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Both of Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Wales' radio stations are attracting more listeners across Wales, according to new RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research Ltd) figures published today.

During the first quarter of 2009, the number of people listening to Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Wales each week grew by 16,000 to 458,000 – its highest listener level for more than 18 months. The station now has a share of 9.4% of all radio listening in Wales.

Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Cymru's weekly reach grew by 13,000 to 159,000 – a rise of 20,000 listeners since this time last year. The Welsh language station has a 3.7% share of radio listening in Wales.

Radio Wales Editor Sali Collins said: "Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Wales continues to strenghten its relationship with audiences in Wales with relevant, engaging and entertaining programmes and we're delighted that this is reflected in these latest RAJAR figures."

Radio Cymru Editor Sian Gwynedd said: "We're thrilled that the new Radio Cymru schedule which was launched in September last year is attracting more listeners. As the only Welsh language national station we have to appeal to a wide variety of audiences and we are pleased that we remain the first choice for Welsh speakers all over Wales."

Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Wales Communications