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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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Not just food markets, but places where you can meet people and talk freely

Wenxin Fang, Le Lu, Yudan Li and Tianqi Jiang·
Business & Culture
·4 March 2019
When you want to go shopping for green food, or simply want to find somewhere you can get close to nature and chat with people, we recommend these places for you.

Twelve things that reveal Wales’ hidden impact on the world

JananiSuri, Sian Burkitt, ArtemisGiannakopoulou and George Clarke·
Business & Culture
·4 March 2019
From the NHS to Captain Morgan, the beginnings of the internet to modern cremation, let’s take a look at surprising Welsh firsts that influence the world today.

Tagged in time: an interactive experience of graffiti culture in Cardiff

Hannah Liddle, Joshua Lowe, Steven Poole and Will Sayner·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·4 March 2019
What lies behind Cardiff’s underground art culture? Immerse yourself in this interactive experience to get to grips with graffiti.

‘Walking in nature clears my brain’: hiking around the Welsh coastline

Joseph Power, Swathi Subhash Nair, Fflur Evans and Hannah Robertson·
Sport & health
·4 March 2019
Brush off your hiking boots and follow this interactive adventure along the Welsh coast, from Cardiff to Anglesey.

Eat your way around the world in Cardiff City

Parul Agarwal, Shubham Shukla, Ananya Das and Arundhati Vaidya·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·3 March 2019
Whether you want to discover a new cuisine or find your favourite one, Cardiff has got you covered without making you go bankrupt.

‘Remain, reform and revolutionise’: Cardiff protesters march against Brexit

Sian Burkitt·
Politics & social justice
·3 March 2019
Hundreds of protesters marched through Cardiff this weekend, showing their passion for Europe and hope to 'remain, reform and revolutionise.' Here's what happened...

Local environmental activists are short of forcing a climate debate in the Senedd

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·28 February 2019
Extinction Rebellion's Cardiff chapter is pressing on the government to debate climate change, as a local protest looms next Saturday.

‘Puppies trust us, but we abuse them’: law is coming to stop commercial selling

Tianqi Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
The Welsh Government is consulting on commercial sales of puppies, what does this mean for animals in illegal puppy farms?

Britain’s involvement in the Yemen conflict – Explained

Joseph Power·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
Britain's arms trade with Saudi Arabia has facilitated a humanitarian crisis. As the US looks to withdraw, criticism of the UK rises.

Wales vs England: A history of the raging rugby rivalry

Ananya Das·
Sport & health
·28 February 2019
A game that is important to both sides, historically and personally. England vs Wales is a match you don’t want to miss!

‘Brexit shambles’: Cardiff MPs welcome Corbyn’s support for People’s Vote

Sian Burkitt·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
Cardiff's constituencies are all Labour. How did their MPs react to Jeremy Corbyn's recent announcement of support for a People's Vote?

Deposit-return scheme: New hope for raising the recycling rate

Wenxin Fang·
Science & environment
·28 February 2019
Since plastic waste is becoming an environmental crisis, will a deposit-return scheme lead to a reduction in litter?

Secrets to tackling winter laziness and burning fat quickly

Kent Kitabatake·
Sport & health
·28 February 2019
Gym trainers and hard-core gym goers share their secrets to getting back in shape quickly for spring. Read on find out.

From Cardiff to countryside: relieving stress by walking to Castell Coch

George Clarke·
Sport & health
·28 February 2019
What benefits are there to spending some time solo walking in the countryside along the Taff trail to Castell Coch?

‘We are not doing this for money. Music is happiness’: Refugee Rhythms

ArtemisGiannakopoulou·
Global city
·28 February 2019
Refugee Rhythms is a party of tunes, languages and cultures. How does music help refugees and bring different people together?

‘Not one person said that they were choosing to be on the streets’

Joshua Lowe·
Global city
·28 February 2019
Homelessness in Wales has increased by 40%, Shelter Cymru has released a report exploring challenges to the rough sleeper problem.

‘Cannabis based products are selling like hot cakes’: Is green the way to go?

Shubham Shukla·
Science & environment
·28 February 2019
As cannabinoids have gone from dangerous to desirable recently, how exactly has CBD shed its illicit tag to become healthy?
LGBT History Month

‘I’m everything my government hates’: the LGBTQ fight for the future

Christian S. Phelps·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
LGBT History Month is coming to an end. How can the community and its supporters expand their efforts so that no one is left behind?

Wales through England’s eyes: wiping out the Welsh language on our screens

Fflur Evans·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
The BBC's latest sitcom, 'Pitching In' is a perfect example of how the Welsh language is undermined by English-language broadcasters.

The hidden messages in Bristol’s street art from Banksy to beyond

JananiSuri·
Business & Culture
·28 February 2019
As a Banksy mural makes waves in Port Talbot, let's take a walk through his hometown Bristol's socially conscious street artists.

‘The most vulnerable and desperate people are destitute asylum seekers’

Hannah Robertson·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
One network of Cardiff organisations is working to address homelessness among asylum seekers.

Remember he’s no Remainer: why we still can’t count on Corbyn

Will Sayner·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
For two years, Corbyn remained uncommitted to any stance on Brexit. Now that he’s finally taken a side, can we trust him?

Where to shop on a budget in Cardiff to recreate the London Fashion Week styles

Parul Agarwal·
Business & Culture
·28 February 2019
Charity shops provide feasible fashion options after the London Fashion Week left a dress shaped hole in our banks.

The origins and traditions of ‘Pancake Day’

George Clarke·
Business & Culture
·21 February 2019
What are your favourite indulgences before the Lenten season? In the UK, pancakes are the public's favourite.

What you need to know about the UK’s biggest radio telescope

Francisco Rodríguez·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
The Jodrell Bank Observatory may soon be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. How can Cardiffians make the most of their visit?

Rental properties in Cardiff: reasonable or are students stewing over their state?

Kent Kitabatake and Will Sayner·
Politics & social justice
·21 February 2019
A Cardiff court recently fined a landlord for his appalling Riverside rental property, InterCardiff ask if this could be a wider problem in Cardiff.

The new Barbie in a wheelchair: a face for children with disabilities

Yudan Li·
Politics & social justice
·21 February 2019
A new Barbie will represent children with disabilities. But how much can it really improve kids' wellbeing?

‘To live longer is not important’: Kurdish hunger striker visited by Syrian leader

Hannah Liddle·
Global city
·21 February 2019
A Syrian diplomat arrived in Newport to express solidarity with Kurdish activists Imam Sis, who has passed 67 days of his hunger strike.

Celebrating the year of indigenous languages

Swathi Subhash Nair·
Global city
·21 February 2019
UNESCO is celebrating International Mother Language Day 2019 and paving a way for indigeneous languages this year.
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Cardiff Science Festival 2019: a one-stop guide for curious minds

Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
Cardiff Science Festival is returning to town after five-years. Here are thirteen venues where events will be held during the gala.

‘Shouldn’t we make our body a home?’: what it’s like to have body image issues

Arundhati Vaidya·
Global city
·21 February 2019
Find out what it is really like to have body image problems and what you can do to support someone.

Human rights activists: ‘We are at war with this hostile environment’

Hannah Liddle·
Politics & social justice
·21 February 2019
Hostile environment policies are targeting those without the right to remain in the UK, how is this affecting those in Cardiff?

Environmentalists take to Cardiff’s streets to protest Climate Change

Thomas Ford·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
Activists are pressuring the Welsh government into acknowledging global Climate Change. Does hope lie in tactics like these?

Niche speed dating events: how to meet people just like you

JananiSuri·
Business & Culture
·21 February 2019
It's 2019, speed dating isn't just chatting anymore: Cardiff tries out unique activities to help you mingle or find love.

Cardiff Council negotiates new affordable housing development

Le Lu·
Politics & social justice
·21 February 2019
Many local people are in urgent need of housing. Who will benefit most from Cardiff Council's new affordable housing agreement?
St David's Day

‘Scotland and Ireland have national holidays, why doesn’t Wales?’

Fflur Evans·
Politics & social justice
·21 February 2019
Almost 3,500 people have signed a petition to make St David's Day a national holiday, but what are the obstacles facing this campaign?

‘A final say is crucial’: Labour members across Wales resist Brexit

Sian Burkitt·
Politics & social justice
·21 February 2019
What is 'Labour for a People's Vote'? Read about their campaign in Wales and their desire for a passionate defence of Europe.

Climate Change: ‘Cardiff most vulnerable to the impacts of sea level rise’

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
2018 was the fourth hottest year ever since record-keeping began. What does it mean for Cardiff and the UK?

Aldi’s new eco campaign aims to reduce single-use plastic bags

Wenxin Fang·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
Aldi plans to raise the cost of shopping bags, though some think a 4p rise won't have the desired impact.

From depression to hope: An asylum seeker’s experiences in Cardiff

samjtwestlake·
Politics & social justice
·18 February 2019
What is it like to seek asylum in Cardiff? One individual's struggle sheds light on what the Space4U charity is doing to help.

Police clash with Kurdish activists in Newport

Hannah Liddle·
Politics & social justice
·15 February 2019
Injuries reported after Kurdish marchers clashed with police with half a mile remaining in their four-day walk from London.

5 best places to study in Cardiff

Le Lu·
Global city
·15 February 2019
Looking for a suitable place to study? Here are some places deserve a try around Cardiff.

How to use the colour of the year to spark up your winter wardrobe

Arundhati Vaidya·
Global city
·14 February 2019
Add a pop of colour to your winter wardrobe using the colour of the year, Pantone's Living Coral
#greencardiff2019

A guide to Cardiff’s urban wildlife

Thomas Ford·
Science & environment
·14 February 2019
Cardiff has been named the UK’s go-to location for urban wildlife, but what forms of nature make it so special?  

A Cardiff Uni ex-staff member fights deportations

ArtemisGiannakopoulou·
Politics & social justice
·14 February 2019
Britains biggest battle for the demolition of detention centres and unlawful “blind" deportation has been won for now.

Is social media bad for the young? The evidence and the unknown

Tianqi Jiang·
Business & Culture
·14 February 2019
Young people normally indulge in two hours of social media browsing time per day and this trend could put their mental health at risk.

Top local businesses that are exclusive to Cardiff

Parul Agarwal·
Business & Culture
·14 February 2019
Want to stand out? Shop from some of these local stores to get the most unique additions to your wardrobe and homeware.

Live music and Cardiff: A bittersweet love story

Shubham Shukla·
Business & Culture
·14 February 2019
Now is the time to experience live music in Cardiff as they need and deserve your attention.

Cycling for novices: ‘Patience is key’

Ananya Das·
Sport & health
·14 February 2019
New to cycling? Speaking to an expert to understand the needs of committing to cycling is the perfect way to kickstart your new regime!

Pressure builds to ban ‘rip-off’ agency fees in Wales as England takes action

Christian S. Phelps·
Global city
·14 February 2019
Students and activists have pushed the Welsh government to follow England's lead and ban agency fees by September.

The best hacks to lock your bike from thieves

Francisco Rodríguez·
Sport & health
·14 February 2019
Last year, more than 1,400 bicycles were stolen in the capital of Wales. What are cyclists doing to protect their bikes in the city?

‘Immerse yourself in the culture’: five Welsh events not to miss in 2019

Steven Poole·
Business & Culture
·14 February 2019
Is rugby not your thing, but all you hear is Six Nations? We’ve got you covered with five of the best events in Wales this year.

Unplugging from social media

Hannah Robertson·
Global city
·14 February 2019
People rely on social media for almost everything. Some say it's an easy habit to break, others say it's not possible.

Transform your room into a Hygge paradise

JananiSuri·
Business & Culture
·14 February 2019
Winter blues got you down? Here are some simple tips to redecorate your home into a warm, productive haven worth hanging out in.

‘There are no boundaries in music’: Chinese New Year comes to Cardiff

Yudan Li·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·14 February 2019
When Welsh and Chinese folk songs meet, what happens? Here is an opportunity for you to experience it in Cardiff in the coming week.

Inside Cardiff’s indie coffee shops

Swathi Subhash Nair·
Business & Culture
·14 February 2019
Looking for a place to hang out and relax with your friends? Here are some of our top picks of independent coffee houses around Cardiff

How to make four cocktails to impress your friends

Joseph Power, Swathi Subhash Nair, Fflur Evans and George Clarke·
Business & Culture
·11 February 2019
Want to know how to charm your friends with some cheap homemade cocktails? Here's how.

How to have a multicultural Valentine’s Day

Kent Kitabatake, Sian Burkitt, ArtemisGiannakopoulou and JananiSuri·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·11 February 2019
Tired of the same old Valentine's routine? Let our international team at InterCardiff give you some inspiration.

How to prepare a Valentine’s Day meal for under £20

Syed Muhammad Abubakar, Thomas Ford, Hannah Robertson and supriya basavanakote·
Business & Culture
·11 February 2019
Quick, easy spinach-artichoke chicken and delectable mug brownies for your loved ones.

How to recycle properly: a rubbish guide

Will Sayner, Joshua Lowe and Steven Poole·
Science & environment
·11 February 2019
Have you bin confused about recycling? If so, this simple guide you set you straight.

How to style a winter scarf in five different ways

Parul Agarwal, Shubham Shukla, Ananya Das and Arundhati Vaidya·
Global city
·11 February 2019
Here's how you can style up your winter wardrobe and still be warm this season!

How To Make ‎Tempura

Yudan Li, Tianqi Jiang, Wenxin Fang and Le Lu·
Global city
·11 February 2019
Tempura is one of the most famous Japanese dishes served outside of Japan. Now, you can have this excellent dish even at home.

How to drape a saree

Hannah Liddle, Vinayak Shanker Sharma, Christian S. Phelps and Francisco Rodríguez·
Global city
·11 February 2019
Prepare for your first Indian wedding by learning how to drape a traditional saree in just two minutes.

Cardiff food joints ready to meet the growing wave of veganism

supriya basavanakote·
Business & Culture
·7 February 2019
This new year, veganism has reached its pinnacle worldwide. Are Cardiff food joints ready to step up their game?

Top 5 things to do with your mum in Cardiff

Sian Burkitt·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·7 February 2019
So, your mum’s coming to visit you in Cardiff? Here are our top 5 recommendations of places to take her.

The best indoor sports in Cardiff to play this winter season

ArtemisGiannakopoulou·
Sport & health
·7 February 2019
Winter is here but sports isn't limited to season! Here you will find where to practice your favorite sports warm and dry in Cardiff.
Ale Pumps, Pub,

Cardiff’s six best pubs to watch the Six Nations

Joseph Power·
Business & Culture
·7 February 2019
You know you're going to drink beer and scream at the TV. We know you're going to drink beer and scream at the TV. Do it with your friends, you'll look less weird.

Top hacks for internet safety

Will Sayner·
Science & environment
·7 February 2019
Google gave some great tips on staying safe online. Here's what you need to know...

Best Valentine’s Day celebrations for all couples

Kent Kitabatake·
Business & Culture
·7 February 2019
Is Cardiff the capital city of love? Read on to find out.

Idiots’ guide to the Six Nations in Wales

Joshua Lowe·
Sport & health
·7 February 2019
New to Wales and don't know anything about the Six Nations? We have you covered

Thousands protest against the shut down of iconic Guildford Crescent

Parul Agarwal·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·7 February 2019
Fears regarding loss of heritage and culture surface as Guildford Crescent closes doors.

Dancers from Cardiff are helping heal Postnatal depression

Tianqi Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·7 February 2019
More than one in ten women having a baby face mental disorders and dancers are trying to improve it.

‘An exceptional insight’: Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings come to Cardiff

Shubham Shukla·
Business & CultureScience & environment
·7 February 2019
The senior curator talks to InterCardiff about the drawings of the world famous renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci that are on display this spring in Cardiff.

Five easy greetings for Chinese New Year

Wenxin Fang·
Global city
·7 February 2019
While Chinese New Year is celebrated widely around the world, the first way to participate is by learning these greetings for the Chinese New Year.

‘My choice of hijab does not define me’

Hannah Robertson·
Politics & social justice
·7 February 2019
World Hijab Day is an annual observance of the practice of hijab, celebrated worldwide to raise awareness and educate others about the practice.
Sunset Cardiff Street Names

English street names: urban development or cultural ‘vandalism’?

Christian S. Phelps·
Global city
·7 February 2019
An online street naming consultation fits into ongoing discussions about "place-making" and the city's cultural priorities.

Emiliano Sala: ‘We wanted him to be our saviour’ say Cardiff fans

Ananya Das·
Sport & health
·7 February 2019
Cardiff City supporters pay heartfelt homage to Emiliano Sala.

How to live sustainably on a student budget

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Global cityScience & environment
·7 February 2019
We know that living on a student budget can be difficult, especially when you are trying to be eco-conscious. Here are some tips to live sustainably!
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‘People are waking up to Welsh independence’

Fflur Evans·
Politics & social justice
·7 February 2019
Influential Welsh artists are coming together for a gig to support Welsh independence, but how do Yes is More’s organisers plan on making their voices heard?

7 things to do in the UK before summer

George Clarke·
Sport & health
·7 February 2019
Fun and interesting activities and events that you could take part in this winter.
The headstone of Karl Marx with the epitaph, 'Workers of all lands unite"

The Workers Revolutionary Party – “An instrument for carrying out revolution”

Joseph Power·
Politics & social justice
·16 January 2019
The WRP represent a far-left fringe who believe in revolution and Socialist United States of Europe they considered impossible to achieve within the EU itself.

The challenges faced by those tackling rough sleeping around the country

George Clarke·
Politics & social justice
·16 January 2019
With homelessness continuing to rise in Cardiff, and all over the UK, what challenges face those working to help the homeless?

A unique force of nature in the English Channel

Steven Poole·
Sport & health
·16 January 2019
While a lifetime of breaking records has given many high points to sea swimmer Sally Minty-Gravett MBE, is an enduring achievement also the inspiration she has become?

“Community programs that bring people together” – Day by Day, the radio program representing Cardiff as an international community

Thomas Ford·
Global city
·16 January 2019
Day by Day serves as a unique source of awareness and entertainment to the diverse citizens of Cardiff. What role does it serve within Cardiff’s distinct identity? 

The Sustainable Studio: trying to keep creatives in Cardiff.

Joshua Lowe·
Global city
·16 January 2019
A story of two sisters trying to keep art and culture alive in Cardiff.

Why is Pembrokeshire’s wildlife so precious? An unlikely expert explains

Will Sayner·
Science & environment
·16 January 2019
In the nature reserves not so far from Cardiff, Wales' west coast boast some pretty amazing marine life. A petrolhead explains why we should protect it.
Ella Daish. Credit: Simon Dack

Fighting from Cardiff to eliminate plastic of menstrual products of the UK

Francisco Rodríguez·
Politics & social justiceScience & environment
·16 January 2019
The environmental campaigner Ella Daish explains how she is helping to eliminate plastic from these basic items.

An artist and sufferer’s journey on reducing the stigma around Endometriosis

Arundhati Vaidya·
Global cityScience & environment
·16 January 2019
An artist working towards raising awareness about Endometriosis! Read more to find out how.

Meet Dr Emma Yhnell, neuroscientist and the new friendly face of science

Sarah Clinton·
Science & environment
·16 January 2019
Breaking down the barriers between scientists and the public and encouraging the public and politicians to engage with science. Emma Yhnell is proving that scientists are more than just boring people in lab coats.

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: The Athletic Union President Tackling Mental Health in Sport

ellatepper·
Global citySport & health
·16 January 2019
University students are more aware of mental health issues than ever. Meet the woman using sport to tackle stigma and build communities.

Recovery Cymru: Helping people with drug misuse issues to rebuild their lives

samjtwestlake·
Politics & social justice
·16 January 2019
Gareth Joseph's story shows how the community-spirit and philosophy of the charity are helping people come back from the brink.

Lan Jian and his Chinese dumpling business in the UK

Tianqi Jiang·
Business & Culture
·16 January 2019
As a brand of “made in Britain” Chinese quick-frozen dumplings, the Freshasia dumpling has had over half market share in the UK so far, how did the founder start his career?
A business card reading Twin Made Studios sitting in a pile of multicoloured yarn

Knit a scarf, start a business

Hannah Robertson·
Global city
·16 January 2019
Meet the local entrepreneur who is teaching crafting classes and business tips side-by-side.

The sassy medical doctor who has created a niche of realistic blogging for herself

Parul Agarwal·
Business & CultureGlobal citySport & health
·16 January 2019
With social media making people insecure and depressed about their lives, it takes a witty girl to tell them - Be You, It’s Cool.

A friendly face and a cuppa: the food bank offering emotional nourishment

Sian Burkitt·
Business & CulturePolitics & social justice
·16 January 2019
Meet Clare Moffat and the charity helping people overcome issues caused by income deprivation in the small Scottish city of Stirling. Is there something to be learnt from their approach?

Gaining Ground: A Shared Vision for a Community Green Hub in Splott

Hannah Liddle·
Global cityScience & environment
·16 January 2019
A new piece of land has become a big opportunity for the community in Splott.

An interview with the Greek and Cypriot Society of Cardiff University

ArtemisGiannakopoulou·
Global city
·16 January 2019
The Greek and Cypriot society in Cardiff is one of the most vivacious and virile communities in UK. But what’s the result of the combination of the Greek-Cypriot communities along with the fresher student’s standpoint in the Capital of Wales?

The man teaching psycho-education to help Welsh citizens with their problems

JananiSuri·
Global city
·16 January 2019
Through self-help book prescriptions and four free sessions, Dr. Neil Frude seeks to help people ACTivate their life. 

Rebecca Clark,director of Green City Events

Le Lu·
Global cityScience & environment
·15 January 2019
“Cardiff is a small city that's growing, but sometimes it can feel like a large town, because I can have the community and I can have an impact.”
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