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Locals in Butetown are divided over Cardiff Bay’s re-development project

Atreya Mukerjee·
Business & Culture
·31 March 2022
Do all communities living in the same area view re-development projects in the same way? Here's the situation from Butetown, near Cardiff Bay.

Music in Cardiff: Top 5 must-see music events this year

Emily Janes·
Business & Culture
·31 March 2022
Music. Fun. Sunshine? These are the top five music festivals coming to Cardiff this summer to rival the Radio 6 Music Festival.

Mobile art workshop uses creativity to help mental wellbeing

Elliot Topham·
Business & Culture
·31 March 2022
Two Cardiff based artists are helping communities battle mental health and breakdown social barriers though their mobile art studio.

Cardiff campaigners use gaming to boost young people’s mental health

Jingyuan Chen·
Sport & health
·31 March 2022
Campaigners are trying to improve mental health of young people by gaming since more mental issues were caused during the pandemic

The pipes are calling: an Irish piper on cultural connections in the Welsh valleys

Emily Janes·
Business & Culture
·24 March 2022
South Wales' only Piping community is an intersection of culture, community and nationality in the heart of the Valleys.

Par 59: Will Gareth Bale’s new golf bar in Cardiff be a hit or miss?

Elinor Griffiths, Chaoyan Zhang, Ka Long Tung, Adwitiya Pal and Roohi Mariam Peter·
Business & Culture
·24 March 2022
The famous Welsh footballer's highly anticipated golf-themed bar has opened in Cardiff on Friday.

Norwegian Church to re-open as a new platform for artists and foodies

Atreya Mukerjee·
Business & Culture
·24 March 2022
The Norwegian Church is re-opening after two years, but what does the future hold for this old building at the Cardiff Bay?

Covid pandemic: what is life like two years after the first lockdown?

Emily Janes, LUYAO SHAO, Yuhan Zhang, Atreya Mukerjee and Chaoyan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·23 March 2022
Two years on from the first UK lockdown we ask the people of Cardiff how life has changed.

Cardiff organisation works to make the food system more sustainable

Xize Wang·
Sport & health
·17 March 2022
Cardiff is aiming to become the first “Gold Sustainable Food Places” in Wales, organize is calling for more people to “Make A Pledge” and take action.

Learning Welsh with growing popularity: an immersive experience of its culture

Chaoyan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·17 March 2022
The Welsh language is linked heavily with the Welsh culture, which makes it unique and gain growing popularity among language learners.
A bar shelf with bottles of spirit

“We have broken all records”: Cardiff pubs get Six Nations boost

Tirth Trivedi·
Business & Culture
·17 March 2022
After two years of poor pandemic sales, the Six Nations screenings have brought life back to the city's pubs and barstools.

Cardiff’s first ever Queer Fringe Festival will platform budding LGBTQ+ artists

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Business & Culture
·17 March 2022
The festival will create a diverse and inclusive space for artists from the queer community to perform across the city.

St Patrick’s Day Cardiff: the 5 best places to celebrate in the Welsh capital in 2022

Emily Janes·
Business & Culture
·16 March 2022
Guinness. Shamrocks. Ceilidhs. Find out the 5 best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2022 in Cardiff. It promises to be a "good craic"!

Cardiff Fest: the big celebration of animation is heading to the city 

YIQING LIU·
Business & Culture
·10 March 2022
As pandemic has been a boost on the animation industry, what can you do to get involved in?

Welsh Wordle: How a Brazilian turned the English game Welsh

Adwitiya Pal·
Business & Culture
·3 March 2022
With the English Wordle taking the world by storm, a Welsh speaker from Brazil is helping people from Wales enjoy the game in Cymraeg.
Lindy Hop in Cardiff

Dancing Cardiff: An old dance style from New York has got people grooving in the city

Atreya Mukerjee·
Business & Culture
·3 March 2022
Whether you're a beginner or have prior experience dancing, how hard is it to learn a new dance in just one night? Let's find out!

Man’s best friend: Cardiff cafe chain helps fund guide dogs

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Business & Culture
·3 March 2022
There are different ways businesses are showing their support for the disabled, here's what a local coffee shop is doing.

Cardiff Theatre Cafe: students want to help people take centre stage

Elinor Griffiths·
Business & Culture
·3 March 2022
A theatre cafe is opening in Cardiff to encourage inclusivity among the creative community and help them showcase their talent.

Welsh festivals: the ten best days that you don’t want to miss

Ka Long Tung·
Business & Culture
·3 March 2022
As St David’s Day has passed, what are the other days that should be marked in your calendar to celebrate Welsh culture?

Fighting loneliness: new project helps elderly people find comfort in Wales 

YIQING LIU·
Business & Culture
·3 March 2022
While loneliness in old people has become a problem in the UK, a newly formed club in Cardiff aims to get them back into the social sphere. 

Learning Mandarin: whether it is a must for British-born Chinese

Chaoyan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·24 February 2022
As most British Born Chinese children choose English as their first language, what is the future of Mandarin in Cardiff?

“Music can break boundaries”: free activities in Cardiff encourage cultural unity

Jingyuan Chen·
Business & Culture
·24 February 2022
Free activities with musicians from different cultures for children are coming this week in Cardiff, bring multi cultural people together

The 7 Best Instagrammable Cafés in Cardiff

YIQING LIU·
Business & Culture
·24 February 2022
Looking for nice pictures for your Instagram? These instagrammable cafés are perfect for you!

Poetry in Wales: an outlet for art, trauma, and creativity

LUYAO SHAO·
Business & Culture
·24 February 2022
How has poetry changed the lives of the National poet of Wales, a poet recovering from cancer and a female poet?

7 Korean dramas to introduce you to the world of K-entertainment

ROHINI SINGH·
Business & Culture
·24 February 2022
Spread across genres, korean television dramas offer a whole new spectrum of entertainment for viewers who are willing to get past the fear of subtitles.

Wordle: 7 alternatives if you can’t get enough of the daily word game

Emily Janes·
Business & Culture
·17 February 2022
Are you addicted to Wordle? Fix your obsession with these alternatives. Once you see them you'll never leave your house again.

South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus: A community that goes beyond singing

Yuhan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·17 February 2022
The gay men's chorus went back to stage to sing again this April after the Covid pandemic.

Cardiff street art: a diverse mix of culture, storytelling and inclusivity

Oojal Kour·
Business & Culture
·17 February 2022
From pink dragons to Persian poetry, take a walk through Cardiff's street art that brings stories from around the city to life.

How to spend Valentine’s Day (more like Doomsday) this year

Elinor Griffiths, Yuhan Zhang, Atreya Mukerjee and Roohi Mariam Peter·
Business & Culture
·12 February 2022
Save the date even if you don't have one..

The Six Nations Wales: The best spots to watch in Cardiff 

Elliot Topham·
Business & Culture
·10 February 2022
The Six Nations is here and for the first time since lockdown, the pubs are open to watch Wales’s most enjoyable event with friends and a beer.

Mapio Cymru: Meet the people behind the first digital Welsh map of the world

Jingyuan Chen·
Business & Culture
·10 February 2022
A team is trying to preserve native culture by putting Welsh places’ names by making a new map

“A new lockdown will be the final nail in the coffin”: Cancellations on the rise as city pubs and restaurants deal with Omicron

Tirth Trivedi·
Business & Culture
·18 December 2021
Cardiff venues are facing high reservation cancellations and no-shows since the Omicron spread, causing massive losses.

Students in Cardiff with part-time jobs are gearing up for lay offs

Atreya Mukerjee·
Business & Culture
·17 December 2021
Job losses will make several students struggle to meet finances as new restrictions are imposed.

Art in Wales: Cardiff media enterprise gives Muslim community a platform

Emily Janes·
Business & Culture
·17 December 2021
Members of the Muslim community have founded a creative space to where they can be themselves.

No isolation! It’s community gathering time for Christmas

LUYAO SHAO·
Business & Culture
·17 December 2021
People gathering at Splott fair for community Christmas celebration.

City Road Cardiff: Home to diversity and culture

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian, Emily Janes, LUYAO SHAO, Tirth Trivedi and Jingyuan Chen·
Business & Culture
·17 December 2021
A look into one of the most multi-cultural places in Cardiff, City Road.

Mask-wearing in Cardiff: Does culture play a role?

Adwitiya Pal, Atreya Mukerjee, Ka Long Tung and Yuhan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·17 December 2021
Different cultural backgrounds could play a role in affecting people’s perceptions towards masks and their mask-wearing behaviour.

Cardiff: Senior citizens from minority backgrounds are socially isolated

Atreya Mukerjee·
Sport & health
·10 December 2021
Senior citizens from minority backgrounds are dealing with social isolation in Cardiff now more than ever with reduced interactions.

Bike workshop fights pandemic shortage by repairing old bicycles

Tirth Trivedi·
Business & Culture
·10 December 2021
The Cardiff Business Award winners have sold around 1200 refurbished bicycles over the last two years as thousands of people joined the biking community.

Little Green Stores: zero-waste refill shop opens to encourage sustainability in Cardiff

Elinor Griffiths·
Business & Culture
·10 December 2021
New shop owner wants to change the way people shop through refillable products.

A Cardiff gastropub championing Welsh produce opened in the city centre

Chaoyan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·10 December 2021
The opening of Daffodils' fills the vacancy of local Welsh pubs in the city center. The food-driven pub champions both Welsh produce and Welsh culture.

Craft kit vending machine makes drinkers do something creative

Ka Long Tung·
Business & Culture
·10 December 2021
The craft shop challenged the idea of selling snacks in a vending machine as the first craft kit vending machine in Cardiff launched.

Grape news: new bar to sell exotic wines out of a vending machine

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Business & Culture
·10 December 2021
New bar in Whitchurch sets up dispensers where customers can pour themselves a glass of wine.

Pantry scheme: Riverside community centre feeds people at low prices

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Business & Culture
·10 December 2021
Affording food became increasingly difficult due to the pandemic. Local community centre sells groceries to people at low prices

Shopkeepers blame loss of business on reconstruction in Riverside

ROHINI SINGH·
Business & Culture
·10 December 2021
Local businesses are suffering from loss of trade because of redevelopment work on Tudor Street

‘Social Darts’ bar is set to open despite concerns for public safety in Cardiff City Centre

Elinor Griffiths·
Business & Culture
·3 December 2021
Cardiff Councillor raises concerns over public safety as a new bar has plans to open in the city centre.

New dessert shop sets out to make some dough

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Business & Culture
·3 December 2021
Artisan doughnut shop has a successful opening weekend despite experiencing challenges faced by independent businesses.

Community Garden: St John’s church begin creating urban nature hub

Elliot Topham·
Business & Culture
·3 December 2021
Canton residents have been putting their plan for a social garden into action with residents pulling their weight to create the inclusive community green space.

Young Welsh people were awarded for their contribution to sexual equality

YIQING LIU·
Business & Culture
·3 December 2021
A celebration for Welsh young change makers were held yesterday.

Breather Bubbles: a tranquil place for people who feel overwhelmed in crowds of shoppers

Xize Wang·
Business & Culture
·3 December 2021
A Christmas without lockdown, but it’s hard for some people to “back to normal” chaos of festival.

24-Hour Pianothon: A professor of medicine support the cancer charity through music playing

Yuhan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·3 December 2021
The cancer charity in Cardiff is facing great difficulties due to the pandemic, according to a professor of medicine

Former Royal Harpist to play at local refugee shelter in Cardiff

Adwitiya Pal·
Business & Culture
·19 November 2021
Welsh virtuoso harpist Catrin Finch will be performing at Oasis Cardiff to raise money for the wellbeing of homeless people and refugees.

New art works finally display in a local art centre after the lockdown.

Jingyuan Chen·
Business & Culture
·19 November 2021
A new exhibition begins to install in local art centre after the lockdown.
Open sign and products

Canton Independent Market Opens: Local traders find a new home after eviction

Emily Janes·
Business & Culture
·19 November 2021
Corp Market, a hub for independent traders opens in Canton and brings with it hope for the business owners and the local community.

Cowbridge Road: Safety Concerns For Pedestrians According To Canton Shopkeepers

Elliot Topham·
Business & Culture
·19 November 2021
The recently completed pavements on Canton's busy retail road are the centre of confusion for pedestrian right of way.

‘We are scared to deal with death’: artists come together to honour their friend’s dying wish in Cardiff

Oojal Kour·
Business & Culture
·19 November 2021
Award-winning theatre group talks about grief with a gut-wrenching satire on their late friend's passing.

Llandaff lights up for Christmas after a year of darkness

ROHINI SINGH·
Business & Culture
·19 November 2021
Hundreds of people came together to raise funds for Calon hearts and save lives

Over 2,000 Cardiff’s young careers are driven by Kickstart Scheme

Chaoyan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·19 November 2021
A government's youth jobless plan helps thousands of Cardiff young people to secure jobs.

How tough is life as a Deliveroo driver?

Chaoyan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·5 November 2021
Gig economy has emerged in recent years as there is a strong rise in working population among couriers.What do deliverymen think about their jobs?

Will you change your diet because of the changing price of food for climate change and healthier life?

Jingyuan Chen·
Business & Culture
·5 November 2021
Government produced a plan for climate change issue and make people eat healthier by changing the price of food, but most people likely to keep their diet. ...

Facing COVID and empty shelves, are you worried about celebrating Christmas?

LUYAO SHAO·
Business & Culture
·5 November 2021
If there has short supplement or another lockdown this year, how would people care about the following Christmas?

Has the increase in petrol prices changed the way people commute?

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Business & Culture
·5 November 2021
Increased petrol prices have impacted many but how has it influenced the mode of transportation for people

Should TV presenters wear a poppy to show respect to the lost lives?

Ka Long Tung·
Business & Culture
·5 November 2021
Wearing a poppy - is it a personal choice or a moral obligation? Is it a disrespect for the sacrificed if people don't wear one?

With Covid Cases rising in Wales, should large events and gatherings be allowed?

Elinor Griffiths·
Business & Culture
·5 November 2021
People in Cardiff express their views and concerns on the increase of Covid cases, as well as whether or not large events should be permitted.
TikTok boy playing guitar

Cardiff City Centre takes you on a tour of the best buskers on St David’s Street

Oojal Kour·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Music has always brought Welsh people together - and Cardiff City Centre stands as a testament to this rich tradition. 

A Walk Down Memory Lane in Alexandra Gardens

Elinor Griffiths·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Alexandra Gardens is not only a beautiful and serene place to unwind, but it also tells something of the past.

Cardiff Creative: A shop for those who seek creativity and uniqueness crafts

Jingyuan Chen·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Creativity and uniqueness stuff here

Looking for a good read? Troutmark Books has got you covered

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
This charming, little bookstore in Castle Arcade is known for its extensive collection of second-hand books.

Museum of Cardiff: A City tells its Story

ROHINI SINGH·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
The little gallery tells the beautiful story of Cardiff

An independent stationery and gift shop near you: The Pen & Paper

Xize Wang·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
"You can spend ages just wandering and finding things."

Hatts Emporium: Find Yourself a Vintage Suit

Yuhan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
A distinct gentleman's outfitters located in the Cardiff markets.

Sibling: a cafe and wine bar with the perfect pairing

Emily Janes·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Sibling cafe and wine bar: where community and cuisine are perfectly paired.

This quaint coffee shop in Cardiff is donating all its proceeds to charity

Atreya Mukerjee·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Looking for a break from the hustle bustle of the city life? You've found your spot!

Ianto’s Shrine: Memorial for a fallen hero

Adwitiya Pal·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Amidst all the gleaming sculptures at Cardiff Bay, a fascinating wall celebrates a man who never existed.

A paradise for the sweet lover in chilly winter

LUYAO SHAO·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
A good place for you to find some sweet things in daily life.

Why Sunday is the best day to visit this Chinese supermarket?

Ka Long Tung·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Visiting a Chinese supermarket in Cardiff is a mini-cultural travel.

New To Be Cardiffian: Every city can be your home if you find the sense of belongings

Hengyu Zhou, Yi Yen Charlotte Leung, Lorenzo Trevisan, Yiran Xing and Ziyan Wang·
Global city
·7 June 2021
Newcomers share their experience of the moment that feel like home in Cardiff

Cardiff CuisineCast: It’s China time!

Akshata, Chahat Awasthi, Rahul Thyamagundlam, Haoran Lin and Ruan Hallett·
Business & Culture
·7 June 2021
If you're a foodie in Cardiff and want to try some authentic Chinese food, you've got to listen to this!

Student Business Wales: Expert and entrepreneur give their insights

Arthur, Archita Joshi, Ganshi Gao and Adishri Chengappa·
Business & Culture
·7 June 2021
Planning to start your own business after graduation? Listen to our podcast featuring an expert and entrepreneur who give valuable tips about starting your own business.

Multicultural Love podcast: every country has its own way to start romantic relationships

Rufei Ou, Yuge Li, Qiyuan Wei, Fangyi Liu and Yiji Zhang·
Global city
·7 June 2021
Wondering what determines the role and the story of each person in a relationship or marriage. We have invited guests from all over the world to listen to their stories.

Vintage Fashion: exploring the second-hand world of Cardiff

Yiran Xing·
Business & Culture
·27 May 2021
If you are keen on catching up with the trend and want to express your individuality, here are five stores that are worth a visit.

New strain: Indian students from Cardiff University stuck overseas

Adishri Chengappa·
Business & CultureScience & environment
·27 May 2021
Indian students take a short break from their course to be reunited with their families during Easter. But they end up finding themselves in a tough spot.

Cardiff residents visit war graves to remember sacrifices

Ziyan Wang·
Business & Culture
·27 May 2021
An intergovernmental organisation launched the event to tell the stories behind the headstones and how the graves were maintained.

Community cafés: A social enterprise that aims to bring people together

Prerana Bandi·
Business & Culture
·27 May 2021
With a rise in loneliness in the pandemic, people are appreciating the importance of their community. Zara Ali opens up about creating an inclusive space that brings the community together with her café.

Nature challenge: Give your soul a vacation

Fangyi Liu·
Business & Culture
·27 May 2021
Take time out of your life to be close to nature and give your mind and body a break from trivialities through 30 Days Wild challenge.

City Break: 10 best things to do in Bristol

Chiara Castro·
Business & Culture
·27 May 2021
Need travel ideas for a weekend getaway? Home to Banksy, a great live music scene and some of the best craft ales make it Bristol the perfect destination.

Cardiff Students design ‘phygital clothing’ blurring the lines between digital and physical designing!

Prerana Bandi·
Business & Culture
·20 May 2021
Students talk about their experience learning online as the pandemic forces fashion industry to go digital.

Care-experienced young people: Life changed from very sad into something happy and fulfilling

Yi Yen Charlotte Leung·
Business & Culture
·20 May 2021
More than 8,600 foster care families are needed to provide homes for young people across the UK. How can fostering bring hope and positivity to their lives?

Explore History: Five historical museums to get to know Wales better

Fangyi Liu·
Business & Culture
·20 May 2021
May is Local History Month. We have handpicked five museums in Wales that will help you understand the country better.
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Cannabis uncovered: ‘We’ve got to normalise weed and educate people’

Chiara Castro·
Business & Culture
·20 May 2021
A Cardiff underground cannabis society believes we should all rediscover the potential of marijuana. Is it time to overcome cannabis' social stigma?

Sol Cinema has been ready for premiere of Madness docuseries

Yiji Zhang·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
Do you know Wales Sol Cinema hosts a 2021 world premiere for the great band Madness?

Second-hand bookshops: idyllic poetry in the noise of City Centre.

Ziyan Wang·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
Along with the lifting of the lockdown, the city is becoming increasingly noisy. If the rain is stopping you from...

Love and support: Buying a bunch of forever flower for your loved one

Hengyu Zhou·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
Local hospice launched a new campaign to help people remember who they lost.

A cuppa to save public spaces: ‘I want people to feel it’s their place’

Qiyuan Wei·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
A charitable café opened to support the community building. Meet the people behind this community project.

Music to the ear: Are concerts finally coming back?

Scarlet Charles·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
The first non-distanced concert happened in the UK. What does this mean for the future music scene here in Wales?
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How to write a short story, as told by a published author

Rahul Thyamagundlam·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
A quick 5-step guide to writing something that's fun to make and to read.

Stop feeding deforestation: Tipping point for UK supermarkets to take actions

Arthur·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
UK supermarkets have been urged to stop driving deforestation in Amazon forests, why should we take action now?

Laundering too much? Your bills and carbon footprint might be high

Chahat Awasthi·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
People in the UK are laundering less frequently than a lot of people would approve of. How sensible is this approach, if at all?

Weekend in Cardiff: Eliminate your boredom

Ruan Hallett·
Business & Culture
·6 May 2021
Are you bored and deprived of any plans this weekend? This list will give you something fun to do.
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