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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

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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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Wales

Gallery of two areas in the store, the bakery and the fruit and veg section. Another image of two customers of the Green Refill Shop holding their products
Business

South Wales town gives the green light to new refill shop despite opening during the pandemic

Merthyr Tydfil town has zero time for plastic and moves towards a more green future after newcomer store is welcomed by the community
People from unprivileged backgrounds find opera and other classical arts too expensive and 'not from them'
In Poverty

#InPoverty: What barriers divide people in poverty and the arts?

Many people from unprivileged backgrounds in Wales aren’t engaging with the arts because of cultural and economic barriers
Hassam Allahham looking into the camera
In Poverty

#InPoverty: Does Wales’ asylum plan tie in with the reality of life as a refugee?

A Syrian refugee discusses the struggles faced by the displaced in light of Wales’ plan to care for asylum seekers
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
BusinessBusiness home

Women’s Business Club told to find their niche to succeed in enterprise

Female leaders got together in Cardiff to discuss securing a place in the market post-Brexit and the importance of personal branding
No logoNo logo home

End period taboo by teaching menstrual well-being in schools

End period taboo. A petition is demanding that Welsh pupils are taught what's normal for their menstrual cycle
FoodFood home

Annual beer and cider festival makes Welsh language a priority

Annual Great Welsh Beer & Cider Festival embraces the Welsh language ahead of national event status in 2020
No logoNo logo home

Voxpop: Is Wales becoming curious about independence?

Reports indicate an increase in independent feeling across Wales, mainly influenced by ongoing Brexit negotiations
CultureCulture home

Community walk to fundraise for farm-bred Schnauzers

Schnauzer lovers are making strides to support the bearded breed who are being impacted by illegal farm breeding across the UK.
In PovertyUncategorized

#InPoverty: Does Wales’ media news narrative on poverty serve the masses?

Is it possible for a “Cardiffcentric” media to effectively represent the worst off in Welsh society in their reporting?
AltCardiff

1 years ago

AltCardiff
Loneliness can be as dangerous to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and 70% of 16-24 year olds report they feel lonely often or very often.Wales has a strong choral tradition that dates back to communities of industrial workers who found camaraderie in singing. Choirs for Good won the Welsh wellbeing award this November, suggesting the answer to gen Z’s loneliness epidemic could be found in Welsh history booksWant to know more? Read our article on the alt.cardiff website#loneliness #altcardiffreports #choirs #cymru Feature by: @readevacahill ... See MoreSee Less

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1 years ago

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Now, more than ever, fast fashion needs to slow down. Could rental fashion be the answer this Christmas? 🎄Feature by @lois.journo#SustainableFashion #cardiff #Christmas ... See MoreSee Less

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1 years ago

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Cardiff is trialling a new food scheme to help people facing financial difficulties access local organic produce. While this is a great way of exposing more people to fresh local food from @cardifffarmersmarket farmers are concerned that Planet Card holders are often disconnected from real food and don’t know how to make the most of their produce.Busy stall holders tell us they often have to make time to explain what they’re selling and provide cooking suggestions to people in the scheme#.Perhaps financial aid isn’t everything, and more time and funding should be spent on educating people about the importance of shopping locally. To read more visit the long reads section on the alt.Cardiff website. #cardifffarmersmarket #cardifffoodie #sustainablecardiff #shoplocally #cardiffjournalism ... See MoreSee Less

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1 years ago

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The first wellbeing village for Cardiff has been approved for construction, and the people of Ely aren’t happy.Despite anger from residents regarding traffic concerns, on 7 November, Cardiff planning committee approved the plans. Council meetings enabled locals to voice their concerns, but people felt ignored.The site is set to begin construction in the Autumn of 2025, bringing 200+ homes to the area.Click the link in the bio to check out the website, and give the story a read.#Ely #housing #traffic #estate ... See MoreSee Less

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1 years ago

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In the wake of the damage caused by Storm Bert in November and the threat further flooding poses to south Wales, communities in Cardiff are taking action. Using the power of collective action, local community groups aim to tackle climate change and raise awareness.To find out more, read the full article on the alt.cardiff website.#climatechange #CommunityAction #flooding #altcardiffreports ... See MoreSee Less

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1 years ago

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Clubbing could be extinct by 2029, according to a @ntiaofficial survey. But what can we do to tackle this rapid decline? We spoke to leading industry professionals about the need for nightlife to evolve for new music audiences. Read our latest feature article by following the link in our bio, which includes insight from some of Cardiff’s most exciting DJs @palmermolly and @_sarah_sweeney, with expertise from recently closed venue @themooncardiff 🎶Words: @alanyajourno #altcardiff #music #nightclub #clubbing #cardiff ... See MoreSee Less

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1 years ago

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With Christmas approaching, these sessions will be more vital than ever for the homeless and who have gone through homelessness. Cardiff reported to have the highest number of people assessed as homeless. Choir with No Name brings the volunteers together to forget about the hardships of homelessness for a couple of hours.Choir with No Name will hold their first Christmas gig on 10 December at St John The Baptist City Parish Church in Cardiff city centre.According to Statistics Wales, Cardiff reported to have 1,788 households assessed as homeless. The report also showed that in Wales, 91.0 cases per 10,000 households were assessed as homeless in 2022-23. There is an increase on the rate of almost 85 cases per 10,000 households reported in 2021-22.Do read the latest story in the long reads section on the Alt.Cardiff website.Written by: @maleeha.s.journo #choirwithnoname #choirwithnonamecardiff #homelessness #singing #homelesschoir #christmasgig ... See MoreSee Less

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1 years ago

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A growing number of women are choosing singlehood over marriage, but according to recent data this could put them at greater risk of experiencing loneliness. Offering a different type of long-term companionship, communal living could hold some of the answers - helping to foster a sense of purpose and belonging. But is this lifestyle a fix for everyone? Read more on the Alt.Cardiff website ... See MoreSee Less

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1 years ago

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As we head into winter and the weather gets colder, many of us are reaching for our thermostats to stay cosy and warm. Yet, some of us are also opting to avoid the thermostat due to worries over energy prices. In this article we speak to Wales’ unpaid carers about the struggles they are facing and why they are choosing to avoid the thermostat and keep the costs down this winter. ❄️ 🌡️🏠#altcardiffreports #unpaidcarers #energyprices ... See MoreSee Less

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After Storm Darragh caused flooding and strong winds across Wales. Welsh creatives talk about how they are approaching the climate crisis creatively. We spoke to three authors who are going beyond the statistics to explore their personal connections with nature and the beauty of wildlife.🗻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿📖 Read more on the Alt.Cardiff website now! #altcardiff #cardiffcreatives #localartists #ClimateAction #climatechange ... See MoreSee Less

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