Covid lockdown has increased use of fitness apps
“I have no excuses not to exercise as I’m not busy at work or University,” says Elle Gulliford, Cardiff student EXERCISE levels... Read More
How shielding from coronavirus has impacted the mental health of vulnerable people
As lockdown restrictions ease in Wales, some fear their lives will never get back to normal A THIRD of those shielding in... Read More
Pride celebrations carry on despite Covid lockdown
Members of the LGBTQ+ community find new ways to enjoy festival, virtually and with #PrideInside billboards PRIDE festivals everywhere have been cancelled... Read More
The show must go on: Cardiff Street Orchestra in lockdown
Clarinet player tells how socially-distanced music can help lift community spirits EVERY Thursday night at 8pm on Teilo Street, the socially-distanced Cardiff... Read More
Meet the vulnerable Cardiff people who are self-isolating
‘Staying at home comes with an existential edge,’ says one chronically ill woman who has self-isolated for a week AS the Coronavirus... Read More
EndoMarch Cardiff highlights Wales’ treatment shortage
One in 10 women in UK believed to be living with endometriosis – but treatment is less common ONE of the women... Read More
How young carers get to be children again at the YMCA
‘I know it’s bad, but sometimes I take days off school just to catch up on sleep,’ says Cari, 13 IN Cardiff,... Read More
Mental health activists help combat stigma by sharing their stories
As Eating Disorders Awareness Week and University Mental Health Day end, we speak to activists fighting against stigma IT’S easy to brush heavy... Read More
‘Why, as an English woman, I have always backed Wales’
Rugby fan Megan Binns explains how banter at school would never make her switch sides WITH a Welsh mother and English father,... Read More
Meet the men reviving Cardiff’s musical memories
Minty’s Gig Guide and Cardiff Music History team up to collect nostalgic stories from fans THE men behind Minty’s Gig Guide and... Read More
Reflections: Ani Glass releases album inspired by Cardiff
MIRORES takes listeners on an acoustic tour of city landmarks WITH her distinctly ethereal voice, an industrial synth-pop soundscape and a bubble-gum... Read More
Ex-fraudster turns life around by helping those in crisis
I want to spend the rest of my life making amends, says boss of Poor & Hungry “SO, what did you do... Read More
Communities come together to help flooding victims
Cardiff fundraising events arranged following damage caused by storms FUNDRAISING events have taken place across Cardiff to help businesses and homes affected... Read More
Zoe shares her story to help others with eating disorders
Charity ambassador lobbies Welsh Government ahead of awareness week To mark Eating Disorder Awareness Week, from Monday, The Cardiffian spoke to Zoe... Read More
Fairtrade Fortnight: What’s on, and why should we care?
A look at the world’s first Fairtrade capital, 16 years on … IN 2004, Cardiff won the race to become the world’s... Read More
Storms wash out Wales’ first Aussie Rules tournament
Dragon Cup players from as far as London disappointed as waterlogged pitches are shut THE first Australian Rules football tournament to be... Read More
Woman’s 30 challenges for 30th birthday raises £7,000
Zoe Selby helped seven charities, inspired by the memories of her father and grandmother A CARDIFF woman raised over £7000 for seven charities by participating in 30 challenges. To... Read More
Wales underdogs compete in over-50s cricket World Cup
Creigiau players help fund team-mate to represent nation in South Africa in March THE Wales over-50s team will compete against big cricket... Read More
Grange darts: Nicknames, nerves and mental health
An evening with the Baa Baas shows the best of grassroots teams IT’S 8pm on Monday night and the big game awaits.... Read More
Cardiff City: Stats show Harris has not abandoned the Warnock Way
Bluebirds boss played down comparisons to predecessor, but the figures tell a different story CARDIFF City manager Neil Harris has continued the... Read More
Residents face 58p average tax increase for Barry services
Town council needs more money to pay for upkeep of cemeteries,events and ‘special projects’ PEOPLE in Barry will be asked to pay an average of... Read More
Inside Cardiff’s first Mexican-themed bar and cantina
La Pantera opens for business tomorrow, hoping tequila is the new gin CARDIFF’S first Mexican-themed bar and cantina is opening its doors... Read More
Meet the Penarth food businesses that are plastic free
‘If you change one thing once a month then that is a good start’ “THERE is a great cohesion and momentum to... Read More
Can Barry Island thrive without more Gavin and Stacey?
Businesses and residents are hopeful the TV show will return for another season SINCE the return of the popular BBC show, Gavin and Stacey, Barry Island has seen... Read More
The legend of Robin Friday, the player they couldn’t tame
Ahead of Cardiff v Reading, fans discuss his impact on their two clubs THE Super Furry Animals could have picked any number... Read More
Glenn Webbe: Why laughter can be best weapon against abuse
Wales’ first black rugby player on kitchens, knockouts and dealing with racism FOR a man who has never allowed his career to... Read More
Why Alan Shearer should ref in the Carmarthenshire League
An insight into the most underappreciated role in football WHEN many of us think about football, it is the beautiful moments that... Read More
Cardiff swimming prodigy makes her final splash
Bethan Eckley talks about fitting training, travel, social life, diet around life as a USW student I KNOW first-hand that competitive swimming... Read More
How a window cleaner became head of South Wales’ magistrates
John Viney became a JP after sheltering in court during a storm. Now he’s hoping to recruit more ordinary people to the... Read More
Cannabis ban is ‘the biggest hypocrisy of all time’
The most vulnerable in society are hardest hit by prohibition, says Cardiff campaigner IT was 8pm on a cold, uneventful Sunday evening... Read More