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Ethiopian refugee family saved from eviction caused by language barrier

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·3 April 2025
The family of four, with two young children aged six and seven, was granted refugee status after fleeing a military coup in their country.

Cardiff’s historic world record and the fight for Welsh rivers

Advait Gangawanwale·
Science & environment
·27 March 2025
Taff Tidy made the Guinness world record of most volunteers at a river cleanup. Why do the Welsh rivers need cleanup now more than ever?

Disabled people in Cardiff fight for their future following welfare cuts

Pollyanna Rees·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
The UK Government has announced £5 billion in cuts to disability benefits, what impact will this have on people with disabilities in Cardiff?

Why are more and more young people turning their back on Capitalism?

Chenyu Zou·
Politics & social justice
·21 March 2025
A Cardiff student leads a campus movement calling for abandoning Capitalism. What exactly makes young generations so concerned?

Why are Cardiff’s pro-Palestine activists boycotting Barclays bank?

Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·7 March 2025
Campaigners are also boycotting Tesco Bank which uses Barclays infrastructure for its personal banking services.

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?

The climate crisis is hitting hard – but do people of colour get to fight it?

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
Ethnic minorities are the least represented in the Welsh environmental sector for various reasons, and it's about time something is done about it.

Welsh women with endometriosis push for support from employers

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa, Yu Qiu, Prashant Jha, Hao Chen, Chenyu Zou and Olivia Crawford·
Politics & social justice
·18 December 2024
Women say they are being overlooked for promotions and accused of faking pain to get sick leave in the workplace.

Are food delivery riders being exploited by the gig economy?

Advait Gangawanwale, Daniel Taylor, Pollyanna Rees, Shrishti Poddar, Xinyu Zhao and Mengxi·
Politics & social justice
·17 December 2024
Many riders work over 10 hours daily or on multiple platforms, often earning below minimum wage after deducting expenses like fuel and maintenance.

Cardiff choir raises funds for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Chenyu Zou·
Politics & social justice
·13 December 2024
The choir has raised over£9000 through a series of musical events to support freedom and peace in Gaza, turning passion for music into activism.

Santa Dash 2024: Cardiff Bay’s festive race for heart health

Mengxi·
Sport & health
·6 December 2024
Hundreds of Santas run to fund defibrillators and CPR training in Wales.

Wildlife charity try to build a place fit for future generations in Wales

Chenyu Zou·
Science & environment
·6 December 2024
The charity set an ambitious target to raise over £3.8 million from long-term contributors for endangered animals and tackling the nature crisis.

Cardiff cyclists call for stronger storage facilities at supermarkets

Xinyu Zhao·
Politics & social justice
·6 December 2024
Cycling campaign suggests Cardiff should follow London’s example to build cycle hangers to encourage more short rides.

Wales could be a pilot region for climate action to reach net zero

Chenyu Zou·
Science & environment
·29 November 2024
An independent expert group is spearheading efforts to achieve net zero in Wales by 2035, setting an example for other countries.

New neurodiverse-friendly kitchen opens: An inclusive space for all

Shrishti Poddar·
Business & Culture
·22 November 2024
The newly opened kitchen at Llanrumney Hub is offering an inclusive space with tailored activities, for all residents and community members.

Cardiff parents and grandparents rally to stop the killing of children in Gaza

Anindya Hazra·
Politics & social justice
·22 November 2024
Parents of Cardiff gathered in front of the Cardiff castle on monday, urging the British government to take steps to end the sufferings of the children in Gaza.

Welsh National Opera faces job cuts as government slashes arts funding

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·22 November 2024
Opera management's plans to lay off one-third chorus members and reduce pay by 15% is facing stiff resistance from singers.

Cardiff Polish choir sings for mental health to promote local wellbeing

Chenyu Zou·
Sport & health
·15 November 2024
Cardiff’s vibrant Polish community aims to create a piece of Poland abroad, resonating with the sounds, stories, and spirit of its homeland.

Cardiff taxi drivers squeezed by Uber’s rise and reduced spaces

Xinyu Zhao·
Politics & social justice
·15 November 2024
700 taxi drivers in Cardiff are challenged by ride hailing platforms and the lack of support from the council.

South Cardiff parents vow to continue fight for Welsh medium school

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·15 November 2024
Locals say Cardiff Council lacks vision to promote Welsh language in low-income areas like Grangetown and Butetown.

Cardiff wins bid to host Europe’s largest sporting LGBTQ+ event

Prithika Vinod·
Sport & health
·2 May 2024
EuroGames 2027 is coming to Cardiff, bringing Europe's best LGBTQ+ sports teams to the city. What does this mean for the queer community in Cardiff?

“No farmers, No food”: Welsh farmers struggle with new policies

Tailai Xu·
Politics & social justice
·29 February 2024
In Wales, many farmers are protesting against the details of the Welsh government's new Sustainable Farming Scheme

Knife crime: Welsh non-profit tackles youth knife crime in South Wales

Sydney Johnson·
Politics & social justice
·22 February 2024
Knife crime in Wales has doubled since 2013, a portion of offenses being done by juveniles. How is a Welsh non-profit organization tackling this issue?

Wye Now? : River Action’s Efforts for Justice in Cardiff High Court

Sydney Johnson·
Politics & social justice
·15 February 2024
River activists recently took the government to court for not upholding river regulations for farming. What does this mean for...

Volunteers at Cardiff River Organization cleaned up Hendre Park Island

Ruige Yuan·
Uncategorised
·19 January 2024
For the Cardiff River Organization volunteers, cleaning up the banks and rivers is the perfect way to relax in their free time.

Ukrainian protest action: Calling for attention to the ongoing war in Ukraine

Xuejiao Luo·
Politics & social justice
·4 December 2023
People from Ukraine gathered at Cardiff to remind the public of the continuing conflict in Ukraine, urging global support and attention

Crowds meet to support Palestine: Striving for the lasting peace.

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Politics & social justice
·2 December 2023
Peace activists and a large mob gather at the Central Square for a peace rally in hopes of seeking justice for the war-affected in Palestine.

Lesson from Palestine Protests in Cardiff: How do we protest more constructively? 

Minning Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·27 November 2023
From the BBC building to the National Cardiff Museum, we’ve seen a lot of conflict in recent protests. Mr. Aziz...

Welsh charity calls for raising support for growing unpaid carer population

Prithika Vinod·
Politics & social justice
·27 November 2023
Carers Wales talked at the Senedd last week, submitting petitions and conducting online support sessions for thousands of unpaid carers in Wales.  

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...

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

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

“One tree is a big deal,” says local activist.

Éanna Macaoidh·
Science & environment
·9 December 2022
Railway Community Gardens, a volunteer project in Cardiff, is giving away free trees to households to help fight climate change.

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.

“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.

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?
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Cardiff LGBTQ+ running group is helping runners make new friends

Atreya Mukerjee·
Sport & health
·24 February 2022
A running group has been helpful in creating a safe space for runners from the LGBTQ+ community to be themselves and get fit.
Make Earth Cool Again

Global People Power hosts its first ever street demonstration

alexandermelville·
Global city
·12 March 2020
With global crises of climate leading to mass migration and international division, how will Global People Power overcome this?

Extinction Rebellion confront drivers at petrol station

Patrick Pester·
Politics & social justiceScience & environment
·2 March 2020
Activists gathered at a petrol station on the M4 to protest Shell and discourage drivers from stopping for fuel.

Around 200 students lose vote despite polling day protest

Patrick Pester·
Politics & social justice
·13 December 2019
Cardiff Council said it could not register students with incomplete addresses and denies it was a clerical error, while students protest.
Your Planet needs you protest sign army man pointing at the reader

Extinction Rebellion joins forces with striking Cardiff University members to bring attention to the climate crisis and neglect of university staff.

alexandermelville·
Science & environment
·3 December 2019
Activists attempt to tackle this crisis while striking staff are taking action against issues of workload, precarity, zero-hour contracts and the climate crisis.
Coordinator of Black Friday Student protestor during die in

Extinction Rebellion students protest Black Friday

Patrick Pester·
Science & environment
·29 November 2019
Cardiff students pretended to be dead on the floor of a packed St. David's shopping centre, causing a mixed response from shoppers.
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Extinction Rebellion pressures UK government to stop fossil fuel exploration

Randall Gu·
Science & environment
·29 November 2019
The protestors said that the plan will damage the ecology and biodiversity in marine environment.
Photo of child at Extinction Rebellion protest at Cardiff taken by Josh Lowe

Extinction Rebellion activists in Cardiff take to streets to demand climate action

Kent Kitabatake, Syed Muhammad Abubakar and Thomas Ford·
Science & environment
·14 May 2019
Extinction Rebellion Cardiff chapter organizes cycle rally and hundreds of rebels swarm in to show support for climate action

Cardiff has been confirmed as the leading recycling city in the UK for 2018

George Clarke and Will Sayner·
Science & environment
·11 April 2019
Cardiff was has been confirmed as the leading city for recycling in the UK. How does Cardiff's recycle rate compare to other major UK cities?

Hope for bees as Cardiff offers a safe haven

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·4 April 2019
Sustainable cities offer a favourable habitat for bees and Cardiff is leading by example by creating a bee-friendly city
Two women carrying signs that read "endo warrior" and "we aren't overary-acting" to raise awareness for endometriosis

‘I am one in ten!’: EndoMarch 2019 aims to educate about endometriosis

Hannah Robertson·
Politics & social justice
·30 March 2019
"We aren’t ovary-acting!" says survivors of endometriosis. EndoMarch in Cardiff hopes to raise awareness of this invisible disease.

What is Earth Hour, how is it marked, and how can you take part?

Joseph Power·
Science & environment
·30 March 2019
Earth Hour comes just once a year, but what is its significance and how can we keep working towards these goals?

Wetherspoon’s wages: do eight bars in Cardiff underpay their staff?

Will Sayner·
Politics & social justice
·28 March 2019
The national pub chain, J.D. Wetherspoon, has recently paid a price over their wages. We ask, if their pay is fair?

I won’t pay more to be an Apricot Marshmallow, argues Hannah Liddle

Hannah Liddle·
Global city
·28 March 2019
Women are being asked to pay more for products that no longer define them, but why does gender-based pricing still exist?

‘There is hope’: Thousands from Wales join million-strong Brexit protest

Sian Burkitt·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2019
What message did thousands of Welsh protesters in yesterday's People's Vote March send to the UK Government?
photo by Joshua Lowe

‘Do not put your hope in these merchants of hate’

Joshua Lowe·
Politics & social justice
·21 March 2019
This weekend saw the Stand Up To Racism march on the streets of Cardiff drawing attention to discrimination across Wales.

Roma: a woman’s magnificent and empowering journey

Swathi Subhash Nair·
Business & Culture
·21 March 2019
March is Women's History Month. Let's celebrate films that feature strong women, like Alfonso Cuarón's 'Roma'.

‘Screw Brexit, focus on the planet’: Cardiff kids call politicians to action

Will Sayner·
Politics & social justice
·15 March 2019
Teens ditched school to teach the government a lesson, as hundreds marched through Cardiff calling for action on climate change.
A sign reading "My Body. My Choice." at a rally for abortion rights

The fight for abortion rights: ‘It’s not just about women who don’t want babies’

Hannah Robertson·
Politics & social justice
·14 March 2019
Women's International Day celebrated women's rights achievements, but women in Northern Ireland highlighted their lack of abortion rights.
Photo of child at Extinction Rebellion protest at Cardiff taken by Josh Lowe

Extinction Rebellion: A day of disruption In Cardiff

Joshua Lowe·
Science & environment
·10 March 2019
Extinction Rebellion protesters march, graffiti, and host sit-ins across Cardiff city centre in the face of increased police presence.

‘The fight continues’: Cardiff’s women protest unequal pay and sexual violence

Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Politics & social justice
·9 March 2019
Cardiffian women gather in ‘joyful militancy’ on International Women’s Day against rising sexual crimes and gendered austerity

United we stand: Pakistanis and Indians in Cardiff call for peace over Kashmir

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·7 March 2019
The current Indo-Pak crisis has led the nationals of both countries in Cardiff to call for peace

International Women’s Day: ‘Balance for better’ to improve self-esteem

Tianqi Jiang·
Politics & social justice
·7 March 2019
Ahead of International Women's Day (IWD) this year, feminists are calling for more females to be granted leadership positions.

‘Heart disease can happen to anyone and we need to act now’

Ananya Das·
Sport & health
·7 March 2019
Heart diseases in teenagers and young adults are becoming a serious problem in the UK. How can we change this?

‘They’re sitting on a reserve of a million pounds’: fighting the Cardiff Council

JananiSuri·
Politics & social justice
·7 March 2019
As Cardiff Council cuts millions of pounds from education and mental health care budgets, the public protests to defy austerity.

‘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.

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.

‘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?

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.

‘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.

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?
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?

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.

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.

‘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.

Women of the World Caerdydd 2018

Hannah Robertson·
Politics & social justice
·1 December 2018
How has the "Year of the Woman" impacted local discussions around women's equality?

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