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Battling Ospreys edged out of Europe by Ulster
Despite a late rally, Ulster hung on to defeat Ospreys 28-24 in an enthralling contest at the Affidea Stadium to reach the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup. The post Battling Ospreys edged out of Europe by Ulster appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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TOWNHILL: Social housing developer plans 27 affordable homes on derelict nursery site
A Swansea social housing developer has lodged plans for 27 affordable homes on a derelict Townhill site that has been empty for more than a decade — and residents have until 24 April to have their say. The post TOWNHILL: Social housing developer plans 27 affordable homes on derelict nursery site a...
Police bring in emergency powers as youths get out of hand in Swansea
South Wales Police has brought in a dispersal order in Swansea city centre
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Busy Swansea road was closed in both directions after crash
Two vehicles were involved in the crash
PONTARDDULAIS: Man handed suspended sentence in first conviction in Wales for illegal animal snares
A Pontarddulais man has become the first person convicted in Wales for setting illegal animal snares — more than two years after the country introduced a total ban on their use. The post PONTARDDULAIS: Man handed suspended sentence in first conviction in Wales for illegal animal snares appeared fi...
CARMARTHEN: Glangwili Hospital faces £82m repair backlog as Wales-wide NHS maintenance bill nears £1bn
The bill for urgent NHS repairs in Wales has risen 71% in four years to nearly £1bn — with Hywel Dda among the worst affected and Glangwili in Carmarthen carrying an £82m backlog alone. The post CARMARTHEN: Glangwili Hospital faces £82m repair backlog as Wales-wide NHS maintenance bill nears £...
STORM DAVE: Coastal gales and danger to life warnings for Wales tonight — but 20°C sunshine on the way
Gale-force winds and coastal danger warnings are in place for Wales tonight as Storm Dave crosses the UK — but the Met Office is promising sunshine and temperatures nudging 24°C by Wednesday. The post STORM DAVE: Coastal gales and danger to life warnings for Wales tonight — but 20°C sunshine o...
MARMALADE MADNESS: The Easter breakfast row that’s got politicians in a sticky situation
The Government says Britain's marmalade isn't going anywhere — but that hasn't stopped a sticky political row breaking out over the Easter weekend. The post MARMALADE MADNESS: The Easter breakfast row that’s got politicians in a sticky situation appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
SWANSEA: ‘Big kit, tight planning, solid team’ — the contractors behind the Bascule Bridge’s successful move
The contractors who helped move Swansea's 70-tonne Bascule Bridge into position have shared a behind-the-scenes look at the operation — and the results are impressive. The post ...
Idah stars as Swansea earn spirited Sheffield draw
Striker Adam Idah came off the bench to score one and make one as Swansea City showed battling qualities to come back from 3-1 down to earn a 3-3 draw against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in their Good Friday EFL Championship fixture. The post Idah stars as Swansea earn spirited Sheffield draw a...
I flew the flag for Wales on BBC's Gladiators before suffering a 'horrific' injury
Mo Robertson was the only Welsh contestant on this year's season of BBC's Gladiators, and made it to the semi final before having to withdraw from the competition due to injury
The talented young dancer hacked up and hidden in a Welsh cave for decades
Mamie Stewart's body was discovered in a disused mine shaft more than 40 years after she disappeared. In the intervening time there had been reported sightings of her all over the world
Man's ridiculous excuses for having child sex abuse images on phone
The defendant was caught with almost 600 pictures of child sexual abuse on his phone, some showing the rape of children as young as four
200,000 tulips create stunning fields of flowers at Welsh beauty spot
With rows of different sizes and colours, visitors can head down to pick their own tulips at one of the largest displays in the UK
SWANSEA: ‘I was just hooked’ — the Kev Johns podcast that’s become even more poignant since his stroke
Recorded before his mini stroke, Kev Johns' appearance on the Swans' official podcast has taken on a new poignancy — a loving portrait of a man who has given a lifetime to the club he adores. The post SWANSEA: ‘I was just hooked’ — the Kev Johns podcast that’s become even more poignant sin...
LLANELLI: ‘He changed my career unbelievably’ — Hawkins pays tribute to Welsh Open inspiration Terry Griffiths
Barry Hawkins says winning the Welsh Open felt like a tribute to his late Llanelli coach — the man he credits with turning him from a journeyman into a Crucible finalist. The post LLANELLI: ‘He changed my career unbelievably’ — Hawkins pays tribute to Welsh Open inspiration Terry Griffiths a...
Man becomes first ever in Wales to be convicted of specific wildlife crime
Jarrod Hill was caught after fishery compliance checks were carried out on land in Pontarddulais and he was found to be carrying out an illegal activity
AMMANFORD: Questions raised over future of school land as council stays silent
Land was bought for a new school in Ammanford — but years on, there's no timeline, no update, and growing frustration from a local councillor demanding answers. The post AMMANFORD: Questions raised over future of school land as council stays silent appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
SCARLETS: Club confirms ‘significant’ new investment after difficult period amid financial rumours
The Llanelli region says new money has been secured "from within our existing funding group" — but with the WRU yet to confirm which region faces the axe, the statement raises as many questions as it answers. The post SCARLETS: Club confirms ‘significant’ new investment after difficult period ...
Injury to end Lake’s Ospreys farewell prematurely
Departing Ospreys hooker Dewi Lake looks to have played his final game for the region after undergoing surgery on a problem shoulder injury that will rule him out of the remainder of the domestic season. The post Injury to end Lake’s Ospreys farewell prematurely appeared first on Swansea Bay New...