In depth: Life in the fast lane
Speeding tickets, traffic jams, and diversions; an 80 miles per hour speed limit on the motorway could make all these problems disappear... Read More
In-depth: Urban regeneration and the retail war
Independent retailers in battle with global brands to preserve the city’s cultural heart Cardiff’s urban and retail landscape has changed vastly in... Read More
In-depth: safe injecting in Cardiff
Needle exchange is increasing but appears to attract divided opinion. Is it a means of helping users and protecting the public, or... Read More
In-depth: No such thing as a free ride
People on controversial work placements in Wales are working unpaid while unemployed. Critics see this as unfair but supporters argue getting experience... Read More
In-depth: The dark side of social media
Social media is now part of everyday life; however cyberbullying seems to be an increasing trend Social media is part... Read More
In-depth: Grow your own food
Does growing your own food bring local people together? It is Sunday afternoon, on a cold November day, and a local allotment... Read More
In-depth: The ongoing war
Enough support for British soldiers of Afghan conflict? It is 11 November. Silence. People stop and think. When the two minutes has... Read More
In depth: crowded commuting
Your daily commute is probably getting busier As the popularity of rail travel rises, so does overcrowding If you’ve ever travelled... Read More
In-depth: taking control of energy in Wales
The Welsh government has sustainable development written into its constitution: shouldn’t it at least have the power to decide what power stations... Read More
In-depth: Cardiff’s two-wheeled future
As the city’s bike hire scheme comes to a close this month, Alt.Cardiff asks just how bike-friendly Cardiff really is? In the... Read More
In-depth: Cardiff loses its metal
The illegal scrap metal trade costs Cardiff council almost £70,000 every year in repairs, and proposed laws seem unlikely to stop this... Read More
Charity shines light
on birth defects
A Welsh charity says folic acid can prevent birth defects A charity launched a campaign last week to prevent common birth defects... Read More
Occupy Cardiff evicted from building
Movement evicted from old Inland Revenue building on Westgate Street The Welsh Rugby Union evicted... Read More
A hopeful future for Welsh women
Welsh equality network hopes to help women through tough time Women in Wales could be facing a positive future, following the launch... Read More
Assembly reinstates Welsh records
The National Assembly for Wales restores bilingual records of meetings The National Assembly for Wales is set to restore full bilingual records... Read More
Welsh poet’s house to be renovated
Hedd Wyn’s house to receive a new roof The home of famous Welsh poet Hedd Wyn is due to have work done... Read More
Unions unite in strike action
On Wednesday alt.cardiff found out why 4000 workers were on strike Cardiff’s schools were empty and its streets full as thousands of... Read More
Shops generous with bag charge
Cardiff shops will donate bag charge money to support charities 91% of Cardiff shops will pass on the money collected by the... Read More
Community join up to plant trees
Help to plant trees this December in Newport Newport residents will do their part in helping the environment on December 3, by... Read More
Tycoon nurtures business talent
A Welsh businessman has launched a programme developing entrepreneurial talent A new entrepreneurship programme has been launched by a prominent Welsh businessman... Read More
Donate a gift this Xmas
Help spread a little seasonal cheer and donate a gift this Christmas The Salvation Army is asking the public to donate new,... Read More
Rage over Ocado’s bag tax exemption
Sainsbury’s threaten Welsh Government with legal action Major supermarket chain Sainsbury’s are threatening legal action against the Welsh Government after discovering that... Read More
Stroke Association holds Snow Ball
St Peter’s Hall hosts The Stroke Associations first ever Snow Ball The Stroke Association will be raising money and awareness this 2... Read More
Cycle scheme’s double celebration
Cardiff cycle workshop celebrates first birthday with prestigious award Cardiff Cycle Workshop will celebrate their first birthday this month, after winning a... Read More
Charity publicises gender violence
Welsh Women’s Aid will host events publicising violence against women Welsh Women’s Aid will host a string of events across Wales as... Read More
Campaign to rule out abuse
Age Cymru launch campaign to protect the elderly from abuse The Rule out Abuse campaign calls for the introduction of a new law... Read More
Samaritans use poetry to raise awareness
Ten Feet Tall hosts spoken word poetry contest A knockout poetry competition is being held at Ten Feet Tall to raise money... Read More
Cardiff University is Hacked Off
The School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies will discuss the future of the press at an open debate this Thursday ... Read More
AM supports shop-workers over Xmas
AM supports ‘Keep your cool at Christmas’ campaign protecting workers Vaughan Gething AM is urging Cardiff’s shoppers to ‘Keep their cool’ this... Read More
Occupy Cardiff is short lived
Occupy Cardiff becomes the only camp to be removed by police before it had been in place for 24 hours [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2-Y5iZBDgU[/youtube]... Read More