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Welsh Government agrees to raise 20mph limits up to 30mph – but only for cycle races
The Welsh Government has agreed to raise 20mph limits up to 30mph for cycle road race events. The post Welsh Government agrees to raise 20mph limits up to 30mph – but only for cycle races appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Council takes over running of Glynneath care home
Neath Port Talbot Council has taken over the management of Trem Y Glyn Care Home in Glynneath from 1 April 2025, securing the long-term future of the service. The post Council takes over running of Glynneath care home appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Gower man fined for cutting down acres of woodland ordered to pay more after selling property
Jeff Lane was originally ordered to pay £11,280 through a proceeds of crime order after illegally cutting down 21 acres of woodland. He's now got to pay over £78,000 more after selling property. The post Gower man fined for cutting down acres of woodland ordered to pay more after selling property ...
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Carmarthenshire’s Deputy Chief Exec gets top job at Bridgend
Bridgend County Borough Council has announced that Jake Morgan will join the authority in July as its new Chief Executive Officer. The post Carmarthenshire’s Deputy Chief Exec gets top job at Bridgend appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Bafta Winning Director runs Videography Course in Llanelli
A Bafta winning TV producer is offering businesses and charities in west Wales the chance to learn how to create marketing videos. The post Bafta Winning Director runs Videography Course in Llanelli appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Man's 'fascination' with weapons led to him being uncovered as drug dealer
Andrew Hanley has a history of possessing weapons including a knife, knuckleduster and martial arts nunchucks
Police appeal for information after fatal Llanelli collision
Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the A4138 between Llangennech and Llanelli Crematorium The post Police appeal for information after fatal Llanelli collision appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
The ordinary-looking terraced house which housed a major cannabis farm
Jailing 26-year-old Leonart Vata to nine months in prison a judge told him whether he had come to UK "out of necessity, desperation or choice", "the sooner you are not a burden on the British taxpayer the better"
Stairlift gift spells safety and joy for Mumbles family
A couple who were having to carry their growing 11-year-old daughter up and down the stairs in their home now feel safer and more confident for the future after the donation of a free stairlift. The post Stairlift gift spells safety and joy for Mumbles family appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Pembroke Dock pupils enjoy farm stay with special Royal visitor
An annual residential to Wales’ most westerly farm included a very special guest this month as Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal paid a visit. The post Pembroke Dock pupils enjoy farm stay with special Royal visitor appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Cancer treatment times gradually improving in one area of Wales
There was an unwelcome blip in January though
Bishopston pupils learn new business skills thanks to innovative partnership
The future leaders of tomorrow at Bishopston Primary School in Swansea gained invaluable insights into business, enterprise, and resilience, thanks to a new partnership. The post Bishopston pupils learn new business skills thanks to innovative partnership appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Penllergaer football club nets backing from local housebuilder
A football club in Penllergaer has netted a donation from a local housebuilder. The post Penllergaer football club nets backing from local housebuilder appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
At the end of a lush seaside bike path with epic views is a village called the 'Hamptons of Wales' with the best ice cream
The weather is perfect right now for a bike ride by the sea and a lush ice cream
Bonymaen man jailed for assault, knife and drugs offences
A man from Bonymaen in Swansea has been jailed after being found guilty of numerous offences including assault, knife and drugs offences. The post Bonymaen man jailed for assault, knife and drugs offences appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Students will now be able to park at a big accommodation block in Swansea city centre
There had been a restriction preventing them for parking anywhere nearby on the public highway
Meet Swansea's newest councillor
Cllr Tony Fitzgerald decided to run for his home community of Penllergaer after being asked by residents
Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with car on busy roundabout
The incident took place at the Llangyfelach roundabout at junction 46 of the M4
Marine Restoration course is a world first for Swansea
Swansea University is launching the world’s first MSc in Marine Restoration which will equip graduates with the skills they need to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time - restoring ocean ecosystems. The post Marine Restoration course is a world first for Swansea appeared ...
Major bus timetable changes coming to Wales in days – full list
The changes will begin on April 27