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Warning as vomiting bug spreads in Welsh hospital
Swansea Bay University Health Board said the vomiting and diarrhoea bug norovirus is currently spreading in the community
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‘Cooking the books’: Ombudsman slams ‘systemic failure’ at health board over latest knee surgery scandal
A patient left waiting more than five years for a knee replacement says Swansea Bay University Health Board were “cooking the books” - with watchdogs accusing bosses of “maladministration” and a “lost opportunity” for surgery. The post ‘Cooking the books’: Ombudsman slams ‘systemic...
“Constitutional outrage”: Lee Waters and Mike Hedges join Senedd Labour revolt over UK Government funding bypass
Local MSs slam Whitehall for cutting out Welsh Government in regeneration decisions — warning devolution is being rolled back. The post ...
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Multi-vehicle crash brought M4 to complete halt with debris scattered over motorway
People were stuck on the motorway for hours
Kevin Sinfield says 'together we'll crack this' as he runs through city in memory of Rob Burrow
There was a strong turnout on Wednesday morning in Swansea to see Kevin Sinfield take on the latest of seven ultra-marathons
Woman bludgeoned dog to death after coming home from a party
A judge told the 29-year-old defendant that this was "about as savage an attack on an animal by a person as I have ever heard"
Baby rhino joy at Folly Farm — second ever born in Wales
Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire is celebrating the arrival of a critically endangered eastern black rhino calf — only the second ever born in Wales. And it’s a boy! The post Baby rhino joy at Folly Farm — second ever born in Wales appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
14 days when bus travel will be free in Swansea
It is the fifth year in a row that the scheme has operated over Christmas
“She’s our Christmas miracle”: Ammanford family urges blood donors this winter
The family of a teenage girl who survived cancer twice is urging people across Wales to donate blood, platelets and stem cells this Christmas — calling it the ultimate gift of life. The post “She’s our Christmas miracle”: Ammanford family urges blood donors this winter appeared first on Swan...
Police explain why complaints about 'predatory' head teacher were not taken further
James 'Jamie' Richards, who has now been struck off the teaching register, was the subject of two separate police complaints years before he was finally sanctioned
Swansea Bay doctors say paracetamol switch is a win for kids, cash and climate
Doctors in Swansea Bay say giving children paracetamol by mouth instead of through a drip is saving money and cutting pollution — without affecting pain relief. The post ...
Kevin Sinfield's heartbreaking tribute to Welsh boy
The rugby legend used his platform on Wednesday morning ahead of his fourth ultra-marathon in Swansea to remember a Welsh boy who died after becoming the youngest person in Britain to be diagnosed with motor neurone disease
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by van
The incident took place during rush hour on a busy road
Squeeze set for Swansea Arena date on 2026 UK tour – with Billy Bragg joining the bill
Pop legends Squeeze will bring their biggest ever UK tour to Swansea Arena next November, with activist singer‑songwriter Billy Bragg as their very special guest. The post Squeeze set for Swansea Arena date on 2026 UK tour – with Billy Bragg joining the bill appeared first on ...
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield arrives in Welsh city for very special cause
Kevin Sinfield is running an ultramarathon for a cause close to his heart in Swansea on Wednesday
New council lorry depot comes with a bit of a snag
That's according to two councillors when they learned staff will have to park 800m away
Twelve swans die at lake in Welsh city
One walker said he counted seven in three days
Friends tried to stop police arresting pair - searches of their phones showed why
Both the defendants - who are aged 19 and 21 - have previous convictions for trafficking drugs
'Clown' on motorbike raced round Swansea for 90 minutes while police helicopter watched
A judge asked rhetorically what a visitor to Swansea who had seen the defendant riding his bike would make of the city, saying they might well conclude 'we live in the wild West'
5 huge Christmas shows in Wales kicking off within days
Christmas pantos, stage shows, and musicals are starting their festive runs in early December