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Jessica Rayner
Postgraduate MA Magazine Journalism student
United Kingdom
Trainee journalist studying MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University
United Kingdom
Trainee journalist studying MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University
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New mini magazine on the art of home drinking for sophisticated shlurpers in South Wales
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The stigma surrounding mental health is a growing concern as some sufferers continue to feel they have nowhere to turn. But arts-based services are challenging the myths with positivity and using art to help people give their issues a voice.
Former Cardiff devils star Jeff Smith set up the online campaign, Big Moose, in order to encourage people to regularly complete good deeds.
Heads Above the Waves started out as an ethical clothing brand, but continues to grow with the development of self-care workshops.
Ethical clothing brand Heads Above the Waves launches merchandise with a message
The Mini Film Festival gives a platform to filmmakers working with a budget of under £500.
Gwdihw launches new event for songwriters to explain their creative processes
Eat Well:Live Well promotes local food brands in Cardiff’s largest health expo
Messy Mexican returns with another pop-up event showcasing the best of authentic Mexican cuisine
You tell us your views on the growing pop-up street food trend in Cardiff
International art prize Artes Mundi announces shortlist and exhibition dates
Buzz Magazine
NANCY ELIZABETH / ISNAJ DUI | LIVE PREVIEW Porters, Cardiff Sat 22 June Words: JESS RAYNER
Quench, Cardiff Student Media
Quench Music let you know what they're looking forward to in the coming year. Review of newcomer: Låpsley
Quench Music round up the records that made 2014. Reviews of East India Youth and Jessie Ware.
Haunting bass lines and punchy lyrics come together with mesmerising effect.
Less immediate pop music. After a fairly tame first album from Kindness' Adam Bainbridge, the release of Otherness sees a more coherent statement.
After the release of two critically acclaimed albums this year from East India Youth and Wild Beasts, the pairing made for a live show that was an ensemble of soaring synths.
Artes Mundi is back for its fifth exhibition, this must-see exhibition has been growing in strength since first established in 2004, and this year's offering is no exception.
Interview with Edward Bennett one of the stars of the National Theatre's award winning comedy 'One Man, Two Guvnors' coming to Cardiff at the end of January.
Jess Rayner speaks to Act One President Ellen Green, to find out more about the award winning society and what productions they have coming up this season.
The Oxfam Boutique located in the heart of the Morgan Quarter showcased their sustainable fashion, shaking up traditional notions of charity shops.
Jess Rayner got a chance to speak to Living Pictures Founder Robert Bowman in the lead up to their latest production, Sexual Perversity in Chicago.
The Global Panorama
The latest exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum showcases a history of Italian fashion and design trends, from the end of WWII to the present day.
As the northern hemisphere warms up, the spring/summer trend turns to comfort. Jess Rayner gives a run down on incoming trends.
A film depicting the turbulent life of fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent to be released this month. 'Fashions fade, style is eternal' - Yves Saint Laurent
Saatchi's latest exhibition juxtaposes painting, photography and sculpture to create a mixed media display.
A name frequently gracing the best-dressed lists, New Girl actress Zooey Deschanel's kooky vintage-inspired style has positioned her as a style icon.
Jess Rayner Correspondent (Fashion) As the temperature continues to get noticeably colder, it is time to reassess your wardrobe.
The Tate Modern presents, for the first time, a retrospective that gives full scope of pop artist Richard Hamilton's 60 year long career.
The bold and imaginative creations of the fashion world through the surreal lens of Tejal Patni.
Last week fashionistas from across the globe descended on London for one of the most eagerly awaited events in the fashion calendar.
A look at the city of London through the lens of Giacomo Brunelli.
It is inevitable that after winter's rich palettes and opulent embellishments, spring cries out for a lightness of touch.