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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

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Cycle repairs soar as people look to keep bikes going rather than buy new ones 

Cycle repair shops in the city are going from strength to strength and even winning awards as people try to live more sustainably
A woman in an orange Halloween jumper and pumpkin beret at Clearwell Farm
Work Life

Pumpkin farmers face weather woes and worker shortages as demand grows

As autumn settles in, Cardiff's pumpkin picking offers families a festive way to celebrate Halloween – and a chance to support local farmers navigating tough times
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

Local handbag designer says her dream came true when she was least expecting it

Handbag designer Moray Luke thought her start-up company wouldn't survive the pandemic, but it did thanks to the help of others
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Work Life

Co-working spaces in Cardiff can help lower energy bills this winter

From coffee to workshops and affordable day passes, here’s what Cardiff’s co-working sphere has to offer in the cost-of-living crisis
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

‘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
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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

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
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
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