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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

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    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

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    The Debrief Podcast

    The Road Not Taken Podcast

    Welsh filmmaker retells miners’ strike story through a new perspective

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    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  

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    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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Business & Culture

Cardiff’s oldest church standing tall in its heart for more than seven centuries

Prashant Jha·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
St John the Baptist Church was founded in the late 12th century. It was sacked in 1404 and rebuilt fourty years later.

“Missing” barriers in National Museum Cardiff

yichenliu·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
Different from other museums like British Museum, authentic paintings in Cardiff museum do not have fence in front of it.

Women’s Health Festival heads to Cardiff

Ruige Yuan·
Business & Culture
·2 May 2024
Women in the UK struggle to get sufficient health care, says a Cardiff surgeon. How can the health festival she set up in the city help the situation?

After-school entrepreneur helps relieve anxiety and promote Welsh

Fengting Ye·
Business & Culture
·2 May 2024
A student sells English and Welsh notebooks for people with anxiety and Welsh learners. What does it take to become a young entrepreneur in Wales?

Cardiff’s Foodies Festival returns with new thrills and star-studded lineup

Yangyang Gao·
Business & Culture
·2 May 2024
Discover why this year’s Foodies Festival at Bute Park is the must-attend event, blending culinary artistry with top-tier entertainment.

Fun, unleashed with a unique dog gathering

Peng Huang·
Business & Culture
·25 April 2024
Cardiff played host to a huge gathering of dogs last week in an effort to socialise a super-friendly and empathetic breed actively

Senedd to debate possible tourist tax proposed by Welsh Government

Disha Mitra·
Business & Culture
·25 April 2024
European cities have seen more tourists and higher revenues after introducing tourist taxes. Could this be the answer to boosting Welsh revenue?

Spinning discs and deep dives: Inside Cardiff’s thriving vinyl scene

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Business & Culture
·25 April 2024
This record store day, Cardiff’s record stores prove that vinyl is not just a relic. Step inside one of its record shops to find a scene buzzing with life.

“Little Shops, Big Dreams” Podcast

Peng Huang, Zihan Sun and Shunying Liao·
Business & Culture
·19 April 2024
Follow us as entrepreneurs share their startup experiences, exploring more opportunities for doing business in Cardiff.

Festival Lore podcast

Fengting Ye, Minning Jiang, Tailai Xu and Xuejiao Luo·
Business & Culture
·19 April 2024
From all around the world, we embark on a journey through diverse traditional festivals, exploring their cultural significance and celebrations.

Record revival: Vinyl records are popular again

Zihan Sun·
Business & Culture
·21 March 2024
Vinyl has once again led to a new trend in physical music sales, why people are buying physical music, and what this means for the music industry.

Royal Drama: A challenging relationship with the media

Shunying Liao·
Business & Culture
·21 March 2024
The Princess of Wales absence from public life allowed rumours to swirl. What does this tell us about the Royal Family's changing relationship with the press?

Fashion Icon: A Cardiff influencer is working to build his brand

Xuejiao Luo·
Business & Culture
·21 March 2024
From reselling sneakers to building an audience of 20,000 followers, Torbian Dennis explans how to develop your brand online and start business.

Unseen Intrusion: Are secret cameras in Airbnbs invading your privacy?

Ruige Yuan·
Business & Culture
·21 March 2024
Airbnb says it is introducing a ban on the use of security cameras inside its properties. How do tourists and landlords view the new policy?

US may ban TikTok- should other countries be concerned too?

Disha Mitra·
Business & Culture
·21 March 2024
The Chinese app was banned from government devices in the UK last year. But could safety concerns drive the UK in the same direction as the US?

Women in Art: Exhibition in Cardiff aims to boost equality

Zihan Sun·
Business & Culture
·14 March 2024
Gender inequality in art world has always been an issue. This female-only gallery offers a great way to show women power.

St Patrick’s Day: How Cardiff became the home of ‘Little Ireland’

Dominic Manley·
Business & Culture
·14 March 2024
Before you start on the Guinness, take a trip through the Welsh capital to discover its hidden Irish history that nearly disappeared for good

You Knead This : A breadmaking class for the curious and hungry 

Sydney Johnson·
Business & Culture
·14 March 2024
Breadmaking is an art that takes time, patience an lots of fun. How is one Cardiff bread maker working to encourage others to make their own loaf?

Celebrating Mother’s Day: A last-minute guide to make the day special 

Disha Mitra·
Business & Culture
·9 March 2024
Here’s a guide to DIY solutions to making Mother’s Day memorable at home. How are you planning to make your Mum smile this year?

Preserving Time: A Cardiff horologist’s journey of clock conservation and craftsmanship

Xuejiao Luo·
Business & Culture
·7 March 2024
In an era dominated by digital technology and ubiquitous mobile phones, Cardiff horologist Jon Parker is on a mission to keep his craft alive.

Turning Pages: Young people in Wales are rediscovering the joy of books

Yangyang Gao·
Business & Culture
·7 March 2024
It's World Book Day and more young people are shunning the pub and getting involved in book clubs. What's behind this new literary movement?

Exploring the Artistic Wales: Where can we find great masterpieces?

Minning Jiang·
Business & Culture
·7 March 2024
Van Gogh’s portrait will soon be on display at the National Museum Cardiff. What other masterpieces are we enjoying at the museum?

More wine in Wales: how vineyards are heading to the Valleys

Minning Jiang·
Business & Culture
·29 February 2024
Welsh wine industry is going to increase the current value of the sector tenfold to £100 million by 2035. How is this going to be achieved?

“No farmers, No food”: Welsh farmers struggle with new policies

Tailai Xu·
Politics & social justice
·29 February 2024
In Wales, many farmers are protesting against the details of the Welsh government's new Sustainable Farming Scheme

Tech Hub: Why Cardiff is the leading city of AI in the UK

Shunying Liao·
Business & Culture
·29 February 2024
People in Cardiff are shown in a survey to be the most AI-savvy in the UK. What factors contribute to Cardiff's distinct technological edge?

Curry and Cardiff: a guide on must-visit restaurants

Prithika Vinod·
Global city
·22 February 2024
Three Indian restaurants in Wales were named best in the UK at the Nation's Curry Awards. Here are Cardiff's top 5 curry joints that you simply can't miss.

Global Tea shortage: Cardiff traders say your daily cuppa is safe

Yangyang Gao·
Business & Culture
·22 February 2024
Global warming and conflict in the Red Sea have seen tea imports struggle to get to the UK. Can you still enjoy a cup of tea in Cardiff?

Give it back: Wales demands the return of precious artefacts

Georgiana Smith·
Business & Culture
·22 February 2024
The British Museum continues to ignore pleas to return Welsh artefacts despite numerous demands from politicians and citizens alike

Cardiff Airport faces major financial losses: concerns over the airport’s future rise

Disha Mitra·
Global city
·22 February 2024
As Cardiff Airport faces financial losses of more than £4.5 million, what would this change mean for the city and the rest of Wales?

Castle Culture in Wales: 7 must-visit castles near Cardiff

Ruige Yuan·
Business & Culture
·15 February 2024
Wales has more castles per square mile than any other country in the world. If you want to really get to know the country you have to visit one… here are seven within easy reach of Cardiff. 

A great way to learn about LGBTQ+ : Visit the LGBTQ+ History Museum

Zihan Sun·
Uncategorised
·15 February 2024
February serves as LGBT history month, so tracing LGBT history, why has it become more important in the millennial generation.

Save art: Two artists rescue gallery and support emerging talents

Fengting Ye·
Business & Culture
·15 February 2024
Liam O’Connor and David Brook have saved the Bay Art gallery from Covid closure and offer support to young artisits in Wales and abroad.

Green voice: A business works to secure a sustainable future for Wales

Xuejiao Luo·
Business & Culture
·15 February 2024
Amid wildlife threats and funding cuts to green investment, a organisation's initiatives safeguard Wales' habitats, economic growth and community inclusion.

Wales’ Least Romantic City? How Does Cardiff Redefine Valentine’s Day?

Peng Huang·
Business & Culture
·13 February 2024
People living in Cardiff greet Valentine's Day with anticipation, ready to celebrate this love and friendship in a unique and unforgettable way.

Embracing Chinese Culture: Chinese New Year Celebrations in Cardiff

Zhulin Shao·
Business & Culture
·8 February 2024
Chinese people are preparing for an exciting celebration as Chinese New Year approaches, where in Cardiff can we celebrate the Spring Festival?

Cardiff’s quiet revolution: How young people are embracing sobriety

Georgiana Smith·
Business & Culture
·8 February 2024
Why are young people choosing the sober lifestyle over the traditional drinking habits of the generations before them? 

How are hospitality businesses surviving in Cardiff?

Minning Jiang·
Business & Culture
·8 February 2024
Growing number of individual businesses has shut down in the first month of 2024 as the cost of living crisis...

Renting on the edge: The fight for affordable housing in Cardiff’s soaring market

Xuejiao Luo·
Business & Culture
·8 February 2024
Rental prices in Cardiff are soaring, leaving fewer affordable options for residents. What are the worries for them and what are they having to do to survive?

Dog’s life: why you should consider adoption this Christmas

Ruige Yuan·
Business & Culture
·19 January 2024
A charity fundraiser in Cardiff this weekend aims to raise money to fund animal rescue around the city and urges people to consider adoption.

Restaurant may close due to parking problems 

Yangyang Gao·
Business & Culture
·15 December 2023
Randomly parked cars on the side of the road could lead to a restaurant being forced to close its doors.

Vandalism and Theft End the Cardiff Trip of Nextbike

Peng Huang·
Business & Culture
·15 December 2023
People in Cardiff said they are going to miss getting around town on bikes when a rental scheme closes at the end of the year.

Taylor Swift at Cardiff: how can you experience the magic without paying thousands for the ERAS Tour?

Disha Mitra·
Business & Culture
·15 December 2023
The prices for the concert at Principality reached a record high. But we are looking for ways to join Taylor on the tour paying a fortune for the concerts.

Creative Visions: Art students showcase unique stories.

Tailai Xu·
Business & Culture
·11 December 2023
From 8th to 10th December, Cardiff Metropolitan University's School of Art students exhibited their work at the Bay Art Gallery.

Traders are concerned about the planned restoration of Cardiff Market

Shunying Liao·
Business & Culture
·5 December 2023
As Cardiff Market faces a historic makeover, traders balance their worry with cautious hope for future prosperity.

The Dock Feeder: The newly unveiled Cardiff canal gets a stylish new bar as its namesake

Disha Mitra·
Business & Culture
·4 December 2023
As the historic dock feeder canal of Cardiff opens to the public after 70 years, it also becomes neighbour to new businesses in the Churchill Way.

Nostalgia and Innovation: The Enduring Appeal of Nintendo

Tailai Xu·
Business & Culture
·4 December 2023
At the heart of the Nintendo South Wales Championships, stories of personal connections and evolving family traditions emerge.

The 50s and 60s singles start exploring life’s next journey in Cardiff

Peng Huang·
Business & Culture
·27 November 2023
Soaring numbers of over-50s in England will suffer from loneliness in the coming years, which different organisations are helping to break free from.

Doctor Who fans are treated to a light show celebrating the 60th Anniversary

Georgiana Smith·
Business & Culture
·27 November 2023
Cardiff Bay was illuminated over the weekend by some familiar faces as a light show led audiences through the iconic adventures of Doctor Who. 

Cardiff Youth Talks: A call for immediate environmental awareness and activism for protection

Xuejiao Luo·
Business & Culture
·27 November 2023
People gathered at Wales Millennium Centre to explore the topic of accessibility for young people to environmental topics and initiatives to engage them in environmental activism.

Cardiff Christmas Market traders adapt to rising living costs

Shunying Liao·
Business & Culture
·27 November 2023
More than half of families in Wales plan to spend less money on Christmas this year as the rising cost of living continues to bite.

Generation Z seems to remain sane on Black Friday

Zihan Sun·
Business & Culture
·27 November 2023
Black Friday has officially begun in Cardiff, with businesses showcasing big discounts to boost consumer spending, but many people still say it's important to keep spending wisely at times like these.

From Jerez to Caerdydd: Is sherry making a comeback for a new generation?

Dominic Manley·
Business & Culture
·27 November 2023
Cardiff Sherry Week returned for a 10th year and the fortified wine is going from strength to strength.

Would you watch a film with AI actors?

Xuejiao Luo·
Business & Culture
·13 November 2023
Artificial intelligence increasingly impacts film industry and actors, let's see how people feel about AI actors in films.

Why British people ‘having less sex’ than previously?

Shunying Liao·
Business & Culture
·13 November 2023
Research shows that British people are having less sex now than in recent years. We asked the public about possible reasons for this trend.

Would you rather splurge or save this Christmas?

Disha Mitra·
Global city
·13 November 2023
With the constant rise in living costs in the country, we asked people around Cardiff if they would continue saving up or allow themselves to spend some this season.

Is it necessary for the bilingual naming of all Welsh places?

Tailai Xu·
Business & Culture
·13 November 2023
Welsh is an ancient language, and many of the place names in Wales today derive their meaning from medieval Welsh.

The Pierhead Building: celebrating Welsh Culture past and present

Georgiana Smith·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
The Pierhead Building remains a central hub for Welsh innovation and advancement 126 years since its opening.

Fresh and Friendly: An affordable fruit paradise in Cardiff

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
The eye-catching, affordable cost of fruits welcome new customers everyday to this pleasant little stall.

The Queer Emporium: Where inclusivity meets creativity 

Prithika Vinod·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
The Queer Emporium at the heart of Cardiff is a haven for LGBT+ businesses.

Come taste smooth Arabica coffee with Coffee Planet.

Prakriti Bhowmick·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
Coffee Planet makes use of Arabica coffee beans, which naturally has a very low caffeine percentage, whilst giving a smooth and nuanced flavour.

A sustainable ‘green’ coffee shop hidden in the Bute Park

Xuejiao Luo·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
A lovely and relaxing coffee shop in a garden. let's see how it is committed to sustainability.

Time Traveler’s Haven: Step into Jacob’s Antique Centre and Relive the Magic of Yesterdays!

Peng Huang·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
Fashion is reincarnated and so is life, so it’s time to go back to before this century. In the downtown...

Unveiling Cardiff’s Art Gem: West Wharf Gallery at Jacobs Building

Shunying Liao·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
Explore the third floor of Jacobs Building in Cardiff for a hidden art experience. Uncover the story behind West Wharf...

Fabulous Welshcakes crafts tradition and warmth in Cardiff

Fengting Ye·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
Experience Fabulous Welshcakes, a Cardiff gem that bakes Welsh cakes on a traditional cast iron griddle. It is not only a bakery, but also a celebration and promotion of Welsh heritage.

Elevens Bar and Grill— Welsh football legend Gareth Bale‘s pub

Tailai Xu·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
It was founded by the Welsh football legend Gareth Bale.

A Cardiff cafe bar that is a ‘jack-of-all-trades’

Sydney Johnson·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
A cat-themed cafe bar has become a local favorite for residents who live in the centre of Cardiff. How has Scaredy Cats Cafe stood out from all its other contenders?

Giovanni’s Restaurant: Flowers-covered Italian Restaurant in Cardiff City

Minning Jiang·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
If you enjoy Italian food and its special cuisine, Giovanni’s in Cardiff is a great restaurant you cannot miss! As...

Nighthawks: the wine bar championing quality wine and top toasties

Dominic Manley·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
This Castle Arcade wine bar is striving to make wine fun and accessible to all.
delicous Welsh cake

Welsh cakes with great customer reviews in Cardiff market

Zihan Sun·
Uncategorised
·27 October 2023
The sweet Welsh cake gives you a real Welsh taste. Cardiff Market is home to a famous Welsh pasty shop...

Girl’s Kaleidoscope podcast

Yuxin Zu and Yunrun Ma·
Global city
·2 May 2023
Welcome to the Girls’ Kaleidoscope podcast: multicultural women’s thoughts on marriage. Our podcast focuses on the attitudes of women of...

What’s the Costa Your Coffee podcast

Nuriya Aliyaskarova, Renu Thapa and Xinwei Li·
Business & Culture
·28 April 2023
Welcome to our What's the Costa Your Coffee Podcast, where we decode the journey of everyday ingredients, from farm to cup.

“It gives us a voice,” says an artist based in Wales

Xinwei Li·
Business & Culture
·16 March 2023
An artist with autism has found his way communicating with others in art. Now, he is collecting artworks from artists with learning disabilities in Wales.

Welsh gender pay gap: “Achieving goals is the responsibility of most”

Yunrun Ma·
Business & Culture
·9 March 2023
The theme for International Women's Day 2023 is to 'Embrace Equality'. How far is Wales from gender equality?

“You’ll miss your local boozer once it’s gone!” – says Cardiff campaigner.

Éanna Macaoidh·
Business & Culture
·9 March 2023
Campaigners launched last Monday a new initiative to protect Cardiff’s traditional pubs from the influx of corporate soulless chains.

Cardiff crime scene: what makes the city inspiration for writers?

Yuxin Zu·
Business & Culture
·2 March 2023
The Welsh writer John Lincoln Williams talks about his new book, the inspiration he gets from living in Cardiff and his approach to writing fiction.

World Book Day: Celebrate in the Welsh capital of literature.

Éanna Macaoidh·
Business & Culture
·2 March 2023
Hay is home to over 30 bookshops, a renowned literary festival and Mary Fellowes, someone passionate about getting people into reading.

Best monuments celebrating diversity in Cardiff

Shaurya·
Business & Culture
·23 February 2023
These are some of Cardiff's greatest pieces of art that celebrate diversity, as a school in Cardiff gets a mural honouring Wales' first black head teacher.

The Baked Beans Museum of Excellence – Wales’ best kept secret.

Éanna Macaoidh·
Business & Culture
·23 February 2023
Port Talbot boasts Wales' most unique tourist attraction, the Baked Beans Museum of Excellence, which is set to close its doors later this year.

Roald Dahl: Should his works be revisited?

Nuriya Aliyaskarova·
Business & Culture
·23 February 2023
Taking offensive words out of a late Cardiff-born writer's work has sparked public debate, some say it's censorship

People protest against Cardiff Council’s cuts to cultural funding

Yunrun Ma·
Politics & social justice
·23 February 2023
Cardiff Council claim they may close Museum of Cardiff due to lack of funds and protesters oppose plan to cut budget for culture.

Bye, bye, bye Delilah: Can you ban a song that fans love to sing?

Yuxin Zu·
Business & Culture
·9 February 2023
The Tom Jones classic wasn't sung by the choir at Principality Stadium ahead of Six Nations rugby match, but what do fans in Cardiff think?

Angry Beyoncé fans: struggle to get tickets for her Renaissance Tour

Yunrun Ma·
Business & Culture
·9 February 2023
Pop diva Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour is coming to Cardiff and her fans who didn't get tickets took to social media platforms to express disappointment.

Protecting the Welsh language: the use is more important than ability

Yunrun Ma·
Business & Culture
·17 December 2022
In response to the worrying decline in Welsh language usage, experts from Cardiff University have given some advice.

A new cycling cafe in Cardiff which provides safe bike spaces

Renu Thapa·
Business & Culture
·9 December 2022
The Bike Lock in Cardiff is a cafe which provides a safe space for its customers to lock their bikes, shower and have a cup of coffee.

An exhibition helps Welsh disabled artists reignite their careers

Lingbing Li·
Business & Culture
·9 December 2022
The exhibition tries to find various ways to support artists with disabilities, especially those emerging artists.

Black Friday: Cash-strapped buyers lead to less footfall

Shaurya·
Business & Culture
·25 November 2022
People in Cardiff are choosing not to do their shopping on this Black Friday due to the rising cost of living.

‘An antidote to Black Friday’ – Ethical Festive Market

Nuriya Aliyaskarova·
Business & Culture
·25 November 2022
Local Cardiff initiative offers education and sustainable shopping platform amid the annual retail epidemic of Black Friday.

Cardiff could lose some of its most prestigious cultural events  

Yunrun Ma·
Business & Culture
·25 November 2022
Campaigners have started a petition to raise awareness about the risk of privatising St David’s Hall – one of the most prestigious venues in the UK.

Cost of Living: How are Cardiff shopkeepers dealing with it?

Renu Thapa·
Business & Culture
·25 November 2022
The inflation rate in UK has jumped to 11.1% the highest since decades and shopkeepers are finding it hard to keep up.
In a time of rising food and energy pressures, how are the vendors at the Cardiff Christmas Market coping with this expensive but long-lost Christmas?

An expensive Christmas: What do Caridiff Christmas stall holders do?

Lingbing Li·
Business & Culture
·18 November 2022
With the cost of food and energy rising, how are the Cardiff Christmas Market vendors coping with the soaring stalls fees,transportation,and raw materials?

Cop27: a climate protest in Cardiff call for “Climate Justice”

Yunrun Ma·
Business & Culture
·18 November 2022
In response to Cop27's Global Day of Action, environmental groups from across Cardiff have taken to the streets in protest.

Troutmark Books: a bookstore through the ages

Sagar·
Business & Culture
·1 November 2022
Troutmark books is a go-to destination for riders and collectors in Cardiff.

Fattoush: A dash of flavour from home

Shaurya·
Business & Culture
·31 October 2022
This small takeaway restaurant provides a trip back home for those miss distinct flavours of their native land.

Ganesha: A shop that offers you a glimpse of the Himalayas

Renu Thapa·
Business & Culture
·30 October 2022
Ganesha delivers a different shopping experience for customers. You can be in Britain but still shop in The Himalayas at Ganesha.

Salty Air and Sweet Treats at Penarth Pier

Éanna Macaoidh·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2022
Take a trip down memory lane at the Olde Sweet Shoppe, on Penarth's Victorian era pier

Cardiff National Museum: a place full of nature and art

Yuxin Zu·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2022
The Cardiff National Museum is not only a place to learn and appreciate art, it is also a great place for children or families to play.
An amazing musical shop supporting Cardiff for over 45 years.

An amazing musical shop supporting Cardiff for over 45 years.

Lingbing Li·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2022
If you’ve ever wanted to explore your musical side in Cardiff, then a historic music shop,GM Music could be the place to start.

Sobeys: Shopping and Talking

Yunrun Ma·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2022
If you are interested in vintage clothes and want to get some advices about fashion, Sobeys Vintage Clothing in Cardiff...

What Makes a Man

LUYAO SHAO, Neeraja Hariharasubramanian, Emily Janes, ROHINI SINGH and Xize Wang·
Business & Culture
·28 April 2022
The podcast where women from all over the world talk about what they truly think of the men in their lives.
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