http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/ Taking you behind the scenes of your favourite evening newspaper en Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:01:48 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss So despite the rhetoric about leaving our cars at home, taking the bus to work and helping to improve the environment of our city centre, our council leaders aren't exactly living up to their public words. Today in a special investigation, our reporter Matthew Aplin has discovered that six out of seven of Cardiff Council's executive cabinet are still driving to work and parking for free in County Hall's underground car park. Unlike our readers, they face no £5 a day charge... they don't even get wet when it rains. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/10/so_despite_the_rhetoric_about.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/10/so_despite_the_rhetoric_about.html cardiff council free parking Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:01:48 +0000 Computer problems put paid to our normal City Final edition today.. which meant that sadly we were unable to update readers on a couple of quite lively stories. Echo reader Karen Evans walked into the office this morning with some strong news pictures from the fire on the City fans bus last night. Thankfully no-one was hurt in the incident - which is quite incredible when you see the size of the fire. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/09/wheres_city_final.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/09/wheres_city_final.html Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:49:00 +0000 I'M travelling to London tomorrow for a meeting with Tory leader David Cameron, along with other newspaper editors from around the country. Should be interesting as I still don't feel we really know much about Cameron and what he stands for. I'll be interested in hearing his views about Wales, particularly now with the Conservatives as official opposition to the Labour and Plaid coalition. Have you got a burning question for Cameron? Post your thoughts and I'll see if I can put him on the spot. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/09/david_cameron.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/09/david_cameron.html cardiff david cameron gareth jenkins wru Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:34:13 +0000 The Rugby World Cup is about to hit Cardiff. The eyes of the world will turn to the Welsh capital as TV stations around the world beam back pictures from the Wales v Australia match. More than 70,000 will pack the Stadium for what we all hope will be a thrilling spectacle. What a fantastic occassion and what a marketing opportunity for the city! At least that's what you'd think...... But take a walk into Cardiff city centre and see how much of that Rugby World Cup excitement you can see. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/09/rugby_world_cup_in_cardiff.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/09/rugby_world_cup_in_cardiff.html australia cardiff rugby world cup wales Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:58:19 +0000 http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/southwalesecho/comment/tm_headline=let-8217-s-tell-these-dotty-druids-to-byrger-off%26method=full%26objectid=19670446%26siteid=50082-name_page.html I am told that Huw Llewellyn Davies, the BBC's experienced rugby pundit - and a high profile member of Cardiff's Welsh community - was interviewed this morning on the radio and was critical of the paper for publishing Dan's views.]]> http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/08/dan_o_neil_and_the_eisteddfod.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/08/dan_o_neil_and_the_eisteddfod.html Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:42:46 +0000 There is no harder time to work on a newspaper than in Summer. Everyone is away on holiday, the world comes to a standstill ... and we've still got an 88 page newspaper to fill! This is when good planning kicks in and I'm glad to say that the Echo is up there with the best when it comes to planning news, features and sport coverage. So today, while there was hardly a mention of South Wales on the morning radio bulletins, we are still able to provide page after page of news from deaths on the M4, Charlotte Church's revelations in her new book and a great, great interview with the Cardiff couple who won $5m on the lottery. And the first thing they are going to buy? http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/08/summertime.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/08/summertime.html cycling cardiff Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:07:15 +0000 The signing of Robbie Fowler has been a stroke of genius at Ninian Park. The scenes at the fun day on Sunday - and last Friday when the new kit went on sale - were more reminiscent of those outside a rock concert than a football ground. There is real excitement about the club this Summer and should they get a good start to the season, the interest will go through the roof. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/fowlermania.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/fowlermania.html Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:49:03 +0000 Another shambles. That's the only way of describing the shameful situation which has seen the Welsh public raise £10m for a children's hospital in Cardiff ... only for the local health board to say: 'Sorry we can't afford to run it.' I can quite understand the furious reaction from the Noah's Ark fundraisers who have done such a fantastic job in stirring up support for their campaign. Lyn Jones, the chairman of the trustees, said that Cardiff Local Health Board was 'completely out of touch with the people of Cardiff and Wales.' And, in this case, I think he's right. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/childrens_hospital.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/childrens_hospital.html children's hospital h-factor cardiff wales Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:18:16 +0000 http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/southwalesecho/news/tm_headline=mayoress-threat-to-pub-landlady%26method=full%26objectid=19472900%26siteid=50082-name_page.html]]> http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/video.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/video.html Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:54:09 +0000 http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/southwalesecho/news/tm_headline=hopes-of-triumph-for-asw-workers%26method=full%26objectid=19450980%26siteid=50082-name_page.html marks a huge watershed in the Echo's Justice for the Workers campaign. This campaign was launched five years ago when the workers at the ASW factory lost their pensions when their company collapsed. Today Peter Hain has told us that he will be making sure in his new position as Pensions Minister that the workers will get their money.]]> http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/chopra_and_asw.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/chopra_and_asw.html Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:34:59 +0000 Rodney Berman will breath a sigh of relief today. The council leader has had his share of rough moments in the hotseat over the last few months and must have had a bit of a restless night's sleep before publication of the new school reorganisation proposal. However the Lib Dems seem to have done their homework this time round and have got political buy-in before going public on the proposals. The only issue where there is no agreement so far is the case of Radyr and Cantonian - and they have sensibly been left on the sidelines for now. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/school_reaction.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/school_reaction.html Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:58:34 +0000 Today in our city final edition we print the long-awaited proposals for schools reorganisation in Cardiff. The news will have a huge impact on ten schools in Cardiff and is the result of the local authority's discussions into how to react to falling school rolls. Expect a big reaction from parents in tomorrow's Echo! If you have any thoughts on the proposals please let us know - whether you support the council or disagree - as the public have an important part to play in this process. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/cardiff_schools_reorganisation.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/07/cardiff_schools_reorganisation.html Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:55:46 +0000 We're working on a very big story for tomorrow's paper. Can't say too much at this stage but I can tell you that it is a major news story that will tie in with one of the biggest issues in Welsh news at this time. Look out for it. While I'm teasing we're also working on something pretty special for Monday, which will set off alarm bells in certain circles. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/06/some_big_news_and_race_for_lif.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/06/some_big_news_and_race_for_lif.html race for life cardiff Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:22:10 +0000 TODAY we report on the first leaks on the controversial plans to reorganise schools in Cardiff. We have discovered that two schools are under threat: namely Radyr Comp and Cantonian High. This is obviously quite disturbing news for parents and staff. We thought long and hard before publishing the story. After all it is just one of many options at this stage. But we have been told the information by two separate sources who are close the committee. We are also aware that the subject is now starting to be talked about outside of the close-knit committee who have been formulating the plans. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/06/schools_under_threat.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/06/schools_under_threat.html Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:39:33 +0000 Joined the good people of Marie Curie Cancer Care last night for a reception at the Senedd. They want support to ramp up fundraising ideas in South Wales and are looking for the paper to involved. They have some exciting ideas and it will be good to be a part of it. Bill Jenkins, the Quadrant chief exec, is leading the new drive and along with Lorraine Barrett, the Penarth AM, is doing a splendid job in spreading the message. http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/06/joined_the_good_people_of.html http://theechoeditor.welshblogs.co.uk/2007/06/joined_the_good_people_of.html Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:36:26 +0000