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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

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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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Work Life

Rise in thrift culture has been beneficial to business, says vintage clothing shop owner

Owner of Hobo's Vintage Clothing Benjamin Downing has been into thrifting for 30 years now and says people are accepting pre-loved now more than ever
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
Work Life

Barbershop owner looking to bounce back better than ever after the Covid-19 pandemic

Alessandro Calliva discusses adjusting to life after the Covid-19 pandemic. He touches on his business, mental health and his plans for the future
Work Life

New social enterprise offers safe storage for up to 50 bikes

Owner says he wants to use profits from the project to help the wider community embrace active travel in the city centre
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
Colourful watch straps hanging on black market stall wall.
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

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
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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
A selection of dog biscuits on a table, created by Flowerhorn Brewery
Work Life

Local brewery set to launch range of sustainable dog biscuits

Flowerhorn Brewery’s eco-friendly canine treats will be made from the leftover grains from brewing beer that would otherwise be thrown away
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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