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Haverfordwest alert: Police probe report of attempted child abduction near Primary School
Police are appealing for witnesses after a reported attempted child abduction in Haverfordwest sent shockwaves through the local community. The post Haverfordwest alert: Police probe report of attempted child abduction near Primary School appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Llanelli teen caught with cocaine stash after late‑night police stop admits drug dealing
A 19‑year‑old Llanelli man has admitted dealing cocaine after roads policing officers pulled over his car during a late‑night stop in the town. The post Llanelli teen caught with cocaine stash after late‑night police stop admits drug dealing appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Labour candidate backs Metro link to Ammanford and Llanelli as debate grows over West Wales transport
Plans to extend the Swansea Bay Metro into Carmarthenshire have been welcomed by Labour candidate Calum Higgins — but the proposals come amid growing debate over how far the £14bn vision will reach into West Wales. The post Labour candidate backs Metro link to Ammanford and Llanelli as debate gro...
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SURF’S UP: Pembrokeshire teen riding wave of success on world stage
A 15-year-old surfer from West Wales is making serious waves on the international stage — and now she’s gearing up for her biggest season yet. The post SURF’S UP: Pembrokeshire teen riding wave of success on world stage appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
LLANPUMSAINT: Delivery driver who killed dad and fled scene jailed
A delivery driver who killed a much-loved Llanpumsaint dad before fleeing the scene has been jailed — as a judge blasted his actions as “cruelly inhumane”. The post LLANPUMSAINT: Delivery driver who killed dad and fled scene jailed appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
SWANSEA ABUSE HORROR: Man jailed after decade of child sexual offences
A Swansea man has been jailed for more than nine years after subjecting a child to years of sexual abuse — leaving the survivor with lifelong trauma and mental scars. The post SWANSEA ABUSE HORROR: Man jailed after decade of child sexual offences appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over ‘personal conduct’ allegation
BBC Radio 2 star Scott Mills has been sacked with immediate effect following an allegation about his personal conduct, the corporation has confirmed. The post Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over ‘personal conduct’ allegation appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
‘Scrap the VAT’: Senedd candidate says rural Carmarthenshire is being ‘hit first and hit hardest’ by fuel price surge
Rural Carmarthenshire families are being “squeezed from every direction” by soaring fuel prices — and the UK Government should scrap VAT on petrol and diesel to give people immediate relief, an independent Senedd candidate has warned. The post ...
‘I never thought I could do this’: Swansea teens find their feet inside one of Wales’ busiest warehouses
Two Swansea teenagers who once doubted they’d ever hold down a full‑time job are now thriving on the fl...
PRISON PLAN WARNING: HMP Parc expansion ‘risks lives’ after 17 deaths in one year, warn MPs
Plans to expand Bridgend’s notorious HMP Parc prison have been slammed by MPs, who warn the move could jeopardise the safety of both prisoners and staff after a shocking 17 inmates died in a single year. The post PRISON PLAN WARNING: HMP Parc expansion ‘risks lives’ after 17 deaths in one year...
Medical student asked someone he believed to be aged 13 for sex
The defendant's barrister said the conviction would be 'catastrophic' for his client's career
METRO ROW: Carmarthenshire councillor blasts ‘Swansea-centric’ transport vision
A war of words has erupted over the Swansea Bay Metro after a Carmarthenshire councillor accused leaders of putting Swansea first and leaving the rest of west Wales behind. The post METRO ROW: Carmarthenshire councillor blasts ‘Swansea-centric’ transport vision appeared first on Swansea Bay News...
Watchdog called in after armed police fire gun ‘not aimed at any individual’ in Milford Haven
Dyfed-Powys Police say they have called in the Independent Office for Police Conduct after an armed officer discharged a firearm ‘not directed towards an individual’ during a knife incident. The post Watchdog called in after armed police fire gun ‘not aimed at any individual’ in Milford Have...
Major train disruption between Cardiff and Port Talbot – full list of routes affected
'Vital work' is being carried out on the railway lines meaning bus replacement services are in operation
I was thousands of miles from home – one phone call changed everything
Hannah Gilroy shared how the loss of her brother has created 'an emptiness she cannot fill'
Views of Swansea from top of Wales' tallest residential building
It offers priceless panoramic views of Wales' city by the sea
Coastal walk ends with a beach café and sauna that's worth the trek
One of my favourite adventures is in the Gower where you'll find sandy beaches, gnarly woodlands, a seafront cafe, and woodfired saunas
Swansea Reform UK candidate quits in furious ‘betrayal’ rant – ‘Party has sunk into the sewer!’
Just two days after Reform UK unveiled its candidate list for Swansea and Gower, a prominent figure has sensationally resigned, claiming the party he helped build has “sunk deep into the sewer.” The post Swansea Reform UK candidate quits in furious ‘betrayal’ rant – ‘Party has sunk into ...
FERRY FARCE? Doubts grow over Swansea crossing as ‘fairy story’ jibe lands
Fresh questions have been raised over the much-talked-about Swansea ferry plan – with one councillor branding it a “fairy story” as doubts mount over whether it will ever get off the ground. The post FERRY FARCE? Doubts grow over Swansea crossing as ‘fairy story’ jibe lands appeared first ...
Ferry route between Swansea and Devon labelled 'fairy story'
Councillors debate the pros and cons of a ferry linking Swansea with south-west England