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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

    Britain’s Butterfly Crisis: Saving Butterflies Now

    Campaigners urge Welsh government to stop funding animal experiment

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

  • 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

    Wales’ first Black Music Awards to celebrate representation and legacy

    Cardiff buskers say bands using amplifiers are a public menace  

    Welsh Oddities Podcast

  • Sport & health
    Sport & health

    Conquer challenges: Six events to test your limits in 2025

    Unhealthy foods will be restricted from checkouts at supermarket in Welsh

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

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An “Unforgiving System” for refugees says Vicar but “Spirit of generosity” from local communities.

Elliot Topham·
Politics & social justice
·10 December 2021
While various communities have come together to settle in a Syrian refugee family, the processes involved have created their own challenges.

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.
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Cardiff needs more LGBTQ+ friendly hairdressers, says salon owner

Oojal Kour·
Politics & social justice
·10 December 2021
A gender-neutral hair salon in Cardiff is advocating for more queer-inclusive hairdressing spaces around the country.

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.

Man is about to run over 100km for his friend suffering from brain tumour

Xize Wang·
Sport & health
·10 December 2021
To help Dave fight against disease, Rhys will take on a big challenge on Saturday.

Help for the Homeless: Cardiff choir creates confidence and community

Emily Janes·
Politics & social justice
·10 December 2021
"Choir with no name" is a place for people affected by homelessness to feel safe, progress and sing.

Having fun while doing good: medical students hold a dress running for funding

Yuhan Zhang·
Sport & health
·10 December 2021
Cardiff University Pediatric Society supports a  local children’s charity in South Wales by raising money through fun runs.

Riverside Community Garden: Come and be a volunteer, which is good for your health

LUYAO SHAO·
Science & environment
·10 December 2021
Be a volunteer and find a green space to get fresh air and be close to nature at the riverside community garden.

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

A Local Radio Podcaster Eager To Help the Homeless Now is Raising Supplies.

Jingyuan Chen·
Politics & social justice
·10 December 2021
A local radio podcaster is raising supplies for the homeless people.

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

Over 6,400 People Signed A Petition To Prevent More Welsh People From Losing Their Homes.

Jingyuan Chen·
Politics & social justice
·3 December 2021
Welsh People are losing their homes, local people demanding housing justice.

Cardiff gets its first environment-friendly, modular houses

Adwitiya Pal·
Science & environment
·3 December 2021
New affordable and environment-friendly houses have been installed in Roath after being built off-site, in a first of its kind project for Cardiff

“AIDS is not a death sentence anymore”: HIV campaigners come together to share their experience on World AIDS Day

Oojal Kour·
Sport & health
·3 December 2021
A memorial service was held at Cardiff University Park Place on World AIDS Day to commemorate the lives that were lost to HIV/AIDS. 

‘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.

Vigil campaign: sympathy for refugees and protest against the UK government

Chaoyan Zhang·
Politics & social justice
·3 December 2021
Cardiff citizens' vigil for refugees who died in the English Channel was also a strong protest against the UK Government's refugee policy.

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

We have skills: employ people with disabilities says Cardiff campaigner

Emily Janes·
Politics & social justice
·3 December 2021
A Local Disability Campaigner calls on the Welsh Government and Employers to do more to help disabled people into employment.

UK universities go on strike for the third day but Cardiff stays silent

Ka Long Tung·
Politics & social justice
·3 December 2021
Will there be picket lines demanding better pension and pay for teaching staff in Cardiff University? The turnout of re-ballot will tell.

Social care crisis: New project to employ people in care work sector

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Sport & health
·3 December 2021
In the wake of shortage in care work sector across UK, a new project launched in Cardiff to populate the sector.

Short videos communicate the climate emergency with public

LUYAO SHAO·
Science & environment
·3 December 2021
Under the Wales Climate Week, a video project aims to communicate science and covey climate crisis message to a wider audience.
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Cardiff: 19-year-old’s period campaign has found active volunteers in men

Atreya Mukerjee·
Politics & social justice
·19 November 2021
Several local men are breaking gender stereotypes and making sanitary products easily accessible to young women

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.

A group of protesters in Cardiff against Sudan’s military coup

YIQING LIU·
Politics & social justice
·19 November 2021
Sudanese in the UK are calling for peace back to Sudan after the Sudan's military coup.

Astronaut Tim Peake: Health effects of long-term space missions

Yuhan Zhang·
Sport & health
·19 November 2021
Tim Peake has faced physical and mental health issues due to the space mission.
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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.

Council promises to accelerate recycling rates despite lockdown hiccup

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Science & environment
·19 November 2021
The Council is taking measures to boost recycling to meet the targets for waste management in the city.

‘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

Roath Park closed: Ground investigation works for dam, begins

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Science & environment
·19 November 2021
Inspection reveals that the dam would not withstand flooding event, council decides on improvement and maintenance works.

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.

HIV: Wales Testing Week aims to encourage people to get tested

Ka Long Tung·
Politics & social justice
·19 November 2021
Two campaigners believed the society has to remove the stigma against HIV and the government must do more to stop the transmission.

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.

A young feminist tries to pave the way for youth generation

LUYAO SHAO·
Politics & social justice
·19 November 2021
Amelia Gibson believes that she can use her voice to end sex harassment and change inequalities in schools.

How effective are groups such as Insulate Britain and their tactics in battling climate change?

Elliot Topham·
Uncategorised
·5 November 2021
What do people think of the effectiveness and tactics of certain environmental groups, such as insulate Britain? we took to the Cardiff streets to find out.

Should portraits and statues of controversial historical figures be taken down?

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Politics & social justice
·5 November 2021
People in Cardiff have different perspectives on statues and portraits of historical figures being removed.

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?

Does drink spiking affect women going out?

Xize Wang·
Politics & social justice
·5 November 2021
Hundreds of drink spiking cases are reported recently, does it change women’s behavior?

Should stadiums implement an alcohol ban in rugby games?

Adwitiya Pal·
Sport & health
·5 November 2021
Calls for a ban on alcohol consumption in stadiums for rugby games is sure to draw a range of opinions from the public.

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...

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?

Should we protect children from violent TV shows?

Yuhan Zhang·
Politics & social justice
·5 November 2021
English council urges parents not to allow children to watch Squid Game because children are copying its violent challenge which led to injuries. 

Should we do more to stop underage from drinking?

YIQING LIU·
Politics & social justice
·5 November 2021
Underage drinking seems to be more and more of a concern in Cardiff, are we doing enough to stop our children from drinking?

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 record high waiting times in Wales, is the NHS broken?

Emily Janes·
Sport & health
·5 November 2021
Waiting times in Wales reached a record high in 2021 with a fifth of the population on a waiting list for treatment. We ask: is the NHS broken? 

Should working women in the UK receive paid period leaves?

Oojal Kour·
Sport & health
·5 November 2021
The Welsh Government aims to normalise menstrual hygiene in workplaces by 2026. We asked women in Cardiff how they feel about paid period leaves, and what the government could do better.

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.
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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. 

The Glass House Where The Rainforest Lives

Elliot Topham·
Uncategorised
·29 October 2021
Cardiff’s own Rainforest Narnia is a tranquil, tropical contrast to a walk in the Welsh capital.

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.

One of the best place for hiking in Cardiff: Garth Hill

YIQING LIU·
Science & environment
·29 October 2021
A wonderful place for hiking in Cardiff.

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.

The unnamed forest trail: A stroll around Castell Coch

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Science & environment
·29 October 2021
If you are looking to spend some quiet time with yourself or your loved ones then this is the experience you need.

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.

Wales women’s victory stunned a record crowd in Cardiff

Chaoyan Zhang·
Sport & health
·29 October 2021
The Wales women's football players captivate 5,455 auidence at the stadium with their brilliant performance on Tuesday.

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!

The anyBODY podcast – Fitness and Body Positivity

Scarlet Charles, Lydia Armstrong, Elin Wyn and Lucy Hynam·
Sport & health
·7 June 2021
On this episode we spoke to two fitness influencers to discuss if sport and the rise in gym culture has changed beauty and body standards.
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Dark love: a voice to the survivors of violent affairs

Prerana Bandi, Gareema Bangad and Chiara Castro·
Politics & social justice
·7 June 2021
This is Katheryn's story, a story that teaches us how, sometimes, a helpful hand of a professional is what one needs to find the power to take control of your life again!

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.

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?

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.

As bare as you dare: Cardiff riders get naked for safer cycling

Ganshi Gao·
Sport & health
·27 May 2021
World naked bike ride will be coming back in Cardiff on 25th July. Why do people do it?
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Boredom boozing: How the pandemic changed our relationship with alcohol

Gareema Bangad·
Sport & health
·27 May 2021
In 2020, Wales experienced the highest number of deaths in the last 20 years due to alcohol misuse. How has the pandemic impacted our drinking habits?

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.

Mountain bike heaven: Five Wales trails for your next ride

Yuge Li·
Sport & health
·27 May 2021
Testing your skills with amazing mountain scenery - Wales has always been a world-class destination for all kinds of rider. Thinking about a new ride journey?

On your bike: New campaign encourages people in Cardiff to pick up cycling

Yi Yen Charlotte Leung·
Sport & health
·27 May 2021
Beginners cyclists stop cycling in Cardiff because of bad experiences on the road. Here is some helpful advice for newer cyclists

Electric Car-diff: Welsh capital to see surge in coming years

Lorenzo Trevisan·
Science & environment
·27 May 2021
An increase in electric cars is planned to curb emissions, but what risks do they pose to the environment?

Repair Café: “It’s not just about things it’s about people.”

Lucy Hynam·
Science & environment
·27 May 2021
22 million pieces of furniture are thrown away each year. How is one local project saving pre-loved items from landfill?

YesCymru are taking steps towards equality and diversity

Elin Wyn·
Politics & social justice
·27 May 2021
YesCymru have made a move towards a more diverse, equal and inclusive movement in their annual general meeting.
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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.

Wales welcomes the world’s first ever openly non-binary mayor

Elin Wyn·
Politics & social justice
·21 May 2021
The prospect of a progressive and diverse Wales is on the horizon according to LGBTQ+ individuals, after the election of Owen Hurcum as Mayor of Bangor.

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.

Unlocking the anxious: People from capital talk about social anxiety as lockdown restrictions ease

Gareema Bangad·
Sport & health
·20 May 2021
While most people are excited about the easing of lockdown regulations, those suffering with social anxiety are worried about losing their alone time.

Mental health and well-being: Key to Housing association project for Cardiff communities

Lucy Hynam·
Sport & health
·20 May 2021
After its success in Rhonda Cynon Taff, Hapi Cymru aims to engage the whole community in its projects.

Tai Chi: An ancient Chinese martial art healing the aged in pandemic

Ziyan Wang·
Sport & health
·20 May 2021
As the pandemic made gatherings and indoor sports difficult, a traditional Chinese martial art is spreading across Cardiff. Why is it gaining in popularity?
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