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Drugged up Burglar raided Morriston home while couple slept

A terrified Swansea couple woke at 4am to discover a stranger stumbling through their living room, clutching stolen Lego and chocolate bars. The post Drugged up Burglar raided Morriston home while couple slept appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Swansea man jailed after police find massive cannabis haul in garden shed

A 37-year-old man from Portmead has been jailed for 32 months after police discovered £95,000 worth of drugs stash at his Swansea home. The post Swansea man jailed after police find massive cannabis haul in garden shed appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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The times and locations temperatures will plummet in Wales with warning in force

There is a yellow Met Office warning for ice overnight on Sunday, February 1

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Major overhaul planned for Llanelli’s Halfway lights as council sets out sweeping junction redesign

A major redesign of one of Llanelli’s busiest junctions is being lined up, with Carmarthenshire Council revealing plans to widen the A4138, introduce a new bus gate and finally connect the route to the town’s expanding Active Travel network — including the new Phil Bennett bridge. The post ...

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Rugby club mourns sudden death of 'deeply loved' mum

Her local rugby club said Nicola Owen's death at the age of just 41 has 'left a huge hole' in the whole community

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Nish Kumar brings his ‘angry humour’ to Swansea as new UK tour announced

Comedy firebrand Nish Kumar is hitting the road again — and Swansea is on the list — as the UK’s leading political comic unveils a brand‑new stand‑up tour for 2026. The post Nish Kumar brings his ‘angry humour’ to Swansea as new UK tour announced appeared first on Swansea Bay News...

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Gowerton housing row: ‘We’re still fighting’ says councillor as Fairwood Terrace appeal enters decisive phase

The long‑running battle over plans for more than 200 homes at Fairwood Terrace has reached a crucial moment, with campaigners awaiting a key update from Welsh Government inspectors as the appella...

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Ibiza anthems, Nashville cowboys and a tidal wave of sausages and cider — Swansea’s biggest party weekend is coming

Swansea is gearing up for one of its biggest summer weekends ever, with three major events set to transform Singleton Park into a three‑day festival of music, food and full‑throttle entertainment. The post Ibiza anthems, Nashville cowboys and a tidal wave of sausages and cider — Swansea’s bi...

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Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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I got hit on the head by a suitcase then my life changed forever

Despite a life changing diagnosis, Laure Macpherson has decided to remain positive and raise awareness of the condition through the power of social media

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'I lost six and a half stone when my doctor said I was a heart attack waiting to happen'

When Anthony lost his father to sepsis, the man wanted to give up on his weight loss journey. However, he decided to make his father proud and continue on the path to better health

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Man who posed as teenage boy jailed for abducting child and sexually assaulting three others

A 26‑year‑old man who pretended to be a teenage boy to groom and abuse children has been jailed after abducting a 12‑year‑old and taking him on a train to London. The post Man who posed as teenage boy jailed for abducting child and sexually assaulting three others appeared first on Swansea B...

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Michael Sheen on why Welsh National Theatre's debut show is of vital importance and why he's like he is

Michael says that the outpouring of stories after his father's death had been 'really, really overwhelming'

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The 26 parts of Wales with some of the worst air quality in Britain

A new report has found that some of the lowest areas for air quality are in Wales

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All the outstanding people in Wales nominated in this year's St David Awards

These are some of the most remarkable people in Wales this year

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'My headaches have left me unable to care for myself or my children - there is not anything left in my life'

Naja Frenning suffers with chronic post-dural puncture headaches, which has left her bed bound and unable to take care of her children

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Police discover 20kg drugs haul in garden shed after getting tip-off

Police had intelligence that the 'large-scale supply' of cannabis was being run from the residential property

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Police name wanted man as hunt intensifies after Carmarthen Park attempted murder

Dyfed‑Powys Police have named a man they want to trace in connection with an attempted murder in Carmarthen Park, saying officers are carrying out “extensive enquiries” across the town and at transport hubs. The post ...

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Welsh Water bills to rise as Swansea households face £683 a year charge

Welsh Water customers across Swansea Bay will see their annual bills rise to an average of £683 from April — as anger grows over sewage spills, service failures and years of under‑investment. The post Welsh Water bills to rise as Swansea households face £683 a year charge appeared first on Swa...

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Fire crews scale 32-metre tower in dramatic rescue drill at Tata Steel Port Talbot

Firefighters from across Swansea Bay joined ambulance specialists for a high-stakes training exercise at Tata Steelworks in Port Talbot — simulating the rescue of two casualties from a 32-metre water tower. The post ...