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

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

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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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How future flooding could affect the next house you’re looking to rent or buy

Cardiff ranks as the 6th most at risk city from coastal based flooding in the world, causing insurance companies to prepare for the worst
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How new technologies are helping vulnerable women stay safe on the streets of Cardiff

Women are using new technologies like social media and smartphone apps to protect themselves against sexual predators around Cardiff
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How the next generation of Welsh animators are tackling the climate crisis

Cardiff’s animation industry is bigger than ever, but what can animators do for the sector’s sustainability?
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How the pandemic created a push to tackle homelessness in South Wales

Giving rough sleepers a place to live could be the obvious solution to ending homelessness in Wales - Housing First plan inspired by Finland's approach
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How the simple act of crafting is protecting Wales’ mental health during the pandemic

Crafting has kept Welsh people going during the pandemic, but providers are worried about how accessible it may be in the future
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How the state of the path network is gatekeeping the Welsh countryside

Access to the countryside should be universal, but walking groups are having to step up to the challenge of protecting it
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How Wales will ensure 2021 will be a full ‘Year of support’ for BAME individuals

The Welsh government is collaborating with race equality communities across Wales to create a brighter future for BAME individuals
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How Welsh theatre is creating a powerful formula for change in the arts and beyond

A trio of companies have joined together in Wales, training someone working class to operate at the top table of creativity in theatre
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How Welsh writers are tackling the climate crisis by focusing on personal stories

Welsh authors are using storytelling to bring the climate crisis to life and make its impact emotionally powerful, but can this make readers more aware of the need for action?
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Inside cohousing, the movement set to disrupt housing in Wales

Cohousing advocates say it can fight loneliness, reduce consumption and provide an affordable alternative to traditional housing. But will it catch on in Cardiff?
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