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    Women in cowboy hat at country music event.

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

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    Local Welsh art projected on station as part of a huge Light of Winter trail

    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

    Local Rainbow

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

    Picture of monitor on.a film set, showing actors preparing for a scene in the background

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

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    Active Life

    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

    Three girls playing netball, laughing and smiling

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

  • Public Life
    Public Life
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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

    A cluttered wardrobe that could use the help of rental fashion

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

  • Long Reads
    Long Reads

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

    AI Generated image of an empty theatre

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

    A cluttered wardrobe that could use the help of rental fashion

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

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    The Queer Culture Issue

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    The Grassroots Issue

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    The Mental Health Issue

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Ashley Thieme
Joined28 September 2023
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A trainee magazine journalist with an interest in music, motorsport and culture.
Public Life

Festival celebrates women’s health and challenges misinformation

Everywoman Festival returns to address women's health concerns while challenging online misinformation through better education and empowerment
Magazine cover showing Christmas presents wrapped up
Magazine

The Mental Health Issue

This issue looks at mental health awareness at winter, with a feature on the cost of living and a profile with independent musician Ffion Wren
the overwhelming response to Canolfan Pentre's toy appeal as tables are flooded with gifts
Long Reads

Toy donations for families affected by the cost of living

More people than ever are seeking charitable aid this Christmas because of the cost-of-living crisis but toy donations can help struggling families
Public Life

Local musician heals trauma with open and honest song-writing

Local singer-songwriter Ffion Wren is writing about topics people don’t like to talk about, making way in the industry for personal and taboo songwriting
Colourful watch straps hanging on black market stall wall.
Work Life

Cardiff Market renovations: How do the traders really feel?

We weigh up the pros and cons of the proposed Cardiff Market renovations with stall owners in our new podcast, Talkin' 9-5
Public Life

New animation encourages activism to protect endangered birds

Current exhibition uses art and animation to get people talking about conserving nature and protecting our wildlife
A sunrise coming over the summit of Pen y Fan Mountain.
Social Life

Winter walks help you form friendships and combat loneliness

Bright lights at Christmas can often prove overwhelming and make some feel lonely but walking groups could be the answer this winter
Public Life

Be waste conscious and ditch Black Friday say campaigners

The Gwener Gwyrdd (Green Friday) movement returns, encouraging shoppers to be waste conscious with their shopping choices
new fund set up to help small music venues in Cardiff
Work Life

A new fund to help local music venues may be inaccessible

Cardiff council have announced a new shared prosperity fund, but it may be out of reach for small businesses with limited time and resources
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