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Heartbreaking words of family robbed of their 'world, little prince, and joy'
Jensen-Lee Dougal was just five months old when he was violently shaken and killed by Thomas Morgan
Council demands action on Pontyates surgery closure as councillors warn of “predetermined outcome”
Carmarthenshire Council has passed a cross-party motion demanding urgent action to prevent the closure of Meddygfa'r Sarn GP surgery in Pontyates, with councillors warning that over 4,300 patients face a public transport nightmare and accusing Hywel Dda University Health Board of running a consultat...
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Child murderer sobs on phone to 999 operator after violently shaking baby
Thomas Morgan, 29, murdered five-year-old Jensen-Lee Dougal who suffered catastrophic brain injuries
Driving instructor four times over limit was on his way to collect pupil for lesson
A Burry Port driving instructor has been given an eight-week custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months, after he was found four times over the drink-drive limit whilst on his way to collect a pupil for a driving lesson. The post Driving instructor four times over limit was ...
Labour votes against Carmarthenshire budget despite press release saying they would abstain
Carmarthenshire Labour voted against both the county council's 2026/27 revenue budget and capital programme despite a press release issued before the vote stating the group would abstain on the revenue budget, with the opposition raising significant concerns about the authority's capital programme a...
Gorseinon man jailed for 19 years for murder of five-month-old baby Jensen-Lee
A Gorseinon man has been jailed for 19 years after being convicted of the murder of five-month-old Jensen-Lee Dougal, who died from catastrophic brain injuries inflicted whilst his mother was at work. The post Gorseinon man jailed for 19 years for murder of five-month-old baby Jensen-Lee appeared fi...
Welsh Government demands urgent UK action as Port Talbot steel transition faces trade threat
First Minister Eluned Morgan has issued a strong call for urgent UK Government action to support the steel industry in Wales, warning that uncertainty o...
'Disgraceful' M&S exit leaves city angry and sad but not surprised
The store has been a mainstay of Swansea city centre for decades, but M&S has confirmed it will close later this year with 92 jobs now at risk
Neath Port Talbot crushes fly-tippers’ vehicles as crackdown intensifies
Neath Port Talbot Council has crushed three more vehicles linked to illegal dumping as part of an intensifying enforcement crackdown, bucking a national trend that has seen fly-tipping incidents surge by nearly 15 per cent across Wales. The post Neath Port Talbot crushes fly-tippers’ vehicles as c...
Politicians demand action as M&S closure sparks row over council “vanity projects”
The closure of Marks & Spencer's flagship Swansea store has ignited a political firestorm, with opposition councillors attacking Labour's city centre spending as "vanity projects" whilst the local MP arranges crisis talks with senior management. The post ...
Man who shook baby to death in a fit of rage learns fate
Thomas Morgan, 29, shook baby Jensen-Lee Dougal so hard he suffered catastrophic brain injuries which led to his death
Bake Off star blames Council as award-winning bakery quits Llanelli after just one year
An award-winning bakery run by a Great British Bake Off: The Professionals quarter-finalist is closing its Llanelli shop after just one year, with the owner publicly blaming Carmarthenshire County Council for "making life unnecessarily difficult." The post Bake Off star blames Counc...
One of city's finest buildings set to become flats in new proposals
The flats would include Victorian-style features to help retain the building's character and history
Dozens of trees damaged in 'worst example of vandalism' at much-loved city park
The council said that vandals hacked at 70 trees with a 'knife' or 'small bladed tool'
Swansea Bay doctors pioneer cancer drug breakthrough that could extend lives across Wales
Dozens of cancer patients in Wales are being given the chance to extend their life expectancy after doctors at Swansea Bay pioneered a fresh approach to administering a cancer drug that has almost doubled survival times for some patients. The post Swansea Bay doctors pioneer cancer drug breakthrough...
Welsh vegan hotel owners left shocked as guests say they wouldn't return after Channel 4 show
The restaurant and guest house is located on Oystermouth Road in Swansea, with beautiful views of the beach and the Mumbles for just £100 a night and an optional breakfast
Darkin claims credit for zero precept rise as political row erupts over Llanelli budget
Labour's ousted Llanelli Town Council leader has issued a detailed statement claiming credit for the authority's zero precept increase, accusing the new Independent administration of attempting to "rewrite the public record" just weeks after taking control. The post Darkin claims credit for zero pre...
Mount Pleasant man jailed for 11 years after rape conviction
A 35-year-old man from Mount Pleasant has been jailed for 11 years after being found guilty of rape and coercive and controlling behaviour at Swansea Crown Court. The post Mount Pleasant man jailed for 11 years after rape conviction appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
‘Worst he’s seen in 33 years’ – Council appeals for witnesses after 70 trees vandalised in Swansea park
Swansea Council is appealing for witnesses after a "shameful" and "shocking" spate of vandalism at Parc Llewelyn left 70 trees deliberately damaged in an apparent attempt to kill them. The post ‘Worst he’s seen in 33...