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Red Kite Law sponsors Crime and Policing Hotline

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The people of Cardiganshire, North Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire are being given a chance to air their views on crime and police matters. In a first for the Dyfed-Powys police force area, Red Kite Law is sponsoring a Crime and Policing Hotline event organised by the Cardigan-based Tivyside Advertiser newspaper. Tivyside Editor Sue Lewis has invited Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon to her office to take public questions by letter, phone, email, text, Twitter or Facebook. The Crime Commissioner and Editor will be joined by Jamie Subbiani, of Red Kite Law. Mrs Lewis said: “Crime and community safety is always a hot topic with Tivyside readers, so I do hope they take this chance to quiz the Commissioner and Jamie. “I’m eager that readers’ views are heard; this is a great opportunity to ask questions about concerns such as anti-social behaviour, road safety, thefts and going out after dark.” Mr Salmon said: “This is an innovative idea by the Tivyside. I’m delighted ...

Boss of Llanelli Star, Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Evening Post outlines future

Local World chairman David Montgomery famously believes that sub-editors should be done away with altogether. Here is his vision of the future of Local World newspapers. The portfolio includes the Llanelli Star, Carmarthen Journal and South Wales EveningPost. Role of the Journalist in the Transformed Local World Apart from the elite and usually elitist newspaper writers the role of the journalist remains entrenched in the industrial age as a medium grade craft. Usually it is a role involving a single skill organised in hierarchies invented to ease production and work flows when typewriters, fixed line phones and pencil wielding sub-editors all inhabited long benches shrouded in cigarette smoke. The school leaver culture of learning a trade dominated or media school graduates poured into newspapers with unquestioning academic thinking that perpetuated this industrial past. The Local World model will migrate journalists a million miles from this tradition and because it has festered ...

Latest newspaper sales figures for Wales

Latest newspaper sales figures for Wales are as follows - (The figures are from ABC, the Audit Bureau of Circulation and are for the six-month period leading up to the end of 2012) Dailies - South Wales Echo 28,893 -6.8pc South Wales Argus 20,589 -7.7pc South Wales Evening Post 34,873 -9.1pc The Western Mail 23,035 -11.1pc Weeklies - Barry and District News 4,805 -8.1pc Caernarfon and  Denbigh Herald 9,926 -9.5pc Campaign Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and  Bargoed 28,301 -0.9pc Cardigan and Tivy-Side Advertiser 6,377 -5.1pc Carmarthen Journal 14,386 -12.3pc County Times and Express 14,396 -4.5pc Cynon Valley Leader 4,721 -14.8pc Denbighshire Free Press 6,333 -3.8pc The Flintshire Standard 19,963 -8.8pc Free Press – Monmouth 5,390 -11.9pc Glamorgan Gazette 12,140 -11.2pc Gwent Gazette 4,198 -21.9pc Holyhead and Bangor Mail 8,494 -12pc Llanelli Star 12,171 -6.3pc Merthyr Express 9,125 -14.9pc Milford and  West Wales...

In the news today . . .

Nice story in the Llanelli Star about Llanelly House director Craig Hatto being the guest speaker at Llanelli Rotary Club's meeting tonight. Nice piece in the South Wales Evening Post about Cor Meibion Llanelli's fund-raising efforts for the Royal Marsden Hospital Cancer Charity. Smashing picture story in Llanelli Star about Cor Meibion Llanelli's recent concert in Surrey to raise cash for the Royal Marsden charity. Llanelli Star has a nice story about the revamped Burry Port railway crossing shelter (helped by donation from the team at Celtic Couriers). The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest Iechyd Da beer column from Llandeilo brewer Simon Buckley is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Good to see the latest gardening column from Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice story in the Carmarthen Journal about the new Heritage gardening trainee scheme at Aberglasney Gard...

In the news today . . .

Splendid picture story in the Llanelli Star about the Ashburnham golf club ladies golf centenary dinner staged at Parc y Scarlets stadium. Smashing picture story in the Llanelli Star about Llanelli Rotary Club's newest member - Cerith Owens, of Loud Applause Productions. Good to see the latest gardening column from Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice plug for Cor Meibion Llanelli's rehearsals (Monday and Thursdays at Furnace Community Hall, 7pm) in the Llanelli Star's What's On page. Nice piece in Llanelli Star today about the Royal British Legion Gala Concert being staged in Carmarthen on October 27. Tickets going fast. Good to see the latest View from Richmond Park Carnarthen Town AFC column in the Carmarthen Journal today. Splendid picture story in the Llanelli Star about the long service staff awards at the Jenkins Bakery in Llanelli @JenkinsBakery Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about rugby hero and broadcaster Garin Jenkins...

Gloomy sales results for Welsh newspapers

The latest ABC (Audited Bureau of Circulation) sales figures for Welsh newspapers do not make happy reading. The figures are for the six-month period which ended in June. Weekly newspapers - Barry & District News 5,012 Paid -7.2pc Caernarfon & Denbigh Herald 10,482 Paid -6.4pc Campaign Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach & Bargoed 28,932 Free 4pc Cardigan & Tivy-Side Advertiser 6,486 Paid -3.5pc Carmarthen Journal 14,775 Paid -12.6pc County Times and Express 14,921 Paid -1.9pc Cynon Valley Leader 5,136 Paid -22.1pc Denbighshire Free Press 6,579 Paid -0.7pc The Flintshire Standard 19,983 Free -11.7pc Free Press – Monmouth 5,714 Paid -9pc Glamorgan Gazette 12,917 Paid -15pc Gwent Gazette 4,628 Paid -24.8pc Holyhead and Bangor Mail 9,038 Paid N/A Llanelli Star 12,532 Paid -4.2pc Merthyr Express 9,975 Paid -16.3pc Milford & West Wales Mercury 3,383 Paid -7.2pc North Wales Chronicle 30,219 Free -0.4pc North Wales Pioneer 25,252 Free -0.2pc North Wales Weekly N...

Carmarthenshire Council v The Press (local) - Caebrwyn blogs on topic

Carmarthenshire Planning Problems and more : As I have reported countless times on this blog, Carmarthenshire Council has a real problem dealing with negative stories in the local press. I'm sure the same goes for the national press too but they're the bigger boys and will not succumb so easily to threats. I raised this issue only the other day (The question of editorial control again). The Western Mail reports on the latest attempt at 'blackmail' against one of our smaller local papers, the South Wales Guardian. More on Caebrwyn blog . . .

In the news . . .

Nice to see the latest gardening column by Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice story in the Carmarthen Journal today about Stagecoach Carmarthen staging the musical Annie in the Lyric Theatre in the town. Carmarthenshire councillor welcomes the success of the first Llandeilo Jazz Festival in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice spotlight on the latest news (juniors and seniors) from the Ashburnham Golf Club @AshburnhamGolf in the Llanelli Star today. The news page of the Ashburnham Golf Club website @AshburnhamGolf has just been updated - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk/news.htm The Jenkins Bakery website news page has been updated with a pic of the lovely ladies at the Bridgend shop - http://jenkinsbakery.co.uk/jenkinsbakeryn … Entries are now open for the Wales Blog Awards 2012. Enter here http://walesblogawards.co.uk/entry-form/ ‪#Wale...

In the news today . . .

The Latest News page on the Cor Meibion @corllanelli Llanelli website has just been updated - http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk/Latestnews.html Memo to self: When trying to reduce blood pressure, probably best not to stick Limp Bizkit's I Am Angry on playlist . . . raw meat for T! Memo to Dog Walkers at MCP. If your big ugly hound looks like it is about to harass a fellow DW, then put the brute on the lead. Simples! Hats off to the paragliders at Llanelli Beach at the MCP. Probably about the only sport that thrives in the current mini-hurricane! Check out the Resource Centre on the Clay Shaw Butler @clayshawbutler website. Work out your tax and mortgage etc- http://www.clayshawbutler.com The team at Celtic Couriers send their very best wishes to Ryan Topping and his bride-to-be Susan McMinn for their wedding next Saturday. The news page for the Jenkins Bakery @JenkinsBakery website has just been updated - http://jenkinsbakery.co.uk/jenkinsbakeryn … Grrrr! Card reader has died so ca...

In the news . . .

Busy morning. Triple whammy of Burry Port meetings with @AmcanuLtd @CelticCouriers and @AshburnhamGolf The 'Our Team' page on the Celtic Couriers @CelticCouriers website has just been updated - http://www.celticcouriers.co.uk/our-team   Smashing back page pic (by Mrs Lloyd!) in the Carmarthen Journal today of one of the winning teams from the Carmarthen Town AFC festival. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice to see the pic in the Carmarthen Journal of Carmarthen Town AFC making a donation to the Ty Cymorth Hospice in the town. Good to see the latest gardening column from Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Splendid picture spotlight in the Carmarthen Journal today on the weekend Llandeilo Jazz Festival. Smashing story in the Western Mail business section this morning about Burry Port firm Amcanu @AmcanuLtd winning an order from Welsh Water. Special offers at t...

In the news today . . .

Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about Cor Meibion Llanelli's annual concert with Wynne Evans on Saturday - http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk/Latestnews.html Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about next weekend's Llandeilo Jazz Festival - http://www.jazzatllandeilo.co.uk/ Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about Burry Port delivery firm Celtic Couriers @CelticCouriers working with Mencap Cymru. Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about millionaire Kevin Green @KGWCoach @kevingreenwales launching a new wealth app for mobile phones. Splendid full page spotlight in the Llanelli Star today on Llanelli-based architects the Lewis Partnership Ltd @Lewis_Architect Check out today's Carmarthen Journal for a 'news extra' two-page special feature on the Llandeilo Jazz festival - http://www.jazzatllandeilo.co.uk/ Nice feature in the Carmarthen Journal's Out and About section today about next weekend's Llandeilo Jazz Festival - http://www.jazzatllandeilo.co...

In the news today . . .

Open air performance of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet planned for Aberglasney House and Gardens on June 19 - http://www.aberglasney.org/index.php?page=events Prepare for carnage in the Lloyd household. Pals of my son James about to descend as part of their Beach Break Live tour to Pembrey! Among the special offers at Jenkins Bakery shops this week - 2 custard slices £1.50. More offers - http://jenkinsbakery.co.uk/ The news page of website for Clay Shaw Butler (chartered accountants and business consultants) has just been updated - http://www.clayshawbutler.com/news.htm Another excellent half page advert in the Carmarthen Journal today about the services offered by QualitySolicitors Redkite @QSRedkite The Ashburnham Golf Club website has just been updated with latest news - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk/index.html Latest 'Looking After Business' column from Clay Shaw Butler's Nigel Roberts (Carmarthen accountants) is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Good to see th...

In the news today . . .

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Father's Day special weekend offer at Aberglasney House and Gardens - http://www.aberglasney.org/index.php?page=view_event&event_id=302 AGM of Carmarthen Town AFC being held tonight (June 12) at 7:30pm at the clubhouse and community centre in Richmond Park, Carmarthen. The latest Newsletter for Aberglasney House and Gardens is now out - http://sirgarblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/latest-aberglasney-newsletter-is-now.html Sandwich of the Week at Jenkins Bakery shops is Chicken and Stuffing, £2.10. For more special offers - http://jenkinsbakery.co.uk/ Sad to hear of the death of Nigel Harrison-Rees, pictured above, (Sports Aid Wales and dad of former Carmarthen Journal Ed Cathryn Ings). Funeral on Friday. Death notice from Western Mail below - Peacefully on Sunday, June 10, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Nantgaredig, most beloved husband of Ann, much loved father of Cathryn, Fiona and Helena, dearly loved brother of Gail and a dear taid of Tomos, Ioan, Evan, I...

In the news today . . .

Good story in the Llanelli Star today about the Jenkins Bakery @JenkinsBakery welcoming the U-turn on 'pasty tax'. Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about Burry Port firm Amcanu Ltd @AmcanuLtd stepping up to 24-hour production at their factory. Smashing photo in today's Llanelli Star showing Cor Meibion Llanelli singing at The Senedd protest over Prince Philip Hospital. Smashing story in the South Wales Evening Post about the Jenkins Bakery @JenkinsBakery welcoming the U-turn on 'pasty tax'. Splendid story on the back page of the Carmarthen Journal about Carmarthen Town AFC's mission to recruit new players to 'The Old Gold'. The latest 'Iechyd Da' beer column from Llandeilo brewer Simon Buckley (Evan-Evans Brewery) is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Splendid feature in the Carmarthen Journal today on the first Llandeilo Jazz Festival (July 6-8), sponsored by Evan-Evans Brewery. Splendid full page advert in the Carmarthen Journal this week...

In the news today . . .

Smashing picture story in the Carmarthen Journal today about the opening of the new woodland at Aberglasney House and Gardens. Eye-catching advert in the Carmarthen Journal puts the spotlight on the renamed QualitySolicitors Redkite law firm @QSRedkite Good to see the latest gardening column from Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice plug for the Dyfed Order of Merit junior golf event at The Ashburnham Golf Club in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest 'Looking After Business' column by Ann Thomas, of Clay Shaw Butler, accountants, is in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest 'Iechyd Da' beer column from Llandeilo brewer Simon Buckley (Evan-Evans Brewery) is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Check out the Carmarthen Journal and Llanelli Star today for the new adverts offering great membership deals at The Ashburnham Golf Club. Bi...

In the news today . . .

The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Smashing story in the Carmarthen Journal about brewer Simon Buckley's plans to establish a Llandeilo Jazz Festival. Review of the wonderful Rhydian Roberts Llanelli concert in the South Wales Evening Post today. Lovely little story in the Llanelli Star about Scarlets rugby coach Nigel Davies talking to Llanelli Rotary Club tonight. Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about the new links between the juniors of Ashburnham Golf Club and a famous club in Sandwich, Kent.

In the news today . . .

Great story in the Llanelli Star today about Burry Port firm Amcanu's new contract to supply pumps to Tata Steel in Port Talbot. Smashing story in the Llanelli Star today about Radio BGM, the hospital radio service at Prince Philip Hospital, Llaneli. Quoted in the Carmarthen Journal today in the campaign to establish a 'Black Book' exhibition in Carmarthen, at St Peter's Church. Splendid story about the first Carmarthen Bay Film Festival in the Llanelli Star today. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Smashing back page story in the Carmarthen Journal about the forthcoming Mond Cup football final being staged at Richmond Park, Carmarthen. Splendid story in the Carmarthen Journal's business page about Llandeilo brewery Evan-Evans chalking up record sales. The new weekly gardening column by Aberglasney head gardener Joseph Atkin is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Smashing picture story in the Ca...

In the news today . . .

Smashing feature in the Western Mail's Weekend magazine on the Tywi Valley's great trio of gardens (Botanic, Dinefwr and Aberglasney). Splendid story about the Evan-Evans Brewery and the plans for a Llandeilo Jazz Festival in the Western Mail 'Box Office' section today. Nice piece about the programme of art events at Aberglasney House and Gardens in the Western Mail 'Box Office' section today. Splendid story about the new film festival in Llanelli in the Evening Post tonight - http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Countdown-film-festival/story-15828536-detail/story.html Just 25 days to the start of the South & West Wales Caravan & Motorhome Show (May 11-13). Check out the website - http://daffodilevents.co.uk/caravan-motorhome-show/ Countdown to the opening of the new woodland at Aberglasney (April 28) - http://www.aberglasney.org/index.php?page=view_event&event_id=278 The Ashburnham Golf Club website has been updated with news of a new link with a top E...

In the news today . . .

Smashing picture story in the Llanelli Star - Llanelli Rotary Club award Paul Harris Fellowship to rugby legend Derek Quinnell. Nice story about the junior open golf tournament at The Ashburnham golf club in the Llanelli Star today. Splendid picture story in the Llanelli Star about Llanelli Rotary Club giving a Paul Harris Fellowship to Angela Saunders (Stradey Park Hotel). Review of Handel's Messiah in the Llanelli Star following performance by 'Three Choirs' including Llanelli's Cor Baroc. Nice piece in the Llanelli Star today about Cor Meibion Llanelli wining praise from the Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond. Smashing spotlight in the South Wales Evening Post on movie star Michael Sheen helping the Healing The Wounds Welsh PTSD charity. Nice story in the Carmarthen Journal about Stagecoach Theatre Arts in Carmarthen expanding to cope with demand with new afternoon classes. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmart...

In the news today . . .

The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal newspaper today. Smashing story about Redkite becoming part of the QualitySolicitors brand in the Carmarthen Journal today @QSRedkite Llandeilo brewer Simon Buckley (Evan-Evans brewery) quoted in Carmarthen Journal story on last ditch bid to stop Sainsbury's superstore. West Wales soldier tragedy: Spotlight on the work of Healing The Wounds charity in the Carmarthen Journal. Splendid story about the countdown to the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run races (May 7) in the Carmarthen Journal today. The news page of the Ashburnham Golf Club website has just been updated  -  http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk/news.htm You can now download the fixtures guide for the Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Club. See - http://ning.it/HTH6Ui Check out the Angela Kingston 'Moments in Time' painting exhibition at Aberglasney House and Gardens, from April 6 - http://ning.it/HTFBW0 Next day pa...