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Children causing chaos in Welsh town where police are stepping in with extra powers
South Wales Police said they have been dealing with increased anti-social behaviour in the town every Friday evening
Carmarthenshire pensioner jailed for abducting and drugging 15‑year‑old girl
A 73‑year‑old Carmarthenshire man has been jailed for abducting a teenage girl, drugging her and possessing more than a thousand indecent images of children. The post Carmarthenshire pensioner jailed for abducting and drugging 15‑year‑old girl appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Rapist already serving 14‑year sentence gets another decade behind bars for attacking second woman
A Neath man already serving a long prison sentence for rape and violent offences has been handed another ten years behind bars after being convicted of attacking and raping a second woman. The post Rapist already serving 14‑year sentence gets another decade behind bars for attacking second woman a...
Jury set to decide fate of man accused of punching brother to death in 'explosion or rage'
Darren Steel is accused of murdering his older brother Martin - a charge he denies, saying he was acting in self defence
Councillors say they’ve “lost all confidence” in Health Board’s process over Pontyates surgery closure
County councillors representing Pontyates and surrounding villages say they’ve “lost all confidence” in Hywel Dda University Health Board’s engagement process over the proposed closure of Meddygfa’r Sarn, warning that the current approach is neither fair nor credible. The post Councillors ...
City secondary school set for major upgrade
Swansea Council and the Welsh Government are the key players involved in the project
Artist helps celebrate green future of Castle Square as major revamp gets underway
A huge new artwork has appeared in Swansea city centre as work begins on transforming Castle Square into a greener, more welcoming public space. The post Artist helps celebrate green future of Castle Square as major revamp gets underway appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Dentists given just a weekend to decide future of NHS care as Welsh Government accused of “callousness or incompetence”
Dentists across Wales say they’ve been left with just days to decide whether they can afford to stay in the NHS, after the Welsh Government published key contract documents months later than promised. The post Dentists given just a weekend to decide future of NHS care as Welsh Government accused o...
Police impose dispersal order in Gorseinon after rise in anti‑social behaviour
A dispersal order has been put in place across Gorseinon this evening after police reported a spike in anti‑social behaviour and criminal activity in the town. The post Police impose dispersal order in Gorseinon after rise in anti‑social behaviour appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Two men beaten unconscious outside bar in 'appalling' violence
'Red mist descended,' a court heard
Major revamp planned for Sandfields and Aberavon as council unveils huge active travel upgrade
Neath Port Talbot Council has revealed major new plans to overhaul walking, cycling and public spaces across Sandfields and ...
Swansea Bay’s best businesses scoop top gongs at packed Brangwyn Hall awards
More than 400 guests filled Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall for a sold‑out celebration of the region’s top businesses, as the Swansea Bay Business Awards crowned their 2026 winners. The post Swansea Bay’s best businesses scoop top gongs at packed Brangwyn Hall awards appeared first on ...
Heartbreaking final moments before ex-Welsh footballer's brother was found dead
James Hartson was a leading barrister in south Wales. An inquest into his sudden death last week has been opened at the Guildhall in Swansea
'Carnage' as dog rips patio doors off its hinges
His owner likened the comedic moment to a 'bull in a china shop'
The 47 best restaurants in Wales that you need to try in 2026
These top places to eat all around Wales are included in the Michelin Guide 2026, where they are and how to book a table
FlixBus announces more coach services for Swansea and Cardiff
The new services will begin later this month
Snoop Dogg announces date he will make first visit to Swansea
The worldwide icon and multi-million platinum selling artist became part of the Swans’ ownership group in July 2025
Gran was double drink-drive limit when she crashed into roundabout
Sharon Matthews died in the collision after she was seen veering onto the wrong side of the wrong and into a grass verge, an inquest has heard
Childcare now free for every two year-old in Welsh city
Swansea follows Merthyr Tydfil as the second local authority in Wales to expand free childcare to all two year-olds with Welsh Government funding - here are details of how to apply