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SWANSEA: Crowds watch the Helwick slip out of the marina at sunset — as her £450,000 restoration begins
One of Swansea Marina's most familiar landmarks was towed through the lock on Thursday evening at the start of restoration work in dry dock — as the council set out what's happening to three more of the city's historic vessels, including one broken up. The post SWANSEA: Crowds watch the Helwick sl...
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PONTYBEREM: Bus changes take effect Monday for six-week road closure — the full temporary timetable including the new 195A
First Cymru has published the temporary timetables for the six-week closure of Capel Ifan Road — including a new 195A shuttle linking Ponthenri, Pontiets and Five Roads with Llanelli, and seven daily stops each way in Ponthenri on the 197. The post PONTYBEREM: Bus changes take effect Monday for si...
Historic ship removed after 44 years in Swansea Marina
The rusting vessel has fallen into 'advanced deterioration'
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Bonnie Tyler funeral details announced with weekend of events in Swansea to celebrate star's life
Bonnie Tyler's family have confirmed how fans will be able to pay their respects to the Welsh music icon following her death
TOWNHILL: ‘One of the kindest’ — Big Issue seller Liam Harmer named as man who died in Elphin Gardens flat fire
The man who died in a flat fire in Townhill on Tuesday has been named as Liam Harmer, a Big Issue seller who was a familiar face in Sketty for more than 15 years — as the magazine pays tribute to a "gentle" vendor loved by his regulars. The post TOWNHILL: ‘One of the kindest’ — Big Issue sel...
CHANCELLOR: Could Swansea’s MP end up next door to the Prime Minister? Torsten Bell in the mix as Burnham chooses
Andy Burnham names his cabinet on Monday — and the MP for Swansea West is among the names being mentioned for the Treasury. He's an outsider, but the fact he's on the list at all says something about his 18-month rise. The post CHANCELLOR: Could Swansea’s MP end up next door to the Prime Ministe...
MUMBLES: Lifeboat crew warn against tombstoning after teenagers cut off by tide between Limeslade and Langland
Two teenagers who had been jumping from the rocks near Ginny's Guy were rescued by Mumbles RNLI on Sunday evening after the rising tide cut off their route back to shore — the station's second call-out of the day. The post MUMBLES: Lifeboat crew warn against tombstoning after teenagers cut off by ...
LLANELLI: First look inside the new market hall — 70 orange-framed stalls, a balcony over the central void, and terrazzo floors throughout
New images reveal the inside of Llanelli's planned market hall for the first time — and the design documents show a 70-stall market with Corian counters, reclaimed timber and the signature orange steelwork running through the whole building. The post LLANELLI: First look inside the new market hall...
CANCER STRATEGY: ‘It cannot become another document that sits on a shelf’ — children’s cancer charity’s message as Wales plans its first national strategy in 20 years
A south Wales children's cancer charity has welcomed the Welsh Government's new 10-year National Cancer Strategy — but the charity founded in memory of three-year-old Morgan Ridler says it must mean earlier diagnoses, faster treatment and practical help with travel, not words on a shelf. The post ...
GOWER: A first rescue with his father alongside — new lifeboat volunteer helps save two stranded at Oxwich Point
Jay Littlejohns answered his first shout for Horton and Port Eynon RNLI on Friday night — with his father Jeremy on the same boat — as the crew rescued two exhausted fishermen stranded on the rocks at Oxwich Point after their electric engine died. The post GOWER: A first rescue with his father a...
Popular Big Issue seller dies in fire
Tributes have been paid to the well-known seller who has been described as a 'genuinely caring man'
Iconic Welsh rugby stadium ripped down as new pictures show what’s happening inside
Work is gathering pace at the famous old ground as part of a multi-million pound projec
HOSEPIPE BAN: Welsh Water warns restrictions likely this weekend for 33,000 homes — including parts of north Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water says a hosepipe ban is likely from this weekend across Mid and South Ceredigion, north Pembrokeshire and parts of north Carmarthenshire — including Pencader, Hermon and Crymych — unless record demand for drinking water falls in the next few days. The post HOSEPIPE BAN: Wel...
CHARITY GOLF: Record £14,000 for kidney charity as 50 teams pack out Clyne
Popham Kidney Support's annual golf day at Clyne Golf Club raised £14,000 from 50 teams on Friday 10 July — both records in the event's nine-year history, the charity says. The money goes to its children and young people's services. The post CHARITY GOLF: Record £14,000 for kidney charity as 50 ...
Major update on Swansea City's offer to buy the Swansea.com Stadium
Swansea City FC said last week that ownership would be of 'major strategic benefit' to the club
FFORESTFACH: Swansea’s third Nando’s opens on July 22 — with the grills already firing at Parc Fforestfach
Swansea's third Nando's opens its doors at Parc Fforestfach next Wednesday — joining the chain's Morfa Shopping Park and Wind Street restaurants — with signage now up and window posters confirming the grills are already being tested. The post FFORESTFACH: Swansea’s third Nando’s opens on Jul...
SWANSEA: Green Flag flies over the university for a ninth year — as its grounds join Wales’ most exclusive heritage list
Swansea University's Singleton Park and Bay campuses have kept their Green Flag for a ninth consecutive year — and the university is one of just 14 sites in Wales holding Green Heritage accreditation, a list that now has four members in the region. The post SWANSEA: Green Flag flies over the unive...
TENBY SPECTACULAR: “Too good at the job” — volunteers end the event for good after council revokes licence
The Tenby Round Table says it is drawing a line under the Summer Spectacular after almost 40 years — telling supporters it does not agree with Pembrokeshire councillors' decision to revoke the event's licence, but can no longer keep fighting for an event it insists could have run safely. The post ...
LLANELLI: Takeaway stripped of late-night licence after illegal workers found twice in five months
The All In One takeaway on Murray Street can no longer open past 11pm after Carmarthenshire councillors revoked its premises licence — hearing that immigration officers found illegal workers there on two visits, and that an £80,000 penalty remains unpaid. The post LLANELLI: Takeaway stripped of l...
SWANSEA: Free buses return for the summer holidays — running until 11pm for the Airshow’s first night show
Buses across Swansea will be free every weekend of the school summer holidays from July 25 — with the offer extended to 11pm on Airshow Saturday so families can stay for the new Afterburn evening displays. The post SWANSEA: Free buses return for the summer holidays — running until 11pm for the A...