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Footage shows moment man grovels after murdering his own brother

Darren Steel repeatedly punched his brother Martin in the face and smashed his voice box and then left him to die. Moments later, when caught by police, he appeared shocked and then appeared to apologise.

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Residents step up fight to save Pontyates GP surgery as confidence in health board process collapses

Residents in Pontyates have launched a fresh campaign to save Meddygfa’r Sarn after learning that Hywel Dda University Health Board is considering closing the village surgery. The post Residents step up fight to save Pontyates GP surgery as confidence in health board process collapses appeared fir...

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He said he 'owed the taxman money' after £33k was found under his motorbike seat

Police also found a hidden compartment in the ceiling of Raymond Green's bathroom

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MP wrote character reference for convicted criminal

The revelation emerged in the man's sentencing on Friday

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Fake gas fitter leaves family in 'potentially lethal' home

The victims of Lee Slocombe lost thousands of pounds but some of them could also have lost their lives

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Morriston man jailed for life after murdering his brother in brutal attack at Clase home

A Morriston man has been jailed for life after murdering his older brother in a violent attack that left the victim slumped in a chair with catastrophic injuries. The post Morriston man jailed for life after murdering his brother in brutal attack at Clase home appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Murderer who punched brother to death sentenced to life in prison

Darren Steel subjected his older brother Martin to a 'horrific beating' in the victim's own home then left him to die

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Swansea’s road repair blitz ramps up as new resurfacing crews hit the streets

Swansea’s winter road‑repair blitz is gathering pace, with fresh resurfacing schemes rolling out across the city after extra funding brought in more crews. The post Swansea’s road repair blitz ramps up as new resurfacing crews hit the streets appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Court packed with 100 more watching online to honour 'force of nature' barrister

James Hartson, brother of former Wales footballer John, had a 'distinguished' career in policing including providing close protection for home secretaries before retraining as a barrister

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Swansea named Wales’ top‑performing city for recycling as households hit 72% rate

Swansea has been named the best‑performing city in Wales for recycling after households pushed the area’s rate to 72%, new Welsh Government figures show. The post Swansea named Wales’ top‑performing city for recycling as households hit 72% rate appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Swansea man jailed after sending sexual messages to decoy accounts while in hospital

A Swansea man has been jailed after he sent sexual messages to what he believed were three young teenage girls while lying in a hospital ward. The post Swansea man jailed after sending sexual messages to decoy accounts while in hospital appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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City learns how much extra council tax people will likely have to pay this year

Budget proposals are being finalised three weeks before key decisions are made

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Much‑loved Llanelli taproom The Tinhouse to close this month as hospitality pressures mount

The Tinhouse taproom in Llanelli town centre is set to close its doors on 21 February, with the owners citing rising costs and changing customer habits as the pressures behind the decision. The post ...

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Council tax up 3.9% as Swansea Council plans £13m savings and extra cash for roads and events

Swansea Council is proposing a 3.9% council tax rise and almost £13m in savings next year, alongside new spending aimed at improving roads, events and neighbourhoods across the city. The post Council tax up 3.9% as Swansea Council plans £13m savings and extra cash for ro...

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Luxury cabins with hot tubs at Welsh beauty spot face being torn down

They may be proving popular with tourists but they don't have planning permission

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Council draws up major new plan to reshape Swansea city centre and waterfront

Swansea Council has drawn up a major new plan to guide how the city centre and waterfront could change over the next decade — and residents will soon be asked what they think of it. The post Council draws up major new plan to reshape Swansea city centre and waterfront appeared first on ...

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What he did in his hospital bed has landed him in prison

Sending Adrian Sine to prison a judge said it was 'mindboggling' that he would be laid in a bed on a hospital ward engaging in such behaviour

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This sad looking slither of land will be turned into something amazing

The development is part of an £8 million programme to revamp the city's parks

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Swansea man found guilty of murdering his own brother after brutal flat attack

A Swansea man has been found guilty of murdering his older brother after what prosecutors described as a violent and frenzied assault inside a family home in Clase. The post Swansea man found guilty of murdering his own brother after brutal flat attack appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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‘I had no idea what I was doing at 18 – now I’m running teams at Amazon’: Swansea apprentice shares her journey

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