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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

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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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Local musician calls for more investment into small music venues

New podcast Culturally Cardiff explores the importance of small music venues, as a local singer highlights the value of the city's independent music scene
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Long Reads

Cardiff works to change its reputation as a boozy capital

Wales is renowned for its drinking culture. Now authorities and organisations in Cardiff are taking action to form a better...
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Long Reads

Drinking alcohol isn’t the only way to have fun at Christmas

Sober Gals Wales is creating a safe space for non-drinking women to celebrate and socialise without booze this festive season
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Social Life

Rising stars given the spotlight this Christmas

Performing her headline show at Acapela Studios this December, Molly Roberts discusses the importance and value of supporting up and coming Welsh talent
Social Life

Just a young performer on a ‘musical high’

Local musician Jack Chandrinos is known for his covers of famous singers. Here he talks about being an up-and-coming artist in Cardiff 
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
Rowan standing in front of the fantasy book section of Waterstones, reading fantasy paperback.
Social Life

‘Reading is like my shield,’ says fantasy book club co-founder

Waterstones bookseller, Rowan Maddock, talks about creating a safe community for readers to share their love of fantasy fiction through a book club
Social Life

Narcotics support group makes history supporting LGBTQ+ addicts

A new support group aimed at members of the queer community who are struggling with drug addiction launches in Cardiff
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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
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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
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