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“Don’t waste our future”: Pupils and celebrity artist hit back at fly-tippers with bold mural in Neath Port Talbot

A group of schoolchildren from Neath Port Talbot have teamed up with celebrity artist Nathan Wyburn to send a message to fly-tippers — and they’ve done it in paint, not polite words. The post “Don’t waste our future”: Pupils and celebrity artist hit back at fly-tippers...

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Couple woke to find burglar in their house and can no longer face living there

One of the victims said he now struggled to sleep and that they now wanted to move house as they had lost their 'safe space'

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Local car retailer celebrates early award success for upcoming electric SUV

A Swansea car retailer is celebrating early success for one of this year’s most eagerly awaited electric vehicles, after the model received a major industry accolade before reaching UK showrooms. The post Local car retailer celebrates early award success for upcoming electric SUV appeared first on...

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Caws Cenarth brings handcrafted Welsh cheese to Tesco shelves

Carmarthenshire artisan cheesemaker Caws Cenarth is celebrating a proud milestone as it launches four of its award-winning cheeses, Thelma’s Original Caerffili (PGI), Perl Wen, Cenarth Brie, and Perl Las, in selected Tesco stores across Wales. The post Caws Cenarth brings handcrafted Welsh cheese ...

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Men were going door to door at a Welsh beauty spot - people started to become suspicious

There were reports to the police that some of the callers had been aggressive on the doorstep

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Welsh dam's dark secret about what's claimed to be buried beneath

Former Swansea councillor Ioan Richard spent a lifetime in the Upper Lliw Reservoir area and previously shared some fascinating stories passed down about the construction of the imposing dam in the 1890s, including one much darker tale

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Welsh city is set to change beyond recognition and people are at the heart of it

It's been a long-held ambition to properly connect Swansea with its sea - this project aims to do just that and plenty more

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Could you fall in love with a rescue pet this Dydd Santes Dwynwen?

With Dydd Santes Dwynwen — Wales’ own day of love — falling this Sunday, RSPCA Cymru is hoping a few overlooked rescue pets might finally find their perfect match. The post Could you fall in love with a rescue pet this Dydd Santes Dwynwen? appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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BBC’s Race Across the World wants more Welsh duos as new series opens — after Carmarthenshire couple stole the nation’s hearts

Producers of BBC One’s smash‑hit Race Across the World are calling on more Welsh duos to sign up for the next series — and say they want to build on the success of Carmarthenshire pair Finn and Sioned, who became fan favourites last season. The post BBC’s Race Across the World wants more Wel...

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Between them these two men have committed almost 300 crimes

A judge said the pair had committed their lives to offending

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Almost entire month's worth of rain in one day in Wales as new Met Office warning issued

More severe weather is on the way with up to 80mm of rain

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Community backlash grows as residents warn closure of Pontyates GP surgery would be “a massive blow”

Residents have launched a fierce backlash against plans that could see Pontyates’ only GP surgery shut, warning the move would leave thousands struggling to access basic healthcare. The post Community backlash grows as residents warn closure of Pontyates GP surgery would be “a massive blow” ap...

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£43k golf club burglary spree hits Haverfordwest and Carmarthen as Newport duo admit overnight raids

Two burglars from Newport have admitted a £43,000 overnight crime spree targeting golf clubs in Haverfordwest and Carmarthen before being stopped in a van packed with stolen clubs. The post £43k golf club burglary spree hits Haverfordwest and Carmarthen as Newport duo admit overnight raids appeare...

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'At 15 I believed someone was working with the devil to kill my family. Now I want to help others'

Ayla Jones first fell ill aged 12 and was in and out of hospital for years as matters got worse. But she now has an important message for people experiencing mental illness

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Major M4 and other road closures in Wales today, Saturday, January 24

From the north to the south, closures affect towns, rural areas, the motorway and major cities

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Met Office new weather warning for Wales as Storm Ingrid threatens up to 50mm of rain

Forecasters have warned that driving conditions will be poor

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Two-year-old ended up in hospital and mum wasn't surprised when she looked at her bedding

Leah Davies fears the health of all three of her children is at risk due to a problem she claims is only getting worse

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Benefit cheat pensioner pocketed £70,000 despite owning a second home abroad

The pensioner had a property in Bulgaria, owned land in Carmarthenshire, and had other assets he failed to mention when claiming benefits

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Street of chaos had police there 'every day' then it all changed bar one sad exception

Police and the council have worked to clean up this street in Swansea's Penlan area and most people we spoke to now feel safer, but problems remain

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Huge outdoor festival event announced at Swansea’s Singleton Park

It is the fourth event announced for the park this year