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    The loneliness of Ramadan for Muslims far from home

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    The Oddball Podcast: Episode 2

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Covid

Learning from the pandemic: A mission to document memories 

Yiqun Gu·
Business & Culture
·6 March 2025
A Welsh author is collecting personal stories of the pandemic in Wales. What has the lockdown taught people about their lives and communities? 

Cardiff’s oldest adult store brought back to life thanks to Covid

Xinyu Zhao·
Business & Culture
·22 November 2024
Last remaining adult shop in South Wales has seen a sharp surge in customers from all walks of life looking for better sexual experience.

Long Covid support: The campaign aims to improve lives in Wales.

Tailai Xu·
Sport & health
·7 March 2024
Despite the perception that the pandemic is over, many still suffer from its aftermath. Can Welsh healthcare help those suffering from long Covid?

How are hospitality businesses surviving in Cardiff?

Minning Jiang·
Business & Culture
·8 February 2024
Growing number of individual businesses has shut down in the first month of 2024 as the cost of living crisis...

Blood glorious blood: how scientists are making research fascinating

Yuxin Zu·
Science & environment
·23 February 2023
More young people in Wales are planning to study science and part of the reason is events like Cardiff's Science Festival. We went along to find out about it.

“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.

Strep A: the increase in infection may be related to Covid

Yunrun Ma·
Science & environment
·9 December 2022
Experts at Cardiff University believe that the increased in Strep A infection is likely to be linked to reduced immunity in the population caused by Covid.
In a time of rising food and energy pressures, how are the vendors at the Cardiff Christmas Market coping with this expensive but long-lost Christmas?

An expensive Christmas: What do Caridiff Christmas stall holders do?

Lingbing Li·
Business & Culture
·18 November 2022
With the cost of food and energy rising, how are the Cardiff Christmas Market vendors coping with the soaring stalls fees,transportation,and raw materials?

Are you still actively protecting yourself against COVID-19?

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

Are you supporting nurses’ strike?

Lingbing Li·
Sport & health
·11 November 2022
When hospitals' waiting lists become longer, Britain's nurses are feeling burned out. But the biggest issue is that they are now struggling to make ends meet.

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.

News anxiety: how to get out of a spiral of doom scrolling

Yuhan Zhang·
Sport & health
·24 March 2022
A constant stream of negative news can have a major impact on our well-being, so what's the reason behind and how can we deal with it?

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?
A bar shelf with bottles of spirit

“We have broken all records”: Cardiff pubs get Six Nations boost

Tirth Trivedi·
Business & Culture
·17 March 2022
After two years of poor pandemic sales, the Six Nations screenings have brought life back to the city's pubs and barstools.

Cardiff Fest: the big celebration of animation is heading to the city 

YIQING LIU·
Business & Culture
·10 March 2022
As pandemic has been a boost on the animation industry, what can you do to get involved in?

Covid19 restrictions: Should Wales follow England’s lead?

Elinor Griffiths·
Sport & health
·17 February 2022
Following the First Minister's announcement, the reactions from the public about potential changes to Covid restrictions in Wales have been divided.

“A new lockdown will be the final nail in the coffin”: Cancellations on the rise as city pubs and restaurants deal with Omicron

Tirth Trivedi·
Business & Culture
·18 December 2021
Cardiff venues are facing high reservation cancellations and no-shows since the Omicron spread, causing massive losses.

Students in Cardiff with part-time jobs are gearing up for lay offs

Atreya Mukerjee·
Business & Culture
·17 December 2021
Job losses will make several students struggle to meet finances as new restrictions are imposed.

Tackling the slump: the battle Wales faces to keep rugby’s head above water

Roohi Mariam Peter, Elliot Topham, YIQING LIU and Xize Wang·
Sport & health
·17 December 2021
With rugby being a large part of Welsh culture and community, why are clubs struggling to recruit local, young men? 

Mask-wearing in Cardiff: Does culture play a role?

Adwitiya Pal, Atreya Mukerjee, Ka Long Tung and Yuhan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·17 December 2021
Different cultural backgrounds could play a role in affecting people’s perceptions towards masks and their mask-wearing behaviour.

Cardiff researchers develop blood test to help high-risk patients against Covid

Adwitiya Pal·
Science & environment
·10 December 2021
A first of its kind blood test developed at Cardiff University could help identify at risk individuals like cancer patients against Covid-19.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.
man standing in front of a mic

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...

Music to the ear: Are concerts finally coming back?

Scarlet Charles·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
The first non-distanced concert happened in the UK. What does this mean for the future music scene here in Wales?

International Nurses Day: ‘They should feel proud of their profession’

Ziyan Wang·
Sport & health
·6 May 2021
After more than a year the pandemic hit the UK, we spoked with nurses in Wales to understand what they wish for the future of the profession.

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.

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

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

The Greatest Showmen: Students from Cardiff launch a quarantined play

Archita Joshi·
Business & Culture
·29 April 2021
Can online plays recreate the same feeling as being in theatre in person?

Wales Unlock: Business distress of hotels when reopening

Qiyuan Wei·
Business & Culture
·29 April 2021
Hoteliers in Wales will face more operating costs when it reopens on 17 May due to restriction rules to limit the spread of COVID.
Empty Cardiff Street

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.
Waitress serving at a beer garden.

Time to reopen: pubs, customers and staff in Cardiff enjoy the “special day”.

Gareema Bangad·
Business & Culture
·26 April 2021
Cardiff sees overwhelming response from the people as cafes, restaurants and bars reopened for the first this year.

Fighting COVID: Ordinary people at the forefront

Qiyuan Wei·
Business & Culture
·22 April 2021
How a group of people decided to create real difference in times of COVID lockdown, one delivery at a time.

Pubs re-opening in Wales: Where will you be able to drink in Cardiff?

Ruan Hallett·
Business & Culture
·22 April 2021
Pubs will be able to serve you from April 26th, but only in a beer garden. Which Cardiff pubs are best suited for these restrictions?

Stop Asian Hate: Why challenging racial discrimination is important

Yiran Xing·
Politics & social justice
·25 March 2021
The mass shooting in Atlanta revealed a truth about the rising Anti-Asian violence across the world.

A year in lockdown: People from Cardiff see hope through the pandemic

Ziyan Wang·
Business & Culture
·25 March 2021
After a year of being indoors, some people are still confused and some have adapted. But we will keep hope...

Job hunt amid lockdown: How to crack the Zoom interview?

Hengyu Zhou, Ruan Hallett, Yi Yen Charlotte Leung and Chahat Awasthi·
Business & Culture
·22 March 2021
Online interviews have become a staple of the coronavirus era. Learn how to succeed in one of these interviews

Insomnia hits Cardiff: The capital is worst hit by pandemic sleep problems

Archita Joshi·
Sport & health
·18 March 2021
Cardiff is the UK city most likely to suffer from insomnia (37%), followed by Sheffield (36%), Glasgow (35%) and Newcastle (35%)

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

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

UK’s Budget: Do the new schemes really help young people out of struggle?

Yiran Xing·
Politics & social justice
·11 March 2021
The young generation who has problems with purchasing a house will be affected by this year’s government budget.

Home or away: How confident are you of a holiday this year?

Lydia Armstrong·
Business & Culture
·11 March 2021
People in Wales are beginning to book their summer holidays, with growing hopes of countries re-opening later this year.

Music to the rescue: Weekly music workshops help disabled people in coping with the lockdown.

Gareema Bangad·
Business & Culture
·18 February 2021
People with various disabilities find it more difficult to deal with the lockdown. Soundworks music-making workshops come to their rescue by helping them to keep going through rest of the week.

Art Galore all set to start digitally in the midst of a pandemic.

Prerana Bandi·
Business & Culture
·12 February 2021
UK’s largest international contemporary art prize returns to Cardiff next month.  Six artists from around the world have been selected...

“Strive myself on helping people,” says Man on a journey to honour the memory of his beloved grandfather.

Archita Joshi·
Sport & health
·8 February 2021
A local man is set out to cover thousands of miles in January along with raising funds for charity. A...

The Welsh government has announced a grant for small businesses – but many have fallen through the cracks

Ruan Hallett·
Business & Culture
·6 February 2021
Welsh businesses call for government support after nearly a year of uncertainty.

Wales needs more people to follow careers in STEM, according to a local organisation

Elin Wyn·
Science & environment
·5 February 2021
Local organisations are calling for more people to follow careers in STEM subjects, nearing the end of the Coronavirus pandemic.

No campaign, no gain: people in Wales want gyms to be open during lockdowns

Lorenzo Trevisan·
Sport & health
·5 February 2021
People in Wales campaigning to keep gyms open during lockdowns
Depicts the loneliness of physically disabled

‘Fear of running into people is real’: Visually impaired people speak of lockdown challenges

Akshata, Haoran Lin, Ruan Hallett, Yiji Zhang and Irina Krasteva·
Sport & health
·5 February 2021
Maintaining social-distancing gets harder if one is visually impaired. Here's what they have to say about the challenges they've been facing for a year now.

Driven by passion: performing arts in the time of COVID

Lydia Armstrong, Fangyi Liu, Qiyuan Wei and Archita Joshi·
Business & Culture
·5 February 2021
Performing arts students and young freelancers in Wales are still fighting for a career in the performing arts during the pandemic.

Perfect fitting face mask: break the tradition of “White Men Dominant”, to protect NHS better

Yuge Li·
Science & environment
·5 February 2021
All people from different ethnic groups can get better protection by finding their perfectly fitting mask.
Artists at the Virtual Scratch Night

Autistic artists of Wales demonstrate their talent amidst the lockdown.

Gareema Bangad·
Business & Culture
·3 February 2021
Members of the autistic community in Cardiff created a virtual scratch night with the help of Aubergine Café and the Arts Council of Wales.

Wales’ first bilingual LGBTQ+ magazine: plan to change the way stories are told

Qiyuan Wei·
Business & Culture
·1 February 2021
More than 20 people formed an editorial board will release the first free LGBT+ Magazine in Welsh.

Creativity through crisis: ‘parents of disabled children preparing for COVID for a lifetime’

Qiyuan Wei·
Business & Culture
·31 January 2021
A Welsh artist who cared for a disabled child for years created during the pandemic.

Give me space: personal laser developed in Wales to help keep COVID at bay

Lorenzo Trevisan·
Science & environment
·29 January 2021
Innovative laser device to allow workers mantain social distances

Welsh Government faces criticism over delayed Covid vaccination programme

Elin Wyn·
Science & environment
·23 January 2021
The Welsh Government is facing criticism after the announcement of a slower rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

Black Lives Matter protest organiser has had her fine paid for by a crowdfund

Ruan Hallett·
Politics & social justice
·22 January 2021
Fundraiser helps BLM activist pay a fine incurred for organising protests

Mental Care: A helpline launched for visually impaired people to relieve psychical pressure

Yiran Xing·
Sport & health
·22 January 2021
Over 121,000 blind and partially sighted people in Wales also deserve mental health care.
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Coming to Wales? Get tested or get fined.

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

A new Chapter: How online events are becoming a lifeline for performers during the pandemic

Indigo Jones·
Business & Culture
·21 January 2021
Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff have been hosting online events to help entertain the public and fund the venue during lockdown.

Christmas in Covid: Artists around UK find ways to celebrate together.

Gareema Bangad·
Business & Culture
·18 December 2020
DMU Gospel Choir conducts virtual Christmas Concert for people across world to keep up holiday mood amid the pandemic. A...

Cardiff Christmas Market stall owners are reporting half their usual income this winter

Ruan Hallett·
Business & Culture
·11 December 2020
Stall owners at the Christmas market in Cardiff have experienced a significant drop in revenue compared with previous years.

People in the drinks industry makes noise at second protest

Haoran Lin·
Business & Culture
·11 December 2020
Hundreds gathered on London’s Parliament Square to protest the new tier restriction Hundreds gathered on London’s Parliament Square on 7...

Cardiff Record Exchange – a record lovers’ paradise opens against Covid

Qiyuan Wei·
Business & Culture
·11 December 2020
Cardiff Record Exchange,Cardiff's newest record store has successfully opened coping with the difficulties of Covid-19.

Kellys Records: Wales’ largest vinyl store

Fangyi Liu·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
Kellys Records, a lovely vinyl store locates in the balcony of central Cardiff Market. Rock, Pop, Indie, Metal, Rap, Soul,...

Cardiff Market: a traditional market that is changing under the coronavirus outbreak

Qiyuan Wei·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
The Cardiff market is taking actions during the period of the coronavirus outbreak, ranging from protective regulations to disinfection equipments.

Dog family reunited as people meet first post-lockdown weekend.

Haoran Lin·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
Lockdown is not only about people, the dog’s family is meeting each other at Bute Park . There were 11...
Man reading newspaper

Is the Coronavirus exposing Indian Media’s communal lens?

Faiz Akthar, Mrunal Deshpande and Niyati Chawla·
Politics & social justice
·12 May 2020
A majority of the mainstream media is involved in reporting on the communal rhetoric that unfortunately exists in the country.

Musicians around the world keep going during lockdown

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

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

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

How do the gardening community respond to the Coronavirus?

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

Singing keeps the community spirit alive

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

Women in the NHS describe the challenges they face and how communities are showing their support

charlietohme, jamesmcilroy, Rachel Nurse and Tom Budszus·
Science & environment
·7 May 2020
Female NHS staff talk about their concerns and how local communities have shown their support during the pandemic.
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UK citizens take up new hobbies to cope with the lockdown and isolation

alexandermelville·
Business & Culture
·6 May 2020
While the world is in lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic, some UK residents take up new hobbies to overcome the boredom of the lockdown.

How have fitness enthusiasts created online communities during lockdown?

Megan Feringa, Krista Charles, James Felton, Anna Hart and Patrick Pester·
Sport & health
·6 May 2020
Despite full scale lockdown, dance and fitness communities have sprung to life online through virtual classes and marathons.

Human’s faithful companion is helping him deal with the tough time of this lockdown

Mrunal Deshpande·
Business & Culture
·4 May 2020
"I think I am saner because of my pets. We have less confrontation with pets at home than with humans."

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

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

How cat lovers can support rescue charities during the pandemic

shannonbudden·
Politics & social justice
·4 May 2020
Many rescue charities rely on income from fundraising or physical shops to care for cats. Here's how you can help them.

The lockdown is triggering more eating disorders in the UK

Lilian Yang·
Sport & health
·4 May 2020
People recovering from eating disorders are facing a difficult time now along with a rise in the affected.

Lockdown doorstep bingo brings Splott residents closer

Zijing Wang·
Business & Culture
·4 May 2020
Residents in Splott organised a street bingo night in order to keep themselves entertained as well as follow the social distancing rules.

How people all over the globe are reacting to the coronavirus crisis

jamesmcilroy·
Politics & social justice
·4 May 2020
While the country's on lockdown and the weeks start to drag on, the rest of the world can't seem to decide on a single course of action.

Does coronavirus isolation make life harder for people with depression?

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

Cardiff Salsa lovers are connected by online dancing classes

Huan Zhu·
Sport & health
·27 April 2020
From small boxes of Zoom, some people are dancing with the person they are living with; some are dancing with their lovely cuddle toys.

UK pubs face uncertain times ahead due to indefinite lockdown

Tom Budszus·
Business & Culture
·27 April 2020
As a business dependent on people being in close contact, the British pub industry is one of the most heavily affected industries in the UK.

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

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

Five tips to keep yourself sane during self-isolation

shannonbudden·
Global city
·19 March 2020
Does the thought of being cooped up inside fill you with dread? Here's some advice to get through it.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, what can we learn from the success of Taiwan?

Naomi Huang·
Global city
·19 March 2020
Blocked from the WHO and dangerously close to China, Taiwan has managed to control the spread. What can the UK take away from this?

The period campaign fighting for coronavirus medical workers

Lilian Yang·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·19 March 2020
Hospitals reluctant to receive feminine hygiene products showing women’s physical needs are still being overlooked.

What do you need to know about herd immunity?

Randall Gu·
Global city
·19 March 2020
Herd immunity is not the government's policy, and the UK will be facing a challenging situation as confirmed cases climbing up.

Coronavirus leads film industry to a “cinematic disaster”

Pamela Li·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·19 March 2020
Due to the spread and uncertainty regarding Covid-19, several cinemas in Cardiff are closing down until further notice.

Ten things to watch while you’re stuck in self-isolation

jamesmcilroy·
Business & Culture
·18 March 2020
Get some snacks delivered, hunker down, and make a list of things to get done. There's something for everyone.

Coronavirus causes fears for Welsh and global economic growth

Rachel Nurse and Tom Budszus·
Global city
·17 March 2020
The Coronavirus could contract the UK's economy by at least 0.5%, a top economist professor has said.

Kindness and community spirit is spreading along with coronavirus

Krista Charles·
Politics & social justice
·15 March 2020
As Cardiff prepares for more cases of COVID-19, some residents have created a group to support each other during the outbreak.
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