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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Compact |
| Owner(s) | Newsquest[1] |
| Editor | Gavin Thompson[2] |
| Founded | 1 March 2021 |
| Political alignment | Apolitical[2] |
| Ceased publication | August 2022 |
| Headquarters | Wales, UK |
| Website | www |
The National was a Welsh daily news website owned by Newsquest and compact newspaper. Gavin Thompson was the editor,[3] while three journalists – audience and content editor Michael Sweet and reporter Gareth Axenderrie – have been taken on to work for the title;[4] Rachel Nurse, another reporter, died in October 2021.[5] Unlike the Scottish outlet of the same name, The National took no political stance and claimed to simply be "pro-Wales".[2] It became a weekly newspaper from 17 April 2021,[6] but ceased print in November of that year. Its closure was announced in August 2022, and the website was taken offline by the original operator.
- ^ "New national news title for Wales". Newsquest Media Group. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ a b c Tobitt, Charlotte (26 February 2021). "Welsh news online: Two new national websites launched". Press Gazette. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Craig, Ian (5 February 2021). "Argus owners Newsquest to launch new national news title for Wales". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Sharman, David (1 March 2021). "National Wales editor vows to work with 'smaller, local publishers'". Hold the Front Page. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Thompson, Gavin (19 October 2021). "The National Wales reporter who brought joy to newsroom dies, age just 23". The National Wales. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ Thompson, Gavin (14 April 2021). "The National to become a weekly newspaper from Saturday". The National Wales.