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Work to be carried out on iconic Swansea bridge
It is considered a rare and significant part of the city's historic landscape
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CARMARTHEN: Man banned from keeping animals for a decade after dog found tied to a tree at Christmas
David Murphy's elderly dog Cora was found suffering with severe untreated skin disease two days after Christmas — she has now recovered in rescue care. The post CARMARTHEN: Man banned from keeping animals for a decade after dog found tied to a tree at Christmas appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
LEAF BOAT: Castle Square’s missing sculpture is heading for Dylan Thomas’s park
Six months after it was lifted out of Castle Square, Swansea's Leaf Boat sculpture has a new permanent berth — the Cwmdonkin Park pond, yards from the poet's childhood home. The post LEAF BOAT: Castle Square’s missing sculpture is heading for Dylan Thomas’s park appeared first on Swansea Bay N...
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GREAT TASTE: The south west Wales foods just named among the world’s best, from a Narberth sorbet to Swansea limoncello
More than 50 products from Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Swansea Bay have won Great Taste 2026 stars, and a Narberth-made passion fruit sorbet is now up for the "Oscars of food and drink". The post GREAT TASTE: The south west Wales foods just named among the world’s best, from a Narberth sorb...
HYWEL DDA: Health board has ‘breached its statutory duty’, says NHS Wales chief
A letter from the NHS Wales chief executive, published in papers for Thursday's board meeting, says Hywel Dda has failed statutory planning and financial requirements and "does not have an agreed or supported plan". The post HYWEL DDA: Health board has ‘breached its statutory duty’, says NHS Wal...
SWANSEA: Council’s electric fleet grows to 134 vehicles as climate progress goes under the scrutiny microscope
Two reports tracking Swansea Council's climate work say the electric fleet keeps growing and "Climate Cafés" are on the way, while the council admits funding remains a challenge. The post SWANSEA: Council’s electric fleet grows to 134 vehicles as climate progress goes under the scrutiny microscop...
Russell T Davies reveals heartbreak during husband's final days
The screenwriter's husband Andrew Smith passed away following a long battle with cancer
LLANDOVERY: A year after ‘safe from closure’ promise, hospital set to lose its X-ray service
Board papers list "Removal of X ray service from Llandovery" in the first year of Hywel Dda's new hospital plan, twelve months after health bosses reassured a packed public meeting the hospital was safe. The post LLANDOVERY: A year after ‘safe from closure’ promise, hospital set to lose its X-ra...
Swansea Council gives update on its 2030 net zero ambitions
Overall the council has reduced its carbon emissions by 23.5% between 2019-20 and 2024-25
Man finally realises university dream 10 years on from tragedy
As a teenager Jonathan Phillips, now 28, did well college and had his sights set on Oxbridge, but then his world was turned upside down
Police grow increasingly concerned about missing man last seen in Swansea
William Fawcett, 44, was last seen in Porthcawl almost two weeks ago but CCTV now places him in Swansea
Met Office heatwave verdict this week as temperatures to hit 28 degrees again
The hottest conditions are forecasted for Wednesday when Monmouth is expected to reach 28C. Newport and Chepstow, along with Wrexham, are also expected to be among the hottest places in the country this week
He went to watch a trial. What he did in the courtroom has seen him jailed
Christopher Ponting went to watch his friend's murder trial. Now he's starting an eight-month prison term
New dad's first baby-free night goes wrong as he ends up in court
James Thomas was branded a 'silly billy' in court and told to 'disappear back to Swansea'
Teenage alleged murder victim died from 'traumatic injuries' after crash
Ceiran Evans was pronounced dead following a crash in Swansea on July 9. His family said he 'will be missed every single day'
Carer screams 'I hope you die' at dementia patient in tirade of vile abuse
The footage shows Louise Harris screaming: 'I hope you die in your sleep'
Pilots stun crowds with breathtaking displays of skill and aerial artistry at Wales Airshow
Huge crowds flocked to Swansea Bay
Full list of Welsh filming locations for BBC's The Rapture
Viewers of the new drama, based on the best selling novel by Liz Jensen, will be able to recognise a number of these spots across South Wales
Wales Airshow puts on spectacular displays as it returns for second day
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Spitfire were cancelled, but there was still plenty for people to enjoy
Police appeal as woman, 44, reported missing
Rebecca Ormeno was last seen on Saturday afternoon