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Wales Airshow shifts to new summer date as council avoids clash with Ironman weekend
Swansea’s Wales Airshow is moving to a brand‑new summer slot in 2026, with the huge two‑day event pushed back to July 25 and 26 to avoid a clash with the Ironman 70.3 weekend. The post Wales Airshow shifts to new summer date as council avoids clash with Ironman weekend appeared first on Swanse...
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Millions of plastic bags to be scrapped as Swansea recycling shake‑up approved
Swansea is set for a major overhaul of its recycling system after Cabinet members approved plans they say will cut the use of around 10 million single‑use plastic bags a year and make kerbside collections easier for households. The post Millions of plastic bags to be scrapped as Swansea ...
MP says Ospreys being 'stitched up' after meeting Y11 as he calls for WRU change
Torsten Bell MP has slammed the Welsh Rugby Union's decision to allow Y11 to buy Cardiff
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Council leave WRU meeting in shock as 'no viable future for Ospreys' and St Helen's funding halted
Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart met with Ospreys CEO Lance Bradley and WRU CEO Abi Tierney on Thursday
Future of Pontyates GP surgery in doubt as health board considers dispersing all 4,300 patients
The future of Meddygfa’r Sarn — the only GP surgery in Pontyates — is now in serious question as Hywel Dda University Health Board prepares to decide whether to close it and move every patient to other practices miles away. The post Future of Pontyates GP surgery in doubt as health board consi...
Travis Perkins relocates Swansea branch to larger Llansamlet site with new jobs created
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has opened a new Swansea branch in Llansamlet after relocating from Cwmdu, creating eight jobs and expanding its footprint on a site almost three times the size of its former base. The post Travis Perkins relocates Swansea branch to larger Llansamlet site with new...
Welsh city crowned one of UK's 'saddest' towns as nearly a quarter depressed
New research has found that a Welsh city has been identified as one of the 'saddest towns in the UK'. The data, from British Gas, reveals 57% of Britons are currently yearning for sunlight and warmth
Witness in tears describing horrific moment as stepdad is accused of murdering baby
Thomas Morgan denies shaking Jensen-Lee Dougal with such force that the little boy suffered catastrophic and fatal brain injuries
Man, 81, bit and headbutted by own son in horrific attack
He eventually managed to escape his son before calling 999
Met Office issues eight-hour rain warning for 13 parts of Wales
A band of heavy rain heading for Wales could cause some disruption after a week of unsettled weather
Welsh city's plans to transform beach with new pier, swimming pool, bars and aquarium
The dramatic plans for Swansea's Civic Centre site include new cafes, bars, beach sports shops and apartments
The Traitors' Fiona shares lifechanging news ahead of BBC series finale
The former local government officer posted a video from Swansea's Guildhall as she announced that she has officially retired
Ammanford teen jailed after raping 12‑year‑old girl he met on Snapchat
A 19‑year‑old from Garnswllt has been locked up for three years and six months after admitting raping a 12‑year‑old girl he met online. The post Ammanford teen jailed after raping 12‑year‑old girl he met on Snapcha...
Public invited to give views on new Civic Centre plans as fresh artist’s impression released
Residents are being invited to help shape the future of Swansea’s Civic Centre, with new proposals for homes, leisure spaces and seafront attractions going on public display later this month. The post Public invited to give views on new Civic Centre plans as fresh artist’s impression released ap...
Couple jailed after 52 animals found living in ‘filthy’ home with some suffering
A Milford Haven couple have been jailed after police and RSPCA officers found 52 animals living in filthy, overcrowded and dangerous conditions — including dogs, snakes and exotic pets, some of which were suffering or already dead. The post Couple jailed after 52 animals found living in ‘filthy...
Night‑time road closures as new safety upgrades head to Mumbles seafront
Swansea Council says major road safety upgrades will begin in Mumbles this Sunday, with new crossings, wider pavements and night‑time closures planned until March. The post Night‑time road closures as new safety upgrades head to Mumbles seafront appeared first on Swansea Bay Ne...
'I held him while they unplugged the life support machine'
Thomas Morgan is alleged to have shaken Jensen-Lee Dougal with such force that the little boy suffered catastrophic and fatal brain injuries
Trains from Swansea cancelled and delayed on Wednesday morning
A signalling issue at Swansea railway station is affecting a number of lines, causing cancellations and delays
Stepdad accused of murder called ex 'stinking little rat' before baby died
Thomas Morgan denies murdering five-month-old Jensen-Lee Dougal