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Swansea Cancer Research shop among 58 set to close as charity cuts high‑street presence
Cancer Research UK is shutting its Union Street shop in Swansea as part of a major shake‑up that will see 58 stores close by May 2026. The post Swansea Cancer Research shop among 58 set to close as charity cuts high‑street presence appeared first on ...
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Swansea Wetherspoons to celebrate Burns night with traditional Scottish offerings
Four pubs in and around Swansea will be celebrating the life of the Scottish poet Robert Burns by hosting a seven-day celebration, from Wednesday 21 to Tuesday 27 January inclusive. The post Swansea Wetherspoons to celebrate Burns night with traditional Scottish offerings appeared first on Swansea...
Police granted extra powers after antisocial behaviour at two Llanelli retail parks
Police have been handed extra powers to crack down on antisocial behaviour at two of Llanelli’s busiest retail parks after a spike in incidents over the past week. The post Police granted extra powers after antisocial behaviour at two Llanelli retail parks appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Row over council's public relations and marketing bill
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Swansea shopkeeper jailed after £45k stash of illegal vapes found hidden in toilet and bed
A Swansea shopkeeper has been jailed after officers uncovered a £45,000 haul of illegal vapes and tobacco hidden in secret compartments, a toilet panel and even inside his bed. The post Swansea shopkeeper jailed after £45k stash of illegal vapes found hidden in toilet and bed appeared first on ...
The eerie inside of old Debenhams store that's now a gaping hole in city shopping centre
Works to strip out the unit which include the removal of fixtures, fittings, internal walls and partitions are being finalised
Vape shop shut down after illegal stock and cannabis seized in Port Talbot
A Port Talbot vape shop has been shut down for three months after Trading Standards officers uncovered illegal tobacco, oversized vapes and even a stash of cannabis on the premises. The post Vape shop shut down after illegal stock and cannabis seized in Port Talbot appeared first on ...
Four men charged after ‘aggressive’ cold‑callers spark alarm in Mumbles and Gower villages
Police have charged four men after residents in Mumbles and villages across the Gower reported cold‑callers knocking doors, acting suspiciously and, in some cases, behaving aggressively while trying to sell items. The post Four men charged after ‘aggressive’ cold‑callers spark alarm in Mumbl...
Teen who researched how to carry out a terror attack jailed after police uncover disturbing online activity
An 18‑year‑old from Cwmbran has been locked up after Counter Terrorism Policing Wales uncovered evidence he had been researching how to plan a terror‑style attack — including looking up potential locations involving children. The post Teen who researched how to carry out a terror attack jail...
Swansea households set for major recycling shake‑up as council plans new containers and free garden waste sacks
Swansea residents are set for the biggest shake‑up to their recycling routine in years, with council chiefs preparing to roll out new reusable con...
Inside Swansea’s old Debenhams: stripped‑out photos show dramatic transformation as major revamp gathers pace
Swansea’s former Debenhams has been gutted from top to bottom — and new photos reveal the once‑bustling department store now reduced to bare concrete as work to bring the landmark back to life ramps up. The post Inside Swansea’s old Debenhams: stripped‑out photos show dramatic transformati...
Flamin’ hot crisps, cornflakes and popcorn: Swansea’s wild new soup craze revealed
Swansea has officially lost the plot — at least when it comes to soup. New research shows people across the city are topping their winter warmers with everything from flamin’ hot crisps to chocolate, coffee and even anchovies. The post Flamin’ hot crisps, cornflakes and popcorn: Swansea’s wi...
“This could change your life”: Young Swansea singers urged to enter £3,000 voice contest
Young singers from Swansea are being urged to step into the spotlight and compete for a £3,000 prize in one of the world’s most prestigious classical music contests. The post ...
Bus routes restored for Pen‑y‑Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam after deal struck
Bus services through Pen‑y‑Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam are being reinstated after Bridgend Council reached an agreement with First Cymru — bringing relief to residents who’ve been cut off from regular public transport. The post Bus routes restored for Pen‑y‑Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam ...