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Brightening the wards with music – and helping with rehab

Thank you for the music. That’s the message from patients and staff on a Neath Port Talbot Hospital ward following a series of performances under the Musical Hospitals programme. The post Brightening the wards with music – and helping with rehab appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Health board rejects Laugharne GP Surgery closure plans

Hywel Dda University Health Board has rejected an application by the Coach and Horses GP Practice in St Clears to close their Branch Surgery in Laugharne. The post Health board rejects Laugharne GP Surgery closure plans appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Where Are They Now? Zelda, Sonic, Pikachu and more in 2024

In the realm of video games, a curious phenomenon occurs; as we age, our beloved characters often remain frozen in time. But what if they didn’t? What if they aged at the same rate that we do? The post Where Are They Now? Zelda, Sonic, Pikachu and more in 2024 appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Swansea teen jailed for six years after killing two passengers in 70mph Gower crash

A 19-year-old Swansea man has been jailed for 6 years after killing his two passengers in a 70mph crash on Gower while 'showing off'. The post Swansea teen jailed for six years after killing two passengers in 70mph Gower crash appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Driver collides with parked car and wall after suffering 'medical episode' at wheel

Emergency service personnel from South Wales Police and Mid and West Wales Fire Service responded to the incident, which involved a 42-year-old driver

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Pembrokeshire MP leads inquiry in Parliament on retaining community bank services

Preseli Pembrokeshire MP, and Chair of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee Stephen Crabb is leading an inquiry in Parliament that will investigate the closure of high street banks in Wales, as well as access to cash. The post Pembrokeshire MP leads inquiry in Parliament on retaining community bank se...

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Welsh Ambulance Service awarded University Trust status

The Welsh Ambulance Service is set for a rebrand after being awarded University Trust status. The post Welsh Ambulance Service awarded University Trust status appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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‘Predatory’ Bridgend man sentenced to 24 years for child sex offences

A 'predatory' Bridgend man has been jailed for 24 years after being found guilty of raping a child under 13. The post ‘Predatory’ Bridgend man sentenced to 24 years for child sex offences appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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The huge leap in how much people pay for their local fire service and what the money has been spent on

It's called into question how fire services are funded and some politicians are calling for change

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Teenager killed two friends in 'worst crash ever seen' by police

Owain Hammett-George was driving at 'grossly excessive speeds' when he crashed into a petrol station in Swansea resulting in the deaths of Kaitlyn Davies and Ben Rogers who were both just 19

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Swansea becomes first city to introduce ‘liquid trees’ to all primary schools

Swansea schools have welcomed 'liquid trees' into their classroom as part of a climate change education programme. The post Swansea becomes first city to introduce ‘liquid trees’ to all primary schools appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Row over sponsorship from bus company which councillors have criticised for service reductions

Swansea Council has joined forces with First Cymru for a food, drink and culture festival

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Senedd Member expresses “deep dismay” over “time limit to welcome”

Plaid Cymru criticises Labour funding withdrawal of Welcome Ticket for those seeking sanctuary The post Senedd Member expresses “deep dismay” over “time limit to welcome” appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Woman lay dead at home for a week - but loyal dog never left her side

The 76-year-old was found by neighbours with her 'severely malnourished' dog beside her

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Why another Swansea city centre building is covered in extensive scaffolding

It is the latest of many buildings in the city centre to have its exterior hidden as a result of construction works

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Gower Bike Ride and cycling festival in major doubt after organiser to shut down

White Rock has also previously organised the Jiffy's Cancer 50 Challenge

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Plasmarl play area latest to get upgrade

Children in the Swansea community of Plasmarl have been treated to a brand new play area. The post Plasmarl play area latest to get upgrade appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Police say girl, 13, was last spotted at Swansea railway station on Monday and hasn't been seen since

Officers have released a description of the missing youngster in the hope of tracking her down

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Swansea City AFC team up with Gavin Griffiths Group on innovative green waste recycling initiative

Swansea City AFC has launched a new initiative with leading Swansea-based recycling firm, Gavin Griffith Group, to recycle grass cuttings from the Swansea.com Stadium, Fairwood Training Ground and Landore Academy. The post Swansea City AFC team up with Gavin Griffiths Group on innovative green waste...

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The people making a living in Swansea city centre's coolest street

It has its problems. no doubt, but there is ambition there, big changes afoot, and these are the people who are part of its ongoing story