BBC axe Introducing in Wales
Welsh talent could suffer as BBC cut regional Introducing show The BBC has decided to axe Radio 1’s late night show Introducing in Wales in... Read More
Pop-up kitchens return to Abergavenny
Popular one-off dining events feature at local Christmas fair Adding a taste of luxury to local festivities, one of Abergavenny’s most esteemed chefs will welcome... Read More
Ride the bus to help write a play
Playwrights take inspiration from the 95 bus to Barry You could become part of the writing process of a new theatre piece if you happen... Read More
Cinovate educates Cardiff
Cinovate, a film exhibition training programme, is coming to Cardiff Cinovate will take place in Cardiff for the first time to teach people in the... Read More
Resistance hits screens
Owen Sheers’s debut novel arrives in cinemas in November Written in Wales, filmed in Wales, and now with its premiere in Wales; Owen Sheers’s Resistance comes... Read More
Cardiff character: Ian Purcell
Cardiff’s Good Samaritan talks faith and feeding the 3,000 A car, overloaded with tins of food, grinds to a halt in front of a low,... Read More
Cardiff Character: Manon Carpenter
Manon shows how to be world champ aged 18 Launching yourself down a mountainside on a bike as quickly as you possibly can is not... Read More
Cardiff character: Madge Thomas
Founder of local charity devotes life to inspiring others It’s a rarity to find someone that dedicates their life to others, but then again, Madge... Read More
Cardiff character:
Susan Richardson
A peek inside how an ecopoet finds inspiration in Cardiff It’s so early in Chapter Arts Centre café that it’s another ten minutes until breakfast... Read More
Cardiff Character: Bethan Elfyn
Radio DJ Bethan chats about her Welsh roots and new music A qualified journalist, radio presenter at BBC Wales and self-confessed workaholic, Bethan Elfyn has... Read More
Cardiff Character: Murray Harvey
Murray Harvey speaks out on homophobia in sport A corroding portacabin that sits amid a row of caravans at the foot of Caerphilly Mountain is... Read More
Cardiff character: Allan Parkins
From stressed out exec to Kellys Records owner Running a record store isn’t like a proper job. So says Allan Parkins, owner of Kellys... Read More
Cardiff Character: Harriett Davies
Harriett Davies came to Wales for love and stayed for life Deli life is hectic, particularly when you’re one of the most established and best... Read More
Cardiff character: Gabriella Lepore
Gabriella Lepore has realised a dream as a published author Gabriella Lepore was born to be a writer. Influenced by supernatural, magical worlds since childhood,... Read More
Cardiff Character: Bridget Stadden
Bridget Stadden talks fundraising, working hard and inspirational people Bridget Stadden is sitting at her desk in her office staring intensely at pictures of... Read More
Cardiff character:
Claire Scantlebury
Entrepreneur Claire Scantlebury negotiates business with small town values For Claire Scantlebury, the possibilities are endless. Yet the entrepreneur has chosen to stay in Cardiff... Read More
Cardiff character: Phil Lewis
Musician Phil Lewis is singing in aid of Alzheimer’s Many musicians do it for the money but this Cardiff local is singing for a cause... Read More
Cardiff Character: Leigh Halfpenny
Leigh’s future looks bright after impressive Welsh World Cup display The Cardiff Blues Rubgy World Cup players. Leigh Halfpenny, far right. Copyright Huw Evans images.... Read More
Cardiff character: Jill Evans MEP
Jill Evans on Welsh identity, S4C and breaking the law Politicians normally try and hide their law breaking from the public, but Jill Evans Member... Read More
Cardiff character: Lee Petulengro
Gypsy Lee talks about his mystical life Lee Petulengro probably knows more about you than you do yourself. I meet Lee, Gypsy clairvoyant, psychic and... Read More
Cardiff Character: Sarah Ahmed
Pretty in pink and made exclusively in Wales Sarah Ahmed has always loved sewing, even if she has not studied it or worked in the... Read More
Cardiff Character: Neil Patel
We find out the secrets to his success and what lies in store for the future There are few restaurants in Cardiff that can claim... Read More
Cardiff character: Nicki Tudor
Restaurants, writing and awards with Cardiff’s favourite blogger The talent behind Cardiff Bites “hobbled” through a chilly Queen Street... Read More
Cardiff character: Tim Bannister
Musician Tim Bannister shares his story “When I was five years old, I saw Status Quo on TV and, as soon as I heard the... Read More
Cardiff character: Matt Rees
Comic Matt Rees doesn’t have a day job as such “I suppose I do write in my time off. It’s not what I spend most... Read More
Cardiff Character: George Jones
Children’s rights charity director speaks to alt.cardiff It’s a grey November afternoon in Cardiff and drizzle... Read More
Cardiff Character: John Rostron
The godfather of Sŵn talks expansion and plans for the future St Mary’s Street is deserted; typical Cardiff weather has driven everyone away, and darkness is... Read More