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

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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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    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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Work Life

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Local queer-owned salon turns three

Wow Hair and Beauty Bar in Roath opened its doors three years ago and now the business is in a position to support other queer enterprises in the city  
22-year-old Aoife Doherty set up her new business in October
Work Life

‘I launched my own business in Britain’s biggest recession since records began’

Aoife Doherty entered the turbulent 2020 job market after graduating, deciding that was the moment to shape her own future
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
Work Life

‘I’ve lost 40% of my taxi business and can’t provide for my family’

Amir Salih has been a taxi driver for 15 years and usually goes the extra mile, but since the pandemic business has slowed down
Karen Shellac stands in her Christmas stall with a chalkboard sign that states "Please note we only take cash payments"
Work Life

Will it be a cashless Christmas in Cardiff?

Indie sellers are transitioning towards card-only payments instead of notes and coins, but cash vs credit remains a hot topic at Cardiff’s Christmas market
Young female photographer holds camera infant of bookshelf as she joins the creative industry in Cardiff.
Work Life

‘Creatives genuinely want to help each other’ says photographer shortlisted for British award

Alice Forde moved from London to Cardiff to enter the creative industry. Now shortlisted for a British Photography Award, she’s on the right path
new fund set up to help small music venues in Cardiff
Work Life

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
Local Rainbow
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How Welsh musicians are using social media to keep the spirit of bilingual music alive

A rise in Welsh speaking musicians covering pop songs and posting original Welsh songs on TikTok is growing on #tiktokcymraeg
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Work Life

Are job vacancies creating a crisis in hospitality?

With hundreds of jobs posted every week, the struggle to fill hospitality vacancies is causing concern for workers and bosses in Cardiff
Martin stood at the bar of the Cathays Beer House.
Work Life

Creating a micro-pub: ‘What could go wrong?’

Ahead of its five year anniversary, Cathays Beer House owner Martin Holmes discusses the quirky micro-pub and his journey creating it
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