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Two vape shops in Swansea have been shut down
It follows repeated sales of illegal tobacco to undercover trading standards officers
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Van driver beat man with hockey stick and left his dog with unsurvivable injuries
The dog suffered serious head, spine and internal injuries and had to be put down
HEATWAVE: ‘Only travel if absolutely necessary’ — rail warning for south Wales as red heat hits
Transport for Wales and Network Rail are urging passengers to avoid all but essential rail journeys on Wednesday and Thursday, with extreme heat set to cause delays, cancellations and slower trains across south Wales. The post HEATWAVE: ‘Only travel if absolutely necessary’ — rail warning for ...
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HEATWAVE: Hundreds of schools to shut or move online as red warning peaks
Schools across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire are closing or switching to online learning on Wednesday and Thursday because of the extreme heat. Here is the latest list for each council. The post HEATWAVE: Hundreds of schools to shut or move online as red warning peaks appeared first...
He had only just been released from prison when police made dark discovery
Brandon Silk was on licence from prison having already been sentenced for breaching a suspended sentence
SWANSEA: Empty Dyfatty shops reborn as community hub in neighbourhood’s turnaround
A row of long-shuttered units on High Street has reopened as Dyfatty Junction, a new community space — as police report crime in the area down by more than a tenth in four months. The post SWANSEA: Empty Dyfatty shops reborn as community hub in neighbourhood’s turnaround appeared first on Swanse...
Dad was sucked into devastating crime after wanting to make easy money
Jimmy's Prince's advocate said the 46-year-old had been 'sucked back in' to criminality by the prospect of making 'easy money'
KIDWELLY: Major incident as bus overturns on A484
Emergency services including two air ambulances are at the scene after a First Cymru service bus came to rest on its side near Kidwelly. The post KIDWELLY: Major incident as bus overturns on A484 appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
NEATH PORT TALBOT: Waste boss stripped of licence after fly-tipping conviction
Natural Resources Wales has revoked Arron Dixon's waste carrier licence after he was convicted of fly-tipping and found to have kept working without valid registration. The post NEATH PORT TALBOT: Waste boss stripped of licence after fly-tipping conviction appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
INVESTMENT: UK foreign investment hits decade low — but Wales lands 75 projects and 1,600 jobs
New government figures show foreign investment into the UK falling to its lowest in more than ten years, even as the Wales Office hails the projects won here — with the case for a revived development agency Swansea wants a share of now in sharper focus. The post INVESTMENT: UK foreign investment h...
SWANSEA: City keeps its Purple Flag for a 12th year as night-time economy stays safe
Swansea has again been recognised for a city centre that aims to be safe and welcoming after dark, with a new 24/7 reporting line for businesses among the year's improvements. The post SWANSEA: City keeps its Purple Flag for a 12th year as night-time economy stays safe appeared first on Swansea Bay ...
HEATWAVE: ‘Check on older neighbours — it could save a life,’ Wales urged as red warning peaks
Age Cymru and the Welsh Government are asking people to look in on elderly relatives and neighbours this week, warning that many older people don't realise they're overheating until they're already unwell. The post HEATWAVE: ‘Check on older neighbours — it could save a life,’ Wales urged as re...
A seagull was trapped in Swansea Market for three days
There had been growing concern for its welfare after the bird that had been taking fish and food from stalls got stuck
SWANSEA: Pupils help bring a 2,500-year-old treasure to the city as their own Egypt work goes on show
Children from two Swansea primary schools chose an ancient artefact from the British Museum's collection — and their own creations now sit alongside it in a free summer exhibition. The post SWANSEA: Pupils help bring a 2,500-year-old treasure to the city as their own Egypt work goes on ...
Sports facilities shut in south Wales as public safety alert issued over heatwave
Tennis Wales in the Park have decided to close their courts in Cardiff, Swansea and the Vale of Glamorgan
HEATWAVE: ‘Hotter than the gates of hell’ — bus firm’s cheeky plea to passengers as red warning hits
With temperatures set to top 35C this week, South Wales Transport has raised a smile with a tongue-in-cheek explanation of why your bus might feel like a mobile greenhouse. The post HEATWAVE: ‘Hotter than the gates of hell’ — bus firm’s cheeky plea to passengers as red warning hits appeared ...
HAVERFORDWEST: Young carer’s quiet dedication earns her a national shining star award
A-level student Meghan Smyth, who helps care for her sister, has been recognised at Action for Children's national awards in London. The post HAVERFORDWEST: Young carer’s quiet dedication earns her a national shining star award appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
ENERGY: South Wales could be a clean power giant — so why are bills still high, and what’s holding it back?
Billions of pounds and thousands of jobs are being promised on the back of South Wales' wind, tidal and solar potential. But as energy chiefs met in Swansea this week, the same problem kept surfacing — the grid can't yet carry the power, and even green steel is stuck waiting for a connection. The ...
LLANELLI: Residents wanted for board steering town’s £20m, 10-year transformation
People living and working across five Llanelli wards are being invited to help decide how a decade of regeneration money is spent — but applications close on 6 July. The post LLANELLI: Residents wanted for board steering town’s £20m, 10-year transformation appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
SWANSEA: City honours its armed forces community as flag is raised over the Guildhall
Veterans, serving personnel, cadets and dignitaries gathered for Armed Forces Day, with a free bus laid on for the Wales national event at Pembrey. The post SWANSEA: City honours its armed forces community as flag is raised over the Guildhall appeared first on Swansea Bay News....