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Tories pledge to reverse the expansion of Wales' Parliament as party launches manifesto

Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar MS insisted the party would outperform its bleak YouGov forecast at the Senedd elections

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Huge fire breaks out near Swansea - live updates

Emergency services are at the scene of a large fire near Llansamlet, where thick smoke can be seen billowing into the sky

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500 e-bikes for hire in Swansea called a 'game-changer' as latest update issued

No final decisions have been made but transport planners want to make it easier for people to make short trips without a car

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Council still doesn't know how much it's spent on major Swansea project that finished years ago

The upgrade and reconfiguration of The Kingsway was a big deal at the time and followed two fatalities linked to a controversial old layout

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Swansea woman beat her dog to death with saucepan

Police recovered a 'severely deformed' saucepan with dog hair on it which Wheeler had used to 'bludgeon her dog to death'

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SWANSEA SUCCESS: Marketing boss bags £100k prize in UK entrepreneur awards

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The unexpected Ospreys twist as significant return sets up battle for the west

Things have changed significantly over the last few days in a move that raises more questions about how Welsh rugby's drama is going to play out

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SAFER SWANSEA: City centre wins top UK award as crime falls

Swansea city centre is being hailed as safer and more welcoming after securing a major UK-wide accreditation for the second time. The post SAFER SWANSEA: City centre wins top UK award as crime falls appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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PORT TALBOT POWER PLAY: £64m wind hub plan promises 5,000 jobs in major shake-up

Massive investment could transform Port Talbot into a floating wind powerhouse — but questions remain over delivery and long-term impact. The post PORT TALBOT POWER PLAY: £64m wind hub plan promises 5,000 jobs in major shake-up appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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BURRY PORT FERRY? Harbour emerges as surprise option in cross-channel plan

A quiet Carmarthenshire harbour has unexpectedly entered the frame for a major new ferry route — but with stalled regeneration, traffic concerns and extreme tidal conditions, serious questions rema...

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DRUG GANG BUSTED: Swansea man jailed as cocaine network smashed in £multi-area operation

A Swansea man is among nine gang members jailed after a major police crackdown on a drugs network flooding communities across south Wales with cocaine and cannabis. The post DRUG GANG BUSTED: Swansea man jailed as cocaine network smashed in £multi-area operation appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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SENEDD SHAKE-UP: Winners and losers revealed as First Minister on course to lose seat

A major new poll suggests a dramatic political shake-up across west Wales — with big names set to lose out, Reform surging, and Plaid Cymru on course to dominate key Swansea Bay seats. The post SENEDD SHAKE-UP: Winners and losers revealed as First Minister on course to lose seat appeared first on ...

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Everyone will soon be able to catch free bus rides in Swansea

Bus passengers won't pay a penny on eight upcoming dates

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Pregnant horse rescued from a hazardous bog

Three rescue crews worked for more than two hours to bring the mare to safety

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SWANSEA: 186 homes planned for Penplas – including derelict supermarket site

Dozens of of new homes could be built on a long-abandoned supermarket site in Penplas as part of major regeneration plans for the Penderi area. The post SWANSEA: 186 homes planned for Penplas – including derelict supermarket site appeared first on ...

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Gang ran cocaine and cannabis enterprise out of garden centre

Danny Tomlin, 40, was the leader of the drugs enterprise, involving the sale of cocaine and cannabis in south Wales and south-west England.

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Huw Edwards' diminished life vaping and looking a 'shadow of his former self'

Following the release of Channel 5's drama, Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, experts say the once-trusted broadcaster appears to be leaning into a victimhood narrative

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Second major decision made on St Helen's in Swansea as council approve move

Cabinet members hear about the risks of not doing anything

Swansea Bay News

CARMARTHEN: £2m hospital unit to reopen in bid to ease A&E pressure

Patients in Carmarthenshire are set to see faster treatment times as a key emergency unit at Glangwili Hospital reopens following a major £2m overhaul. The post CARMARTHEN: £2m hospital unit to reopen in bid to ease A&E pressure appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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SWANSEA: New big-top amphitheatre ready for summer shows

A city centre amphitheatre has been given a dramatic new look — and it’s now gearing up to host a fresh wave of performances this summer. The post SWANSEA: New big-top amphitheatre ready for summer shows appeared first on Swansea Bay News....