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Magazine

Alt.Cardiff Magazine: The Library Issue

In this issue: examining the future of Cardiff libraries, an interview with local poet Cal Ellis, and the brewery that is launching a range of dog biscuits
Magazine

Alt.Cardiff Magazine: The Social Issue

Social issue stories in Cardiff, including a feature on how the climate crisis will affect home insurance and a character profile on gallery director Kimberley Lewis
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Long Reads

How Cardiff libraries are providing more than just books this winter

As libraries in the capital transform into warm banks to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, council budget cuts threaten their survival 
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Long Reads

Young, broke, and lonely: the true impact of the cost-of-living crisis in Wales

The cost of living crisis impacts everyone, but for young people there is real concern that not being able to afford to socialise adds to increasing feelings of loneliness
Work Life

Cafes and restaurants help people eat out in the cost-of-living crisis

Money is tight and eating out is classed as a luxury, but Cardiff's restaurants and cafes are helping those who need it
Public Life

Teachers and NHS staff to experience a ‘gloomy’ reduction in salaries

Public sector workers in Wales, including doctors, nurses and teachers, are likely to see a fall in pay in the coming years, says a Welsh financial expert.
Work Life

‘It’s a bit of a risky time to go solo’, says nail studio owner setting up in the cost-of-living crisis

Self-taught nail technician Zoe Windatt decided to go solo and set up her own business after originally pursuing a master’s in forensic linguistics
Public Life

Church becomes first warm bank provider in Merthyr Tydfil this winter

Hope Church Merthyr has teamed up with the Warm Welcome Campaign to offer a free, warm space amid the cost of living crisis.
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Work Life

Masterchef finalist fears for Newport bistro during cost-of-living crisis

Francesca Keirle opened Geshmak Bistro earlier this year, but has fears for its future during the current economic climate.
In Poverty

#InPoverty: Overweight and trying for a baby? The NHS’s lack of fertility support

Although 60% of adults are overweight, women are being denied access to fertility treatment with no assistance because of their size
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