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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

Brunette girl with curly hair wearing a black top against leafy green backdrop. She is working towards diversity in the creative industry.
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

‘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

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

Fully funded business workshops set to help small Welsh food and drink startups

Government-funded training offers practical and technical advice to wannabe business owners, from developing new products to food safety management
Work Life

‘People should have options for more exciting and nutritious food in Wales’

Dan Eedy is bringing tropical tastes to Cardiff. He has transformed his dream of owning a business into reality
Work Life

How parking permits are affecting small businesses and their profits

Parking permits in Cathays are relatively new, but do they come at a cost for businesses? One local businessman says 'Get rid of them'
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Work Life

Local cafe’s laptop sanctions create a social space for all

Owner of Rhostio Speciality Coffee, Tunahan Kirktepeli, says his restrictions upon laptop users have created a multi-purpose space for all the community
Work Life

‘My friends called me crazy’: Italian chef talks about his successful food stall

Street food chef Franco Scarpetta shares his journey from living on a farm in southern Italy to opening his stall in Cardiff Market
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Work Life

Returning to office working could benefit Seasonal Affective Disorder sufferers

Statistics from the ONS show a 10% increase in people coming back to the office in the last 12 months
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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