Craft and Hobby Show
Come along to Cardiff City Stadium to sample the delights of hobbies and crafts
Community both affordable and sustainable
LivEco couple affordability and green technology in St Fagans.
Fascinating Aida down with the ‘yoof in Cardiff
Cardiff to be charmed by Britain’s best comedy cabaret.
A whole new charity ball game
Bubble football fun comes to Cardiff as Tŷ Hafan launches charity fundraiser
SOLD: New production shines light on human trafficking.
J.L. Hartley presents new play at the Sherman Theatre.
In-depth: the muddy waters of ethical shopping
The pound in your pocket is a moral thing, a token of political force expressed when you spend it. Recent months in the UK have seen a customer boycott of Starbucks for tax avoidance, a frenetic build-up to Christmas that was meant to reinvigorate the British economy, and the usual rush for the January sales.... Read More
In Depth: Wales’s payday loan problem
Recent figures show the number of UK residents in debt to payday loan companies has rocketed from just 250 in 2009 to 3,614 in 2012. This drastic increase has prompted the Government into taking action and plans to cap the extortionate level of interest charged on payday loans are currently in place. But with these... Read More
In-depth: Are the disability cuts killing Cardiff?
It’s a bitterly cold Thursday afternoon in early November, and 32-year-old Christos Palmer is eating his first meal since Sunday. It’s only a ‘pauper’s picnic’ of some soup and bread rolls, but it’s the first substantial food he’s had in days. Christos isn’t homeless or begging, but voluntarily choosing to starve himself as part of... Read More
In depth: A tough road ahead for Welsh youth
With youth unemployment still at record lows, is there any chance of a bright future around the corner? The holidays are supposed to be a time of giving, a time to relax and reap the rewards of all the hard work throughout the previous months. But what if there was no work to be had... Read More
In depth: keeping a watch on technology
A watch’s function is simple. Whether someone is running late for work or trying to make their doctor’s appointment, the wristwatch comes to the rescue. Or does it? This year there is a competitor in the form of the ‘smart-watch’ which could cause concern for Cardiff jewellers and horologists who are learning the craft of... Read More
In-depth: The digital Welsh revolution
The Welsh language is the oldest language in the British Isles, so how is it adapting to the new digital landscape? A recent Daily Mail article compared the behaviour of Welsh language non-violent activist group Cymdeithas yr Iaith to that of the Taliban. This article sparked outrage amongst Welsh and English speakers alike, and as... Read More
In depth: The toll of a rugby game
A yearly income of £20,000 wired to a bank account and £10 in a brown envelope stuck in your boot as you come off the pitch on a Saturday afternoon. The ways in which rugby players are paid for their efforts have certainly altered in the last few decades but, when it comes to the... Read More
In depth: The future of charity shops in Wales
As the Welsh Government consults on the reduction of subsidies, the charity retail sector waits to hear its fate. In the early noughties charity shops carried the stigma of being bearers of old tat. Fast-forward 10 years and their popularity has increased dramatically. In the current economic climate focus has shifted to reusing, recycling and... Read More
In-depth: The future of male voice choirs
Young choirs have given new hope to the tradition of choral singing in Wales, but can they change the fate of their more traditional counterparts? There are few things that you can so easily relate with Wales as the sound of a male voice choir. The deep, rich sound that reverberates through your whole body... Read More
In Depth: Wales’s drink-driving problem
Fatal road accidents in Wales are nearly twice as likely to include at least one person over the legal alcohol limit when compared to the rest of Britain. These worrying figures are from a recently released study by the Department of Transport looking into the causes of road accidents across the country. The shadow minister... Read More
In depth: Welsh rugby needs to try harder
Fears are growing that if problems in regional Welsh Rugby Union are not resolved, the national side’s recent poor performances will become a regular sight. Confidence was high in the Wales dressing room at the start of the Autumn Internationals. Wales achieved a top four finish at the World Cup and another Six Nations Grand... Read More