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    A popular country music night in Cardiff brings fans together to make new friends

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    Author and storyteller launches typewriter-for-hire service in Cardiff market

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

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Welsh independent business, Max Rocks, will host a pop-up shop in John Lewis

Cardiff's John Lewis pop-up initiative with The Great British Exchange will feature Welsh independent business, Max Rocks later this November
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Cardiff Character: Samuel Chowdhury

This passionate and hardworking restaurant owner and business man adds vibrant flavour to Taffs Well...
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The vintage, antiques and retro emporium that’s expanding next year

A year since opening, Ragamuffins Emporium is renovating another two floors in an old bank rescued from neglect
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In depth: Old arcade, new media

How does Wellfield Court, a labyrinth of small businesses, compete with chains?
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Business

Corp Market is encouraging locals to shop sustainably and provides a safe space this Christmas

A month after its grand opening, Canton's beloved market has become home to several sustainable independent businesses
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Business

The Welsh Food Innovators: How local independent businesses are thriving through lockdown

Three Welsh independents have used their creativity and relationships with local and seasonal producers to survive a year in lockdown
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Secrets of Wales relocates to the Morgan Arcade and is set to open a new cafe 

Owner of independent shop says lower rents and rates in arcade allow him to expand his business despite it being a ‘tough time' for retail
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Cardiff Character: Patrick Nevins

Kemi’s boss talks taking over the family business and the joys of going with the flow
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Business

Radical bookshop is proving there is room on the shelf for everyone

Shelflife Books and Zines is making space on its shelves for marginalized voices and independent publishing
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Little Man is the home to an upcoming accessible historical lecture

The independent coffee shop are carving out a niche space for themselves, as they host timely cultural and political events for all
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