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Abandoned Swansea nightclub where revellers partied on Wind Street still has its bar and stage
Inside the venue that has changed through the decades and is full of memories as well as stuff
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LLANELLI: £35m new Ysgol Heol Goffa to open in 2029 after years of uncertainty — but funding question hangs over Plaid Cymru government
A new £35 million special school for Llanelli has cleared a major hurdle — but councillors are seeking assurances that Welsh Government funding will be protected under the new Plaid Cymru administration in Cardiff Bay. The post LLANELLI: £35m new Ysgol Heol Goffa to open in 2029 after years of u...
Man stamped on neighbour's head in shocking loss of temper
The victim has no memory of the day after popping into his neighbour's flat
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LLANELLI: Prince Philip Hospital becomes first in Wales to offer pioneering cancer diagnosis technique
Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli has become the first centre in Wales to introduce CryoEBUS — a pioneering cancer diagnosis technique that collects better tissue samples with fewer procedures, potentially speeding up the path to treatment. The post LLANELLI: Prince Philip Hospital becomes first ...
SWANSEA: Prolific shoplifter who stole entire chocolate display case jailed after targeting city convenience stores
A Swansea shoplifter who walked out of a convenience store carrying an entire Cadbury’s display case has been jailed for eight months after targeting multiple businesses across the city. The post SWANSEA: Prolific shoplifter who stole entire chocolate display case jailed after targeting city conve...
Latest on 150-room Swansea hotel work was expected to start on last year
The hotel was initially described as a 'key addition' to the city's ever evolving tourism and hospitality scene, but so far there's no sign of it
GORSEINON: More than 130 cannabis plants seized after South Wales Police raid Danybryn Road address
Officers from South Wales Police have seized more than 130 cannabis plants from a property in Gorseinon — less than 24 hours after receiving a tip-off from the public. The post GORSEINON: More than 130 cannabis plants seized after South Wales Police raid Danybryn Road address appeared first on Swa...
GOWER: ‘My daughter could be sentenced as a terrorist for damaging drones’ — Pennard mum speaks out ahead of June sentencing
A Pennard mother is calling for public awareness after her daughter was convicted of criminal damage at a weapons plant in Bristol — and now faces being sentenced with a “terrorist connection” she says the jury knew nothing about. The post GOWER: ‘My daughter could be sentenced as a terroris...
SWANSEA: First look at the new Swansea Market entrance as makeover works progress on Union Street
The new-look entrance to Swansea Market is taking shape — with the Union Street entrance partially reopened as works continue on the revamp that shoppers themselves voted for. The post SWANSEA: First look at the new Swansea Market entrance as makeover works progress on Union Street appeared first ...
SWANSEA: Gower MP Tonia Antoniazzi calls on Keir Starmer to step aside — as Swansea East’s Carolyn Harris backs him to stay
Two Labour MPs representing Swansea constituencies have taken opposing positions on Keir Starmer's future — as the number of Labour MPs calling for him to resign passed 85 on Tuesday. The post SWANSEA: Gower MP Tonia Antoniazzi calls on Keir Starmer to step aside — as Swansea East’s Carolyn Ha...
Bonnie Tyler remains ‘seriously ill but stable’ as family hits out at ‘lurid and untrue rumours’
A statement posted to Bonnie Tyler’s official Facebook page confirms the Skewen-born singer remains seriously ill in hospital in Portugal — but her doctors are positive she will make a full recovery. The post Bonnie Tyler remains ‘seriously ill but stable’ as family hits out at ‘lurid and ...
Future uncertain for stunning historic feature in beautiful Swansea park
It comes after the company behind breathing new life into the building surrendered its lease. It had planned to open a cafe-restaurant there
SENEDD: Rhun ap Iorwerth confirmed as First Minister as Plaid Cymru makes history after 27 years of Labour rule
Rhun ap Iorwerth has been confirmed as Wales’ first Plaid Cymru First Minister following a vote in the Senedd — calling the role “the greatest privilege of my life” as he declared that “something has stirred in the soul of Wales.” The post SENEDD: Rhun ap Iorwerth confirmed as First Mini...
'Raucous', 'lewd' golf club members in Swansea accused of drunken behaviour and illegal acts
'A senior club official at Pennard said it conducted itself responsibly and would continue to do so if granted a premises licence
CARMARTHENSHIRE: Broken sewer pipe caused Pembrey sinkhole as Dŵr Cymru called in to carry out repairs
A sinkhole has opened up on Lando Road in Pembrey after a temporary repair carried out by Carmarthenshire County Council collapsed, prompting emergency teams to return to the site and put temporary traffic lights in place. The post CARMARTHENSHIRE: Broken sewer pipe ca...
SWANSEA: Everything you need to know about Swansea Pride 2026 — parade route, road closures and what to expect on Saturday
Swansea Pride is back on Saturday 16 May — and with a parade through the city centre, live music outside the Guildhall and a community zone in the Brangwyn Hall, here’s everything you need to know before you head out. The post SWANSEA: Everything you need to know about Swansea Pride 2026 — par...
New flats near new £26.5m Mumbles seawall rejected after flood risk concerns
Council planning officers also had concerns about the size of the flats and privacy
SWANSEA: Don’t ignore that NCP parking fine — and here’s what the May 20 meeting means for Kingsway, Orchard Street and City Gates
NCP is in administration, but its car parks are still open and its fines still need to be paid. Here's what Swansea drivers need to know — and why next Wednesday is the date that matters. The post SWANSEA: Don’t ignore that NCP parking fine — and here’s what the May 20 meeting means for King...
Major Swansea road to shut for four nights
The council has apologised for any inconvenience caused as it carries out resurfacing work close to the swansea.com stadium
LLANELLI: Forget the Scarlets — Llanelli has just been crowned the home of Wales’ second best Nando’s
Llanelli's Nando's has been ranked second best in Wales based on Tripadvisor reviews — but with the town's hospitality scene under pressure, the message is clear: use it or lose it. The post LLANELLI: Forget the Scarlets — Llanelli has just been crowned the home of Wales’ second best Nando’s...