BID's April 26 Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial - Comic star Eddie Izzard will be backing Labour with a guest appearance at Swansea University today.
Commercial – The Evening Post has joined BreakFree Holidays to offer readers weeks away for as little as £15 per person. Locations include Riviere Sands Holiday Park in Hayle, Hendra Holiday Park in Newquay and Perran Sands Holiday Park in Perranporth. Click
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Editorial - The countdown is on for Wednesday's Local Hero Awards night being hosted by The Wave and sister station Swansea Sound. Wales rugby skipper Ryan Jones is one of the judges.
Commercial - Typical ad break: Trade Centre Wales, webuyanycar.com, caravansinwales.com, FRF Vauxhall Swansea & Bridgend.
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Sport - Swansea City midfielder Darren Pratley insists the Championship play-off pressure has shifted to Blackpool. Click
Video fun - A machine that carries British hopes of shattering the world land speed record for a lawnmower has been unveiled at a beach in Carmarthenshire. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
News - A man has died following a fire at a house in Port Tennant.
Charity - The station is supporting a new fund-raising push for children's hospice Ty Hafan. Click
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BID's April 20 Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – Education: A county-by-county investigation of the future of schools in Wales has uncovered tens of thousands of spare desks as falling rolls affect virtually every county.
Clegg-spot 1 – The man of the moment makes it to page 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 18 ... "a new poll shows his party has surged into second place among Welsh voters."
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – Police are hunting a female bag-snatcher who robbed two pensioners in Swansea's Sketty Park area over the weekend.
Clegg-spot 2 – Nick Clegg is launching an attack on "reckless and greedy bankers" as a school photo of the Lib Dem leader is revealed. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial 'most viewed' – "It has been a total nightmare," says man jailed after being wrongly convicted of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl. Click
Clegg-spot 3 – Reader comment from "Heather, Mumbles" ... I overheard two bimbos who were jogging on the sea-front the other morning talking about this Clegg bloke and how sexy he was. I've never gone for looks, I far prefer brawn, and lots of it. Click
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Online Radio Tircoed Click
Morning Show - Phil England is back on air - with croaky voice. Welcome back.
News - A 19-year-old girl is in hospital after being attacked by a gang on Llanelli beach.
Clegg-spot 4 (well, he's famous now!) - Labour's dominance of politics in Wales is coming to an end, according to the Lib Dem leader.
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BID's April 6 Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – A Gower businessman whose son died in a mysterious plane crash off Brazil two years ago has still not been able to hold a funeral.
Commercial – Great to see a new business – Jenkins Garden Machinery - rising in Cross Hands, supported by an informative half-page ad.
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – Swansea Council has approved the closure of two children’s homes as part of a services review.
Commercial – Typical ad break – Blazers Caravans, Argyle Cleaning Services, Towers Hotel & Spa Bon Jovi tribute night.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Work to transform the fire-ravaged remains of Neath's Gwyn Hall into a multi-million pound arts venue starts this month. Contractor Morgan Ashurst plans a meeting with local traders over safely measures. Click
Commercial – Google Ads on the home page include ... The Crown Training Academy, Store-It Wales and JobRapido.
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March 29's BID Local Media Highlights

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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial - Reporter Richard Youle meets a Swansea City fan about to visit his 92nd top soccer ground, completing his Football League set. This season he's travelled 5,000 miles watching football.
Opinion - Campaigners fighting to keep Swansea Tennis Centre open could succeed in their efforts.
Commercial – Half-price afternoon tea offer at Swansea's Baguette du Jour. Good tie-up for the cafe and the Evening Post.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Editorial - The Environment Agency is investigating a significant sewage spill in Swansea Bay. It's affecting part of the seafront cycle track near Swansea's Singleton Park. Click
Commercial – Bigging up its own success (quite rightly), The Wave’s website flags up October as launch date for its new all-Wales news service in partnership with key Wales Live partners. Click
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Online Andy Pearson Publicity Click
Blog 1 – New Nation Radio breakfast jock Allan Lake aims to make a splash on his big return. Click
Blog 2 - Buzz mag flies media flag for South Wales comedy, with Paul Merton and Rhod Gilbert. Click
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BID's March 26 Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Editorial - An independent review into the funding and management of the National Botanic Garden of Wales is to take place, the Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed. Click
Time travel - Fans of Doctor Who will be able to catch exclusive footage of the latest series when a roadshow visits the Swansea Castle Square Big Screen on 1 April. Click
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – New figures reveal that Swansea’s recycling habits are helping Wales to get ever nearer its 2010 waste reduction target.
Commercial – Typical ad break: WAG/Fire service fire safety/arson reduction; Tile & Bath Co; Abba tribute night at Blanco’s, Port Talbot.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Editorial - The grieving mum of an epilepsy sufferer is urging others not to risk their lives by ignoring their condition.
Commercial – One of Wales’ hidden gems should be a little more visible now thanks to it winning the Camra Carmarthenshire Pub of the Year award for a second time. Well done to the Prince of Wales, Mynyddygarreg.
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March 24's BID Local Media Brief – Online Special

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial - An industrial park that could create 1,500 jobs is on the cards for a site in Carmarthenshire or Neath thanks to Halal Industries UK. Click
Commercial – Congrats to media students from Swansea University for their splendid video of the Evening Post Fashion Addict event at the National Waterfront Museum. Click here and tap on the video panel to the right
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Swansea Sound Click
Downloads – You can now buy music via Swansea Sound. Top of the tree this week are Changes by Will Young, Coming up Easy by Paulo Nutini and Cry Me Out by Pixie Lott. http://www.swanseasound.co.uk/music Click
Commercial – Swansea Sound is backing a new homes show at Parc y Scarlets on March 27/28 fronted by Charles Church and Persimmon Homes. Click
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BBC Wales Click
News - Outside experts will continue to oversee the work of Swansea Council's social services department a year after they were first appointed. Click
Sport – The Swans have taken Burnley's Canada U20 defender David Edgar on loan until the end of the season. Click
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March 23's BID Swansea Bay Media Highlights - Western Mail, Scarlet FM, Swansea Council Online

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Print Western Mail Click
News - An undercover police operation provided the evidence that sent a corrupt South Wales former head of CID to jail.
Opinion - There should be uniform standards in food standards law relating to separate machinery being used for the preparation of raw meat and ready-to-eat food.
Online – Don’t miss this Warren Gatland video ... a hard man talking. Click
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Broadcast Scarlet FM Click
News - Motorists in Llanelli and Carmarthen have been fined for throwing cigarette stubs out of their windows in a new council crackdown on litter ... and a new, improved online news feed here.
Online – Here’s the month’s cheekiest media competition ... win tickets to Pembrey’s new Go Ape attraction. Click
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Online Swansea Council Click
Editorial – Swansea and Neath Port Talbot businesses and voluntary organisations are being urged to be thoroughly prepared for the worst in future. Business Continuity Awareness Week is being held until Friday. Click
Recommended – Swansea Council is asking for public comments on trails being developed to conserve, enhance and allow access to the city's heritage. Click
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BID's March 22 Swansea Bay Media Highlights - South Wales Evening Post, The Wave

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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial 1 – Police are appealing for anyone who saw a Swansea man in the hours before his unexplained death.
Editorial 2 - News of a great new hook-up between BID and Swansea College.
Opinion – Well done to each and every person who joined in Sunday’s Sport Relief effort in Singleton Park.
Commercial – Wales’ rugby shirts are to be sponsored by Admiral Insurance, with a substantial Swansea workforce; page one and 13 exposure for the big-money link-up.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Editorial – Two Swansea firefighters are celebrating after successfully rowing across the Atlantic Ocean for charity.
Commercial – Typical ad break ... Days Motability, Army Recruitment, FRF Vauxhall, ATS Euromaster Tyres, British Gas.
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Online Andy Pearson Publicity Click
Blog 1 - Swansea student media folk excel at poll time. Click
Blog 2 - Media Master plunges in with Swansea Bay Business Life. Click
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March 19's BID Local Media Brief - BBC Cymru Wales online, Real Radio, Llanelli Star

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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Editorial - A suspended Llanelli orthopaedic surgeon has been reinstated to the medical register and says she plans to become a prison doctor. Click
Recommended - A bi-lingual presentation of music, history, myth and science based on Gower’s 20,000-year-old Red Lady is to premiere in Carmarthen. Click
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Broadcast Real Radio Click
Editorial - Port Talbot-based singer Paul Potts is to undertake a seven-day sponsored walk from the town to London to help the relief effort in Haiti.
Commercial - Typical ad break: Greggs bakery, Persimmon Homes, The Sun, Cymraeg Kids, Watts Truck and Van Cardiff.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Editorial - Half of Llanelli’s churches could close in a major Church in Wales shake-up. Click
Commercial – Let the battle of the photographers commence – Terry Morris has a quarter-page Easter offer and Pure Creations go large with a full page promo.
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March 18's BID media highlights - BBC Radio Wales, South Wales Evening Post, South Wales Guardian online

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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales Click
News - A specialist service for young people affected by drug abuse, The Place, is to be launched in Swansea.
You heard it here – Allotment holders are set to tell the Assembly that more of them are creating their own facilities due to declining provision by Wales’ local authorities. Click
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial – Penthouse Restaurant boss Peter Way has been declared bankrupt after struggling to pay a debt of almost £1m.
Opinion – Education has to be one of the best defences against the “legal high” of mephedrone. Our young people need to be made to realise that legal does not mean safe.
Development – Swansea University advertises public exhibitions in the city and Port Talbot to explain its ambitious plans for its Bay Science and Innovation Campus off Fabian Way. Click
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Online South Wales Guardian Click
Editorial - A DJ/producer from Hendy is producing his debut album. Dylan Jones-Powell runs up-and-coming Puppy Dog Records and has signed three artists. Click
Commercial – Could the price of getting married really be dropping? Check out this ad: £99 Wedding Photography! Click
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March 17 BID media spotlight: online special - South Wales Evening Post, Swansea Soiund, BBC Wales

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South Wales Evening Post Click
Editorial - The original plans for South Wales’ Valleywood film studio complex were "over-ambitious", First Minister Carwyn Jones has said. WAG is working with administrators to promote the Bridgend venue. Click
Commercial – Nice tie-up between the Odeon and the Post ... write a movie review and you could win a pair of cinema tickets. Click
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Swansea Sound Click
Editorial - Details on the tragic drug death of Llanelli teenager Carly Townsend will be made public when a Serious Case Review report is released this Friday. Click
Commercial – Publicity is available for Swansea musicians ... Swansea Live returns on May 30 and the hunt’s on for local bands play the city centre. Demo CDs to Derricks by April 17. Click
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BBC Wales Click
Editorial – A 17th Century ghost story centred on Aberglasney, near Llandeilo, has inspired a new novel by Swansea romantic writer Iris Gower. Click
The annual Small Nations Festival, going since 2003, returns to the Carmarthenshire village of Cilycwm this July after a spell in Llandovery. Numbers limited to 1,500. Click
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Radio Tircoed Click
Live music – Celtic roots outfit Henry Marten's Ghost (live in the studio from 9.30am today) can later be heard in podcast form here.
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March 16's BID spotlight on ... Bay Radio, Western Mail, Neath Port Talbot Council online

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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – A £4m ship-breaking business could be on the way to Swansea Docks, bringing more than 80 jobs.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Department of Work and Pensions, Kia servicing at Stadium Auto, Skewen, British Gas, Tile & Bath Co, Carbon Trust, Ikea.
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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – Political leaders celebrate Virgin Atlantic’s announcement that it’s bringing 200 call centre jobs to Swansea.
Opinion – It’s crucial that the foundation stage for Wales’ schools goes ahead despite the national spending squeeze.
Commercial – Well done to the sponsors of this year’s IWA Inspire Wales Awards: Western Mail, Active Music Services, Wrap Cymru, LMW, Wales & West Utilities, South Wales Shredding, Cad Centre, ISG Pearce.
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Online Neath Port Talbot Council Click
Editorial – Improving air quality in Neath Port Talbot is top of the agenda for a new project team set up by the Local Service Board. Click
Recommended – The 2010 Neath Port Talbot Environment Awards, which salute the work done to improve the environment, are open for nominations. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
News - RenewableUK has welcomed the launch of the WAG Energy Policy Statement and the ambitious plan to make Wales energy self-sufficient within a generation.
Jobs - Almost 300 transport jobs are being created in Swansea by two companies.
Events - Details of a confidence-building workshop on March 25 in Llwynhendy.
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March 15's BID Media Highlights - Western Mail, The Wave, Radio Tircoed

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Print Western Mail Click
Editorial – New Year Welsh house price growth has fizzled out with the market becoming more unpredictable, a leading property website says.
Opinion – Political point-scoring by political parties will do nothing to address the structural problems affecting our economy. What we need is a consensus for making Wales a competitive, thriving and prosperous place to live.
Tuned in – Music fans are being promised an emotional reunion this summer when Swansea rockers The Storys play their farewell gig at the city’s Grand Theatre.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Editorial – High-powered reports into the deaths of three Swansea-area teenagers are expected to be made public this week.
Commercial – Well done to Swansea city centre photographer Justin Harris for his link-up with The Wave ... he’s provided a new portfolio of presenter portraits. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
News – WAG and Barnardo's have clashed over a report produced by the charity calling for more childcare help for young mothers.
On the go - You can now tune in to Radio Tircoed on the Nokia internet radio application. For info click here
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Online Andy Pearson Publicity Click
Blog 1 - Business show lures Swansea media folk ... and others! Click
Blog 2 - Swansea media duo make timely progress. Click
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March 12's BID media spotlight ... BBC Wales online, Bay Radio, Llanelli Star

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See you there – The Swansea Business Show takes place at the LC today – well done to blog radio star Mike Leahy for arranging it. Click
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Editorial - Guitarist and singer Micky Jones, one of the founders of Welsh prog rock band, Man, has died aged 63 in Swansea. Click
New life - A Swansea University scheme plans to bring back to life the now dilapidated Hafod copper works which were founded 200 years ago. Click
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Broadcast Bay Radio Click
Editorial – The people of Swansea have been thanked for giving such a warm homecoming this week to the Welsh Guards.
Commercial – Typical ad break ... Chic Blinds Swansea, DVLA driving licences, Trade Centre Wales Neath Abbey, MobilesMeanMoney.Com.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Editorial - A Llanelli mum who fought leukaemia has spoken of her life-or-death struggle.
Commercial – Great promo for a new Kidwelly retailer ... The Original Factory Shop is offering one Star competition winner a free £250 shopping spree.
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March 11 BID spotlight on ... South Wales Evening Post online, BBC Radio Wales, South Wales Guardian

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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Key local story - A driver was beaten around the head and had his car's sat nav system stolen in an attack in Swansea. Click
Publicity power – Old rocker Bob Geldof pops up on the Post’s home page, plugging National Savings and Investments. Nice work. Click
Top tales – Online big hits ... 1, When can you park on double yellow lines in Swansea, Click; 2, Swans back in winning groove, Click; 3, Gambler hurled trolley at Swansea casino, Click
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Print South Wales Guardian Click
Lead story – A Gwendraeth Valley paedophile has been jailed indefinitely.
Key opinion – “We trust readers will welcome the Guardian’s new Welsh page ... in many ways such a feature is long overdue.”
Promo power – The BBC are due at Amman Valley Comprehensive School, allowing pupils to present some current affairs ideas. Good for the kids, good for the Beeb.
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales Click
Key local story – Police forces across Wales and England are being accused of not doing enough to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Public sector – Organisations should always go for quality and safety above price considerations when buying food for schools, according to the Welsh Assembly Government.
You heard it here - Listen to music performed across the station live on St David's Day. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
News – The latest on the Swansea-Cork ferry MV Julia ... it sailed for the first time last night.
Programmes - New presenters this week and next, plus one presenter departs today.
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March 10's BID media spotlight ... South Wales Evening Post, Swansea Sound, Western Mail online

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See you there! Recent newspaper ads have been plugging a promising trade show which takes place at the Liberty Stadium today. Hosted by WAG’s supplier development service, it’s free and runs from 9.30am-3pm.
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Lead story – Fire crews were bracing themselves last night for another busy shift as grass fires threatened the region.
Key opinion – Swansea leads the way in St David’s Day celebrations ... now it should lead the way for a national holiday.
Promo power – Home page ads include ... VW Cardiff Sinclairs, BT Broadband, FlyBe, First Great Western.
Don’t miss – Mothers Day gift guide. Click
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Broadcast Swansea Sound Click
Key local story – There are calls for more short-break carers across Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot.
Publicity power – To have a chance of winning Simply Red’ new album, tune in to Swansea Sound on Sunday click here.
You heard it here - Swansea BID & Swansea Sound are preparing for free music event Swansea Live on May 30. Local bands wanted - closing date April 17. Click
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Online Western Mail Click
Welsh business news 1 - The economic recovery in Wales strengthened last month with latest figures showing the pace of private sector growth quickening over the period. Click
Welsh business news 2 - Improving attendances for Glamorgan matches is the cricket club’s priority after reporting record results for 2009. Click
Welsh business news 3 – Dismal trade figures have heaped more pressure on the pound. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
News - Chevron looks for Pembrokeshire oil refinery buyer.
Advice – Radio Tircoed finds out all about a new phone advice line in Wales from Citizens Advice.
DVD giveaway - Want to win 3 DVDs in one prize pack? To be in with a chance, just email giveaway@radiotircoed.com.
Online - New podcasts are up here.
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March 9's Swansea BID spotlight on ... The Western Mail, Scarlet FM, Swansea Council Online, Radio Tircoed

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Print Western Mail Click
Lead story – The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says it has no sympathy with striking civil servants.

Key opinion – Wales is over-governed and doesn’t need 22 directors of social services, let alone 22 council chief executives. With money tight, now is a good time to rethink the way we run and pay for local authorities.
Promo power – “Get in early” is the WRU’s new mantra ... a page one ad plugs pre-registrations for tickets to the June 5 Wales v South Africa clash.
Top tales – The Western Mail’s top commented-on website stories at present include: Delve gets Wales squad call Click, Claims of financial abuse may close Communities First fund Click, Cardiff City fans protest Click
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Broadcast Scarlet FM Click
Key local story – An initiative to train Carmarthenshire police officers and council staff in basic sign language has been such a success that it could be set to grow.
Promo power – Handy tip to business: you can request a Scarlet FM ad quote online – just click here.
Police hunt - Click here to see a Post Office visitor wanted by Llanelli police in connection with a robbery.
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Online Swansea Council Click
Key local story – Officers from the council have held talks with Swansea Tennis Centre users about the future of the attraction. Click
Publicity power – Swansea will join thousands of other communities across the globe on March 27 at 8.30pm when the lights go out for an hour in council locations to mark nature conservation charity WWF's Earth Hour. Click
School budgeting – Plans to create two new Swansea primary schools could go out to consultation this month. Officers recommend creating new English and Welsh establishments. Click
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Community Radio Tircoed Click
News - Firefighters tackled a series of grass fires including two on Gower.
Interviews - Phil England talks to Kerry Lynne, of Diabetes UK Cymru, and Meilyr James in the regular herbal spot.
Website – New attractions on the events page, plus details on how to advertise.
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March 8 - BID spotlight on ... South Wales Evening Post, The Wave & more help for Haiti

Print South Wales Evening Post Click
Lead story – Swansea Council parking wardens have been assaulted, verbally abused and driven at.

Key opinion – Whittling the scores of Evening Post Pride Awards finalists down to a shortlist of 30 was a tough task for the judges.
Publicity power – West Wales’ Bluestone resort has regularly embraced the publicity opportunities offered by the Evening Post: today it has a competition to win four pamper days at its spa.
Don’t miss – A piece by First Minister Carwyn Jones: “With the worst of the recession behind us, now is the time to focus on the road to recovery.”
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Key local story – The Welsh Guards are set to march through Swansea today after returning from Afghanistan.
Promo power – Multiple Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker gets deserved airtime on The Wave for its success at last night’s LA movie extravaganza.
You heard it here – A councillor says she’ll fight to save a Swansea primary school after it was earmarked for closure due to education cuts.
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Online Andy Pearson Publicity Click
Key local story - Swansea media blog boost for city centre. Click
Publicity power – Swansea Bay media helps young Haiti helpers. Click
Recommended – Swansea Bay media new kid: Councillors briefed. Click
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BID spotlight on ... BBC Wales, Real Radio, Llanelli Star, Carmarthen Journal

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Special mention Carmarthen Journal Click
Why – Because it’s 200 years old this week. Congratulations to all who’ve helped in creating such a remarkable media heritage. Media Master salutes you.
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Online BBC Cymru Wales Click
Key local story - A businessman jailed for not fully paying £200,000 for falsely claiming benefits is being charged 8% compound interest on £166,000 he still owes. He was given a suspended prison term at Swansea Crown Court last year. Click
Publicity power – Healthy, pictorial plug for the 30 April-3 May Mumbles blues and jazz festival. They hope to link up with Brittany and Ireland soon. Click
Don’t miss – Volunteers at a bird sanctuary have started cleaning 23 swans covered in cooking oil at a lake in Swansea. The birds were rescued by the RSPCA and taken to the Tinker's Hill Rescue Centre in Amroth, Pembs. Click
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Broadcast Real Radio Click
Key local story - Swansea City manager Paulo Sousa says the club may not sign any more Welsh players due to the treatment of defender Ashley Williams by Wales during this week's Sweden friendly against Sweden.
Typical ad break – Millennium Centre: Mamma Mia, Vauxhall UK, Barratt Homes, British Gas, The Times.  You heard it here - Pop star Lady Gaga has developed a taste for fish and chips; after a Cardiff gig, her entourage ordered 35 portions.
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Print Llanelli Star Click
Promo power – The Mothers Day publicity’s kicked in good and proper; this week Monks health club offers a £59 day of pampering bliss. If your business needs a promotional boost in the build-up to March 14, call Media Master, 07758 745240.
Lead story - The family of a Burry Port nurse who died after an overdose have blamed her death on the Hywel Dda Health Board.
Key opinion – The transformation of Llanelli’s North Dock appears to be gathering pace, brining the promise of development and jobs. Such moves are to be welcomed.
Don’t miss – An ongoing Domino’s Pizza publicity campaign – a free pizza with two Llanelli Star tokens. It’s the sort of campaign that could work for other businesses too.
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BID spotlight on ... South Wales Evening Post online, Swansea Life, BBC Radio Wales

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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Key local story - A Port Talbot McDonald's could have its licence reviewed after local residents protested about litter attracting rats "the size of foxes.” Click
Publicity power - Llandeilo’s Huw Rees boutique, Swansea’s Rhapsody design and the city’s Debenham’s are among the early winners in a video on the Liberty Stadium’s recent Wedding Planner event. Click here & hit the video button downpage on the right
Don’t miss – Images of a Cessna plane which crash landed near Gorseinon. The two occupants incredibly suffered only minor injuries. Click
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Print Swansea Life Click
Cover story – Two young Welsh women discuss their place as finalists in the Miss Photogenic UK contest. Click
Key opinion – Editor Wyn Jenkins: This might be the time to start thinking like the city girl with attitude again: the premier of the new Sex & the City film is approaching.
Promo power – Could your business be an attractive or quirky location for a Swansea Life fashion shoot? If so, give me a shout to discuss - 07758 745 240. This issue features five pages of images taken at Mumbles’ newish Jones Bar & Kitchen – great publicity.
Don’t miss – A feature by Dai Blatchford on how a new Mumbles community radio project is building momentum. Click
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Broadcast BBC Radio Wales Click
Key Welsh story – The family of former Labour leader and South Wales MP Michael Foot are moved by tributes following his death yesterday.
Promo power – Even though Wales’ soccer team lost to Sweden last night, it’s still healthy for Swansea to get a Liberty Stadium namecheck in media such as BBC Radio Wales.
You heard it here – The Welsh Assembly Government is today due to publish long-awaited new plans to strengthen the Welsh language, including new laws.
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