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SWANSEA: Gower MP Tonia Antoniazzi calls on Keir Starmer to step aside — as Swansea East’s Carolyn Harris backs him to stay

Two Labour MPs representing Swansea constituencies have taken opposing positions on Keir Starmer's future — as the number of Labour MPs calling for him to resign passed 85 on Tuesday. The post SWANSEA: Gower MP Tonia Antoniazzi calls on Keir Starmer to step aside — as Swansea East’s Carolyn Ha...

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Bonnie Tyler remains ‘seriously ill but stable’ as family hits out at ‘lurid and untrue rumours’

A statement posted to Bonnie Tyler’s official Facebook page confirms the Skewen-born singer remains seriously ill in hospital in Portugal — but her doctors are positive she will make a full recovery. The post Bonnie Tyler remains ‘seriously ill but stable’ as family hits out at ‘lurid and ...

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Future uncertain for stunning historic feature in beautiful Swansea park

It comes after the company behind breathing new life into the building surrendered its lease. It had planned to open a cafe-restaurant there

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SENEDD: Rhun ap Iorwerth confirmed as First Minister as Plaid Cymru makes history after 27 years of Labour rule

Rhun ap Iorwerth has been confirmed as Wales’ first Plaid Cymru First Minister following a vote in the Senedd — calling the role “the greatest privilege of my life” as he declared that “something has stirred in the soul of Wales.” The post SENEDD: Rhun ap Iorwerth confirmed as First Mini...

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'Raucous', 'lewd' golf club members in Swansea accused of drunken behaviour and illegal acts

'A senior club official at Pennard said it conducted itself responsibly and would continue to do so if granted a premises licence

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CARMARTHENSHIRE: Broken sewer pipe caused Pembrey sinkhole as Dŵr Cymru called in to carry out repairs

A sinkhole has opened up on Lando Road in Pembrey after a temporary repair carried out by Carmarthenshire County Council collapsed, prompting emergency teams to return to the site and put temporary traffic lights in place. The post CARMARTHENSHIRE: Broken sewer pipe ca...

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SWANSEA: Everything you need to know about Swansea Pride 2026 — parade route, road closures and what to expect on Saturday

Swansea Pride is back on Saturday 16 May — and with a parade through the city centre, live music outside the Guildhall and a community zone in the Brangwyn Hall, here’s everything you need to know before you head out. The post SWANSEA: Everything you need to know about Swansea Pride 2026 — par...

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New flats near new £26.5m Mumbles seawall rejected after flood risk concerns

Council planning officers also had concerns about the size of the flats and privacy

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SWANSEA: Don’t ignore that NCP parking fine — and here’s what the May 20 meeting means for Kingsway, Orchard Street and City Gates

NCP is in administration, but its car parks are still open and its fines still need to be paid. Here's what Swansea drivers need to know — and why next Wednesday is the date that matters. The post SWANSEA: Don’t ignore that NCP parking fine — and here’s what the May 20 meeting means for King...

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Major Swansea road to shut for four nights

The council has apologised for any inconvenience caused as it carries out resurfacing work close to the swansea.com stadium

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LLANELLI: Forget the Scarlets — Llanelli has just been crowned the home of Wales’ second best Nando’s

Llanelli's Nando's has been ranked second best in Wales based on Tripadvisor reviews — but with the town's hospitality scene under pressure, the message is clear: use it or lose it. The post LLANELLI: Forget the Scarlets — Llanelli has just been crowned the home of Wales’ second best Nando’s...

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They spent Christmas Day drinking in the pub before launching horrific attack

The victim spent more than three weeks in hospital

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RETAIL: Shoe Zone is closing stores across the UK — here’s what it means for shops in Llanelli, Neath, Swansea, Carmarthen and Port Talbot

The discount shoe chain has just reported its biggest losses in years, it’s shutting stores and slashing its warehouse. We looked at every Shoe Zone branch in south-west Wales to find out which ones could be next. The post RETAIL: Shoe Zone is closing stores across the UK — here’s what it mean...

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PORT TALBOT: The Victorian bank that’s stood empty since Barclays left — now someone wants to turn it into 13 homes

One of the most striking buildings on Port Talbot's high street has been sitting empty since Barclays shut up shop in 2021. Now there's a plan to finally do something with it. The post PORT TALBOT: The Victorian bank that’s stood empty since Barclays left — now someone wants to turn it into 13 h...

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SWANSEA: She started with £20 and a mop at 18 — now Rachael Flanagan has been named Wales Director of the Year

The founder of Swansea cleaning company Mrs Buckét has been named Medium to Large Business Director of the Year at the IoD Wales Awards — capping a remarkable journey from a one-woman operation to a 500-strong business with a projected £11.5 million turnover. The post SWANSEA: She started with ...

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SWANSEA: ‘The first time they relaxed into a cuddle’ — foster carer shares the breakthrough moments that change young lives during Foster Care Fortnight

A Swansea foster carer has described the moment she knew a withdrawn baby was beginning to feel safe — as Foster Wales Swansea encourages anyone thinking about fostering to take the first step during Foster Care Fortnight this May. The post SWANSEA: ‘The first time they relaxed into a cuddle’ ...

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Police appeal as arsonists repeatedly target beauty spot

Anyone with information is urged to contact South Wales Police

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Family man with his own business made a choice in the pub and his life unravelled

Ashley Jones boasted about his debilitating crime on Snapchat

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Rail travellers warned of weeks of delays on mainline as Severn Tunnel shut

The work will cause nearly three weeks of disruption to the rail network in south Wales

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ENERGY BILLS: New data shows 40% of people are afraid to get help after energy bills more than double — as Iran conflict threatens to push costs even higher

Free face-to-face energy advice events are coming to Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford this month — as new research reveals four in ten people are still too ashamed to ask for help, even as bills surge and a looming July price cap rise threatens to cancel out April's much-publicised £150 reducti...