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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – A Llanelli dad died serving his country in Afghanistan on the same day thousands gathered across Britain to honour the Armed Forces. Click
Commercial – Main home page ad: Redrow. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - The Chancellor's austerity budget will cost more than a million jobs across the UK, according to unpublished Treasury papers on the effects of the spending cuts. Click
Community – Bay Radio is a sponsor of Margam Festival (July 4-30). Other backers include Tata and Neath Port Talbot Council. Events include an evening with soccer legend Tommy Docherty and and evening of operatic arias with Viva to the Diva. Click
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News - The approach to Swansea railway station has improved with the help of artwork from Swansea Metropolitan University students who have installed murals that reflect iconic scenes from around the rail network. Click
Community - It's Co-operative Fortnight (June 19-July 3) and here's a lovely piece of audio from Radio Wales' Jamie and Louise show in which Llanmadoc's village shop is the centre of attention. Click
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
June 29's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
Community – Swansea Sound has teamed up with South Wales Police to fight anti-social behaviour. The station is running a create-an-ad campaign for schoolchildren. Click
News – South Wales firefighters are concerned at the rising number of attacks on personnel. The figure stands at 24 in six months. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Police have kicked down doors across Neath and Port Talbot during a two-day blitz on suspected drug dealers. Operation Anvil also saw officers arrest people on suspicion of offences ranging from assault to shoplifting. Click
Most commented story – Six minutes on a sunbed left a Swansea 14-year-old so burned she had to take time off school, according to her mum. Comments include: She's your daughter, your responsibility, Peter, Swansea; Does she comply with other age-related laws such as smoking, drinking, driving? R, Swansea; Maybe this will teach the girl to follow the rules, Stuart, Swansea. Click
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Community – Swansea Sound has teamed up with South Wales Police to fight anti-social behaviour. The station is running a create-an-ad campaign for schoolchildren. Click
News – South Wales firefighters are concerned at the rising number of attacks on personnel. The figure stands at 24 in six months. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Police have kicked down doors across Neath and Port Talbot during a two-day blitz on suspected drug dealers. Operation Anvil also saw officers arrest people on suspicion of offences ranging from assault to shoplifting. Click
Most commented story – Six minutes on a sunbed left a Swansea 14-year-old so burned she had to take time off school, according to her mum. Comments include: She's your daughter, your responsibility, Peter, Swansea; Does she comply with other age-related laws such as smoking, drinking, driving? R, Swansea; Maybe this will teach the girl to follow the rules, Stuart, Swansea. Click
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Monday, June 28, 2010
June 28's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - Thousands enjoyed Saturday's gay festival Pride in Swansea's Singleton Park. Acts included Llanelli rockers Void, commercial backers include Swansea law firm Peter Lynn and Partners. Click
Business – The Evening Post and glossy mag Swansea Bay Business Life have launched their 2010 Women in Business Awards. Judges include the CBI's Ian Price and Bid's Jill Burgess. Click
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News - A university study shows that seaside resorts such as Tenby remain crucial to the Welsh economy, pumping millions of pounds into the economy every year.
Sport - A 1960 Blaenau Gwent mining disaster is to be remembered today with the unveiling of a giant steel sculpture of a miner.
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Online Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - Real dig into their archive to deliver an expansive feature: Remembering Michael Jackson one year on. Click
Promotion - The first Real People of Wales Awards are being help in association with Ty Hafan. The prize night will take place at the Celtic Manor Resort on July 29. Stars expected. Click
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - Thousands enjoyed Saturday's gay festival Pride in Swansea's Singleton Park. Acts included Llanelli rockers Void, commercial backers include Swansea law firm Peter Lynn and Partners. Click
Business – The Evening Post and glossy mag Swansea Bay Business Life have launched their 2010 Women in Business Awards. Judges include the CBI's Ian Price and Bid's Jill Burgess. Click
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News - A university study shows that seaside resorts such as Tenby remain crucial to the Welsh economy, pumping millions of pounds into the economy every year.
Sport - A 1960 Blaenau Gwent mining disaster is to be remembered today with the unveiling of a giant steel sculpture of a miner.
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Online Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - Real dig into their archive to deliver an expansive feature: Remembering Michael Jackson one year on. Click
Promotion - The first Real People of Wales Awards are being help in association with Ty Hafan. The prize night will take place at the Celtic Manor Resort on July 29. Stars expected. Click
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Friday, June 25, 2010
June 25's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - A court has banned a Swansea man from mentioning his assault victim and a witness on Facebook.
Commercial - Key advertisers in this week's Motors supplement include: FRF Vauxhall, Morriston; Bassetts Honda, Swansea; Stadium Cars, Skewen; Gravells, Kidwelly.
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News - The Prince of Wales is in Ammanford today and will tour Corgi Hosiery. He will also see other locations around Carmarthenshire.
Events - Burry Port Male Choir annual concert, tomorrow (June 26); Classic and vintage vehicle show, Llanelli Festival Fields, July 11; D10 Dance Festival with more than 500 professional dancers and groups, Festival Fields, July 17.
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Online Western Mail Click
News - Paul Sergeant yesterday announced he is quitting as chief executive of the Scarlets. Click
Sport - Check out a fine photo slideshow from yesterday's England-Australia one-day cricket international at Cardiff's Swalec Stadium. Spotted at the stadium by Media Master: parties from the Swansea-based St Helen's Balconiers and Peter Lynn and Partners. Click
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News - A court has banned a Swansea man from mentioning his assault victim and a witness on Facebook.
Commercial - Key advertisers in this week's Motors supplement include: FRF Vauxhall, Morriston; Bassetts Honda, Swansea; Stadium Cars, Skewen; Gravells, Kidwelly.
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Broadcast Scarlet FM 97.5fm Click
News - The Prince of Wales is in Ammanford today and will tour Corgi Hosiery. He will also see other locations around Carmarthenshire.
Events - Burry Port Male Choir annual concert, tomorrow (June 26); Classic and vintage vehicle show, Llanelli Festival Fields, July 11; D10 Dance Festival with more than 500 professional dancers and groups, Festival Fields, July 17.
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Online Western Mail Click
News - Paul Sergeant yesterday announced he is quitting as chief executive of the Scarlets. Click
Sport - Check out a fine photo slideshow from yesterday's England-Australia one-day cricket international at Cardiff's Swalec Stadium. Spotted at the stadium by Media Master: parties from the Swansea-based St Helen's Balconiers and Peter Lynn and Partners. Click
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
June 24's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Key local story - Pink got the party started for Swansea fans at the Liberty Stadium last night. As well as pumping out the hits, she performed a trapeze act and ventured into the audience in a giant plastic ball.
You heard it here - Australia has its first female prime minister ... Julia Gillard, born in Barry, Wales.
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News - Police investigate claims of dirty tricks aiming to scupper Pembrey Country Park's Beach Break Live student music festival - but Carmarthenshire Council hails the event a huge success. Click
Community – Great effort by the Star as it devotes four pages to photos of the Llanelli Waterside 10k and its 1,000 runners. The races were started by football hero John Hartson. Click
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Online Afan FM 97.4 & 107.9fm Click
Key ads - Top home page advertisers include Apollo Cinemas, Sin City and the Grand Theatre, Swansea. Promo – Cute hook-up with Stereophonics: Win a signed guitar from the band in an Afan FM competition. Click
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Key local story - Pink got the party started for Swansea fans at the Liberty Stadium last night. As well as pumping out the hits, she performed a trapeze act and ventured into the audience in a giant plastic ball.
You heard it here - Australia has its first female prime minister ... Julia Gillard, born in Barry, Wales.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
News - Police investigate claims of dirty tricks aiming to scupper Pembrey Country Park's Beach Break Live student music festival - but Carmarthenshire Council hails the event a huge success. Click
Community – Great effort by the Star as it devotes four pages to photos of the Llanelli Waterside 10k and its 1,000 runners. The races were started by football hero John Hartson. Click
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Online Afan FM 97.4 & 107.9fm Click
Key ads - Top home page advertisers include Apollo Cinemas, Sin City and the Grand Theatre, Swansea. Promo – Cute hook-up with Stereophonics: Win a signed guitar from the band in an Afan FM competition. Click
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
June 23's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Most commented story – Job cuts fear for thousands of public sector workers in Swansea: Stop moaning and pull yer belts in ... the problem is that people are too greedy these days and need to learn to live on less ... Pull em in, Portmead.
Home page ads include – Pembrokeshire Fish Week, Old Oak Insurance Brokers, Teifi Valley Wealth Management.
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - This Saturday's Shane Williams Beach Rugby Wales tournament is celebrating its fifth year -and Bay Radio is a sponsor, along with Student Digz, Harrington Howells, Ponty Butchers, Walkabout, Shane Williams Promotions, purerugby.com and the Ospreys. Click
Music – Today's songs from 05.22-05.36: Never Be Lonely by The Feeling, Save Tonight (Eagle-Eyed Cherry), America (Razorlight), Ticket To Ride (The Beatles), You Know Me (Robbie Williams). Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Austerity - Fabulous photos of bygone times as an Amman Valley "make do and mend" group helps people learn sewing and craft skills. Click
Art - The last artist to paint Dylan Thomas alive has opened an exhibition of his work at Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre. Gordon Stuart's list of subjects reads like a roll call of major figures of the 20th century. Click
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Most commented story – Job cuts fear for thousands of public sector workers in Swansea: Stop moaning and pull yer belts in ... the problem is that people are too greedy these days and need to learn to live on less ... Pull em in, Portmead.
Home page ads include – Pembrokeshire Fish Week, Old Oak Insurance Brokers, Teifi Valley Wealth Management.
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - This Saturday's Shane Williams Beach Rugby Wales tournament is celebrating its fifth year -and Bay Radio is a sponsor, along with Student Digz, Harrington Howells, Ponty Butchers, Walkabout, Shane Williams Promotions, purerugby.com and the Ospreys. Click
Music – Today's songs from 05.22-05.36: Never Be Lonely by The Feeling, Save Tonight (Eagle-Eyed Cherry), America (Razorlight), Ticket To Ride (The Beatles), You Know Me (Robbie Williams). Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Austerity - Fabulous photos of bygone times as an Amman Valley "make do and mend" group helps people learn sewing and craft skills. Click
Art - The last artist to paint Dylan Thomas alive has opened an exhibition of his work at Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre. Gordon Stuart's list of subjects reads like a roll call of major figures of the 20th century. Click
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
June 22's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Print Western Mail Click
News – Draconian cuts in today's Emergency Budget could lead to the loss of 50,000 Welsh jobs and the end of European aid for some of Wales' poorest communities, Shadow Welsh Secretary Peter Hain claimed last night.
Commercial – With British sporting success in the US Open fresh in the memory and with 100 days to go to Wales's Ryder Cup, the Western Mail covers two pages with 100 golfing facts. They include: The 2008 Ryder Cup is estimated to have benefited Louisville, Kentucky, to the tune of $1bn.
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News – New measures are being put in place across Wales to help employees tackle domestic abuse.
Sport – Andy Murray is due to open his Wimbledon campaign today with a Centre Court game against Jan Hajek.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Rock star Stuart Cable was laid to rest yesterday to the raucous sound of high decibel rock music. Up to 5,000 fans brought Aberdare to a standstill as they turned out in force to pay homage to a local boy. Click
Movies – The Evening Post has a handy collection of movie trailers. Well worth checking out before you invest in a night out or a download. H2Oil seems topical - and the most epic include Japan's Rashomon from all the way back in the early 1950s. Click
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News – Draconian cuts in today's Emergency Budget could lead to the loss of 50,000 Welsh jobs and the end of European aid for some of Wales' poorest communities, Shadow Welsh Secretary Peter Hain claimed last night.
Commercial – With British sporting success in the US Open fresh in the memory and with 100 days to go to Wales's Ryder Cup, the Western Mail covers two pages with 100 golfing facts. They include: The 2008 Ryder Cup is estimated to have benefited Louisville, Kentucky, to the tune of $1bn.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – New measures are being put in place across Wales to help employees tackle domestic abuse.
Sport – Andy Murray is due to open his Wimbledon campaign today with a Centre Court game against Jan Hajek.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Rock star Stuart Cable was laid to rest yesterday to the raucous sound of high decibel rock music. Up to 5,000 fans brought Aberdare to a standstill as they turned out in force to pay homage to a local boy. Click
Movies – The Evening Post has a handy collection of movie trailers. Well worth checking out before you invest in a night out or a download. H2Oil seems topical - and the most epic include Japan's Rashomon from all the way back in the early 1950s. Click
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Monday, June 21, 2010
June 21's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Business - Emergency Budget: Swansea-based investment manager Richard Croydon, of Brewin Dolphin, says the Government's proposed changes to capital gains tax would have a devastating effect on savers and buy-to-let investors.
Music – The Storys' penultimate gig, at Swansea Grand Theatre's intimate Depot venue on Friday, is reviewed by arts writer Graham Williams: "At a time when the Welsh music industry is mourning Stuart Cable it's heartening to see another iconic Wales-based outfit going out in style."
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
UK - The Chancellor's putting the final touches to tomorrow's Emergency Budget. He says painful spending cuts are inevitable.
Wales - The chief executive of the Ars Council of Wales says some arts organisations are at risk after a major funding review.
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News - The funeral of original Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable will take place today at St Elvan's Church, Aberdare. It's expected to feature a horse-drawn carriage. Click
Commercial - Yesterday saw auditions for a big wedding promotion. From tomorrow each finalist will try to convince Real Radio listeners that they should be the station's Bride on the Run. Prize: A wedding on the set of the Wales Millennium Centre's Mamma Mia! Click
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Business - Emergency Budget: Swansea-based investment manager Richard Croydon, of Brewin Dolphin, says the Government's proposed changes to capital gains tax would have a devastating effect on savers and buy-to-let investors.
Music – The Storys' penultimate gig, at Swansea Grand Theatre's intimate Depot venue on Friday, is reviewed by arts writer Graham Williams: "At a time when the Welsh music industry is mourning Stuart Cable it's heartening to see another iconic Wales-based outfit going out in style."
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
UK - The Chancellor's putting the final touches to tomorrow's Emergency Budget. He says painful spending cuts are inevitable.
Wales - The chief executive of the Ars Council of Wales says some arts organisations are at risk after a major funding review.
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Online Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - The funeral of original Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable will take place today at St Elvan's Church, Aberdare. It's expected to feature a horse-drawn carriage. Click
Commercial - Yesterday saw auditions for a big wedding promotion. From tomorrow each finalist will try to convince Real Radio listeners that they should be the station's Bride on the Run. Prize: A wedding on the set of the Wales Millennium Centre's Mamma Mia! Click
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Friday, June 18, 2010
June 18's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Print Carmarthen Journal Click
News - Prince Charles has spoken of the vital role the Carmarthen Journal plays in the lives of the people of West Wales. He praised the paper on its 200th anniversary.
Commercial - Front page promotional hook-ups this week with Haven (half-price family holidays offer) and Ffos Las Racecourse (win tickets for its Father's Day event).
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News - A Welsh council is writing to all the public bodies it deals with, asking them to stop discriminating against parents who don't live with their children.
Sport - Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips has urged his teammates to make history tomorrow by beating the All Blacks for the first time in nearly 60 years.
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Online Western Mail Click
Words - The BBC has denied allegations by QI host Stephen Fry that intelligent, early evening British TV had been replaced by programmes suitable only for children, such as heavily-promoted shows like the BBC Wales-produced Doctor Who. Click
Pictures - Check out this short but colourful fun slideshow of yesterday's Ladies Day event at Trimsaran's Ffos Las Racecourse. Click
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Print Carmarthen Journal Click
News - Prince Charles has spoken of the vital role the Carmarthen Journal plays in the lives of the people of West Wales. He praised the paper on its 200th anniversary.
Commercial - Front page promotional hook-ups this week with Haven (half-price family holidays offer) and Ffos Las Racecourse (win tickets for its Father's Day event).
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm 657 & 882mw Click
News - A Welsh council is writing to all the public bodies it deals with, asking them to stop discriminating against parents who don't live with their children.
Sport - Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips has urged his teammates to make history tomorrow by beating the All Blacks for the first time in nearly 60 years.
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Online Western Mail Click
Words - The BBC has denied allegations by QI host Stephen Fry that intelligent, early evening British TV had been replaced by programmes suitable only for children, such as heavily-promoted shows like the BBC Wales-produced Doctor Who. Click
Pictures - Check out this short but colourful fun slideshow of yesterday's Ladies Day event at Trimsaran's Ffos Las Racecourse. Click
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
June 17's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Print Western Mail Click
News - The BBC is facing an onslaught of criticism amid claims its commitment to Wales is being downgraded. The Assembly Government, Institute of Welsh Affairs and Ofcom Wales Advisory Group have had their say.
Commercial – Sales growth has stuttered at supermarket Sainsbury's, although its trade in World Cup-style vuvuzela horns has been good.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Mumbles Pier is to get a multi-million pound facelift featuring a new hotel, cafes, restaurant and RNLI base. Click
Competition - To The Sea is the new album from Jack Johnson and all this week The Wave is offering the chance to win the trip for two to see him live next month in New York City. Click
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Online Radio Tircoed 106.5fm Click
Events - A fine what's on section includes Wales Book of the Year nominee Terri Wiltshire at Pontarddulais Library (June 21), blood donor sessions in Waunarlwydd, Neath, Uplands and Port Talbot, The Canterbury Tales at the Dylan Thomas Theatre (to June 19) and workshops for the Pennard Carnival Choir (from June 22). Good luck to all. Click
Commercial – Enterprises in the advertiser's directory include Alexandria Training, Andy's Aerials, the Brinjal diner and British Gas. Click
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Print Western Mail Click
News - The BBC is facing an onslaught of criticism amid claims its commitment to Wales is being downgraded. The Assembly Government, Institute of Welsh Affairs and Ofcom Wales Advisory Group have had their say.
Commercial – Sales growth has stuttered at supermarket Sainsbury's, although its trade in World Cup-style vuvuzela horns has been good.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Mumbles Pier is to get a multi-million pound facelift featuring a new hotel, cafes, restaurant and RNLI base. Click
Competition - To The Sea is the new album from Jack Johnson and all this week The Wave is offering the chance to win the trip for two to see him live next month in New York City. Click
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Online Radio Tircoed 106.5fm Click
Events - A fine what's on section includes Wales Book of the Year nominee Terri Wiltshire at Pontarddulais Library (June 21), blood donor sessions in Waunarlwydd, Neath, Uplands and Port Talbot, The Canterbury Tales at the Dylan Thomas Theatre (to June 19) and workshops for the Pennard Carnival Choir (from June 22). Good luck to all. Click
Commercial – Enterprises in the advertiser's directory include Alexandria Training, Andy's Aerials, the Brinjal diner and British Gas. Click
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
June 16's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Words – Nice little debate about the biggish issue of citizen journalism; the Evening Post is inviting volunteer reviewers, some readers would prefer payment. Click
Pictures – Splendid photo gallery here from the weekend's Escape Into the Park - lots of shapes, flesh and fun. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Commercial - It's Shop Port Talbot Week on Bay Radio, supporting independent local traders such as appliance retailer VJ Bailey, Margam's Tollgate bathrooms, Anglia Window Blinds of Forge Road. Click
Community – Bay Radio's giving its backing to this summer's Pontardawe Festival (Aug 20-22), featuring folk/jazz/world specialists Sheelanagig, Swansea shantymen Baggyrinkle and powerpoppers Dodgy. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Audio - Aberdulais-based marine biologist Judith Oakley talks about the rich natural beauty of the south-west-wales coastline. Click
Business - Radio Wales show Jamie and Louise is celebrating non-food products made in Wales, including bras made by Swansea's Nerys Evans. If you run a business they could feature email the Media Master to find out how - apearson@effcom.co.uk. Click
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Words – Nice little debate about the biggish issue of citizen journalism; the Evening Post is inviting volunteer reviewers, some readers would prefer payment. Click
Pictures – Splendid photo gallery here from the weekend's Escape Into the Park - lots of shapes, flesh and fun. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Commercial - It's Shop Port Talbot Week on Bay Radio, supporting independent local traders such as appliance retailer VJ Bailey, Margam's Tollgate bathrooms, Anglia Window Blinds of Forge Road. Click
Community – Bay Radio's giving its backing to this summer's Pontardawe Festival (Aug 20-22), featuring folk/jazz/world specialists Sheelanagig, Swansea shantymen Baggyrinkle and powerpoppers Dodgy. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Audio - Aberdulais-based marine biologist Judith Oakley talks about the rich natural beauty of the south-west-wales coastline. Click
Business - Radio Wales show Jamie and Louise is celebrating non-food products made in Wales, including bras made by Swansea's Nerys Evans. If you run a business they could feature email the Media Master to find out how - apearson@effcom.co.uk. Click
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
June 15's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Print Western Mail Click
News – A hundred years ago today, Captain Scott set sail from Wales on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole.
Commercial – Institute of Directors Wales director Robert Lloyd Griffiths makes his opinions known on the new Office for Budget Responsibility's first report on national finances. Pages 5 & 21.
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Broadcast Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News – A multi-million pound campaign is being launched today, aiming to get hundreds of Neath Port Talbot people back into work through social regeneration organsation NSA Strides. Click
Music – Songs from 6.45-7am today: Scissor Sisters, Fire With Fire; Texas, I Don't Want A Lover; Eternal, I Wanna Be The Only One; Girls Aloud, The Promise; Kings Of Leon, Sex On Fire.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Most commented story – Work on Swansea's European boulevard could start at the end of next year: I urge planners to visit Bath, a wonderful place to aspire to be, Tony, Mayals; Imagine a monorail system from Mumbles Pier to the West Pier, James, Killay; Why haven't the council and AMs fought to deliver heritage status to the Copperworks district? Gowerview, SA1. Click
Commercial – The local business services directory offered by Evening Post sister titles is a useful tool for tradespeople. Check it out ... and look forward to its expansion to south-west Wales. Click
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Print Western Mail Click
News – A hundred years ago today, Captain Scott set sail from Wales on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole.
Commercial – Institute of Directors Wales director Robert Lloyd Griffiths makes his opinions known on the new Office for Budget Responsibility's first report on national finances. Pages 5 & 21.
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Broadcast Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News – A multi-million pound campaign is being launched today, aiming to get hundreds of Neath Port Talbot people back into work through social regeneration organsation NSA Strides. Click
Music – Songs from 6.45-7am today: Scissor Sisters, Fire With Fire; Texas, I Don't Want A Lover; Eternal, I Wanna Be The Only One; Girls Aloud, The Promise; Kings Of Leon, Sex On Fire.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Most commented story – Work on Swansea's European boulevard could start at the end of next year: I urge planners to visit Bath, a wonderful place to aspire to be, Tony, Mayals; Imagine a monorail system from Mumbles Pier to the West Pier, James, Killay; Why haven't the council and AMs fought to deliver heritage status to the Copperworks district? Gowerview, SA1. Click
Commercial – The local business services directory offered by Evening Post sister titles is a useful tool for tradespeople. Check it out ... and look forward to its expansion to south-west Wales. Click
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Monday, June 14, 2010
June 14's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - Details of £1bn plans to overhaul Swansea city centre will be revealed this summer, with developers Hammerson and Urban Splash now due to outline their vision to councillors.
Commercial – Well done to Mark Lingwood, landlord of Swansea's Westbourne Hotel: his pub regulars can help themselves to a dollop of sun cream as they place their orders at the bar.
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News - The final touches are being put to a five-day music festival at Pembrey Country Park. Beach Break Live starts tomorrow despite disturbance concerns from some locals.
Sport - All Blacks boss Graham Henry has started the mind games in the build-up to Saturday's first-of-two clashes with Wales.
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World Cup - Football fans are being urged to go easy on the booze during the World Cup. Sara Plant's an expert on divorce law with Peter Lynn and Partners in Swansea - she says the fallout from alcohol-related domestic violence is horrendous.
Other news - Applause has been heaped upon Swansea Bay big names recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. They include Swansea Sound's Kevin Johns MBE, actress Catherine Zeta Jones CBE and musician John Cale OBE.
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - Details of £1bn plans to overhaul Swansea city centre will be revealed this summer, with developers Hammerson and Urban Splash now due to outline their vision to councillors.
Commercial – Well done to Mark Lingwood, landlord of Swansea's Westbourne Hotel: his pub regulars can help themselves to a dollop of sun cream as they place their orders at the bar.
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News - The final touches are being put to a five-day music festival at Pembrey Country Park. Beach Break Live starts tomorrow despite disturbance concerns from some locals.
Sport - All Blacks boss Graham Henry has started the mind games in the build-up to Saturday's first-of-two clashes with Wales.
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Online Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
World Cup - Football fans are being urged to go easy on the booze during the World Cup. Sara Plant's an expert on divorce law with Peter Lynn and Partners in Swansea - she says the fallout from alcohol-related domestic violence is horrendous.
Other news - Applause has been heaped upon Swansea Bay big names recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. They include Swansea Sound's Kevin Johns MBE, actress Catherine Zeta Jones CBE and musician John Cale OBE.
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Friday, June 11, 2010
June 11's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Llanelli Star Click
World Cup - Llanelli Tesco manager Nerys Hughes: "We won't be selling England flags here." Llanelli B&Q's Mel Griffiths: "We haven't been sent any England-specific stock." Tal Einon, manager of town centre restaurant Altalia: "We'll be supporting Italy all the way." Paul Brookfield, of the Metropolitan: "As a bar, we'll be supporting America and Mexico."
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Print Carmarthen Journal Click
World Cup - TV dealers Jones, of Nantgaredig, and Vaughans (Haverfordwest, Llanelli, St Clears, Aberystwyth) plug football-themed small screen offers.
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Broadcast Real Radio 105-106fm Click
World Cup - Legendary England goalkeeper Peter Shilton says England can win the tournament - if they have plenty of heart to match their talent.
Music - A campaign is running to get the Stereophonics' Local Boy In The Photograph to Number One as a tribute to Stuart Cable. Real Radio's helping. Click
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Online Western Mail Click
World Cup - Nice "what if" blog by Gareth Rogers: Veteran Wales' hopes at South Africa 2010 are hit after seven players are sensationally sent home in disgrace after a late-night curry house brawl in Cape Town. Click
Video - Watch slightly bashful reporter Simon Gaskell taste-testing a series of fine ales at Cardiff's Welsh Beer Festival. They include Kinver's May Bug, Kingstone's Abbey Ale, Taffy's Tipple from Jolly, a light ale from Jacobi and Great Orme's Celtica. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Llanelli Star Click
World Cup - Llanelli Tesco manager Nerys Hughes: "We won't be selling England flags here." Llanelli B&Q's Mel Griffiths: "We haven't been sent any England-specific stock." Tal Einon, manager of town centre restaurant Altalia: "We'll be supporting Italy all the way." Paul Brookfield, of the Metropolitan: "As a bar, we'll be supporting America and Mexico."
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Print Carmarthen Journal Click
World Cup - TV dealers Jones, of Nantgaredig, and Vaughans (Haverfordwest, Llanelli, St Clears, Aberystwyth) plug football-themed small screen offers.
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Broadcast Real Radio 105-106fm Click
World Cup - Legendary England goalkeeper Peter Shilton says England can win the tournament - if they have plenty of heart to match their talent.
Music - A campaign is running to get the Stereophonics' Local Boy In The Photograph to Number One as a tribute to Stuart Cable. Real Radio's helping. Click
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Online Western Mail Click
World Cup - Nice "what if" blog by Gareth Rogers: Veteran Wales' hopes at South Africa 2010 are hit after seven players are sensationally sent home in disgrace after a late-night curry house brawl in Cape Town. Click
Video - Watch slightly bashful reporter Simon Gaskell taste-testing a series of fine ales at Cardiff's Welsh Beer Festival. They include Kinver's May Bug, Kingstone's Abbey Ale, Taffy's Tipple from Jolly, a light ale from Jacobi and Great Orme's Celtica. Click
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
June 10's Swansea Bay Media Master
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Words - The long-awaited launch of a fast ferry service between Swansea and Ilfracombe has been put off until 2011.
Photo – Great shot of Amman Valley mine workers - in front of their quarry-style mega-trucks - celebrating a National Lottery syndicate win. The story's based on a Camelot press release and photocall organised by Effective Communication. More photo coverage in today's South Wales Evening Post and online at the BBC - http://bit.ly/cYp07g
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Gowerton schoolboy Rhys Hughes has been selected to be a climate change ambassador for Al Gore, former US Vice-President.
Ad break - Seat Leon, Days Motor Group, webuyanycar.com, Asda.
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Online Llanelli Town Click
Editorial - Burry Port Male Choir's annual concert takes place on 26 June in the town's Memorial Hall. Guests include South Korean tenor Jung Soo Yun and Anglesey soprano Llio Evans. Click
Media folk – Meet the people behind Llanelli Town: MD Eunydd Thomas, techncial director Jason Lovell, services director Jonathan Williams, PR officer Christopher Roberts, photographer Paul Gullick. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Words - The long-awaited launch of a fast ferry service between Swansea and Ilfracombe has been put off until 2011.
Photo – Great shot of Amman Valley mine workers - in front of their quarry-style mega-trucks - celebrating a National Lottery syndicate win. The story's based on a Camelot press release and photocall organised by Effective Communication. More photo coverage in today's South Wales Evening Post and online at the BBC - http://bit.ly/cYp07g
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Gowerton schoolboy Rhys Hughes has been selected to be a climate change ambassador for Al Gore, former US Vice-President.
Ad break - Seat Leon, Days Motor Group, webuyanycar.com, Asda.
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Online Llanelli Town Click
Editorial - Burry Port Male Choir's annual concert takes place on 26 June in the town's Memorial Hall. Guests include South Korean tenor Jung Soo Yun and Anglesey soprano Llio Evans. Click
Media folk – Meet the people behind Llanelli Town: MD Eunydd Thomas, techncial director Jason Lovell, services director Jonathan Williams, PR officer Christopher Roberts, photographer Paul Gullick. Click
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
June 9's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Most commented story: Domestic abuse workers are concerned about a planning application which could bring a Swansea lap dancing club, warning “it'll be your sisters and your daughters going to work there”. Click
Sport – The Ospreys have been handed a cruel draw in next season’s Heineken Cup, in a group with cash-laden Toulon, former European champions Munster and English side London Irish. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Top event - The Swansea Junior Bike Ride, for Shelter Cymru, will take place in Singleton Park, Swansea, on Sunday, June 27. Alberto Culver are key supporters. Click
Music – This morning's songs included The Jacksons' Shake Your Body, the Pointer Sisters' Slow Hand and 10CC's I'm Mandy, Fly Me. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Sounds - Opera fans got the chance to sing along to Carmen in Swansea last night when Gareth Malone, from BBC Two's The Choir, led an event live from London as it was beamed to big screens around the UK. Click
Words - Acclaimed Welsh author Rachel Trezise, fresh from the Guardian Hay Festival, will talk about writing and her latest work at Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery this Friday, June 11. Click
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Most commented story: Domestic abuse workers are concerned about a planning application which could bring a Swansea lap dancing club, warning “it'll be your sisters and your daughters going to work there”. Click
Sport – The Ospreys have been handed a cruel draw in next season’s Heineken Cup, in a group with cash-laden Toulon, former European champions Munster and English side London Irish. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Top event - The Swansea Junior Bike Ride, for Shelter Cymru, will take place in Singleton Park, Swansea, on Sunday, June 27. Alberto Culver are key supporters. Click
Music – This morning's songs included The Jacksons' Shake Your Body, the Pointer Sisters' Slow Hand and 10CC's I'm Mandy, Fly Me. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Sounds - Opera fans got the chance to sing along to Carmen in Swansea last night when Gareth Malone, from BBC Two's The Choir, led an event live from London as it was beamed to big screens around the UK. Click
Words - Acclaimed Welsh author Rachel Trezise, fresh from the Guardian Hay Festival, will talk about writing and her latest work at Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery this Friday, June 11. Click
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
June 8's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News – Stuart Cable tributes from Stereophonics' Kelly Jones, the Alarm's Mike Peters, fans, Lostprophets' Lee Gaze, Cerys Matthews, the Manic Street Preachers, Katherine Jenkins, the Automatic's Iwan Griffiths.
Commercial – The big tease goes on as the Western Mail trails the launch of its five-day money-saving promotion with Ikea (starts Thursday).
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Rhossili Beach has been voted Britain's best by thousands of sand-and-surf lovers across the UK.
Sport – Swansea Sound plan to unveil the new Swans kit at 8.30am today (although you can have a sneak preview here, on the South Wales Evening Post back page or on the Western Mail's page 36). Plus, competitions to win kits tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
The final frontier 1 – Spot the streets, the young inebriated and the pavement pizzas in a made-to-shock video from DrinkWise. Click
The final frontier 2 – They're back: Years after last appearing in the paper, Swansea Astronomical Society's unique night sky star charts are back ... online. Here's June 2010. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News – Stuart Cable tributes from Stereophonics' Kelly Jones, the Alarm's Mike Peters, fans, Lostprophets' Lee Gaze, Cerys Matthews, the Manic Street Preachers, Katherine Jenkins, the Automatic's Iwan Griffiths.
Commercial – The big tease goes on as the Western Mail trails the launch of its five-day money-saving promotion with Ikea (starts Thursday).
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Rhossili Beach has been voted Britain's best by thousands of sand-and-surf lovers across the UK.
Sport – Swansea Sound plan to unveil the new Swans kit at 8.30am today (although you can have a sneak preview here, on the South Wales Evening Post back page or on the Western Mail's page 36). Plus, competitions to win kits tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
The final frontier 1 – Spot the streets, the young inebriated and the pavement pizzas in a made-to-shock video from DrinkWise. Click
The final frontier 2 – They're back: Years after last appearing in the paper, Swansea Astronomical Society's unique night sky star charts are back ... online. Here's June 2010. Click
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Monday, June 7, 2010
June 7's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - A new watersports centre is coming to Swansea's SA1 docklands. GoWake will be home to Wales' first cable-powered wakeboarding centre. The activity's a cross between waterskiing, snowboarding and surfing.
Entertainment – Neath band Last Republic are to support Bon Jovi at London's O2 Arena this Friday.
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News - The Prime Minister is preparing to deliver a stark warning that the action needed to reduce Britain's debts could be so severe that they'll change our very way of life.
Sport - Welsh golfer Rhys Davies has raised his hopes of making this autumn's Ryder Cup team after finishing second in the weekend's Wales Open.
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Online Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - Derrick Bird was terrified of going to prison over a £60,000 tax investigation when he carried out the Cumbria massacre, a friend has said. Click
Music - Five tracks in a row from late last night: England World Cup Squad - World In Motion; Alicia Keys - Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart; Take That - It Only Takes A Minute; Train - Hey Soul Sister; Enrique Iglesias - Not In Love.
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - A new watersports centre is coming to Swansea's SA1 docklands. GoWake will be home to Wales' first cable-powered wakeboarding centre. The activity's a cross between waterskiing, snowboarding and surfing.
Entertainment – Neath band Last Republic are to support Bon Jovi at London's O2 Arena this Friday.
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News - The Prime Minister is preparing to deliver a stark warning that the action needed to reduce Britain's debts could be so severe that they'll change our very way of life.
Sport - Welsh golfer Rhys Davies has raised his hopes of making this autumn's Ryder Cup team after finishing second in the weekend's Wales Open.
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Online Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - Derrick Bird was terrified of going to prison over a £60,000 tax investigation when he carried out the Cumbria massacre, a friend has said. Click
Music - Five tracks in a row from late last night: England World Cup Squad - World In Motion; Alicia Keys - Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart; Take That - It Only Takes A Minute; Train - Hey Soul Sister; Enrique Iglesias - Not In Love.
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Friday, June 4, 2010
June 4's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Llanelli Star Click
News - Llanelli 's Ty Gwyn Community Church is to bring a £10,000 cage to the town to stage two-minute two-a-side soccer matches.
Commercial - The Llanelli Star is offering leaflet distribution, targeted by town, village, street or postcode. Useful to any business looking to explore the local market. Phone them on 01792 514108.
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Broadcast Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - The cost of fighting grass fires across South Wales has cost £6m over the past year.
Competition - From June 22 Real Radio is giving listeners the chance to win their dream wedding by becoming station’s Bride on the Run. The wedding will take place on the set of Mamma Mia! at Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre. Click
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Online Western Mail Click
Arts video - Dave Owens and Matt Thomas discuss the career of Tom Jones as The Voice celebrates his 70th birthday. Click
Sports video - Journalists Jon Doel, Simon Roberts and Andy Howell preview tomorrow's Wales v South Africa clash and debate reader selections in the Wales Online Fans' Regional Team of the Year. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Llanelli Star Click
News - Llanelli 's Ty Gwyn Community Church is to bring a £10,000 cage to the town to stage two-minute two-a-side soccer matches.
Commercial - The Llanelli Star is offering leaflet distribution, targeted by town, village, street or postcode. Useful to any business looking to explore the local market. Phone them on 01792 514108.
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Broadcast Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - The cost of fighting grass fires across South Wales has cost £6m over the past year.
Competition - From June 22 Real Radio is giving listeners the chance to win their dream wedding by becoming station’s Bride on the Run. The wedding will take place on the set of Mamma Mia! at Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre. Click
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Online Western Mail Click
Arts video - Dave Owens and Matt Thomas discuss the career of Tom Jones as The Voice celebrates his 70th birthday. Click
Sports video - Journalists Jon Doel, Simon Roberts and Andy Howell preview tomorrow's Wales v South Africa clash and debate reader selections in the Wales Online Fans' Regional Team of the Year. Click
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
June 3's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News - Cumbria: Massacre of the innocents.
Sport - Shane Williams has revealed he pulled out of Wales' summer tests to protect his dream of playing at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Makeover – The Western Mail has a discreet but satisfying new look today. Check out - amongst other innovations - new headline fonts, byline styles, info boxes, promo panels and comment & debate pages.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Cumbria: Home Secretary Theresa May is expected to make a statement to the House of Commons this afternoon.
Competition - There's a nice Wave hook-up with SellYourJewellery.com in a competition which offers a prize of £500 to spend at Bridgend Designer Outlet and a holiday to Ibiza for two. You just need to know your Pink, Lady Ga Ga and Madonna. Click
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Online Gower News Click
News - June 18 is golf's nationwide Four Course Classic fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson is encouraging support for the events which will see golfers play four course. The challenge courses include Langland Bay, Fairwood Park, Gower and Clyne. Click
Yee ha! – Events listings include the Gower Bluegrass Festival from September 11-12, with live fiddle, banjo, mandolin and dobro. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News - Cumbria: Massacre of the innocents.
Sport - Shane Williams has revealed he pulled out of Wales' summer tests to protect his dream of playing at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Makeover – The Western Mail has a discreet but satisfying new look today. Check out - amongst other innovations - new headline fonts, byline styles, info boxes, promo panels and comment & debate pages.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Cumbria: Home Secretary Theresa May is expected to make a statement to the House of Commons this afternoon.
Competition - There's a nice Wave hook-up with SellYourJewellery.com in a competition which offers a prize of £500 to spend at Bridgend Designer Outlet and a holiday to Ibiza for two. You just need to know your Pink, Lady Ga Ga and Madonna. Click
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Online Gower News Click
News - June 18 is golf's nationwide Four Course Classic fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson is encouraging support for the events which will see golfers play four course. The challenge courses include Langland Bay, Fairwood Park, Gower and Clyne. Click
Yee ha! – Events listings include the Gower Bluegrass Festival from September 11-12, with live fiddle, banjo, mandolin and dobro. Click
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
June 2's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Nick Hewer, a TV sidekick of Lord Alan Sugar, will be in Swansea as guest speaker at the city's Business Club Diamond Jubilee Lunch on June 11. Tickets: lwilliams@effcom.co.uk. Click
Sport – Olympic and Paralympic champions dabbled in unusual sports to launch National School Sport Week in London. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - Top 3 events: Swansea Museum's Skin Deep, featuring skin decoration and adornment from its early history to the present day; Piaf with Swansea'a Fluellen Theatre Company at the Grand Theatre until June 5; Grand Charity Night for Lucy's Dream, Cwmfelin Club, Swansea, today (Weds) 7pm.
Music – Last night's top 5 tunes: Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Jason Mraz - I'm Yours,
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy, Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved, Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Don't miss this enchanting video marking 75 years of a great Swansea institution - the Welsh School of Architectural Glass. Click
Music - Swansea's Mal Pope tells BBC Radio Wales about a scheme involving Only Men Aloud which aims to encourage young male voice choirs. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Nick Hewer, a TV sidekick of Lord Alan Sugar, will be in Swansea as guest speaker at the city's Business Club Diamond Jubilee Lunch on June 11. Tickets: lwilliams@effcom.co.uk. Click
Sport – Olympic and Paralympic champions dabbled in unusual sports to launch National School Sport Week in London. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - Top 3 events: Swansea Museum's Skin Deep, featuring skin decoration and adornment from its early history to the present day; Piaf with Swansea'a Fluellen Theatre Company at the Grand Theatre until June 5; Grand Charity Night for Lucy's Dream, Cwmfelin Club, Swansea, today (Weds) 7pm.
Music – Last night's top 5 tunes: Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Jason Mraz - I'm Yours,
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy, Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved, Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Don't miss this enchanting video marking 75 years of a great Swansea institution - the Welsh School of Architectural Glass. Click
Music - Swansea's Mal Pope tells BBC Radio Wales about a scheme involving Only Men Aloud which aims to encourage young male voice choirs. Click
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June 1's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News – The private company which operates the Severn bridges has raised nearly £226m over the past three years - but spent only £15m on essential maintenance on the original crossing's damaged cables.
Commercial – Great Waterstones hook-up with today's WM lifestyle pull-out ... 25 top summer reads listed and detailed, including Look Back in Hunger by Jo Brand, The Return Journey by Maeve Binchy and Oh, Carol! by Carol McGiffin.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Dyfed-Powys Police arrested eight people in Pembrokeshire after an illegal rave in Dale.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Days Ford, Digital Radio, Splenda, Leekes, Enterprise 2000, Mercedes Benz.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Canadian singer Celine Dion, 42, is reportedly pregnant with twins after her sixth attempt at IVF, according to the Evening Post's Daily Mail sister site. Click
Comment – Gavin Henson and Charlotte Church are said to be devastated following the break up of their five-year relationship: "I feel sorry for these youngsters who've had to deal with the weight of expectation from the Welsh public and massive press intrusion," says Mayals' Tony Buckleigh. "Yes, they may be wealthy but we all know wealth can't buy happiness. I wish them well and hope they will be able to perform on the big stage and remind us all why they became household names in the first place." Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News – The private company which operates the Severn bridges has raised nearly £226m over the past three years - but spent only £15m on essential maintenance on the original crossing's damaged cables.
Commercial – Great Waterstones hook-up with today's WM lifestyle pull-out ... 25 top summer reads listed and detailed, including Look Back in Hunger by Jo Brand, The Return Journey by Maeve Binchy and Oh, Carol! by Carol McGiffin.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Dyfed-Powys Police arrested eight people in Pembrokeshire after an illegal rave in Dale.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Days Ford, Digital Radio, Splenda, Leekes, Enterprise 2000, Mercedes Benz.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Canadian singer Celine Dion, 42, is reportedly pregnant with twins after her sixth attempt at IVF, according to the Evening Post's Daily Mail sister site. Click
Comment – Gavin Henson and Charlotte Church are said to be devastated following the break up of their five-year relationship: "I feel sorry for these youngsters who've had to deal with the weight of expectation from the Welsh public and massive press intrusion," says Mayals' Tony Buckleigh. "Yes, they may be wealthy but we all know wealth can't buy happiness. I wish them well and hope they will be able to perform on the big stage and remind us all why they became household names in the first place." Click
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