations act on climate change ahead of Wales Climate Week

Size of Wales share their climate change mission and introduce new youth projects as Wales host event addressing the current climate emergency
Alt.Cardiff

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Offbeat and alternative news & features in and around Cardiff produced by MA Magazine Journalism students at @cardiffuni. #CardiffTrained
In the winter, mental health can become a struggle In the winter, mental health can become a struggle and the pressures of the cost-of-living crisis following the pandemic have impacted the population. So how can charitable aid make a positive difference? Read the full feature on our website to find out more about the link between demand for charitable aid and mental health. https://cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/2023/12/22/toy-donations-for-families-affected-by-the-cost-of-living/ #costofliving #charity #donations #christmas
HIV and AIDS is a global epidemic but how is Wales HIV and AIDS is a global epidemic but how is Wales achieving the UNAIDS goals? Read the full story by Sophia from @screamingcrabsocials on Alt.Cardiff.com #aidsawareness #HIVinWales #CardiffHIV #hivtest
Despite some galleries in Wales setting up project Despite some galleries in Wales setting up projects to support young photographers, opportunities are in decline, leaving artists wondering if the career they dreamed about might ever come true. Read the full story here: https://cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/2023/12/14/is-photography-still-a-viable-career-for-young-welsh-talent/ Photo: Marcell Berendi Story by: @eszterg.journo #creativecareers #welshphotography
With the number of visitors to Wales having fallen With the number of visitors to Wales having fallen in recent years, Welsh Government are encouraging hospitality businesses to put more Welsh food and drink on their menus. How could this sustainable tourism strategy increase the number of visitors to Wales, while being environmentally sustainable? 🌎🍴 Read the full feature written by @hannahwildwrites by clicking the link in our bio. #tourism #food #localfood #sustainable
Christmas is a joyful and merry time of year… Un Christmas is a joyful and merry time of year… Unless you’re a rough sleeper. Cardiff is home to at least 30 rough sleepers who face abuse and freezing temperatures this festive season. People celebrating and having too much to drink can often be cruel to those sleeping on the street and the sub-zero temperatures take their toll on people’s health. Find out more about the struggles of rough sleepers in winter on @alternative.cardiff (link in bio). Written by: @hansatotejourno #cardiff #homelessness #christmas #homelessatchristmas #christmasmarkets #altcardiff
The Welsh are known to love a drink and many socia The Welsh are known to love a drink and many social situations often revolve around alcohol. Read the full feature about how authorities and organisations in Cardiff are working towards a better relationship with booze on our website! Story by @inthewordsof_eve #sobercardiff #alcoholawareness #social
One million food parcels are anticipated to be dis One million food parcels are anticipated to be distributed this winter across the UK. Wales, too, sees a rise in demand for community meals and other free food services. Read the full story here: https://cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/2023/12/12/will-hunger-pangs-worsen-this-winter/ #foodpoverty #costoflivingcrisis #winter #cardiff
This winter will see more families in the UK turni This winter will see more families in the UK turning to food banks for emergency food parcels than ever before. Read the full story on @alternative.cardiff to know more about how and why food insecurity is at an all time high now. #foodpoverty #costoflivingcrisisuk #winter #cardiffjournalism
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