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'Why the Welsh Government is bang on to impose their restrictions on meal deals'
Politics
People have got very angry about it but it is a sensible policy to combat a real crisis
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Coverage of tragic circumstances shows ‘we care about those with whom we identify’
Cardiff University
When a boat packed with hundreds of migrants sinks in the Mediterranean and a submersible implodes with five men on board – should comparisons be drawn from the media coverage of these two tragedies?
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How the 24/7 information age has changed our news consumption
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From TV to tablet and phone, Media expert John Jewell assesses the impact 24/7 access to information across all our screens is having on news consumption
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How to get through Father's Day when you're a single mum
Mental health
Blogger Emily Dowan is a single mum of four living in Wales. She set up the blog Thriving Single Mums Club to help support others in the same position
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Influencers and the changing face of advertising in today's digital world
Cardiff University
Media expert John Jewell examines the power of advertising in a digital age
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Media giants eye football's billions but what does this mean for the armchair viewer?
UEFA Champions League
Media expert John Jewell explores the astonishing amounts of money to be made from football's global audiences
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The power of Facebook – can it really be on the wane, asks media expert John Jewell
Social media
Remaining relevant will be key as other platforms such as TikTok surge in popularity...
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Police and crime commissioners are supposed to be the voice of the public, not hide from scrutiny
South Wales Police
'It is hard to escape the idea that it is a cushy gig for politicians on tail end of their career'
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If Labour win they won't deliver more powers for Wales | Liz Saville-Roberts
Politics
'Many Labour supporters desire independence. But as we face a General Election, it will become increasingly clear that the Labour Party will never be a vehicle for greater self-government'
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The rise and rise of gambling should concern us all
Cardiff University
Digital access has transformed the gambling landscape and this should worry us all, argues media expert John Jewell
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I wish I'd taken a GCSE in supporting teens through exam season
Education
I extend heartfelt wishes to all the parents assuming the roles of counsellor, chef, coach and cheerleader...
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Bannau Brycheiniog, Yr Wyddfa, Eryri and Cymru: This is why these names matter
News Opinion
Disrespecting such unique names risks a vanilla globalisation...
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Listening to podcasts is surging - here's why they are in tune with our interests and needs
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Podcasts' popularity is only forecast to grow further. Here's why the 'any time, any place' format appeals...
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If you're sick of this endless coverage of the King and Royal Family then you're not the only one
Royal Family
The pageantry and non-stop coverage is ridiculous. This is because the UK is not a union of four equal nations. It is all Charles’ kingdom we just happen to live in it
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Artificial Intelligence: The question of man vs machine
News Opinion
Is AI a threat? Only if we fail to act...
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Fox News and the latest phone-hacking scandal outdoes TV’s Succession
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In this world of Succession obsession, media expert John Jewell casts his eye over how – in the case of Fox News and the Murdoch empire – art appears to be imitating life...
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The thing about Mark Drakeford nobody realises
Politics
Welsh Labour love to point out that they are the most successful democratic party of the last century. But this continuous auto-piloting into brushing away any legitimate criticism with indignation and patronising words is exactly the same entitlement and 'we have a right-to-rule' mentality that is levelled against the Tories in England
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King Charles III's coronation to prove an intense time for scrutiny, speculation and interest
News Opinion
Media expert John Jewell casts his eye over how King Charles III's forthcoming coronation is being - and will be - received
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'Cardiff is right to charge people driving in the city'
Cardiff
It will face criticism but it needs to happen if Cardiff is to taken seriously as a green a vibrant capital city
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The new King Charles 50p shows everything that is wrong with Wales' place in the UK
King Charles III
'Given that Wales has its own parliament, makes many of its own laws, regularly competes and wins at the highest level of sport and is just as much a nation as any other in the UK, a royal coat of arms that fails to acknowledge this part of the UK is a coat of arms that is not fit for purpose'
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'The UK needs a total rethink to stop Westminster walking all over devolution'
Facebook
'Simply imposing its own policies regardless of the wishes of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on matters devolved is not a sustainable option'
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What is going on with the Twitter feed of Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies?
Andrew RT Davies
It is bad news for everyone in Wales that he has gone off the populist deep end
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'The UK and Wales are crying out for of a real industrial strategy' | Nick Thomas-Symonds and Vaughan Gething
Labour Party
Two prominent Labour politicians have written this article argue setting out their vision from growth and business in Wales and the wider UK
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Wales' future is at stake and here's how you can have your say in it | Laura McAllister
Politics
Now is absolutely the right time to map out how we in Wales wish to be governed and the different kind of politics that we’d like to see...
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Harry and Meghan have changed their children's names
UK News
The change has been described as 'a bif g deal'
Mum-of-four who was incredible carer for young people died suddenly at home in tragic circumstances
Courts
Gemma Rees was described as a fantastic person who was 'one in a zillion'
Son of rugby legend eligible for England and Australia called up to face Wales in Six Nations
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The shock call-up comes just days after he quit English rugby
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This is not the first the first time that the multi-storey car park in St David's shopping centre has been gridlocked
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