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Apr 19, 2024 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao |Zihan Sun |Peng Huang
Welcome to the Siege of the Cardiff podcast, where we explore more possibilities for doing business in Cardiff by inviting businesses to share their own entrepreneurial experiences. Our podcast is hosted by Cardiff Multimedia student journalists Pluto, Bertha and Lydia, each episode invites one or two local non-chain businesses in Cardiff to share their entrepreneurial stories and experiences, providing some ideas and insights to more people who are eager to start a business in Cardiff.
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Mar 21, 2024 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao
Since Christmas Day 2023, Kate Middleton’s whereabouts have dominated headlines and social media sites across the world with everyone asking the same question: where is she? The lack of updates on the Princess of Wales meant conspiracy ran amok as people all over the world weighed in on the strange situation. Theories ranged from suspected divorce to the possibility Kate has undergone a Brazilian butt lift.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao
People in the UK suffer from poor sleep, with nearly one in three experiencing it, according to the National Health Service. The importance of good sleep for our health is often overlooked. Insomnia and poor sleep not only lead to grogginess but can also impair productivity, judgment and increase risks of chronic illnesses like heart disease and depression. For most young people, electronic products are definitely one of the main culprits affecting their sleep.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao
For many in Cardiff, finding a public toilet can be a serious challenge. Currently there are only six public toilets in the city center in locations like the Cardiff Central Library and Cardiff Market. In a city where there are over 360,000 residents, this is not enough, according to most of the people in Cardiff. Anna Maria Cameron, manager of Gold Reserves, knows this struggle all too well.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao
Tourists to the Welsh capital are going to be the first in the country to experiment with a new AI walking tour. The Talking City Trail will allow visitors to pull out their mobile phone and scan QR codes around the city to interact with a virtual guide, Ceri, who will share facts, ask questions and send pictures, audio and video of specific locations through a two-way conversation. “We are thrilled to bring this new, free attraction to Cardiff city centre.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao
George Watkin’s first panic attack came from out of nowhere. As a young man, he’d been struggling with depression and had even gone as far as to consider self-harm. The solution to his problem presented itself almost immediately. “One winter evening as a teenager, I was sat at home and experienced what I realised later was my first panic attack,” explains George. “I ran out of the house and started jogging around the field where we walked our dog.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao
A photographic exhibition in Cardiff has been celebrating three decades of a unique relationship between the Welsh capital and a city on the southeast coast of China. Cardiff was the first city to twin with a location in China when it partnered with Xiamen over 40 years ago and the Cardiff and Xiamen Twin Cities Photography exhibition has been showing works by artists in the Health Library at Cardiff University.
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Dec 5, 2023 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao
Traders at Cardiff market are worried about the market restoration project, a £6.5 million project to preserve the 130 year old Victorian market. The restoration initiative, funded by the government and Council, aims to modernize the historic marketplace, causing concern among traders about its impact on their businesses. “Restoration to us is a major inconvenience. I mean, I know the outcome will be hopefully good in the end. We also know that rent is a lot more expensive.
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Nov 27, 2023 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao
People in Cardiff are spending less money on festive celebrations, according to stall holders at this year’s Christmas Market. As the cost of living crisis deepens, many retailers are having to find innovative ways to attract customers. “People are becoming more cautious about their spending, affecting both sellers and buyers,” said Lu Gossian, a 30-year-old craft seller.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
cardiffjournalism.co.uk | Shunying Liao
Nearly a third of men and women have not had sex in the past month, says the British Medical Journal. Are people simply going off sex? Apparently not. In fact, 50% of women and nearly 60% of men in the latest survey said they would like to have more sex. This desire was more often voiced by people who were married or living together as a couple, raising concern among researchers because regular sex is beneficial for people’s health, especially in preventing cardiovascular diseases.
