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PENLAN: Selfies and fish and chips – First Minister’s ‘off-script’ surprise visit to Swansea social club

First Minister Eluned Morgan stunned regulars at a Swansea social club this weekend, disappearing from her own event to take selfies with a group of local teenagers. The post PENLAN: Selfies and fish and chips – First Minister’s ‘off-script’ surprise visit to Swansea soc...

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Opinion | Torsten Bell MP: Reviving Swansea’s Civic Centre must be the city’s next big regeneration step

Swansea West MP Torsten Bell argues that redeveloping the Civic Centre should be the city’s next major regeneration project – and says securing the funding to unlock it is now a personal priority. The post Opinion | Torsten Bell MP: Reviving Swansea’s Civic Centre must be the city’s next bi...

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From Resolven to RuPaul: Olympic swimmer Daniel Jervis makes a splash in Drag Race makeover

An Olympic swimmer from the Neath Valley has swapped the pool for the runway after appearing in a dazzling drag transformation on RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World. The post From Resolven to RuPaul: Olympic swimmer Daniel Jervis makes a splash in Drag Race makeover appeared first on ...

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Bus fares to rise across South West Wales as First Cymru confirms new price increases

Bus passengers across South West Wales will soon be paying more for their journeys after First Cymru confirmed a new round of fare increases coming into force later this month. The post Bus fares to rise across South West Wales as First Cymru confirms new price increases appeared first on Swansea Ba...

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Girl, 12, was beaten, raped and shot yards from home but killer was never found

Muriel Drinkwater, known locally as 'The Little Nightingale', was brutally raped and murdered having been seen by her mother just moments before.

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Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Police found picture of paedophile sat next to girl they cannot identify

Lorry driver Kyle Jones had more than 2,500 images of child sex abuse on his phones and had shared child rape images with like-minded people

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Bridgend school warns pupils could face expulsion over abusive TikTok posts

A Llanelli secondary school has warned pupils they could face permanent exclusion after a series of abusive TikTok posts using images taken inside the school caused “significant distress”. The post Bridgend school warns pupils could face expulsion over abusive TikTok posts appeared first on Swan...

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WRU bosses face fresh calls to quit as war of accusations and statements escalates

Claims, counter-claims, statements and letters. Just another day in Welsh Rugby's ongoing battle

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Seriously ill man has lived in a van for years

Former lecturer Harold Hope has been living in the van beside the water for years even though he said it's been "awful" in the winter months

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INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED: Concerns raised over treatment of dogs at Welsh rescue charity

Authorities have launched an investigation into a major animal rescue centre in west Wales after complaints were raised about the treatment of dogs and puppies at the facility. The post INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED: ...

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THE SUPERMARKET MATHS TRICK: GCSE skill that could stop shoppers falling for fake deals

A maths expert says a simple GCSE trick could help shoppers see through confusing supermarket offers – and avoid being caught out by “clever marketing”. The post THE SUPERMARKET MATHS TRICK: GCSE skill that could stop shoppers falling for fake deals appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Health board issues update amid fears hospital could close

Concerns were raised when metal shutters appeared on the windows of the hospital

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Parents shaken in crash outside school

Police said the driver lost control due to adverse weather conditions

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Neath Port Talbot library service crowned best in Wales

Neath Port Talbot has been named the best library service in Wales, beating competition from across the country in a major UK‑wide awards scheme celebrating the libraries that make the biggest difference to their communities. The post Neath Port Talbot library service crowned best in Wales appeare...

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Morriston man jailed after police uncover thousands of child abuse images

A Morriston man has been jailed after detectives uncovered more than 3,000 illegal images and videos of children and animals on his devices. The post Morriston man jailed after police uncover thousands of child abuse images appeared first on Swanse...

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He had a bump in his BMW. Then his day got a whole lot worse

Police became suspicious of Joshua Hyett's behaviour at the scene of the crash

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Llanelli teen invited to Parliament after years of agony from ‘invisible’ illness

A brave Llanelli schoolgirl who spent years in crippling pain has been invited to Parliament to help bust the myth that arthritis is “just an old person’s disease”. The post Llanelli teen invited to Parliament after years of agony from ‘invisible’ illness appeared first on Swansea Bay News...

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The Swansea stage that made Catherine Zeta‑Jones: Theatre company marks 125 years of star‑making magic

A newly uncovered set of archive photos has revealed the extraordinary celebrity heritage of Swansea’s oldest musical theatre company — the very stage where a young Catherine Zeta‑Jones and West End powerhouse Ria Jones first learned to shine. The post ...

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A train full of family activities is coming to Swansea

If you're looking for something cost-free to do this April there will be a free exhibition heading to Swansea- well, Swansea railway station that is.