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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

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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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    ‘Men and women are not built the same’: Fighting for female-friendly fitness gear

    AI Generated image of an empty theatre

    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

Work Life

‘I was looking after other people’s kids more than my own’

Overcome by the harsh realities of teaching, Alwen Marshall Lewis transformed her life for the better after leaving the profession to launch an independent business
Work Life

Graduate platform nominated for best startup faces up to the challenges of the ‘brain drain’

Daragon Talent has been recognised for its mission to connect graduates to Wales, but concerns remain about young talent continuing to pursue jobs elsewhere
A Welsh business is tapping into the nation’s love for all things pickle, offering workshops to help people reduce food waste and improve their gut health.
Work Life

Fermentation business is offering new pickling workshops due to rising demand

A Welsh company is tapping into the nation's love for pickles, offering more workshops to help reduce food waste and improve gut health
A cup of coffee in a red mug sits beside five dice in a cosy board game cafe.
The Edit

Board game cafes more popular in cost-of-living crisis

Player says she avoids buying 'prohibitively expensive' new board games in the cost-of-living crisis as her ability to fund social activities gets squeezed
Jacob Knight Pictured in front of his new shop in the arcade
Work Life

Knight Vintage’s vision comes “full circle” in move to the High Street Arcade

Jacob Knight relocated his store from Cardiff Market to the Hight Street Arcade in time for the City of Arcades events, where he hosted music events.
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
Anne Gingell, a trader at Jacobs Antiques Centre, Cardiff
Work Life

Focus on Cardiff: One man’s junk is another man’s treasure

In the Christmas run-up, two Cardiff fleamarkets are handling the downturn and offering more than a shopping experience
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Work Life

Training project that aims to make screen sector more accessible gets funding boost

An initiative backed by Welsh government seeks to improve accessibility for learning disabled actors within Wales’ screen sector to ensure numbers continue to rise
Work Life

Life outside the classroom: ‘Sometimes, you’ve got to try something new’

Disillusioned by an excessive workload, Karl Davies left teaching in 2018 to focus on painting, illustrating, and writing. Five books later, he’s glad he did
Work Life

Pettigrew Bakeries reduces baking time to combat rising energy bills

Energy reliant bakery owner and founder, David Le Masurier, explains how they are remaining confident and positive despite rising bills
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