July 30's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
7.24am - SouthWalesNews: Amman valley OAP who launched terror campaign on ex-partner is jailed ... http://trim.li/nk/310H
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Print Carmarthen Journal Click
News - International rugby referee Nigel Owens believes Ammanford's Alex Jones will cope well with her new role as BBC TV One Show presenter. He said: "She'll keep really level-headed.".
Education - Recipients of honorary degrees from Carmarthen's Trinity University College included rugby star Gerald Davies, tenor Dennis O'Neil and Castell Howell Foods founder Brian Jones.
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Broadcast Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - Last night saw the station's Real People of the Year Awards, with an exclusive performance by Lee Ryan, of boyband Blue. The band are planning a reunion.
Sport - Former Welsh sprinter Iwan Thomas has tipped Llanelli's Dai Greene to become the 400m hurdles European Champion in Barcelona tomorrow (Saturday).
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July 29's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
03.47am - colliderfrosty: a cool video interview with Michael Sheen for TRON: LEGACY in the End of Line Club at Comic-Con http://bit.ly/aF2wcj
10.49pm - VitalSwansea: Pintado's Goal vs Haalandia http://bit.ly/bsO9ga
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Plans to cut traffic congestion in Swansea, with plans which include a European-style boulevard close to the seafront, are due to be discussed by councillors today.
Sport - Swansea City's pre-season preparation continued in Holland last night with a 4-1 win over Haalandia.
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News - Llanelli Historical Society is hosting the Llanelli Festival, designed to promote the positive aspects of the town and celebrate the society’s 10th anniversary, on August 21. More than 70 organisations are due to take part. Click
Sport – The Scarlets' 2010/2011 Heineken Cup campaign first four games: Oct 9, Perpignan, 3.45pm, Parc y Scarlets; Oct 17, Leicester, 3pm, Welford Road;  Dec 11, Benetton Treviso, 3pm, Parc y Scarlets; Dec 18, Benetton Treviso, 2.35pm (local), Stadio Communale de Monigo. Click
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July 28's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Good News – A mining company has revealed Neath Valley expansion plans to safeguard more than 200 jobs and create an extra 45. Energybuild plans a new infrastructure at Aberpergwm Mine near Glynneath. Click
Bad News – Llanelli's £4.6m Technium Performance Engineering building employs just 27 people. It was meant to create 800 jobs with the centre itself accommodating up to 100. Click

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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Summer Fun - The No Fit State circus company will bring a spectacular aerial playground and open house programme of taster sessions, rehearsals and workshops to Pontardawe Recreational Fields from August 7-14. Click
Music Selection – Tunes played from 5-6am today included: Wet Wet Wet, Love Is All Around; Erasure, Sometimes; Kylie Minogue, Spinning Around; Carole King, It's Too Late; Ronan Keating, When You Say Nothing At All.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News 1 - Glamorgan CCC are to ban a group of around 20 supporters from home matches following abusive behaviour during Sunday's one-day win over Sussex at St Helen's, Swansea. The county said they were from Ynysygerwn CC, near Neath. Click
News 2 - Two artists are so worried about the plight of honey bees that they've formed a choir to sing a special piece of music based on bee sounds. It was being debuted at Swansea University yesterday with public events to come on August 6 and 9. Click
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July 27's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter Swansea
6.56am – KevJohnscymru: The Apple iPhone named as the 'Coolest Thing on the Planet' http://www.swanseasound.co.uk/blog?id=8014
9.02pm – SwanseaCouncil: Fancy winning some Ryder Cup Tickets? Find out how by looking at the 'News' section of our digital TV channel http://bit.ly/c9nWTR
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Print Western Mail Click
News 1 – It'll be a while before you can escape Alex Jones, the new BBC TV One Show presenter who hails from Ammanford. She's on at least four pages of today's Western Mail, including the front and on her own spread in the WM pull-out.
News 2 – Wales' first free park and share car scheme is about to stay open round the clock. Swansea Council says its free car park facility close to the M4's J46 will soon be open seven days a week.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News 1 – Difficulties with the planning process have seen the Swansea Valley's National Showcaves of Wales shelve a plan for hydro-electric power generation.
Typical ad break – Securahome conservatories, FRF Toyota, Autoglass, Safer Swansea Partnership, BT Vision.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – A wedding reveller sparked a 1am rescue operation by Port Talbot Lifeboat as he walked into the sea at Aberavon. He was described as being in "a highly intoxicated state." Click
Top ads – Super League at the Gnoll, Neath - Crusaders v Harlequins, Sat Aug 7 - Click. Samsung smartphones - Click.
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July 26's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
5.36am - realwalesnews: Nurse Stabbed To Death In Hospital Car Park: A murder hunt has been launched ... http://bit.ly/9vLdWA
7.38pm - bbcwales Sport: Glamorgan cling on to beat Sussex http://bit.ly/b30LJM
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - The family of Swansea novelist Iris Gower has been paying tribute to the writer who has died after a short illness.
Commercial – Swansea is about to get two new nightclubs. Odyssey plans to open in Little Wind Street, The Surf Club in Castleton Arcade, Mumbles.
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News - Home Secretary Theresa May is due to outline a new structure for policing across the UK today, including the opportunity for locally elected force commissioners.
Sport - Super League side the Crusaders strengthened their play-off chances with a 30-24 win over Castleford Tigers at the Gnoll, Neath, yesterday. It was their first game in South Wales since they moved to Wrexham at the end of 2009.
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Online Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - Real Radio is throwing its support behind the National Eisteddfod in Ebbw Vale from July 30-August 7. Visitors expected, 160,000. More here - http://bit.ly/dndl0Y
Celeb - Ever wondered what happened to Craig David? Perhaps not - but here's a Real Radio video interview with the Southampton songster anyhow ... http://bit.ly/aB408T
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July 22's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter Swansea
6.45am - KevJohnscymru: The UK's favourite pick and mix sweets are revealed in a poll this morning http://www.swanseasound.co.uk/blog?id=7955
8.15pm - VitalSwansea: Swansea manager Rodgers 'Very Impressed' So Far http://bit.ly/9vq50J
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Print Western Mail Click
News 1 - Parts of Swansea and Neath were caught unawares by torrential rain as floods inflicted damage on Wales after summer storms.
News 2 – Rugby great Gareth Edwards has been appointed honorary president of Carmarthenshire's National Botanic Garden of Wales.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News 1 - Leading Swansea policeman Mark Mathias says the South Wales force is working hard with young people to keep them from committing crime. Measures include taking them fishing.
News 2 - Last night saw the launch of The Wave/Swansea Sound Culture and Lifestyle Awards, with a chance for the business community to mix with celebrity and glamour. Click
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Online Radio Tircoed 106.5fm Click
Volunteers wanted- Radio Tircoed Needs You! Anybody who has ever wanted to become a radio presenter is inviting enthusiasts to train as cover presenters - Welsh speakers a bonus. Email mailto:feedback@radiotircoed.com
On sale now! – Community station Radio Tircoed is now offering its own branded merchandise for sale ... beginning with a fine drinking vessel: "This is a great mug to drink out of, perfect for your morning cup of coffee or your late cup of chocolate."
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July 21: Swansea Media - social media special

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Twitter Swansea
1.01am - SouthWalesNews: Serious flooding hits homes in Swansea: PARTS of Swansea were hit by serious flooding last night. http://trim.li/nk/2TAK
12.01am - pontardawe: Our festival office is open at the Gwachel Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm. Call in for a chat or phone 01792 830200 for any info.
11.03pm - VitalSwansea: 5-Star Swansea City Ease Past Llanelli http://bit.ly/czabYm
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Facebook Swansea
Swansea Bid – July 6: Free one hour car parking in all NCP car parks in Swansea at Salubrious Place, Orchard St and The Kingsway. http://bit.ly/baXQEN
Volcano Swansea – May 12: Volcano photos from Kirsten McTernan Photography & Design ... http://bit.ly/9Ii5DI
Badger Miles - Sunday: I'm gonna change my profile photo because you can't send a concerned message to a mate when you're profile photo says MLARGHHH! http://bit.ly/9DOZdF
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July 20's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter Last night
9.47pm – swanseacity: Swans to open Pratley talks http://retwt.me/1NUXc.
10.45pm – bbcwales News SW: Woman, 85, is trapped under coach http://bit.ly/b7O3RI.
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Print Western Mail Click
News – More than 52,000 people visited day one of the Royal Welsh Show yesterday. Two pages of coverage inside the paper.
CZJ Watch – Catherine Zeta Jones is competing with Angelina Jolie to play the role of Elizabeth Taylor in what promises to be an exlposive movie about the legendary actress' love affair with Richard Burton.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – It's the end of an era today for Swansea primary school Arfryn. It closes today in a council cost-cutting measure.
Community – Swansea Sound, Blazers and Sunnyhaven Caravans, and Norton House Hotel host The Culture and Lifestyle Awards in September Nominations are sought for categories such as restaurant, hotel, coffee culture, visitor attraction, live entertainment, retail, design and innovation, boutique fashion, salon and business enterprise. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Mystery surrounds the future of major Swansea hotel the Dolphin which has been closed since January. There 's speculation that the 66-room venue, or at least some of it, may be turned into flats. Click
Ad – Showcase Cinemas, nearest venue Nantgarw, Pontypridd, flag up movies such as Get Him to the Greek, Inception, Predators, Shrek Forever After, Toy Story 3, Twilight Saga: The Eclipse. Click
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July 19's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
simmo68 - Don't forget to RSVP the 1st Year Anniversary Party! Swansea Life Magazine will be there!!!! http://www.witchesofchriswick.co.uk/
thetimmorgan - Just traveled from Wales to NYC to see the game on Thursday. Am I the first Swansea City and NY Red Bulls fan in the world?
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - The man jailed for stealing Ben Bellamy's bank card before he was murdered five years ago could be released in a matter of weeks.
Commercial – Super League outfit the Crusaders have two games in Neath coming up - on July 25 and August 7 against Castleford Tigers and Harlequins - so they've snaffled the Post's main front page ad today.
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News 1 - The Royal Welsh Show starts in Powys today with the NFU warning farmers not to break the law by killing badgers.
News 2 - A Swansea man missing for 12 days in Italy has been found dead.
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Online Real Radio 105-106fm Click
Presenters - Breakfast: Every day Jagger and Woody reflect on five things they have learned about the world. Recent gems: Woody was up for the Robbie Williams Take That reunion, Jagger disagreed … Real's Facebook fans agreed with Jagger;  Tom Cruise's passionate Top Gun clinch with Kelly McGillis was the movies' voted the best love scene of all time.
Commercial - Real has joined forces with Newport's Discount Tyres to offer listeners a free Real Radio car air freshener. Click
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July 16's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
08:50, thecolourmill - Congratulations to all Swansea Metropolitan University students who are graduating today.
09:07, SwanseaUni - Massive Increase in Research Investment at Swansea University: Research investment is set to soar at Swansea... http://is.gd/dp6BT

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Print Llanelli Star Click
Commercial 1 - Llanelli's refurbed Greenfield Mediterranean Restaurant advertises an "opening extravaganza" complete with belly dancing.
Commercial 2 - A half-page ad for the National Botanic Garden of Wales flags up two outdoor theatre shows - Romeo and Juliet (Aug 1) and Great Expectations (Aug 15).
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Print South Wales Guardian Click
News 1 - The fight to keep Ammanford courthouse open was being taken to Westminster this week. Local MP Jonathan Edwards was arguing for the retention of the 97-year-old facility during what was likely to be an impassioned debate at Westminster Hall.
News 2 - Monty the python is still on the loose in Tycroes, the man on his trail has disclosed. Reptile expert Geraint "The Snakeman" Hopkins has received around 30 calls from concerned members of the public after last week’s Guardian reported the hunt for the African Royal.
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Print Carmarthen Journal Click
News 1 - Nolan Nicholas established Nolan Windows to create a service-focused business. As the Carmarthen-based firm approaches its 20th anniversary, Nolan believes this ethos has led to it becoming one of Wales' largest independently owned uPVC companies.
News 2 - Visitors from Mexico said an award-winning public toilet in Carmarthen was so disgusting they would have preferred to have gone in the street. The operators denied there was a problem.
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July 15's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
HolidayPlanner - Going to Ireland? Read review of Fastnet Line Swansea-Cork ferry on @greentraveller. Kids will love the bunkbeds! http://bit.ly/dy0aVd
KaveyF - My review of Gower Cottage Brownies in Swansea on Qype: http://qy.pe/lp
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Print Western Mail Click
News - Welsh Queen of Harps Catrin Finch is lined up to play Swansea's Singleton Park in September in an event which will link up with the Royal Albert Hall's Last Night of the Proms.
Business – Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Wales director of the IoD, says that Assembly plans to make the bulk of £163m spending cuts this year rather than next are wise.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Key local story - Swansea Crown Court yesterday saw the jailing of a high-flying Crown Prosecution Service lawyer who agreed to take a £20,000 bribe.
You heard it here - Morriston Comprehensive School is to get a £21m revamp. The work, funded by the Assembly and Swansea Council, is due to start next year.
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Online Llanelli Town Click
Editorial - Llwynhendy Carnival takes place this Saturday, July 17, organised by Communities First Llwynhendy and sponsored by Llanellitown.com. There'll be a parade, fancy dress competition and more carnival treats. Click
Sport – The Wales football team is coming back to Llanelli. The venue for the Luxembourg friendly on August 11 will be Parc y Scarlets. Tickets £5-£10. Click
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July 14's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Video – Oops! Council workers are spotted throwing cut grass over a wall in Penclawdd, Gower - to the upset of local recycling supporters. Click
Features – The Evening Post now uploads many of its features supplements shortly after print publication. Check out last night's property guide here.
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Social Media - New online community What's It Like is being given a big push by Bay Radio. Lots of videos - slogan: "Lots of Reality: No hype." Click
Music – Last night's tunes included: Elton John - Your Song , Eagle-Eyed Cherry - Falling In Love Again,
Cutting Crew - I Just Died In Your Arms, Take That - A Million Love Songs, Jack Johnson - Better Together.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Issues - Listen again to Monday's Jamie & Louise show when the presenters discussed how Swansea-based Grwp Gwalia was using opera to highlight the growing problem of dementia care. Click here and fast-forward to 1:43:30.
Sport - Swansea City lost 2-0 in a friendly at Hereford United despite chances from Alan Tate, Stephen Dobbie, Nathan Dyer, Angel Rangel, David Cotterill, Shefki Kuqi, Gorka Pintado, Scott Donnelly and Casey Thomas. Click
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July 13's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
News Scotland - Accies boss Reid rebuffs Swansea: Billy Reid rejects the opportunity to take up the managerial vacancy ... http://bit.ly/aY6g5b
stephenfry - Must say Cardiff is looking spankingly good in the late afternoon sunshine. Castle is gleaming, Town Hall glowing. Much to like here.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Politician Dr Dai Lloyd wants to see a greater use of the organ donor system. The Plaid AM for South Wales West believes we should move to a "presumed consent" model.
Sport – Swansea City have been denied the chance to talk to Sheffield United coach Gary Speed over the possibility of him taking over from Paulo Sousa in the Liberty Stadium hotseat.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News 1 – Tributes are continuing to pour in for a Carmarthen solider and proud Welshman who died “doing the job he loved." Click
News 2 – Drugs cops who busted the Swansea Valley cocaine gang said the criminals thought they were untouchable. Click
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July 12's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
06:59 from News Wales - Football: Curtis making sure his stars are fighting fit for new Swansea City boss ... http://bit.ly/ajQDm4
06:29 from vaishuabhinav - Burglary accused found hanged in Swansea prison cell - Western Telegraph - http://www.askbiography.com/bio/David_Roberts_(mayor).html
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News - Firefighters have been tackling a serious blaze at a Neath Abbey recycling centre this morning. Materials alight include plastics.
Sport - Scottish soccer giants Celtic have named Cardiff City's Joe Ledley in their squad for a pre-season tour of America. His signing for the club hasn't been formally announced yet.
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Online Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News - Announcing: Shakin Stevens' 30th anniversary tour! Dates include Cardiff, 16 October. Click
Health - Breakfasted yet? Here's a Real Radio recipe for a "skinnier" cooked breakfast, featuring Parma ham to replace bacon and toasted soda bread instead of fried bread. Click
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July 9's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
06.00am - DaveTencin RT @WAFC_headlines: Jones staying with Wigan despite Swansea rumours - Wigan http://aggbot.com/docs/link.php?id=10031569&r=tw&c=54
02.36am - MAILfootball Coleman set for Swansea, Coventry eye King and Doncaster want Keogh http://bit.ly/9EuRuY
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Broadcast Scarlet FM 97.5fm Click
News - A new bowling alley could soon be built in Carmarthen thanks to an £800,000 funding boost agreed by the Big Lottery Fund and the Welsh Assembly Government.
Morning Show - Presenter Tommo greets Scarlets commercial chief Rupert Moon looking forward to the region's week ahead and to the July 19 season tickets launch.
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Online Western Mail Click
News - Hundreds of temporary jobs within the Assembly Government and quangos are being axed to save money in the current financial year, we can reveal. Click
Sport - Journalists Jon Doel, Simon Roberts and Andy Howell debate which Welsh players need a big season to make the World Cup. Chat about Gavin Henson, Dwayne Peel, Tom Shanklin. Click
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July 8's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social media Twitter #Swansea
6.07am - stupid_tuesday: Up and preparing for 4N Swansea at the Village Hotel this morning - 160 mile round trip!
6.11am - sqfMelvin: Swansea City ... Who will replace Sousa at the Liberty Stadium?: The bookies hardly ever get it wrong - http://bit.ly/cee7L9
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - Solicitor Sophie Pincott, of Swansea-based Peter Lynn and Partners, is to undertake an arduous sponsored trek soon in aid of disability charity Scope. She'll be accompanied by city barrister Lucy Leader. Click
Arts – Geraint Morgan, aged 17, is the latest actor to portray Jesus. He has the lead role in this Saturday's two performances of 70s hit musical Godspell at the Grand Theatre, Swansea, by the Class Act Theatre School. Click
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Key local story - Swansea Bay politicians are calling for more to be done to save the Linamar car components plant after plans were announced to take its work to Mexico.
More local news - A new report claims that not enough is being done to exploit all opportunties created by the Welsh beer and cider industry. A comparison is drawn with the interest created in Ireland for drinks such as Guinness.
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Online Gower News Click
News No 1 - The annual Gower Show takes place on 1 August in the beautiful grounds of Penrice Castle Park, overlooking Oxwich Bay. Click
News No 2 – A celebration of country living will take place from today to Saturday from 10am-6pm at Cheriton Church, Gower. Tomorrow's attractions include a concert by the Trinity Choir and Friends. Click
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July 7's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Twitter #PortTalbot #Llanelli
3.00am – darlingdipu: Tree disease halts Swansea Bay Rally - South Wales Evening Post http://dlvr.it/2N7nf
9.00pm – Disclosure2009: UK UFO Sighting: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire-3rd July 2010 http://bit.ly/ciKysL
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Heidi Kirkpatrick, the wife of Llanelli's Corporal Jamie Kirkpatrick, looked on as the coffin of her husband was driven through Wootton Bassett. He died last month in the Afghan campaign. Click
Sport – Fans have called for stability after Swansea City FC lost its second manager in 13 months. Paulo Sousa quit the club this week to join fellow Championship club Leicester City. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Social media - Listeners can now follow Bay Radio on Facebook. Click
Today's "burning question" – Wales could introduce a 7p charge for plastic carrier bags from next year in a bid to cut down on the amount we waste. Do you support these plans? Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Video: Wales manager John Toshack believes that Gary Speed could be the candidate to take over as Swansea City boss following the departure of Paulo Sousa. Click
Photos - Fabulous images of beautiful birds of prey from the Spirit of Gwendraeth Festival at Ffos Las. Click
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July 6's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
7.00am – EdwMayor1 ... Collins on the mend to fire Ospreys ambitions: “This year now is a massive one, not only for me personally ... http://bit.ly/9w3IPM
6.36am – BelTel_Sport ... Magilton ready for return to management with Swansea City: JIM Magilton is poised to return to football management... http://bit.ly/cEdaxE.
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Print Western Mail Click
Paulo – Gareth Southgate, an early favourite to become new Swansea City manager, has distanced himself from the vacancy.
Dylan – A new walking trail is being developed in Laugharne to celebrate the life and work of Dylan Thomas. A £12k grant will help the Laugharne Corporation in its plan.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Trade union Unite is to take legal action against the Ford Motor Company, accusing it of mis-selling pensions to workers including hundreds from its former Swansea plant.
Commercial – Ads this morning included: Acorn Fencing, Swansea Regional Business Awards.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – A Gower 77-year-old has had her bid to quash her three-year Asbo rejected by a judge and two magistrates at Swansea Crown Court. Click
Awards – Evening Post advertisement director Lisa Cameron invites readers to the paper's first Women in Business Awards luncheon at the Mermaid Restaurant, Mumbles on 30 September. Click
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July 5's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - A family were thrown off Gower's Carreglwyd Camping and Caravan Park after taking air guns on holiday with them. Meanwhile, a man has been fined for releasing a 4ft python into a field near Ammanford.
Sport – Paulo Sousa is no longer manager of Swansea City, the Evening Post understands. He's left for Leicester City.
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales 93-104fm, 657 & 882mw Click
News - A five-year-old South Wales girl has died after becoming trapped by an automatic sliding gate.
Sport - The BBC understands that Paulo Sousa has left Swansea City to join Championship rivals Leicester City.
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Online Real Radio 105-106fm Click
Sport - Hendy-based Robert Croft is hoping to break the 1,000 first class wicket barrier for Glamorgan in today's County Championship match against Northamptonshire .... oh, and Paulo Sousa's gone.
Commercial - Key home page ads include: Nathaniel Cars, Bridgend; Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro from 02; Anadin.
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July 2's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Print Llanelli Star Click
News - Ammanford firm TRJ has been awarded the contract to build Llanelli's £14.6m theatre complex, featuring main and smallers auditoriums, teaching rooms, social enterprise facilities, bar, cafe and admin areas.
Commercial - Full page ad for Swansea's Ebony Sofas and Dining; bosses plan a store refurb.
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Broadcast Scarlet FM 97.5fm Click
News - Network Rail are being criticised by Amman Valley politician Kevin Madge for failing to repair part of a faulty level crossing in Garnant.
Events - Tomorrow (Saturday) brings the 65th anniversary Pembrey and Burry Port Summer Carnival, with air displays, rides and competitions. Click
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Online Western Mail Click
News - Salesman John Jones is celebrating after cornering the Prince of Wales and winning royal backing for small Llandysul firm Teifi Harps. Click
Web drama - New and innovative! The Western Mail's internet service WalesOnline has launched a drama series.  Mini-series Pizzaman is from film fans Teilo Trimble and James Robson; it follows the trials and tribulations of a South Wales fastfood deliveryman. Click
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July 1's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Print Western Mail Click
News - More than 20,000 Welsh local government jobs could be lost as Treasury cut-backs begin to bite, warns trade union Unison.
Commercial – It's unusual and it sure catches the eye ... a sideways half-page ad for Cardiff's Coleg Glan Hafren.
Picture - Lovely shot of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall leaving Tenby's retro-look Pembrokeshire Pasty & Pie Co shop.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - A study reveals that nearly half of adults in Wales are struggling with mortgage payments and are having to cut back in other areas of spending.
Promo - Eating out places now have the chance to hook up with a weekly voucher promotion with The Wave and sister station Swansea Sound. The Big Gourmet Giveaway sees the release 60 discount vouchers every day. Today's offer: Il Padrino Restaurant, Wind Street, Swansea. Click
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Online Gower News Click
Editorial - The editor of Gower News took a microlight flight over the peninsula, piloted by local photographer Alun Morris Jones (http://www.gowerscapes.com/). Here's the resulting glorious three-minute film. Click
Events – Forthcoming sporty temptations include: British Heart Foundation Gower Bike Ride, 4 July, with routes of 16 or 29 miles; Gower Peninsula Triathlon, 24 July, Port Eynon, described as "tough but fair", http://www.gowertriathlon.co.uk/. Click
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