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    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

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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

    Three girls playing netball, laughing and smiling

    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

    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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    ‘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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Social Life

Rhiannon Barber singing on stage
Culture

‘Being that representation for someone else is such a good feeling’ says local musician

Disabled musician Rhiannon Barber hosts the first accessible open mic event in Wales to highlight inclusivity in the arts for all aspiring performers
Social Life

‘I’m going to still be up on stage when I’m 80, brushing dust off my shoulders!’

King Cerulean's leader Tom large talks about being a musician in Cardiff and the band's upcoming biggest ever gig in London
Artes Mundi 10 logo illuminated on the walls of Cardiff's National Museum
Social Life

Artes Mundi prize celebrates 20 year anniversary

The UK’s largest contemporary arts prize is marking the occasion with a showcase of art across five galleries in Wales
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
Verity Green plays guitar and talks about upcoming music
Social Life

‘Music isn’t just a hobby, it’s a natural part of me – it’s like breathing’

Singer-songwriter Verity Green discusses the south Wales music community and the struggles of social media, following her new single
Culture

‘Poetry gave me a voice I didn’t know I had back then’

Local Cardiff poet David Hanlon tells us how putting pen to paper can really change your life
A selection of brightly coloured zines
Social Life

Cardiff Zine Fest is set to hit Chapter Arts Centre

The first-of-its-kind festival aims to rival other UK cities’ similar events through its celebration of illustrators and zine makers
The Fresh baguette bar located in the Royal arcade has been voted the best sandwich shop in town
Social Life

TripAdvisor reviews put sandwich bar in world’s top restaurants list

Co-owner of the Royal Arcade takeaway says loyal customers helped them get the top 10% rating worldwide
Shopping locally at Christmas
Social Life

Residents say they’ll be shopping independently this Christmas

Cardiff’s independent shops are bustling with activity as consumers search for personal, and unique Christmas gifts
Social Life

Cardiff market opens up for rare shopping experience at night

The one-night-only event offers a chance to explore local fare, new stalls and more outside normal working hours in the city's quirky and independent market hall
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