
Wales
34 Welsh newspapers in the directory
Print journalism across the nation has deep historical roots, characterized by strong community ties and distinct regional reporting. The market is prominently led by Reach plc, which publishes the Cardiff-based Western Mail, founded in 1869 and traditionally recognized as the national daily. Reach also prints the Daily Post, catering specifically to readers in the north, while Newsquest operates the South Wales Argus, a regional tabloid serving Newport and Gwent since 1892. Alongside these major English-language dailies, weekly community titles and Welsh-language publications provide highly localized coverage to rural and urban populations. Paperboy indexes 34 Welsh newspapers — browse the full directory below.
Compiled by Paperboy editorial · Updated 2026-06-01
ALL NEWSPAPERS(34)
Aberdare Online
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough
Serving as a long-standing digital chronicle for the Cynon Valley, this independent platform provides residents with community news, historical features, and public discussion forums. It is notable for acting as a grassroots alternative to traditional regional media, offering a dedicated space for local discourse and the preservation of Aberdare’s heritage.
Abergavenny Chronicle
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The Abergavenny Chronicle is a weekly local newspaper serving Abergavenny and the surrounding Monmouthshire area in Wales. Established in 1871, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local politics, agriculture, sports, and entertainment, maintaining a long-standing reputation for reporting on events across the Gwent region.
Bangor University Seren
Bangor, Gwynedd
Bangor University Seren is the long-running student newspaper for Bangor University in North Wales. Established in 1983, it covers campus news, student life, politics, arts, and sports. Entirely student-led, the publication provides a platform for aspiring journalists and serves as the primary voice for the student body.
Barry & District News
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
The Barry & District News is a weekly local newspaper and website serving Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales. Owned by Newsquest, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, community events, sports, and politics, maintaining a significant presence both in print and online.
Brecon & Radnor Express
Brecon, Powys County
Established in 1866, this long-running weekly publication serves as a primary source of news, community reporting, and local advertising for the rural regions of Powys and its surrounding areas. It remains a vital chronicle of life in mid-Wales, focusing on regional affairs, agricultural updates, and events that shape the identity of the Brecon and Radnorshire communities.
Cambrian News
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County
Serving the communities of mid and west Wales since 1860, this publication is one of the region’s longest-running weekly newspapers. It provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community coverage, acting as a primary source of information for residents across Ceredigion, Gwynedd, and Powys.
County Echo
Fishguard, Pembrokeshire County
The County Echo is a weekly local newspaper based in Fishguard, Wales. Serving the community since 1893, it covers local news, council updates, and sporting events across North Pembrokeshire. The publication is part of the Tindle Newspapers group and focuses on issues affecting the Fishguard and Goodwick area.
Daily Post Gwynedd
Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough
Serving as a primary source of news for North and Mid Wales, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local events, politics, and community stories across the region. With a history rooted in delivering regional reporting, it remains a central platform for connecting residents with developments impacting their daily lives.
Denbighshire Free Press
St. Asaph, Denbighshire County
The Denbighshire Free Press is a weekly local newspaper serving Denbigh, Ruthin, St. Asaph, and the surrounding communities in North Wales. Established in 1881, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and events, and is currently owned by Newsquest, maintaining a strong print and digital presence.
Flintshire Leader Standard
Mold, Flintshire County
The Flintshire Leader is a prominent local newspaper serving Mold, Buckley, and the wider Flintshire area in North Wales. Published by Newsquest, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and community events, maintaining a strong digital presence through the integrated Leaderlive platform for the region.
Gair Rhydd
Cardiff, Cardiff County
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.
IC North Wales
Llandudno Junction, Conwy County Borough
The Daily Post is a major regional newspaper serving North Wales, based in Llandudno Junction. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, business, and sports, including major regional football clubs. It also features lifestyle and travel content, acting as a primary source of information for the local community.
icWales
Cardiff, Cardiff County
WalesOnline is a major digital news platform serving Wales and is the online home for publications like the Western Mail and South Wales Echo. Based in Cardiff, it provides comprehensive coverage of national news, politics, sports, and local events, maintaining a significant role in Welsh public life.
Merthyr Express
Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
The Merthyr Express is a long-standing weekly newspaper serving Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding South Wales Valleys. Established in 1864, it provides comprehensive local news, community events, and sports coverage. Now owned by Reach plc, its digital content is integrated into the WalesOnline platform while maintaining its print heritage.
Monmouthshire Beacon
Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Serving the communities of Monmouthshire and the Wye Valley, this weekly publication has been a cornerstone of local journalism for over 180 years. It focuses on community-led reporting and regional affairs, providing residents with essential news and analysis across its print and digital platforms.
North Wales Chronicle
Bangor, Gwynedd
The North Wales Chronicle is a weekly local newspaper serving Bangor, Anglesey, and the surrounding areas. Established in 1827, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, politics, and sports. Currently owned by Newsquest, it remains a primary news source for the northern coastal region of Wales.
North Wales Newspapers (Various)
Mold, Flintshire County
This group of titles, formerly NWN Media and now owned by Newsquest, serves communities across North Wales and the border counties. Key publications include The Leader, North Wales Chronicle, and Powys County Times, providing comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates through digital and print platforms.
North Wales Pioneer
Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough
The North Wales Pioneer is a weekly local newspaper serving Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, and the surrounding Conwy coastal communities. Part of the Newsquest Media Group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and community events, maintaining a significant digital presence alongside its traditional print edition.
Pembroke & Pembroke Dock Observer
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire County
Serving the communities of Pembrokeshire, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, events, and sports across the region. It is a long-standing source of community journalism, focusing on the issues and developments that directly impact residents of Pembroke and its surrounding areas.
Powys County Times
Welshpool, Powys County
The Powys County Times is a prominent weekly local newspaper serving Welshpool, Newtown, and the surrounding areas of Montgomeryshire in Mid Wales. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, community events, sports, and politics, maintaining a strong digital presence alongside its traditional print edition.
Rhyl Journal
Rhyl, Denbighshire County
The Rhyl Journal is a weekly newspaper serving the coastal town of Rhyl and surrounding areas in Denbighshire, Wales. Established in the 19th century, it provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates, and is currently owned by the Newsquest Media Group.
South Wales Argus
Newport, Newport City
The South Wales Argus is a long-standing daily tabloid newspaper serving Newport, Monmouthshire, and the surrounding Gwent area. Established in 1892, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and community events, maintaining a significant digital and print presence as part of the Newsquest Media Group.
South Wales Evening Post
Swansea, Swansea City and County
The South Wales Evening Post is a daily newspaper serving Swansea and the surrounding areas of South West Wales. Founded in 1893, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, crime, sports, and community events, maintaining its role as a primary information source for the region.
South Wales Guardian
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire County
The South Wales Guardian is a weekly local newspaper serving Ammanford and the surrounding Amman and Towy Valleys. Established in 1955, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, community events, and sports. Owned by Newsquest, the publication maintains a strong digital presence alongside its traditional print editions.
The Courier
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion County
The Courier is the award-winning student-run newspaper for Aberystwyth University in Wales. Established to provide a voice for the student body, it covers campus news, local events, sports, and culture. The publication offers students opportunities to gain journalism experience while serving the diverse academic community.
This is Pembrokshire (Western Telegraph)
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire County
The Western Telegraph is a long-standing weekly newspaper serving the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Established in 1854, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and community events. Part of the Newsquest group, it maintains a strong digital presence and remains the primary local news source for the region.
This is Penarth (Penarth Times)
Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan
The Penarth Times is a long-standing weekly newspaper serving the seaside town of Penarth and surrounding areas in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Part of the Newsquest group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, community events, sports, and politics for the local population.
This is South Wales (Evening Post)
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire County
The South Wales Evening Post is a daily regional newspaper based in Swansea, Wales. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and community events across Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, and South West Wales. Part of the Reach PLC group, it maintains a strong focus on local issues and regional affairs.
This is Tivyside (Tivyside Advertiser)
Cardigan, Ceredigion County
The Tivyside Advertiser is a weekly local newspaper serving Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, and the Teifi Valley in West Wales. Founded in 1866, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local politics, and regional sports. The publication is currently owned by Newsquest, a leading regional media company.
Wales Online
Cardiff, Cardiff County
Serving as the digital home for the Western Mail and South Wales Echo, this platform provides extensive news coverage, analysis, and sports reporting specifically tailored to a Welsh audience. It stands as the nation's most-read news website, acting as a primary source for real-time updates and commentary on political, cultural, and community issues across Wales.
Western Telegraph
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire County
The Western Telegraph is a leading weekly newspaper serving Pembrokeshire, Wales. Based in Haverfordwest, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and community events. Established in 1854, the publication is owned by Newsquest and remains a primary source of information for residents across the rural county.
Wrexham Leader
Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough
The Wrexham Leader, known locally as The Leader, is a prominent regional newspaper serving Wrexham and Flintshire in North Wales. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, sports, and community events. Owned by Newsquest, the publication maintains a strong digital presence alongside its traditional print editions.
Y Cymro
Cardiff, Cardiff County
Serving as one of the longest-running Welsh-language publications, this weekly newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of national news, politics, and cultural affairs from across Wales. It remains a vital institution for the Welsh-speaking community, offering a dedicated platform for discourse on issues significant to the nation’s identity and language.
Y Dinesydd
Cardiff, Cardiff County
Serving as the primary community newspaper for Welsh speakers in Cardiff, this monthly publication has provided a dedicated voice for the capital's linguistic and cultural life since 1973. It remains a key platform for local news, arts coverage, and social commentary, fostering a sense of identity among the city’s active Welsh-language community.
