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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
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    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  

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    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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Sichuan street food stall draws crowds at Cardiff markets

yichenliu·
Global city
·10 April 2025
The new Chinese Sichuan food stall has become a hit at the weekend market.Why is Cardiff's Sichuan flavour so popular? 

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?

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?

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.

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.

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?

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?

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’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.

Steep hike in house rent is pushing people away from Cardiff

Anindya Hazra·
Global city
·13 February 2025
People from Cardiff shares their experience about the housing rent crisis that the city is facing.

Storytelling in a changing world: The timeless art of connection

Arna Chatterjee·
Global city
·13 February 2025
In a world where isolation and digital bubbles are becoming the norm, how does storyteller Adam E. Holton revive curiosity and human connections?

Galentine’s Day in Cardiff: The importance of female friendships

Jingyi Ji·
Global city
·13 February 2025
Galentine's Day is a day supposed to celebrate female friendship. How do women of different ages in Cardiff view the importance of female friendship?

Individual support and community housing can help Cardiff’s fight against homelessness

Jingyi Ji, Anindya Hazra, yichenliu, Eliza Jones and William Edwards·
Global city
·17 December 2024
Experts feel Cardiff's recurring homeless problem can be solved by individualized support and community housing.

Artist wants Welsh museums to tell South Asian stories with empathy

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Global city
·22 November 2024
At St Fagans Museum, a colonial-era sofa prompts important questions about representation and telling stories of artefacts with care.

Butetown wall becomes a canvas for community spirit

Anindya Hazra·
Global city
·15 November 2024
The Butetown heritage mural reflects locals' stories, symbolizing unity and support while highlighting the diversity of the area.

Silver Surfers: New Digital Classes for Older Generations in Cardiff

yichenliu·
Global city
·15 November 2024
As the John Lewis Christmas ad lands on our screens, older people around the city are learning how to get online and tick off their festive lists

Sweet tunes and sweeter cakes:Cardiff Foodbank hosts concert

Jingyi Ji·
Global city
·15 November 2024
Cardiff’s Railway Garden hosted a lively community event with music, cake, and fundraising, bringing locals together to support the Cardiff Foodbank.

How happy does living in Cardiff make you feel?

Hao Chen·
Global city
·8 November 2024
Cardiff is only number 9 on a list of happiest cities in Wales. But is this fair? As the capital, many would expect it to rank higher.

Cardiff reacts: How will Trump’s victory impact things in the UK?

Anindya Hazra·
Politics & social justice
·8 November 2024
How is Trump's election going to impact the lives of the people of UK? We hit the street to get an answer for you.

Should Wales follow Australia and ban social media for children under 16?

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa and yichenliu·
Global city
·8 November 2024
Nearly 90% of children in the UK used YouTube regularly in 2023. We asked people in Cardiff if that's a cause for concern.

Why Cathays’ Dar Ul-Isra mosque is more than just a place of worship

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Global city
·25 October 2024
A thriving meeting place for recreational activities, sports and social events, the community centre is often buzzing with people and energy.

Kelly’s Records: Cardiff’s Vinyl Heart

Daniel Taylor·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
An independent vinyl store, tucked away in Cardiff's city centre, dedicated to selling physical media in a digital world.

Caereu, the hidden Cardiff hill fort waiting to be explored

Anindya Hazra·
Global city
·25 October 2024
Nestled high up above Cardiff, the iron age Caerau hill fort promises a breathtaking view of the metropolis while engaging the much-neglected local communities of Caer and Ely.

Cardiff’s jazz scene: improvising through challenges

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Global city
·2 May 2024
It’s World Jazz Day. From pub gigs to music halls, how well is this form of music doing in the city, and is enough being done to support live music?

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.

!Grubs Up! Podcast

Sydney Johnson, Georgiana Smith and Dominic Manley·
Global city
·19 April 2024
Welcome to Grubs Up!, the podcast that will explore the history of British dishes from every region of the country...

Love in Films Podcast

Zhulin Shao, Ruige Yuan and Yangyang Gao·
Global city
·19 April 2024
Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let's embark on this film journey to explore the diversity and beauty of the world of human emotion.

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?

People are punished for inflation: Train fares rise again after one year

Peng Huang·
Politics & social justice
·14 March 2024
Prices have just gone up again for rail travel, so do commuters think they are getting value for money on Welsh trains?

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?

Celebrating women: the incredible Welsh of the past and present

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Global city
·7 March 2024
Wales is home to a number of inspiring women who redefined history across the fields of education, sport, business, science and politics.

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?

Holi Celebrations: Your essential guide to the Festival of Colour

Dominic Manley·
Global city
·7 March 2024
Indians around the world will be celebrating on 25 March - find out where in Cardiff you can join in

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?

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.

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?

Dark skies week: Get started with scientific star watching like a pro

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Science & environment
·22 February 2024
With the Welsh dark skies week marking its third year, get started with technical star watching with an expert Cardiff astronomer.

Best places to live in Cardiff: locations for every taste

Disha Mitra·
Global city
·15 February 2024
Pontcanna was listed as one of the top 10 neighbourhoods to live in the UK. But there’s more to Cardiff, each with its special touch.

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?

2024 is the Year of Wales in India: What does this mean for Cardiff?

Prithika Vinod·
Global city
·8 February 2024
The Welsh Government has announced that this year, events will be planned to bring both countries together. 

What’s next: the future of digitalised Welsh language learning 

Prithika Vinod, Ruige Yuan, Sydney Johnson, Yangyang Gao and Zihan Sun·
Global city
·15 December 2023
During the pandemic, online Welsh learning spiked. Looking back, how has this method progressed since then?

Are universities doing enough for student mental health?

Dominic Manley, Minning Jiang, Niranjana Manoj Sabija and Tailai Xu·
Sport & health
·15 December 2023
Two recent surveys have highlighted alarming numbers of mental health problems and overwhelming frustrations at university services.

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.

Campaigners honoured for expanding cycle access across the city

Dominic Manley·
Politics & social justice
·11 December 2023
The Cardiff Cycling Awards returned for the second time to celebrate the achievements of volunteers and cycling organisations across the city.

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.

Local community raises funds for Gaza at Cardiff Mosque

Prithika Vinod·
Global city
·4 December 2023
Cathays' Dar Ul Isra mosque blends festivity with fundraising, featuring food stalls, music, and movie screenings.

A new space is being made for neurodivergent creatives in South Wales

Sydney Johnson·
Global city
·28 November 2023
A local producer is hosting a space for neurodivergent creatives to build solidarity, regular space for neurodivergent creatives to come together, and build solidarity, support and collaborations.

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.

How has change in speed limits to 20mph affected your daily life?

Zhulin Shao·
Global city
·13 November 2023
In September, the Welsh Government introduced the default 20mph limit which changed many roads that had 30mph speed limits down...

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.

The benches of Bute Park: what stories do they tell?

Disha Mitra·
Global city
·27 October 2023
Among the many paths of this Cardiff park, one is home to dedications from people to their loved ones. The...

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.

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...

Sign language week: benefits to learning non-verbal communication

Nuriya Aliyaskarova·
Global city
·16 March 2023
British Sign is an official language used in the UK. It is used by people with hearing or speech difficulty, but can be learned by anyone.

A Michelin listed chef in Cardiff gives tips for successful business

Renu Thapa·
Global city
·11 March 2023
An award-winning chef believes restaurants can still make delicious food without worrying about energy prices. But, how exactly does he do it?

Seven excellent Welsh women contribute to peace and globalization

Lingbing Li·
Global city
·7 March 2023
The aim of the IWD 2023 EmbraceEquity campaign theme, we spotlight influential women in Wales who are supporting equality and connecting the world.

Coming together in crisis: Cardiff’s response to the Ukrainian crisis

Sagar·
Global city
·16 February 2023
People of Cardiff and support groups helping Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees settle down in Wales as the War approaches one...

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Cardiff campaigners stand up to make a difference

Lingbing Li·
Global city
·16 February 2023
International students and charities in the city are working together to help those affected by the earthquake that has killed over 40,000 people.

To rebel against fast fashion, buy less of it: Cardiff charity shop owner

Renu Thapa·
Global city
·16 February 2023
As secondhand shopping is increasing rapidly amongst people, how accessible thrifting really is in Cardiff?

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.

People to cancel plans this winter due to train strikes and frozen tracks

Nuriya Aliyaskarova·
Global city
·16 December 2022
What do the train strikes and weather-related delays mean for the people in Cardiff?

Cardiff family reunited with their cat after 3 months

Shaurya·
Global city
·16 December 2022
A Cardiff family was reunited with their seven month old pet kitten thanks to a Facebook post after she was lost for three months.

Are you still actively protecting yourself against COVID-19?

Nuriya Aliyaskarova·
Sport & health
·11 November 2022
People are neglecting Coronavirus precautions putting each other at risk. We talked to them about it in light of the approaching winter.

The Cardiff Crypt Podcast

Elinor Griffiths, Roohi Mariam Peter and Elliot Topham·
Global city
·28 April 2022
Welcome to the Cardiff Crypt Podcast, where we will uncover Cardiff’s sinful and horrifying past, delving deep into the archive of the city’s history.

The top UK cities to visit during Easter break at different budgets

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Global city
·31 March 2022
Want to enjoy your Easter time off by taking a short trip? Here are our top picks for the season. There’s something for everyone.

My second home: Iranians in Cardiff talk about their life

ROHINI SINGH·
Global city
·24 March 2022
With Nazanin Zaghari’s return to the United Kingdom, we take a look at Cardiff’s vibrant Iranian community.

Losar ’22: How Cardiff’s only Tibetan temple celebrated the new year

Tirth Trivedi·
Global city
·10 March 2022
At the Kagyu Samye Dzong, you may find the closest thing to Nirvana on this side of the Severn.

Cardiff’s rain gardens will tackle rainfall runoff, increase biodiversity

ROHINI SINGH·
Science & environment
·17 December 2021
Sustainable drainage project in Cardiff will add to biodiversvity while improving drainage and controlling pollution.

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.

The ‘Happy to Chat’ Benches in Cardiff Parks: A Fight Against Loneliness

Elinor Griffiths·
Global city
·19 November 2021
The 'Happy to Chat' signs have spread across the world, in hopes that it will combat loneliness.

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!

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.

Spring bank holiday: Top-rated day trip from Cardiff

Haoran Lin·
Global city
·27 May 2021
Does the gradual lifting of the blockade make your mood float, and do you still have no idea how to spend the coming three-day holiday meaningfully?

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.
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Eurovision 2021: UK makes history by receiving a “double zero” for the first time

Rahul Thyamagundlam·
Global city
·24 May 2021
How is it when first-time viewers who are non-European watch Eurovision? Here's what happened.

Hundreds gather in Cardiff streets in support of Palestine

Haoran Lin·
Global city
·20 May 2021
The escalation of Israel-Palestine conflicts have sparked pro-Palestine protests across Cardiff.

Five Indian restaurants in Cardiff that will tingle your palate

Prerana Bandi·
Global city
·13 May 2021
Want to spice up your palate with the the best Indian food in town? Here are the top Indian restaurants in Cardiff

Top 5 Harry Potter locations in the UK you can visit over the weekend

Akshata·
Global city
·6 May 2021
Are you a Potterhead and are in Cardiff? Here are 5 locations you can visit over just a weekend!

New normal: Entering the post-pandemic era, is online learning beneficial?

Adishri Chengappa·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·29 April 2021
As the Covid-19 situation improves in the UK, will online classes stay relevant for students?

Top 5 burger places in Cardiff that will make you go, YUM!

Adishri Chengappa·
Global city
·22 April 2021
Looking for the best burger in Cardiff? Here's everything you need to know

‘Life swap led to my love of fridge magnets’: says UK’s biggest collector

Akshata·
Business & Culture
·22 April 2021
It started with just the fridge and the freezer. Then went on to fill up 3 rooms of the house. Here's the story of UK's largest fridge magnet collector.

St. Patrick’s Day in lockdown: How are Irish people in Cardiff celebrating?

Ruan Hallett·
Global city
·17 March 2021
With another St Patrick's Day in lockdown, Irish citizens of Cardiff are finding new ways to celebrate the cultural holiday.

The Chinese in Wales Association delivered over 15,000 masks in Wales

Rufei Ou·
Global city
·11 March 2021
The Chinese in Wales Association has been donating PPE to local communities since the pandemic began

What’s the expectations and concerns of Chinese students who have the second lockdown Chinese New Year in Cardiff.

Rufei Ou·
Global city
·12 February 2021
Chinese students still have a Chinese New Year in lockdown this year, while their family and friends may be able to have reunion dinner at home.

Children learn about anti-racism through school competitions

Rufei Ou·
Global city
·23 January 2021
Children in Wales create artworks in school competitions about anti-racism.
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Coming to Wales? Get tested or get fined.

Rahul Thyamagundlam·
Global city
·22 January 2021
Anyone flying in should have tested negative for COVID at least 72 hours before arrival, or else pay a ₤500 fine.

Do you think Christmas is important in a multicultural city?

Rufei Ou·
Global city
·4 December 2020
For many of those who don’t celebrate Christmas, the 25th December is just an ordinary day.

Morgan Arcade: A stroll through time!

Prerana Bandi·
Business & Culture
·22 November 2020
In an era of malls and retail stores are arcades here to stay? Built in 1896, Morgan Arcade is one...

Musicians around the world keep going during lockdown

Pamela Li, Lilian Yang, Huan Zhu and Zijing Wang·
Global city
·7 May 2020
COVID-19 pandemic puts the world into a New Normal. How does it influence musicians and the way they deliver their works?

How do people with a sweet tooth release their pressure during COVID-19 isolation?

Xin Wu, rosiewu17 and Yulun Zhang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·7 May 2020
People who love desserts have changed their and other's lives during COVID-19 isolation.

How do the gardening community respond to the Coronavirus?

Jael_Li, Jia Liang and Ruilin Ma·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·7 May 2020
Gardening brings people closer to the nature and connects people more tightly during the pandemic.

Singing keeps the community spirit alive

Anne Nielsen and Rhiana George·
Global city
·7 May 2020
With the lockdown looming over us and people being restricted, music has become a form of therapy.

Coronavirus leaves the self-employed in Cardiff faced with challenges during the lockdown

Pamela Li·
Global city
·4 May 2020
While social contact needs distance with each other, how could the barber shop owner do to overcome the difficulties?

Project created during quarantine helps Asian diaspora through trying times

Randall Gu, Naomi Huang and Yu-Chen Li·
Global city
·4 May 2020
A story-telling project is bringing lightness and connecting Asians around the world to express themselves during this dark and uncertain time.

Does coronavirus isolation make life harder for people with depression?

Xin Wu·
Global city
·27 April 2020
For depression sufferers, things become much different after the UK declared its lockdown policy and discouraged physical contact.

One-way system: the new measure is applied in Roath Park

Ruilin Ma·
Global city
·27 April 2020
Roath Park has adopted new arrangements to respond to people's concerns. How does it keep people safe?

Student Diaries: Being on the front line amidst COVID-19

Rhiana George·
Global city
·27 April 2020
Students of Cardiff explain behind the scene experiences of volunteering and working on the front line amidst COVID-19.

‘People are dying and well, I’m not’: Covid fears keep patients away

Megan Feringa·
Global cityScience & environment
·27 April 2020
As more general patients avoid emergency departments out of fear, physicians worry of the impending surge to come.
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