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    Sichuan street food stall draws crowds at Cardiff markets

    K-Pop dance explosion in Cardiff: From fans to performers

    The loneliness of Ramadan for Muslims far from home

  • Science & environment
    Science & environment

    Cardiff Bay’s water pollution is threatening tourism and businesses

    Britain’s Butterfly Crisis: Saving Butterflies Now

    Campaigners urge Welsh government to stop funding animal experiment

  • Politics & social justice
    Politics & social justice

    The Debrief Podcast

    The Road Not Taken Podcast

    Welsh filmmaker retells miners’ strike story through a new perspective

  • Business & Culture
    Business & Culture

    Art on Wheels: A Cardiff Artist’s Fluid Creative Space

    Wales’ first Black Music Awards to celebrate representation and legacy

    Cardiff buskers say bands using amplifiers are a public menace  

  • Sport & health
    Sport & health

    The Oddball Podcast: Episode 2

    Conquer challenges: Six events to test your limits in 2025

    Unhealthy foods will be restricted from checkouts at supermarket in Welsh

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Welsh rower breaks the record as the oldest woman to cross the Atlantic

Pollyanna Rees·
Sport & health
·10 April 2025
Four women from Wales have finished one of the world’s toughest ocean rows. How did they deal with storms, salt sores and losing power at sea?

Sichuan street food stall draws crowds at Cardiff markets

yichenliu·
Global city
·10 April 2025

Wales’ first Black Music Awards to celebrate representation and legacy

Joshua Mulford·
Business & Culture
·10 April 2025

Cardiff Bay’s water pollution is threatening tourism and businesses

Shrishti Poddar·
Science & environment
·14 May 2025
The summer attraction Aqua Park at Cardiff Bay to relocate. How is the water quality crisis impacting local businesses?

The Oddball Podcast: Episode 2

Daniel Taylor, William Edwards and Anindya Hazra·
Sport & health
·14 May 2025
The Oddball Podcast is your guide to the strangest sports and activities you probably haven't experienced before .

Art on Wheels: A Cardiff Artist’s Fluid Creative Space

Mengfei Zhou·
Business & Culture
·12 May 2025
In a fast-paced, increasingly lonely world, how does the artist Anna use a tricycle to deliver creativity and healing?

Britain’s Butterfly Crisis: Saving Butterflies Now

Yu Qiu·
Science & environment
·13 April 2025
Last summer was the second worst on record for common butterflies in the UK. If even the most familiar species are vanishing, what will it take to bring them back?

Conquer challenges: Six events to test your limits in 2025

Mengxi·
Sport & health
·10 April 2025
In the hills, on the coast and through cities, people are testing their physical and mental limits. What are they really searching for at the top?

Campaigners urge Welsh government to stop funding animal experiment

Chenyu Zou·
Science & environment
·10 April 2025
A Welsh organisation believes that animal studies are ineffective for human medical research. Why do we still continue relying on animal experiments?

Unhealthy foods will be restricted from checkouts at supermarket in Welsh

Mengfei Zhou·
Sport & health
·10 April 2025
Welsh government will restrict supermarkets from displaying unhealthy food at checkouts. Will new regulations prevent people buying?

Clearest pictures of the early universe: Cardiff researchers play crucial role

Anindya Hazra·
Science & environment
·10 April 2025
Researchers in Cardiff have been instrumental in finding the most clear and precise images of the Universe in its nascent stage.

Where dragons meet cherry blossoms: A Welsh illustrator’s Japanese muse

Xinyu Zhao·
Uncategorised
·10 April 2025
Jonathan Edwards blended the Welsh dragon with Japanese sites to celebrate the Year of two nations. How does Japan shape his art?

Cardiff buskers say bands using amplifiers are a public menace  

Prashant Jha·
Business & Culture
·10 April 2025
A court in London said buskers playing loud music amounts to psychological torture. What do Cardiff’s performers think big bands using heavy equipment?

Hurling: The world’s oldest field sport being played in Cardiff

Daniel Taylor·
Sport & health
·10 April 2025
With a small but dedicated community, Cardiff is embracing hurling. But what makes the ancient game so thrilling, and can it thrive in Wales?

The Oddball Podcast

Daniel Taylor, Anindya Hazra and William Edwards·
Sport & health
·7 April 2025
The Oddball Podcast is your guide to the strangest sports or activities you probably haven't explored.

The gender gap in cycling: A barrier to sustainable cities

Shrishti Poddar·
Sport & health
·5 April 2025
Despite global efforts to promote cycling as climate-friendly, does safety fears and urban design failures continue to keep women off bikes in the UK?

Welsh Oddities Podcast

Shrishti Poddar, Joshua Mulford, Olivia Crawford and Chenyu Zou·
Business & Culture
·4 April 2025
Welcome to Welsh Oddities, the podcast where we dive into the strange, the unexplained, and the downright mysteries of Wales.

The Debrief Podcast

Eliza Jones, Pollyanna Rees and Mary Shar·
Politics & social justice
·4 April 2025
Welcome to the debrief podcast, a guide through life as young women in a society built on trends, beauty standards, and gender expectations.

Rooted Elsewhere Podcast

Hao Chen and Yiqun Gu·
Business & Culture
·4 April 2025
Welcome to Rooted Elsewhere, a podcast about finding home far from home through stories of resilience and belonging.

The Road Not Taken Podcast

Advait Gangawanwale, Arna Chatterjee, Pernia Mubashir Khamisa, Prashant Jha and Xinyu Zhao·
Politics & social justice
·4 April 2025
Welcome to The Road Not Taken, the podcast where we ask, "What if the things that happened in history… did not happen?"

Final Goodbye Podcast

Jingyi Ji, yichenliu, Yu Qiu, Mengxi and Mengfei Zhou·
Business & Culture
·4 April 2025
Welcome to our Final Goodbye Podcast, where we explore the rich traditions, rituals, and beliefs surrounding funerals across different countries.

Welsh filmmaker retells miners’ strike story through a new perspective

Chenyu Zou·
Politics & social justice
·3 April 2025
It’s the 40th anniversary of the end of the UK miners’ strike. What legacy does it leave, and what can we learn from it today?

Food for thought: Welsh cuisine served with a side of local culture

Eliza Jones·
Business & Culture
·3 April 2025
A Cardiff restaurant and Welsh food tour have partnered up to offer an immersive evening filled with music, poetry and traditional local dishes.  

How toxic masculinity influencers are affecting young men 

Pollyanna Rees·
Politics & social justice
·3 April 2025
Netflix’s Adolescence has brought attention to toxic masculinity influencers and the manosphere. How is this impacting young men in Cardiff?

From California to Cardiff: US Burger Brand Carl’s Jr. Launches in UK 

Mengxi·
Business & Culture
·3 April 2025
Carl’s Jr. has opened its first UK branch in Cardiff. But can its bold American flavours win over a market already crowded with burger chains?

Hand-drawn maps: exploration and understanding the world through art

Yu Qiu·
Business & Culture
·3 April 2025
Recently, an illustrator in Cardiff completed a new hand-drawn city map. What the appeal of hand-drawn maps is in the era of GPS navigation.

Saving Wales’s rarest bumblebee: Bumblebee conservation in the UK

Hao Chen·
Science & environment
·3 April 2025
Thousands of volunteers are tracking bumblebees through a UK-wide survey. But can it help save one of our most threatened wild pollinators?

Becoming a children’s writer: Expert advice from acclaimed authors

yichenliu·
Business & Culture
·3 April 2025
A famous children's writer came to Cardiff Children's Literature Festival to hold activities. What can youth who want to be a children's writer learn from her?

Great Orme’s Kashmir goats force North Wales residents to adapt

Prashant Jha·
Science & environment
·3 April 2025
Queen Victoria’s gifts made news during the pandemic by behaving like gangsters. How have Llandudno residents adapted to living with them?

Ethiopian refugee family saved from eviction caused by language barrier

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·3 April 2025
The family of four, with two young children aged six and seven, was granted refugee status after fleeing a military coup in their country.

The tree-planting scheme that’s turning Cardiff green

Daniel Taylor·
Science & environment
·27 March 2025
100,000 trees and counting: Cardiff’s community is on a mission to fight climate change with trees. Will it work?

Cardiff’s historic world record and the fight for Welsh rivers

Advait Gangawanwale·
Science & environment
·27 March 2025
Taff Tidy made the Guinness world record of most volunteers at a river cleanup. Why do the Welsh rivers need cleanup now more than ever?

A popular Cardiff food yard returns after closing: what’s different now?

Mengxi·
Business & Culture
·27 March 2025
After a quiet shutdown in 2022, Tiger Yard returns with big plans and bigger expectations, but can it turn things around?

The women march through Cardiff to make their pain heard

Jingyi Ji·
Sport & health
·27 March 2025
This week is the end of Endometriosis Action Month. InterCardiff talks to some women who suffer from this disease to learn about their experience.

Welsh speakers fear losing connection as BBC cuts overseas broadcasts

Chenyu Zou·
Business & Culture
·27 March 2025
The BBC's Welsh programme will no longer be accessible internationally. How is this going to impact Welsh speaking communities overseas? 

K-Pop dance explosion in Cardiff: From fans to performers

Arna Chatterjee·
Global city
·27 March 2025
How is a Cardiff’s dance group helping beginner’s learn K-pop dances while encouraging community building, as the genre grows in popularity worldwide?

Disabled people in Cardiff fight for their future following welfare cuts

Pollyanna Rees·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
The UK Government has announced £5 billion in cuts to disability benefits, what impact will this have on people with disabilities in Cardiff?

The loneliness of Ramadan for Muslims far from home

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Global city
·27 March 2025
As the Islamic month is observed worldwide, how do students fast while navigating academic pressures, part-time jobs, and a longing for family?

It is not over: The tainted history of slavery in Wales

Mary Shar·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
Welsh slave owning past has resurfaced as descendants uncover their ancestors' deep ties. So is it time for Wales to reckon with its past?

Wales’ toy libraries: An overlooked path to sustainability

Hao Chen·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
Advocates are calling for Welsh government action to expand toy libraries. Could this initiative help families and benefit the environment?

Reform UK gains support in Wales: What’s behind populist party’s rise?

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
Welsh Senedd elections are just a year away. We dig into Nigel Farage led party's campaign to see if it can win power in a Labour fortress.

Frontlines to Cardiff: A Scottish journalist’ s Ukraine war stories

Yiqun Gu·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
A Scottish journalist shares her book and experiences on the Ukraine war in Cardiff. What has time in Ukraine taught this reporter about the war?

Eight Welsh icons to know before coming to Cardiff

William Edwards·
Global city
·27 March 2025
Before settling into the Welsh capital, get to know the figures shaping its culture, from a Hollywood star tackling debt to local legends making an impact.

Can’t get Glasto tickets? Here’s Wales’ best festival alternatives

Daniel Taylor·
Business & Culture
·24 March 2025
Missed out on major festival tickets? Here are five unforgettable Welsh festivals to liven up your summer.

Why are more and more young people turning their back on Capitalism?

Chenyu Zou·
Politics & social justice
·21 March 2025
A Cardiff student leads a campus movement calling for abandoning Capitalism. What exactly makes young generations so concerned?

Art at risk as unclear copyright laws around AI threaten creators’ rights

Arna Chatterjee·
Business & Culture
·20 March 2025
As AI reshapes content creation and copyright laws remain unclear, are creators' rights, incomes, and artistic ownership at risk?

A cup’s journey: Can Cardiff’s Refill Return Cup Scheme really change habits

Mengxi·
Business & Culture
·20 March 2025
Refill Return Cup has saved 8,000 single-use cups in four months. But can it overcome convenience and change habits?

World Water Day 2025: Why are our glaciers melting?

Olivia Crawford·
Science & environment
·20 March 2025
One glaciologist explains how melting ice in our polar regions could impact Welsh communities.

YouTube stardom to restaurant success: A mother’s recipe for growth

Shrishti Poddar·
Business & Culture
·20 March 2025
A mother who turned her passion for cooking into a thriving business, breaking barriers and turning digital success into something bigger.

Welsh actor spotlights credit crisis: Welsh agency calls for Fair Banking

Mengfei Zhou·
Politics & social justice
·20 March 2025
Michael Sheen highlights the debt crisis for low incomes. A Welsh financial institution explains why it's time for the Fair Banking Act now.

The hidden dangers garden-variety flowers pose to dog’s health

yichenliu·
Sport & health
·20 March 2025
As spring arrives in Cardiff and flowers bloom in the parks, are dog owners aware of the risks some flowers pose if their pets ingest them?

More than a run: How women’s running clubs foster community

Pollyanna Rees·
Sport & health
·20 March 2025
With the rise in women joining running clubs, how are these groups creating a safer and more supportive environment for their members?

Hair bear bunch: A Welsh Instagram art studio sensation

Jingyi Ji·
Business & Culture
·20 March 2025
A Cardiff barber's new crafting project has become an Instagram sensation. We meet Danny to explore what is the story behind his hand-painted bears. 

As Cheltenham Festival thrills fans, the darker side of youth gambling grows

William Edwards·
Sport & health
·20 March 2025
As the dust settles on Cheltenham Festival the question is asked, are we doing enough to protect young people from the dangers of gambling?

Cardiff scientists’ accidental discovery could revolutionize chemical industry

Anindya Hazra·
Science & environment
·13 March 2025
How will Cardiff scientists' unexpected discovery to produce a crucial acid in a sustainable way help in the fight against climate change?

Wales-Ukraine: A rich connection in history, art, and poetry

Joshua Mulford·
Business & Culture
·13 March 2025
The 'Welsh-Ukraine Poetry Event' celebrated the connection between the two countries. But what cultural similarities do both countries have?

Bringing India’s colourful festival of Holi to Cardiff

Advait Gangawanwale·
Global city
·13 March 2025
Indian festival to mark the beginning of spring is on Friday. How to get a taste of this colourful festival and celebrate Holi in Cardiff?

New literary magazine brings fresh voices to Welsh writing

Jingyi Ji·
Business & Culture
·13 March 2025
A new Welsh literary magazine just launched its first issue in Cardiff. What can it bring to Welsh literature lovers and new writers?

The Welsh Oscars: We meet the winners on the red carpet

Mary Shar·
Business & Culture
·13 March 2025
Its My Shout Awards 2025 celebrated new Welsh talents after giving them a foot in the door in filmmaking.

The award-winning scheme breaking down barriers to Welsh public life

Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·13 March 2025
The government has announced new funding for a trailblazing mentorship programme for women and minority groups.

Trump policies casting a shadow over American international students

William Edwards·
Politics & social justice
·13 March 2025
As the U.S. navigates trade wars and policy shifts following the appointment of Trump as president, how are Americans in Cardiff reacting to this? 

Welsh poet documents Gazans’ struggle for solidarity

Yiqun Gu·
Politics & social justice
·13 March 2025
Patrick Jones travelled to Palestine, where he witnessed people living under occupation. His poems capture the experiences and sorrows of Palestinians.

Training with Cardiff circus makes you realise it’s more than just art

Arna Chatterjee·
Business & Culture
·13 March 2025
No Fit State has been training enthusiasts for 30 years. As circuses gain popularity in the UK, how can a novice train to be a performer?

From threat to defender: Cardiff startup develops AI to tackle trolls

Xinyu Zhao·
Business & Culture
·13 March 2025
Instead of replacing human, AI can be an ally in tackling online harassment. How can AI combat hate speech on the internet?

Repair Culture Returns: Repair or replace, this is a question

Yu Qiu·
Business & Culture
·8 March 2025
Repair Cafe Wales hosts Repair Week in Cardiff to encourage people to take part. Can repair cafes truly bring repair culture back into people's daily lives? 

Why are Cardiff’s pro-Palestine activists boycotting Barclays bank?

Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·7 March 2025
Campaigners are also boycotting Tesco Bank which uses Barclays infrastructure for its personal banking services.

From swiping to real life connection: Is offline dating making a comeback?

Mary Shar·
Business & Culture
·6 March 2025
Today’s generation are changing the way they date, as more than half of single adults are done with dating apps. So how are they finding love?

Cardiff’s wildlife: Navigating the impact of urbanisation

Arna Chatterjee·
Science & environment
·6 March 2025
How is wildlife impacted by cities, navigating the challenges they pose, with certain species emerging as unexpected beneficiaries of this evolving ecology?

Two years on: Greeks unite in Cardiff fighting for justice

Joshua Mulford·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
To mark two years since Greece’s deadliest train crash met with allegations of a government coverup. How are Greek communities fighting for justice?

Silent struggles of LGBT+ asylum seekers in Cardiff

Advait Gangawanwale·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
Persian LGBT+ Asylum Seekers are having a meet-up in Cardiff next week. How hard is it being an LGBT+ asylum seeker in Cardiff?

Bringing a city to life, one portrait at a time

Hao Chen·
Business & Culture
·6 March 2025
For the first time, City of Portraits is on display in Cardiff. What does it mean to capture a community, and can this project ever be complete?

On the trail of the snail: Battle to save one of Wales’s rarest invertebrates

Xinyu Zhao·
Science & environment
·6 March 2025
Over-planting and pollution pushed the UK's rarest snails to extinction. From just two to 2,000: How have conservationists brought them back to life?

Rewriting the wizard: Research reveals Merlin’s role as an environmentalist

Anindya Hazra·
Business & Culture
·6 March 2025
Not a pointy hatted wizard, but an environmentalist? Cardiff researchers offer a surprising new perspective to Merlin.

Cardiff Uni develops AI to stop elephant poaching in Malaysia

Mengfei Zhou·
Science & environment
·6 March 2025
PoachNet integrates deep learning, GPS data, and elephant behaviour to help prevent poaching of Bornean elephants in the state of Sabah.

Basement theatres: Take a look inside Cardiff’s brand-new fringe theatre  

Eliza Jones·
Business & Culture
·6 March 2025
The grand opening of Porters basement performance space gives Cardiff it's first and only fringe theatre, and here is why you should visit.  

Zero Plus Fish and Chips bar : More than just a meal, a community hero

Jingyi Ji·
Business & Culture
·6 March 2025
A Cardiff restaurant has been a top three finalist in the Community Engagement Award. What did they do for the local people?

Learning from the pandemic: A mission to document memories 

Yiqun Gu·
Business & Culture
·6 March 2025
A Welsh author is collecting personal stories of the pandemic in Wales. What has the lockdown taught people about their lives and communities? 

Wales promises sanctuary to refugees but is it just talk?

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
Given the Labour government getting tough on migrants, the commitment is welcome. However, a Cardiff charity asks if it's backed by action.

Beloved Welsh theme park closes its door for good

William Edwards·
Business & Culture
·6 March 2025
The country's only major theme parks has closed with immediate effect, leaving staff without jobs and the local community facing an uncertain future.

Why you should explore traditional Welsh food this St David’s Day

Pollyanna Rees·
Business & Culture
·28 February 2025
As the 1st of March marks St David’s Day, why is it important to celebrate traditional Welsh cuisine and culture in the country's capital?

From pocket to pollution: The environmental toll of Single-use vapes

Shrishti Poddar·
Science & environment
·27 February 2025
With millions of disposable vapes discarded daily, will this ban truly reduce waste and youth vaping, or will it push users toward unregulated alternatives?

Green Transition Challenges: “Council wants new cars, but no work for us”

Yu Qiu·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
Cardiff government is pushing taxi drivers to switch to electric vehicles. Is Cardiff’s green transport scheme truly benefiting taxi drivers?

No bruises, no crime? The hidden reality of coercive control

Mengxi·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
A recent case in Wales reignites fears that many still overlook coercive control as a crime. Could this be a turning point?

How boxing empowers women: “We are more powerful than we believe”

Mengfei Zhou·
Sport & health
·27 February 2025
A woman who battled mental illness launches women's boxing program in Cardiff. Can boxing empower women with strength and confidence?

Fluffy Pancakes: A fresh and creative variation  on Pancake Day 

yichenliu·
Global city
·27 February 2025
Next week we celebrate Pancake Day so why not give yours a unique twist? A Cardiff chef explains how to create trademark fluffy pancakes in your own home.

Cardiff clash: isolated incident or hooliganism coming back

Xinyu Zhao·
Sport & health
·27 February 2025
A recent riot in Cardiff city centre before a football match has raised worries about the return of football violence. But why do experts say it is an anomaly?

Ukrainian refugees in Wales feel betrayed by Donald Trump’s rhetoric  

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
Donald Trump appears to align himself with Russian rhetoric over war in Ukraine. What do Ukrainians think of Wales and their country's future?

After Geraint Thomas retires, who will lead the way for Wales’ cycling?

Chenyu Zou·
Sport & health
·27 February 2025
The only Welshman who won the Tour de France plans to retire in September. Will his departure affect the growth of cycling in Wales?

Cardiff’s Debenhams redevelopment: Green space or green exclusion?

Daniel Taylor·
Global city
·27 February 2025
A new project to redevelop Debenhams sparks concern, with anonymous letters warning crime measures may worsen hardship for rough sleepers.

The climate crisis is hitting hard – but do people of colour get to fight it?

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
Ethnic minorities are the least represented in the Welsh environmental sector for various reasons, and it's about time something is done about it.

Cardiff restaurant earns first Michelin star within an year of its opening

Shrishti Poddar·
Business & Culture
·20 February 2025
Is Cardiff’s food scene finally getting the recognition it deserves and does this spell a bright future for Cardiff’s foodie Scene?

Cardiff follows Manchester and other EU cities in proposing tourism tax

Jingyi Ji·
Business & Culture
·20 February 2025
As Cardiff proposed tourism tax, local hotel owners are raising concerns about potential effects. What lessons can Cardiff learn from other cities?

Kendrick Lamar, SZA and the big concerts boosting Cardiff’s economy

Advait Gangawanwale·
Business & Culture
·20 February 2025
Popular musicians have announced their shows in the city this year. How much do such big concerts benefit the local businesses?

Welsh voices rising: “Music is the perfect way to share the language.”

Yiqun Gu·
Business & Culture
·20 February 2025
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Welsh Language Music Day. Can Welsh music help secure the language’s future?

Too hot to move? How soaring temperature is fuelling obesity in UK

Chenyu Zou·
Sport & health
·20 February 2025
Cardiff expert says climate change is affecting people's routines and food habits. But did you know it is also making people overweight?

More than just an injection: Sustainable weight loss takes more

Hao Chen·
Sport & health
·20 February 2025
With obesity rates rising more people are turning to weight-loss injections for an easy fix. But one Cardiff expert questions if they offer lasting results.

From Sidelines to Spotlight: The Rise of Women’s Rugby in Wales

Mengxi·
Sport & health
·20 February 2025
With the men’s team at an all-time low, could the 2025 Women’s Six Nations be the turning point for Welsh rugby?

‘We are not always safe’: How is the LGBTQ+ society supporting students

Pollyanna Rees·
Politics & social justice
·20 February 2025
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Cardiff’s first Pride march, how important are universities at helping the LGBTQ+ community today.

Finding peace in clay: The therapeutic call of pottery

Arna Chatterjee·
Sport & health
·20 February 2025
Pottery is gaining popularity as a creative escape from daily stress. How does the act of shaping clay contribute to mental well-being and relaxation?

Essay mills preying on vulnerable students three years after ban

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·20 February 2025
UK government banned contract cheating in 2022 but essay mills are still everywhere. How do they work, and how can academic honesty be upheld?

Meet the man making Grangetown great again

Daniel Taylor·
Business & Culture
·20 February 2025
The Voices of Grangetown exhibition is changing perceptions—and Zain Haq is the young curator making it happen.

End of the race: Greyhound racing banned in Wales

William Edwards·
Politics & social justice
·20 February 2025
The Welsh Government has outlawed greyhound racing, hailed as a triumph for animal welfare but leaving racing enthusiasts mourning.
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