Olivia Crawford

Dec 7, 2024 | cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Olivia Crawford

Christmas partygoers who stay sober to drive friends home can enjoy free soft drinks around Cardiff this December under a relaunched road safety scheme. Twenty-three pubs, clubs and bars will offer ‘designated drivers’ draught soft drinks and squash at no charge during a group visit. The initiative is led by South Wales Police and aims to promote responsible drinking over the festive period.

Nov 22, 2024 | cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Olivia Crawford

Sixty-nine per cent of Cardiff residents will soon live within a 10-minute walk of a public green space protected by law from council sell-off or commercial development. Cardiff Council cabinet has agreed to enter 11 city parks into a ‘deed of dedication’ with the UK charity Fields of Trust, preserving them for public outdoor leisure or recreation even if future planning laws or council policies change.

Nov 15, 2024 | cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Olivia Crawford

Cardiff residents struggling with grocery costs can join a scheme to support local farmers and access healthy and climate-friendly fresh produce. The Planet Card programme will expand to offer 120 participants £11 weekly credit to spend with selected fruit and vegetable producers at Cardiff Farmers Markets in Riverside or Roath. Carol Adams, enterprise manager at Cardiff Farmers Market said the scheme will support local businesses and help residents to make healthy and sustainable food choices.

Oct 27, 2024 | cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Olivia Crawford

The biggest burial ground in Wales is a perfect Halloween walking spot with bundles of gothic charm. Opened in 1859, the curious collection of gravestones and monuments showcases vibrant stories of local history and lost traditions of death and remembrance. Cardiff resident Pollyanna Lewis, 29, uses the outdoor space to unwind in the calm atmosphere, “I love how big and old the trees are.

Jun 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Olivia Crawford |Caroline Day |Gemma Robin

The Emotional Perception AI case has been closely watched for its potential to shake up the patentability of Artificial Neural Networks in the UK. Following the Appeal hearing in May 2024, members of HLK's AI team summarise the evolution of the arguments in this case, and discuss possible outcomes. This article provides an overview of material presented in HLK's webinar of the same name. For a more thorough treatment of the issues, a recording of the webinar can be requested here.