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    A popular country music night in Cardiff brings fans together to make new friends

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    Author and storyteller launches typewriter-for-hire service in Cardiff market

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    Two chefs to open a restaurant after the decline in Wales’ hospitality industry

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    How Welsh musicians are using social media to keep the spirit of bilingual music alive

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    Training project that aims to make screen sector more accessible gets funding boost

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    Local yoga instructor sees a rise in men embracing yoga classes to improve wellbeing

    ‘Men and women are not built the same’: Fighting for female-friendly fitness gear

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    Netball participation among adults is growing as women seek a sense of community

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    Fibroid advocate takes the stage at Everywoman Festival to raise awareness of this common condition

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    The last act? Wales’ arts sector faces an uncertain future in challenging times

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    Fashion crisis unwrapped: The ‘rental revolution’ for Welsh consumers’ wardrobes

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    Fashion crisis unwrapped: The ‘rental revolution’ for Welsh consumers’ wardrobes

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Craig Strachan
Joined29 September 2021
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Craig Strachan is a trainee journalist on Cardiff University's MA Magazine course. He is a music journalism enthusiast, writing news, reviews, interviews and features. Also with a keen eye on public affairs.
Magazine

Alt.Cardiff Magazine: The Endometriosis Issue

The Endometriosis issue takes a look at a health crisis facing as many as 1 in 10 women/AFAB in Wales...
Long Reads

Endometriosis: The groups addressing the ‘crisis point’ in Welsh gynaecology

Debates over funding for English endometriosis care happened in Parliament last month, why are those suffering in Wales not getting the same consideration?
Vegan cafe back garden
Food home

Vegan café cooks up new plant based Christmas menu ready for the festive season

Eartha, which is also a plant store, has been offering evening bookings for a Christmas meal to cater to the surge of veganism in 2021
The Pale White taking the stage at Clwb Ifor Bach on 11/12/2021
Culture

Small live music venues are adjusting to new Covid-19 guidance

Clwb Ifor Bach remains open and fully functioning, but urges attendees to comply with its Covid-19 policies to maximise safety
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‘I was very nervous, when people came back to the clubs it wasn’t normal’

During the pandemic, shot-girl Nicolle Mozfi had to stop working in Cardiff's LGBTQ+ clubs. Now she's witnessing the struggles of getting 'back to normal'
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Business

Independent ceramic duo are bringing a Christmas stall to Cardiff city centre

The sellers, from Newport, have a new pop-up in Queen’s Arcade offering everything from miniature Christmas trees to brussels sprout earrings
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A massive climate justice march aiming to unite all of Cardiff is happening this weekend

During the ongoing COP26 conference, organisers in Cardiff are giving a chance for all concerned voices to be heard across the city this Saturday
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