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Could you fall in love with a rescue pet this Dydd Santes Dwynwen?
With Dydd Santes Dwynwen — Wales’ own day of love — falling this Sunday, RSPCA Cymru is hoping a few overlooked rescue pets might finally find their perfect match. The post Could you fall in love with a rescue pet this Dydd Santes Dwynwen? appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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BBC’s Race Across the World wants more Welsh duos as new series opens — after Carmarthenshire couple stole the nation’s hearts
Producers of BBC One’s smash‑hit Race Across the World are calling on more Welsh duos to sign up for the next series — and say they want to build on the success of Carmarthenshire pair Finn and Sioned, who became fan favourites last season. The post BBC’s Race Across the World wants more Wel...
Between them these two men have committed almost 300 crimes
A judge said the pair had committed their lives to offending
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Almost entire month's worth of rain in one day in Wales as new Met Office warning issued
More severe weather is on the way with up to 80mm of rain
Community backlash grows as residents warn closure of Pontyates GP surgery would be “a massive blow”
Residents have launched a fierce backlash against plans that could see Pontyates’ only GP surgery shut, warning the move would leave thousands struggling to access basic healthcare. The post Community backlash grows as residents warn closure of Pontyates GP surgery would be “a massive blow” ap...
£43k golf club burglary spree hits Haverfordwest and Carmarthen as Newport duo admit overnight raids
Two burglars from Newport have admitted a £43,000 overnight crime spree targeting golf clubs in Haverfordwest and Carmarthen before being stopped in a van packed with stolen clubs. The post £43k golf club burglary spree hits Haverfordwest and Carmarthen as Newport duo admit overnight raids appeare...
'At 15 I believed someone was working with the devil to kill my family. Now I want to help others'
Ayla Jones first fell ill aged 12 and was in and out of hospital for years as matters got worse. But she now has an important message for people experiencing mental illness
Major M4 and other road closures in Wales today, Saturday, January 24
From the north to the south, closures affect towns, rural areas, the motorway and major cities
Met Office new weather warning for Wales as Storm Ingrid threatens up to 50mm of rain
Forecasters have warned that driving conditions will be poor
Two-year-old ended up in hospital and mum wasn't surprised when she looked at her bedding
Leah Davies fears the health of all three of her children is at risk due to a problem she claims is only getting worse
Benefit cheat pensioner pocketed £70,000 despite owning a second home abroad
The pensioner had a property in Bulgaria, owned land in Carmarthenshire, and had other assets he failed to mention when claiming benefits
Street of chaos had police there 'every day' then it all changed bar one sad exception
Police and the council have worked to clean up this street in Swansea's Penlan area and most people we spoke to now feel safer, but problems remain
Brain scan of baby who died in mum's arms indicates 'shaking injury' as man accused of murder
Thomas Morgan denies murdering his partner's baby Jensen-Lee Dougal
Michael Sheen's Welsh National Theatre debut in Our Town is a beautiful reminder
Welsh National Theatre's debut production Our Town tours Wales this winter after opening in Swansea - here's what we thought
Wales Airshow shifts to new summer date as council avoids clash with Ironman weekend
Swansea’s Wales Airshow is moving to a brand‑new summer slot in 2026, with the huge two‑day event pushed back to July 25 and 26 to avoid a clash with the Ironman 70.3 weekend. The post Wales Airshow shifts to new summer date as council avoids clash with Ironman weekend appeared first on Swanse...
Millions of plastic bags to be scrapped as Swansea recycling shake‑up approved
Swansea is set for a major overhaul of its recycling system after Cabinet members approved plans they say will cut the use of around 10 million single‑use plastic bags a year and make kerbside collections easier for households. The post Millions of plastic bags to be scrapped as Swansea ...
MP says Ospreys being 'stitched up' after meeting Y11 as he calls for WRU change
Torsten Bell MP has slammed the Welsh Rugby Union's decision to allow Y11 to buy Cardiff
Council leave WRU meeting in shock as 'no viable future for Ospreys' and St Helen's funding halted
Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart met with Ospreys CEO Lance Bradley and WRU CEO Abi Tierney on Thursday
Future of Pontyates GP surgery in doubt as health board considers dispersing all 4,300 patients
The future of Meddygfa’r Sarn — the only GP surgery in Pontyates — is now in serious question as Hywel Dda University Health Board prepares to decide whether to close it and move every patient to other practices miles away. The post Future of Pontyates GP surgery in doubt as health board consi...
Travis Perkins relocates Swansea branch to larger Llansamlet site with new jobs created
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has opened a new Swansea branch in Llansamlet after relocating from Cwmdu, creating eight jobs and expanding its footprint on a site almost three times the size of its former base. The post Travis Perkins relocates Swansea branch to larger Llansamlet site with new...