Students face increased competition for university places amid steep rise in applications
Applications to universities in Wales have risen 17% this year
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Students applying to start university in September face increased competition for places amid a steep rise in applications, experts have warned. Universities in Wales have seen a 17% rise in applications to start courses in September this year but commentators have warned that’s not all good news for institutions or students.
All the empty shops, bars and restaurants in Cardiff city centre and what they could become next
There are some huge properties available in some very popular spots
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Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice But these former shops, bars and restaurants won t stay empty forever, and property agents are marketing some huge empty properties in popular locations throughout Cardiff.
But what s available, and what will you get for your money? Here are some of the city centre s most eye-catching empty properties that are waiting to be filled once again.
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You ve tried everything - even Google. So why are you still struggling to sleep?
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Why can t I sleep at the moment?
The pandemic and lockdowns have made it harder to maintain routines and to fall asleep, with many people reporting feeling more anxious than usual, according to a survey by the Sleep Charity, last April.
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âIf you had asked me a few years ago, I never would have done a degree,â she explained. âI always tried hard in school but it never came easily.I wasnât very academic.â