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

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‘I’m afraid to put my heating on’: The impact of losing £20 a week in universal credit

With the universal credit uplift introduced in April 2020 now removed, many South Wales residents say they face a long, harsh winter
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#InPoverty: Children without books could be hit hardest by gap in council budget

Cardiff council has a £35 million gap in its budget – what will this mean for libraries and communities who use them?
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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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Alt.Cardiff magazine: The regeneration issue

This edition of Alt.Cardiff focuses on the huge regeneration plan that is taking place at a 'left behind' Grangetown estate
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Cardiff Character: Neil Adams

Alt.Cardiff talks fresh fish and falling footfall with the director of Wales’ largest independent fish stall
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Cardiff Community Meals cannot join celebrations

Cardiff Community Meals cannot participate in national celebrations
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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
Food

Cardiff’s allotment shortage

Old vacant allotments being left to decline Allotments are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and grow your own...
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Christmas shopping vox pop: when is it too early?

Last week saw Cardiff City Council start the process of installing Christmas lights around the city centre. However, the Council...
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Cold weather plan launched in Cardiff

The Cardiff Council has plans in place to ensure the city is kept moving during the winter period following the...
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