Gair Rhydd

Cardiff, Cardiff County, WalesEnglish

Established in 1972, this weekly publication serves as the official student newspaper of Cardiff University, offering a platform for campus news, investigative journalism, and cultural commentary. It remains one of the oldest and most prominent student-led news outlets in Wales, providing a vital voice for the local academic community.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN CARDIFF

As the Welsh capital, the local publishing market encompasses major corporate digital news networks, localized student media, and traditional regional print. Operated by Reach plc, Wales Online is the dominant regional digital outlet and serves as the primary web home for legacy daily print titles. For Welsh readers, Y Dinesydd functions as a monthly local community newspaper, complementing broader language titles like Y Cymro. Meanwhile, Cardiff University students produce the free weekly paper Gair Rhydd. Paperboy lists 5 newspapers in Cardiff.