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Banking lifeline finally opens in Ystradgynlais after three‑year fight
Ystradgynlais finally has its own bank back — a permanent hub has opened on Commercial Street after years of locals fighting for face‑to‑face services. The post Banking lifeline finally opens in Ystradgynlais after three‑year fight appeared first on ...
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“I was just existing, not living” — Port Talbot’s Ayla beats the odds to graduate as mental health nurse
From paranoia and mania at 15 to walking across the graduation stage at 24 — Ayla Jones has turned her darkest days into a dream career. The post “I was just existing, not living” — Port Talbot’s Ayla beats the odds to graduate ...
'Our little boy died from cancer when he was three, but he saved his sister's life'
Little Morgan Ridler died in 2023 after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer
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DVLA accused of 'total lack of respect' as free Christmas dinner for staff cancelled
The DVLA has told employees that vouchers previously issued for team Christmas lunches will no longer be available as it looks to 'ensure responsible use of taxpayers' money'
Community 'angry and frightened' as Welsh town hit by arson yet again
The fire service has issued a warning that arson is 'a serious criminal offence'
Welsh community left without bank for years finally gets new facility
It follows a campaign by community leaders, with one politician saying that access to banking 'is a necessity, not a luxury'
Matos calling for focus ahead of tricky Stoke test
Back-to-back wins have seen Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos’ tenure off to a decent start, but with a tricky trip to Stoke City on Saturday lunchtime on the horizon, the Portuguese is looking for focus in his side to continue their change in fortune. The post Matos calling for focus ahead of...
Major update three weeks after sinkhole appeared on major city road
The council says it hopes to complete the repairs by the end of next week
Morris and Watkin back for Ospreys Euro tie with Montauban
Ospreys head coach Mark Jones has named returning duo Morgan Morris and Owen Watkin amongst the replacements for their EPCR Challenge Cup tie with French strugglers Montauban at the Stade Sapiac tomorrow afternoon. The post Morris and Watkin back for Ospreys Euro tie with Montauban appeared fi...
Swansea legend Gary Monk tipped for Barrow hot seat
Bookies have thrown Swansea City royalty into the race for Barrow’s next manager — with Gary Monk joint‑second favourite. The post Swansea legend Gary Monk tipped for Barrow hot seat appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Carmarthenshire cannabis clan ordered to pay back £1m
A family-run cannabis empire in rural Carmarthenshire has been stripped of over £1 million in dirty money — after producing an estimated £4.9m worth of drugs over five years. The post Carmarthenshire cannabis clan ordered to pay back £1m appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Neath cops bust secret cannabis factory in abandoned M&S
A suspected cannabis empire worth millions has been smashed by Neath town centre police — before a single plant was grown. The post Neath cops bust secret cannabis factory in abandoned M&S appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Welsh Government hands GPs £41m pay boost after threat of dispute
GPs in Wales are set for a major pay rise after the Welsh Government confirmed a £41m investment into general practice this year. The post Welsh Government hands GPs £41m pay boost after threat of dispute appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Peel excited for ‘European juggernaut’ Bordeaux as Scarlets prepare for daunting Euro challenge
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel says his side are looking forward to the challenge of facing Investec Champions Cup holders Union Bordeaux-Begles in the south of France on Saturday evening. The post Peel excited for ‘European juggernaut’ Bordeaux as Scarlets prepare for daunting Euro challe...
Plaid’s Linda Evans takes charge in Carmarthenshire after Darren Price’s shock exit
Cllr Linda Evans has been confirmed as the new Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council, stepping in after Darren Price’s sudden resignation last month. The post ...
Coastguard and police in dramatic late‑night rescue at Aberavon Beach
Emergency crews raced to Aberavon Beach on Thursday night after reports of a person in the water near the North Pier. The post Coastguard and police in dramatic late...
Sinkhole mystery solved: Brynymor Crescent collapse blamed on old manhole – road could reopen before Christmas
The sinkhole that shut down Brynymor Crescent in Swansea was not caused by old mine workings — but by a hidden manhole beneath the road surface, according to an update from Cllr Peter May. The post Sinkhole mystery solved: Brynymor Crescent collapse blamed on old manhole...
Latest Senedd poll puts Reform and Plaid neck and neck as South West Wales emerges as decisive battleground
Reform UK and Plaid Cymru are tied at the top in the newest Senedd election poll — with Labour trailing in third place and constituency‑level projections showing South West Wales could decide who runs Wales after May. The post ...
'We should not be afraid to step in and run bus services,' says council leader
Cllr Rob Stewart made the comment during a discussion about a new bus franchising system which will be rolled out across Wales
Construction workers come together to release Band Aid parody to support those in need
They hope their music video will help raise vital funds for those who need it the most