Tristan Rees, Author at The Cardiffian

Future doctors disappointed by random system determining where they work after university

New allocation method is going to create worse doctors, according to medical students

Vulcan pub donkey, WASPI women and why Casablanca won’t play it again: Five of the best Cardiffian stories from this week

Here are some of the articles we think you will like from this week's Cardiffian.

Wales face Italy in the 2024 Six Nations. Image Credit: WRU. Wales No.8 Aaron Wainwright. Image Credit: Tristan Rees.

‘Six Nations wooden spoon would be embarrassing,’ says Wales’ No.8 Aaron Wainwright

If Wales lose to Italy on Saturday, they will finish bottom of the Six Nations for the first time since 2003.

Councillor Chris Weaver, the Cabinet Member responsible for the budget. Image Credit: Mike Erskine (Cardiff Skyline) and Cardiff Council (Coun. Chris Weaver).

‘Welsh councils less likely to go bankrupt than English councils’, says Cardiff’s budget expert

Councillor Chris Weaver is the man tasked with balancing the books in Wales' capital city - which faces a £30.5m deficit

Laura Trevelyan delivers the inaugural Sir Tom Hopkinson lecture at Cardiff University School of Journalism 2024. Image Credit: Cardiff University.

Broadcaster Laura Trevelyan on her family’s link to slavery – and why she owes Cardiff University so much

The former BBC journalist paid tribute to her tutor David English during a lecture on the importance of reparations

Clara Evans running for Wales at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where she finished in 9th place. Credit: Clara Evans.

Welsh marathon record holder, Clara Evans, hopes to take final Team GB Olympic spot

'I need to be running sub-70 [minutes] to have a chance' - Evans takes aim at Berlin Half Marathon on April 7

The Black Swimming Association (BSA) looks to provide equal access to aquatics and promote water safety (L and R). (Bottom R) Steph Makuvise, National Program Manager of BSA Wales. Image Credit: Steph Makuvise.

‘Within an hour we can give them life-changing advice’ – teaching water safety to swimmers from diverse backgrounds

There has been a growing number of people from diverse communities taking up aquatic activities thanks to initiatives like The Black Swimming Association (BSA).

(L) Jacob Lambert with his grandfather, Raymond who passed away in December 2022. Image Credit: Jacob Lambert. (R) Jacob Lambert preparing for his challenge of running 150 miles in 5 days. Image Credit: Tristan Rees.

Meet the man running from Llandudno to Pentyrch in five days in memory of his grandfather

The Aldi worker is running 150 miles to raise money for a dementia charity after taking up running during Covid

Art psychotherapist, Lilith Gough, creator of the book Helping the Hare who Hurts. Image credit: Lilith Gough.

Storybook to help children through trauma is given to all Cardiff primary schools and libraries

Woodland inspired tale aims to teach the very young how to deal with their experiences

Stephen McCambridge (right) at the new youth club in Radyr. Image credit: Stephen McCambridge.

Youth club reopens in Radyr after an eight-year absence

Teenagers can try cooking, crafts, gaming and sports at twice-weekly meetings

Channel View residents hit by cladding problems have now lost easy access to their green space

Residents to finally see work begin on swimming pool closed since lockdown

Penarth couple who met at running club and honeymooned on wine marathon are in it for the long run

WATCH: The organisation helping mental health through sport and clothing

Tom Lockyer’s boyhood club set to receive vital new funding

Warm welcome offered to refugees in Splott is highlighted in Senedd exhibition

WATCH: Swifties share thoughts on Taylor Swift’s performance in Cardiff

Independent coffee shop Brodies opens its third location – in Heath Park

Cardiff man who nearly died after being knocked off his bike warns cyclists to wear helmets

‘Welsh councils less likely to go bankrupt than English councils’, says Cardiff’s budget expert

Broadcaster Laura Trevelyan on her family’s link to slavery – and why she owes Cardiff University so much

Future doctors disappointed by random system determining where they work after university

Vulcan pub donkey, WASPI women and why Casablanca won’t play it again: Five of the best Cardiffian stories from this week

‘Six Nations wooden spoon would be embarrassing,’ says Wales’ No.8 Aaron Wainwright

‘Welsh councils less likely to go bankrupt than English councils’, says Cardiff’s budget expert

Broadcaster Laura Trevelyan on her family’s link to slavery – and why she owes Cardiff University so much

Welsh marathon record holder, Clara Evans, hopes to take final Team GB Olympic spot

‘Within an hour we can give them life-changing advice’ – teaching water safety to swimmers from diverse backgrounds

Meet the man running from Llandudno to Pentyrch in five days in memory of his grandfather

Storybook to help children through trauma is given to all Cardiff primary schools and libraries

Youth club reopens in Radyr after an eight-year absence