In-depth: Cardiff’s Welsh food crisis
With an increase in food choice in the capital is it more important than ever to promote Welsh food and produce in Cardiff? Armed with steaming bowls of Black Beef cawl, cheeses from all regions of the country and Welsh cakes a-plenty, the victors of this year’s Wales True Taste Awards stream towards Shanghai. Like... Read More
In-depth: Busking becomes serious business
The School of Busking keeps growing as people want to improve their street performance skills in Cardiff. Walking down Cardiff’s Queen Street, it is impossible not to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of busy Christmas shoppers. Watching the crowds go past in a blur stands Owain Thurlow, strumming his guitar... Read More
In-Depth: Multiculturalism all on one plate
Cardiff street foods may be all the rage, but Alt. Cardiff looks to see if this is the best way to taste authentic international cuisines? It’s that festive time of year again. Where walking the streets of Cardiff results in finding yourself immersed in wonderful different sights and smells from all kinds of different street... Read More
In depth: The dangers of social media
Thanks to advertising campaigns, we are all aware of the dangers of drink driving, smoking and alcohol. One thing more and more people are discovering the dangers of is social media. In Plato’s story of the Ring of Gyges the wearer of a ring is given the power of invisibility. Universally, this would result... Read More
In-depth: How safe are Cardiff cyclists?
Adult cycling courses are on the increase in Cardiff, suggesting there is a general fear for safety and lack of road law knowledge. Did you know in a real crash a ‘good’ hardshell cycling helmet could prevent 90% of head injury related deaths*? Or did you know that staying safe on the road doesn’t mean... Read More
In depth: Sentenced to a life of illiteracy
The government appears to be following a policy of curing, rather than preventing, re-offending.Wales’ prisons are full to bursting; with re-offending on the rise, and young people increasingly in the criminal justice system, it is clear that a link in the prison lifecycle needs to change. Illiteracy and a lack of qualifications remains a major... Read More
In-depth: Why horse owners carry two passports
Why is it necessary for horses to have their own identity documents? Towel? Check. Toothbrush? Check. Passport? Check. Your passport plays a vital role when you travel abroad and you probably make sure it is in your bag every five minutes before your departure. As humans, forms of identification that contain our name, date of... Read More
In-depth: Ethical meat-eater – a myth?
The issue of animal rights has long been a hard-fought battleground, and members of Cardiff Animal Rights (CAR) group certainly had impassioned views on the subject, with one unnamed individual likening the slaughtering of animals to “humane rape” at their recent general meeting. It goes to show from the outset the passion surrounding claims of... Read More
In Depth: Unfair Treatment
Within 5 minutes Jade will have you smiling with her infectious positivity. However she’s in constant pain and denied a vital operation, because she’s Welsh. Alarmingly, 14 year old Jade from Bridgend is one of many children in Wales with Cerebral Palsy who must raise up to £60,000 and travel 4,085 miles to a... Read More
In depth: Mini budget film-making
“Local support is key to getting new voices heard, everyone needs encouragement when they’re starting out,” says cinema programme officer at Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre. The impression that film-making involves vast expenses is common, especially with big-budget films such as Skyfall, which almost put production company MGM into severe financial trouble. But who ever... Read More
In-depth: Human trafficking in Wales
The war on modern-day slavery is becoming a rising agenda in Wales. It was one o’clock in the morning and a woman was running through the empty streets. Since arriving in the UK one week ago, she had been deceived, sold and raped by 49 men. Terrified, confused and unable to speak English, she... Read More
In depth: Cardiff’s street food scene
Street food is the new haute cuisine in London, and Cardiff is now getting in on the action. Don’t expect silken tablecloths and finger bowls. This latest culinary revolution is all about cardboard plates, disposable cutlery and messy hands. It is called street food, and the movement has already been causing quite a... Read More
Feast Magazine launches
Cardiff Journalism School (CJS) presents a new and exciting mini-magazine for international food lovers in and around Cardiff. The new mini-magazine is focused on excavating the human stories behind food, as well as providing insightful recipe information, restaurant reviews, and features, providing a thoughtful and textured look at food culture in the city. Contributor... Read More
Ballyhoo theatre magazine unveiled
The curtains open on Cardiff’s brand new theatre magazine.
fresh magazine’s Cardiff launch
A magazine exploring Cardiff’s food markets will celebrate its launch this week. fresh magazine will focus on the food and drink markets around the Welsh capital. It offers readers: interviews with local producers and vendors; ideas on what to buy; enticing recipes; a map of nearby markets and a forum for communities at markets to come... Read More
PIE magazine launches
Today marks the launch of PIE, the magazine that explores the gastronomic world of that very British tradition: the pie. It’s mission is to seek out the very best recipes, restaurants, trends and characters in the industry. It also goes off the beaten track to lift the lid on the best kept secrets in the pie sphere. Check out... Read More