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A papur bro (local paper; plural papurau bro) is a Welsh-language local community newsletter, produced by volunteers and generally published monthly. The first such publication was Y Dinesydd, established in Cardiff in April 1973.[1] There are currently 58 papurau bro, produced throughout Wales.[2] With changing times and appetites, more modern, online versions of papurau bro have started to appear such as: Pobl Caerdydd (Cardiff), Pobl Aberystwyth, Pobl y Fro (Vale of Glamorgan) and Pobl Dinefwr.

During 2015-2016, Papurau bro had a combined distributuon of 66,808 copies each month.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Back-issues of Y Dinesydd
  2. ^ List of papurau bro on the National Library of Wales website.
  3. ^ "Welsh Language Strategy 2012–17 - Annual Report 2015-2016" (PDF). Welsh Government. Welsh Government. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
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