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  • Prisoner behind a fence
    #InPoverty: Almost half of prisoners in Cardiff are homeless once released
    13 Dec 2019
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    A look at why released prisoners are going into homelessness and entering a cycle of reoffending after serving their sentence
  • #InPoverty: Wales’ hidden gambling problem costs our NHS millions per year
    13 Dec 2019
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    As gambling addiction is recategorised as a public health issue, is enough being done for the 95,000 problem gamblers in Wales?
  • becoming a single mother can lead to bad finances
    #InPoverty: Too bad to stay, too poor to leave? The price of being a single mother
    12 Dec 2019
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    For many women, becoming a single parent is incredibly painful. What happens when this choice means facing poverty?
  • #InPoverty: Overweight and trying for a baby? The NHS’s lack of fertility support
    12 Dec 2019
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    Although 60% of adults are overweight, women are being denied access to fertility treatment with no assistance because of their size
  • #InPoverty: Are shipping container homes what homeless families want?
    11 Dec 2019
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    To help the thousands of people waiting to be homed in the city, Cardiff council has installed shipping containers for them to live in
Liquid nitrogen ice cream

Cafés offer a new take on the classic ice cream sundae

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22 Oct 2018
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Hannah Weiss
Science Cream and Coco Gelato are two independent cafés doing ice cream differently

Extreme fundraising for breast cancer

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22 Oct 2018
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Kathryn Morgan
Charities are hosting extreme fundraising events this October for breast cancer awareness month  Cancer Research Wales (CRW) has created a skydiving event called Brave it...
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A different kind of theatre

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22 Oct 2018
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Sam Lewis
The Cardiff theatre is creating a new kind of experience this autumn in a bid to combat rising ticket prices and dwindling nationwide ticket sales

Cardiff artist’s first solo exhibition

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22 Oct 2018
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Oliver Cuenca
Zena Blackwell’s art explores the anxieties of motherhood in a new exhibition at Cardiff MADE

New supper club showcases local produce

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22 Oct 2018
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Louella Berryman
Welsh producers of cheese, wine and more will collaborate to create delicious feasts of local food in off-beat Cardiff spaces.

Voxpop: Should 16-year-olds vote?

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22 Oct 2018
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Corrie David
The Welsh Government are attempting to lower the voting age to include 16-year-olds. What does the public think?

Jecca wins L’Oreal support

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21 Oct 2018
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Roberta Mason
When it comes to backing business start-ups, L’Oreal certainly thinks genderless makeup brand Jecca is worth it.

Restaurant raises money for breast cancer

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20 Oct 2018
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Juliette Rowsell
The Laguna Kitchen raises thousands of pounds for a local breast cancer charity by serving pink-themed delicacies throughout October The Laguna Kitchen & Bar is...
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laced at depot

LACED trainer festival takes over DEPOT

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16 Oct 2018
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Maria Mellor
The LACED trainer festival gathers footwear fans for a day of trainers, music and food in alternative event space, DEPOT. These shoes aren’t just made...
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Volunteers provide meals to refugees

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15 Oct 2018
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Juliette Rowsell
A stall at the Riverside Farmers’ Market raises money for meals for Calais refugees by selling plants, crafts and jewellery The Riverside Refugee Community Kitchen...
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Cardiff Character: Lynne Cartlidge

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01 Jan 2018
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Haider M H
If you look at it the way this artist looks at it, the world would seem much more beautiful! Meet Lynne Cartlidge and check out her paintings!

In depth: Astronomy in Cardiff

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12 Dec 2017
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Hallah Danbouh
Astronomy is an ongoing hobby of interest, but can amateurs become heavily involved, or is it just meant for scientists?

Wellbeing retreats promote mindfulness

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12 Dec 2017
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Heather Wald
Benjamin Land's Wellbeing 1st mindfulness retreats feature in Moonglade, Alt.Cardiff's new wellbeing magazine
We're Still Here by National Theatre Wales

Introducing Interval Magazine

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12 Dec 2017
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Matt Trask
Exploring Cardiff’s alternative theatre and performance through a new magazine launching today

A white Christmas with White Rabbit

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12 Dec 2017
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Tom Gadd
White Rabbit Magazine has launched, telling the stories of secondhand objects. Get a present with a story this Christmas
Three men are sat on a stage

Junior inspires upcoming Cardiff bands

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12 Dec 2017
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Kelsey Rees
With the launch of CanU magazine, we take a look at how Junior’s recent overseas tour has paved a way for Welsh up and coming artists

Vintro magazine launches today

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12 Dec 2017
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Lara Harrison
The vintage magazine takes their readers into a retro lifestyle with a more modern twist in the streets of Cardiff
Consumers of today are making more informed decisions about their purchases

In depth: Cruelty-free beauty on the rise

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11 Dec 2017
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Anjali Balasubramaniam
Cardiff is currently witnessing an increase in the demand for beauty products that are entirely organic, vegan and cruelty-free

In depth: Interfaith harmony in Cardiff

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11 Dec 2017
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Haider M H
There are several faith groups in Cardiff. We live in a rather diverse city. Divided we fall! So, how can we get along with each other?

In depth: Paws a moment

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11 Dec 2017
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Oindrila Gupta
Do you want to make a difference this Christmas? Spread your love by adopting a dog from the shelter this winter 

In depth: Cardiff’s art scene

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11 Dec 2017
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Filiz Mehmedova
Alt.Cardiff finds out what some of the hidden gems of Cardiff do to strengthen the role of art and cultural tourism in the Welsh capital

In depth: Why Cardiff is feeding itself

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11 Dec 2017
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Guy Hirst
Cardiff’s urban gardening initiatives promote sustainable food, but to what extent are they solving Cardiff’s fruit & veg deficit?
Bute Park, Path, Sunny

In depth: Bute Park’s hidden history

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11 Dec 2017
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Tom Gadd
Over 2m people visit Bute Park every year but how many know its story? Find out how Bute Park has evolved over the years
Two women in a fighting stance

In depth: Combat sports for protection

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11 Dec 2017
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Kelsey Rees
Is encouraging women to take up a combat sport for protection a suitable solution to make them feel safer at night?

In depth: Cardiff’s virtual reality

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11 Dec 2017
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Heather Wald
Can virtual reality headsets be used as 'empathy machines'? Cardiff’s creative agencies are raising awareness using VR
A bullet journal can be a great way to document habits and improve mental wellbeing

In depth: The forgotten generation

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11 Dec 2017
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Madison King
Is enough being done in Wales to help adults suffering with mental illness, or is the focus on the younger generation too great?

In depth: Driving test changes

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11 Dec 2017
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George Griffiths
After its biggest changes in over a decade, local driving instructors are warning that parts of the new driving test are already failing, 
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