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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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    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

    Four wheels to two, how the Welsh government has failed to get the nation active

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

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‘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
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Work Life

Cardiff Market renovations: How do the traders really feel?

We weigh up the pros and cons of the proposed Cardiff Market renovations with stall owners in our new podcast, Talkin' 9-5
Work Life

Trading group says 17,000 new Welsh businesses launched in 2023

Although business confidence levels are dropping, Welsh start-up numbers are on the rise with support programmes available for budding entrepreneurs
Work Life

Demand for handmade goods rises amid cost-of-living crisis

Cardiff Christmas market, a crowd-puller in its first week with a growing demand for locally-produced products 
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
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Work Life

Writer launches course to help diversity in the creative industry 

A local writer is building a creative writing course to improve diversity, accessibility, and wellbeing in the Welsh cultural sector
Work Life

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  
Work Life

‘I was never very good at ticking boxes’ says local CEO

Shop owner Liam Jones shares the importance of staying true to yourself while running a business, even if that means not conforming to the norm
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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
new fund set up to help small music venues in Cardiff
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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
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