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Britain’s most desirable home? It’s a modest Carmarthenshire cottage
Forget mansions — Zoopla’s most‑viewed property of 2025 is a two‑bed detached house in Pencader. The post Britain’s most desirable home? It’s a modest Carmarthenshire cottage appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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New car park plan to end funeral traffic chaos at Llanelli Crematorium
Developer promises 150-space solution to long-running parking problems — and a green business park behind it. The post New car park plan to end funeral traffic chaos at Llanelli Crematorium appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Bulldozers move in: Aberavon’s 1950s seafront flats set for dramatic revamp
Part of Carmarthen House will be torn down as Tai Tarian launches Phase II of its County Flats redevelopment. The post Bulldozers move in: Aberavon’s 1950s seafront flats set for dramatic revamp appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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The huge problem facing Wales' schools leaving headteachers at 'breaking point'
Money in schools is so tight that heads are working extra jobs and say pupils aren't getting the support they need
Welsh woman who 'thought she was above the law' jailed after being dragged off flight by police
Three people have now been jailed after "flooding" local communities in Wales with "significant quantities" of drugs
New transport hub for Swansea being looked at to regenerate city
Several other 'regeneration interventions' are in the pipeline
Sunday lunch horror: 43 struck down at Welsh pub
Dozens of diners fell violently ill after tucking into roast dinners at a village inn. The post Sunday lunch horror: 43 struck down at Welsh pub appeared first on ...
Rent will go up for thousands of council house tenants in Swansea
If you're a tenant hoping it'll be below inflation you'll be disappointed
Video shows moment fleeing criminal is tackled from his bike by police
Joshua Hayter was attempting to flee when a plain-clothed officer dragged him to the floor
Man left covered in blood after knocking on neighbour's door to collect dog lead
Lewis Dight hit Jamie Glover on the head with a metal pole and later went on the run
Plaid steps in to save Labour budget – £300m deal secures Senedd vote
Labour has struck a deal with Plaid Cymru to pass its 2026‑27 budget, unlocking almost £300m for councils and the NHS after weeks of tense talks. The post Plaid steps in to save Labour budget – £300m deal secures Senedd vote appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
'We lost a loved one within weeks – one change will make all the difference'
Jody Bullock's grandfather had taken up a lifelong habit at 12 that took his life at just 56
Pregnant woman missing for over a week
Jodie Daniels, 30, who is pregnant, has been missing for eight days and police are concerned for her welfare
Union flag rail designs unveiled – South West Wales impact comes later
Britain’s trains are getting a bold new Union Flag makeover — but passengers in Swansea and Carmarthenshire won’t see the designs on local lines until later in the decade. The post ...
Work begins on new skate plaza at Swansea’s Victoria Park
A £3m wheeled sports investment has reached Swansea’s Victoria Park, where early construction is now under way on a new street‑plaza style skate facility. The post Work begins on new skate plaza at Swansea’s Victoria Park appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Major Swansea roundabout forced to shut again due to Storm Bram flooding
This could be the first of many
Mountains of rubbish removed from garden after neighbours couldn't take it anymore
People living nearby are pleased to see the back of them
Mum dies suddenly days before young son’s birthday
The mum from Swansea will be remembered for her humour and unwavering dedication to her family
Llanelli man jailed for handbag robbery
An opportunist thief who snatched a woman’s handbag as she walked home after a night out in Llanelli has been jailed for more than three years. The post Llanelli man jailed for handbag robbery appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Swansea man jailed for raping underage girl
A Swansea man has been jailed for ten years after being found guilty of raping a teenage girl who was under the legal age of consent. The post Swansea man jailed for raping underage girl appeared first on Swansea Bay News....