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GOWERTON: Major fire breaks out at former LNW Club on Sterry Road
Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at the former LNW Club on Sterry Road in Gowerton, with the road closed in both directions and multiple engines at the scene. The post GOWERTON: Major fire breaks out at former LNW Club on Sterry Road appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Significant train disruption expected this week in Cardiff and Swansea
Transport For Wales has announced the services which will be affected
Drivers injured after three-car crash in Gower
The incident took place on Sunday evening
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Tributes paid to man who helped thousands of people die in Wales with peace, dignity and kindness
Dr Peter Griffiths was Ty Olwen Hospice's first medical director when it first opened in 1981
A-road in Gower closed after crash
The road closure caused a build up of traffic
WRU: Cardiff Rugby financier declares interest in chair role — but west Wales fans ask if the game is heading in one direction
Martyn Ryan's declaration of interest in the WRU chair has prompted a sharp reaction from west Wales rugby fans — raising fresh questions about Cardiff's grip on the game's governance. The post WRU: Cardiff Rugby financier declares interest in chair role — but west Wales fans ask if the game is ...
CARE AWARD: Mumbles and Pontardawe care homes named in Wales Top 20 — rated by residents and their families
Brynfield Manor in Mumbles and Cwm Cartref in Pontardawe have both been named in the carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Homes in Wales — rated by the residents and families who know them best. The post CARE AWARD: Mumbles and Pontardawe care homes named in Wales Top 20 — rated by residents and their fam...
SWANSEA: Almost one in five residents kept savings in current accounts — costing them hundreds in lost interest
Almost a fifth of Swansea residents kept savings in current accounts last year — fourth highest in the UK — as more than £14 billion in interest went unclaimed nationally. The post SWANSEA: Almost one in five residents kept savings in current accounts — costing them hundreds in lost interest ...
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....
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
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