Y Cymro
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Y Cymro is a Welsh language
newspaper
, first published in 1932.
Y Cymro was founded in Wrexham
, and succeeded other newspapers of the same name that had existed during the 19th and early 20th century. It is the only national newspaper in the Welsh language, and is published weekly, on a Friday.
In 1945, John Roberts Williams became editor. His seventeen years in the post saw the paper increase its circulation and introduced a new, more "professional" journalistic style.
In 2004 it was sold by North Wales Newspapers to entrepreneur Sir Ray Tindle
. Prior to this, the publication day was Saturday.
Current circulation is estimated at 4000.
In April 2010, the weekly editions of Y Cymro became available to view as an online digital newspaper
on a subscription basis.
Welsh language
Welsh is a member of the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages spoken natively in Wales, by some along the Welsh border in England, and in Y Wladfa...
newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
, first published in 1932.
Y Cymro was founded in Wrexham
Wrexham
Wrexham is a town in Wales. It is the administrative centre of the wider Wrexham County Borough, and the largest town in North Wales, located in the east of the region. It is situated between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley close to the border with Cheshire, England...
, and succeeded other newspapers of the same name that had existed during the 19th and early 20th century. It is the only national newspaper in the Welsh language, and is published weekly, on a Friday.
In 1945, John Roberts Williams became editor. His seventeen years in the post saw the paper increase its circulation and introduced a new, more "professional" journalistic style.
In 2004 it was sold by North Wales Newspapers to entrepreneur Sir Ray Tindle
Ray Tindle
Sir Ray Tindle is a British newspaper and radio-station entrepreneur. He founded the Tindle Newspaper Group and the Tindle Radio Group....
. Prior to this, the publication day was Saturday.
Current circulation is estimated at 4000.
In April 2010, the weekly editions of Y Cymro became available to view as an online digital newspaper
Digital newspaper
A digital newspaper is a digital version of a printed newspaper. Newspapers can be digitally published online or as a digital copy on a digital device, such as a mobile phone or an E Ink reader.-Web:...
on a subscription basis.