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Are shorter school holidays in Wales a positive or negative change? 

Tailai Xu·
Politics & social justice
·27 November 2023
The Welsh government has proposed changes to the school holiday calendar, aiming for a more balanced distribution of holidays throughout the year.

Is it a good thing to ban smoking by law?

Ruige Yuan·
Politics & social justice
·13 November 2023
The government is set to introduce a historic new law to achieve the aim of smoke-free generation.

Are students being priced out of living in a suitable accommodation?

Sydney Johnson·
Politics & social justice
·13 November 2023
University students are being given the "short end of the stick" this year on the housing market

How do you think about teenagers vaping?

Minning Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·13 November 2023
Nowadays, there is a gradually increasing number of young people vaping, who believe that it will be healthier than traditional smoking. But vaping can also be addictive and affect their health.

Do you think Prince Harry has been treated fairly by the UK media?

Georgiana Smith·
Politics & social justice
·13 November 2023
Prince Harry has won the right to sue the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday for gross privacy breaches. Is it time the media leaves him alone?

Siege of the Isles podcast: Irish stories behind the films

Sagar, Shaurya, Éanna Macaoidh and Lingbing Li·
Politics & social justice
·2 May 2023
Welcome to the Siege of the Isles podcast, where we explore through the lens of the film the fascinating conflicts that have shaped Ireland’s history.

Cardiff fitness trainers to help tackle domestic violence 

Shaurya·
Politics & social justice
·16 March 2023
Cardiff is set to enlist the help of its gym and fitness trainers in a city-wide campaign to fight against domestic abuse in the region.

Wales unions have launched the Year of the Black Worker 2023 campaign

Yunrun Ma·
Politics & social justice
·16 March 2023
Systemic racism means that black workers are not having opportunities to move up pay scales, get promoted or work in sectors with high pay rates.

No more coal: Activists ask Welsh Government to stop mine expansion

Yuxin Zu·
Politics & social justice
·16 March 2023
In order to meet its environmental aspirations, campaigners want to see the end of plans to expand the Aberpergwm mine in South Wales

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

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

Welsh fire risk: Why don’t we have the same protection as England?

Yuxin Zu·
Politics & social justice
·9 March 2023
The Grenfell disaster led to changes in English law, now Welsh campaigners want to provide the same protections for people living in high-rise buildings.

A creative oasis for neurodivergent people still fighting for rent justice

Nuriya Aliyaskarova·
Politics & social justice
·9 March 2023
The support the cafe has received has bought it time for negotiation. This year, they were joined by Acorn group, a union fighting rent injustice around the UK.

“This could be a major boost for the Cardiff economy”: says councillor

Sagar·
Politics & social justice
·2 March 2023
Councillor Chris Weaver believes redevelopment of the Motorpoint arena is a vital task to boost the Cardiff economy.

“Brexit broke the British Food system” says leading Food campaigner

Renu Thapa·
Politics & social justice
·2 March 2023
The British government has blamed European and African weather for vegetable shortages across the country but is that really the case?

People protest against Cardiff Council’s cuts to cultural funding

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

“We are being disrespected” new nurses say it’s time to leave

Lingbing Li·
Politics & social justice
·23 February 2023
Nurses are turning away from the NHS not only for low pay, but a feeling that they aren’t getting the respect, especially from the Welsh Government.

Period Poverty: Socks and toilet paper become alternatives as cost of living rises

Shaurya·
Politics & social justice
·16 February 2023
As the Welsh government announced 'Period Proud Wales' action plan, campaigners say the situation has turned worse.

Get your caffeine fix: The cafe tackling unemployment in Cardiff

Sagar·
Politics & social justice
·9 February 2023
Boss and Brew academy in Cardiff is tackling unemployment through their free barista course and helps teens learn life skills.

Andrew Tate and toxic masculinity: What needs to be done?

Shaurya·
Politics & social justice
·9 February 2023
As Welsh MP was bombarded with death threats after criticising Andrew Tate, an expert explains how to tackle toxic masculinity.

Cardiff remains plagued by flytipping despite the council’s efforts

Nuriya Aliyaskarova·
Politics & social justice
·9 February 2023
Twitter outrage happens after the council clears up a huge flytipping site as more streets need attention

Mass read-in protest against Council’s decision to library cuts

Renu Thapa·
Politics & social justice
·9 February 2023
At times when cost of living is sky rocketing, the council has proposed to slash library opening times which is affecting people.

The intersection of LGBTQ+ with other protected identities needs attention

Lingbing Li·
Politics & social justice
·9 February 2023
Intersecting identities were highlighted in Wales during LGBTQ+ history month. Why is the next frontier for promoting equality?

Write for Rights: a campaign to support political prisoner

Sagar·
Politics & social justice
·16 December 2022
Amnesty International returns with Write for Rights; the worlds biggest human rights event

What can Wales learn from Finland in preventing homelessness?

Sagar, Yuxin Zu and Renu Thapa·
Politics & social justice
·16 December 2022
Finland has seen significant progress in putting an end to homelessness, what can Wales learn from it?

Are foodbanks accessible?

Nuriya Aliyaskarova·
Politics & social justice
·9 December 2022
Getting access to services that are meant there to help in Wales is multiple-step procedure. Effectivity of the foodbank referral system.

Cold weather protest: campaigners want more help with winter heating

Yuxin Zu·
Politics & social justice
·9 December 2022
With winter on its way and rising fuel bills protesters in Wales want to see more help for the most vulnerable in our society.

Black Friday: Cash-strapped buyers lead to less footfall

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

“Welsh pupils know more about Nazi Germany than they do Wales”

Éanna Macaoidh·
Politics & social justice
·25 November 2022
Cardiff University historian, Dr Marion Löeffler believes new curriculum will be a step towards a more inclusive Wales.
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New zebra crossings promise to make walking safer in Cardiff

Lingbing Li·
Politics & social justice
·25 November 2022
The simplified zebra crossings have been set at three side roads across Llandaff North and Whitchurch, helping drivers and pedestrian travel safely.

Cardiff Uni strikes to begin next week, staff says no choice

Shaurya·
Politics & social justice
·18 November 2022
The staff at Cardiff University will be walking out of their workspaces next week as the result of a union ballot.
Higher rental prices in Cardiff

Cardiff rent hike: How can you save yourself?

Renu Thapa·
Politics & social justice
·18 November 2022
As rents soar in Cardiff, people are looking for ways to deal with the situation.

Helping to build a community, self-confidence and craft skills

Éanna Macaoidh·
Politics & social justice
·18 November 2022
Tremorfa’s volunteer run community Pantry is holding a series of craft workshops to help locals in the run up to Christmas.

Does the UK regret Brexit?

Shaurya·
Politics & social justice
·11 November 2022
Here's what the people think of Brexit almost two years later.

Is Britain headed for another winter of discontent?

Renu Thapa·
Politics & social justice
·11 November 2022
The winter of discontent in the 70s seems to make a comeback in Britain this year with most of the sectors going on strikes.

What have you been doing to save money this winter? 

Éanna Macaoidh·
Politics & social justice
·11 November 2022
What have the Welsh public been doing to save this winter during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

The Beyond Borders Podcast

Tirth Trivedi, Jingyuan Chen, Chaoyan Zhang and YIQING LIU·
Politics & social justice
·28 April 2022
Beyond Borders is a podcast series where we talk to people from two conflicting nations and ask them what exactly...

Kitchen nightmare: Are chefs feeling isolated and being bullied at work?

Yuhan Zhang·
Politics & social justice
·31 March 2022
Chefs who work in elite kitchens are feeling more isolated in closed and hidden away kitchens. Could this lead to them feeling locked away?

“Working people can’t afford to live”: Cardiff workers protest P&O crisis

Oojal Kour·
Politics & social justice
·31 March 2022
Cardiff unions and pressure groups stand in solidarity with 800 workers who were mass sacked by British shipping company P&O Ferries.

“It’s really complex”: Wales’ new endometriosis nurses just the first step

Emily Janes·
Sport & health
·26 March 2022
Wales appoints endometriosis nurses to every local health board to address long waiting times and misdiagnosis. But is this enough?

“Black and white, together we are dynamite”: Anti-racism protest in Cardiff

Tirth Trivedi·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2022
The UN Anti-Racism day protests stormed through the capital with calls of destroying institutional racism, police brutality and anti-refugee legislature.

Cost of living: unpaid carers are struggling to make ends meet

Xize Wang·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2022
“My life is fairly crazy”: unpaid carers are worried and hopeless for the doubled bills and the closure of services.

Welsh residents prepare to open their homes for Ukrainian refugees

Elliot Topham·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2022
Thousands of Welsh households are preparing to open their doors to refugees, but many have criticised the UK government reaction to the crisis.

Struggling for space: shelters have run out of kennels for abandoned dogs

Jingyuan Chen·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2022
Local organisation is struggling to find space for abandoned dogs as more people give them up.

Black Lives Matter protests get a place in Welsh history with Cardiff museum

Oojal Kour·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2022
This Black History Month, how is the National Museum of Wales trying to keep the Black Lives Matter movement alive?

Local project helps people with learning disabilities by finding them a friend

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2022
People with learning disabilities and autism may often struggle with being out and about alone. Here's what an organisation is doing to help them.

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.

Hidden Heroine: The immortalisation of Welsh women

Elinor Griffiths·
Politics & social justice
·17 March 2022
After the successful unveiling of the Betty Campbell Monument in Cardiff, what impact will the statue of feminist icon Elaine Morgan have?

Cardiff’s congestion charge for non-residents could worsen traffic

Adwitiya Pal·
Politics & social justice
·17 March 2022
Benefits from Cardiff Council’s congestion charge for drivers entering the city could be short-lived unless public transport is improved, latest study finds.

Cardiff campaigner fights to keep her son out of prison

Ka Long Tung·
Politics & social justice
·17 March 2022
A penal policy that was abolished by the government is still affecting people after a decade, what have a decade-long campaigner gone through?

To ban or not to ban: Church leaders divided over making conversion therapy illegal

Oojal Kour·
Politics & social justice
·17 March 2022
As the UK Government's proposal to ban conversion therapy splits churches, what do Cardiff's priests have to say about it?

Anti-War march in Cardiff: protestors call for an end to the conflict

Yuhan Zhang·
Politics & social justice
·10 March 2022
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has intensified, hundreds of people marched through the streets of Cardiff to call for peace.

Cardiff refugees and asylum seekers: cricket project bats for change 

Emily Janes·
Politics & social justice
·10 March 2022
A new cricket project in Cardiff aims to help asylum seekers and refugees integrate into their new communities through sport.

Women’s Day protest: outcry over the UK’s legal system disadvantaging women

Chaoyan Zhang·
Politics & social justice
·10 March 2022
Many victims of domestic and sexual abuse, are unfairly criminalized when they report to the police, say campaigners

Ukraine Crisis: Cardiff comes together to help those in need

Elinor Griffiths·
Politics & social justice
·10 March 2022
Amidst tension between Russia and Ukraine, innocent citizens are fleeing their country for sanctuary. How is Cardiff aiding them?

Ex Hong Kong politician is now helping immigrants in Wales

Ka Long Tung·
Politics & social justice
·10 March 2022
Valerie Wong fled Hong Kong last November and she now helps people from Hong Kong to adapt and settle down in Wales, but what's her story?

International Wheelchair Day: How accessible is the capital

Elliot Topham·
Politics & social justice
·3 March 2022
Cardiff has come a long way in making the city more accessible for the disabled community, but what more needs to be done?

Campaigners work with independent businesses to increase wages

Jingyuan Chen·
Politics & social justice
·3 March 2022
To cope with the rising cost of living, campaigners are cooperating with businesses to make the payments fit employees' everyday needs better.

Cardiff protest demands a more open policy for Ukrainian refugees

Chaoyan Zhang·
Politics & social justice
·3 March 2022
Hundreds gathered at the Senedd to show solidarity with Ukrainians and to urge the UK government to be more open to refugees.

The Ukrainian Crisis: a view from the Russians and Ukrainians in Cardiff 

Elliot Topham·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2022
As war breaks out in Europe, Russian and Ukranian people in Cardiff talk about what the conflict means to them.

Cardiff hair salons: can they support victims of domestic violence?

Elinor Griffiths·
Politics & social justice
·24 February 2022
Cardiff hair salons will now be part of an initiative to help people suffering from domestic abuse and sexual violence. Could this help tackle the issue?

Butetown boxing club turns into a free tuition centre for every kid

Ka Long Tung·
Politics & social justice
·24 February 2022
How are free tuition classes at a boxing club in Cardiff's poorest area helping children in the community?

Hike in living costs: People are worrying about food and heat 

YIQING LIU·
Politics & social justice
·17 February 2022
As living costs keep increasing in the UK, how do low-income people pay higher with fixed earnings? 

Female-only gym: funding worries means it may have to shut down 

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Politics & social justice
·17 February 2022
A free female-only gym in Cardiff that offers a safe space to workout, is at risk of closing down due to issues with funding.

Cardiff’s LGBTQ+ community: Concern increases following spike in hate crimes 

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Politics & social justice
·10 February 2022
An increased number of hate crimes towards the queer community prompts safety concerns.

Student Housing: campaigners call for change to hold landlords accountable

Ka Long Tung·
Politics & social justice
·10 February 2022
Campaigners call for increased regulations after reports showed that student's mental health was being affected by poor housing conditions. 

Letters sent from Cardiff to climate change activists in jail

Ka Long Tung·
Politics & social justice
·17 December 2021
About 70 letters from the people in Cardiff were sent to support those who are serving sentences in prisons after occupying M25.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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?
Abuse, whether physical or mental is unacceptable.

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!

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.

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.

Platforming hate: Universities in the UK to prioritise free speech on campus

Adishri Chengappa·
Politics & social justice
·20 May 2021
British universities to face fines for no-platforming guest lecturers. What does this mean for students and minority groups?
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India variant can pose “serious disruption” to lockdown easing in UK

Chahat Awasthi·
Politics & social justice
·14 May 2021
Easing of lockdown restrictions has paused in Wales; PM urges people planning to visit families to be cautious. First Minister...

Protesting injustice through Art: Artist in Cardiff raises awareness for child poverty through her campaign

Archita Joshi·
Politics & social justice
·13 May 2021
Artist based in Cardiff is raising funds through her campaign for a charity which hopes to end child poverty in Wales.

NoCymru: How Plaid Cymru’s failure does not necessarily mean the end for Welsh independence

Ruan Hallett·
Politics & social justice
·13 May 2021
Plaid Cymru have failed to capitalise on Welsh independence supporters, resulting in a underwhelming Senedd result.

Challenging Stereotypes: Cardiff University’s football team takes another step at removing the ‘jock’ stereotype.

Prerana Bandi·
Politics & social justice
·9 May 2021
As an effort to make women feel safer walking alone on ‘National Rape Day’, Cardiff University’s football team offers to...

Protect Our Greens: campaigners want landowners to voluntary register their land as village greens

Lorenzo Trevisan·
Politics & social justice
·6 May 2021
Campaigners want local authorities to voluntary register their land as village greens

Food Poverty in UK: Combating crisis for needy people

Qiyuan Wei·
Politics & social justice
·6 May 2021
People struggling to feed themselves in Cardiff receive food boxes from a Cheap & Easy cooking Muslim campaign.

Racism in Capital: University Students from Cardiff highlight a “Culture of Discrimination”

Archita Joshi·
Politics & social justice
·6 May 2021
Cardiff University has the third-highest number of reported cases in incidences of racism. However, the actual incidents could be higher as not every incident is reported.

Kier Starmer’s unpopularity: ‘He just doesn’t inspire people’

Lucy Hynam·
Politics & social justice
·5 May 2021
More than 24% of voters have an unfavourable opinion on Keir Starmer. How may this effect the upcoming Senedd elections?

Cardiff car ban: the local council is asking public’s view on new traffic planning

Hengyu Zhou·
Politics & social justice
·29 April 2021
Do you support to ban private car on Castle Street in order to reduce accident rate and air pollution?
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Universal Basic Income: Will this help with the Welsh welfare system?

Rufei Ou·
Politics & social justice
·29 April 2021
UBI Lab Wales thinks it’s time for Wales to try out a universal basic income in order to provide financial security.

Fire-and-Rehire: Unions and employees are calling for it to be banned.

Haoran Lin·
Business & Culture
·29 April 2021
British Gas workers have been sacked by the company on 13th April, why is it so hard to outlawed “Fire and Rehire”?

Ghost of the British Empire: The errors that never makes it to textbooks.

Archita Joshi·
Politics & social justice
·23 April 2021
The sun never sets on the British empire – but then why are Britons made to stay in the dark...

Tennis for all: Cardiff community residents worry that they will need to pay to play tennis in the future

Hengyu Zhou·
Sport & health
·22 April 2021
A public tennis court used by community residents was found to be closed without notice.
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