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Meet the 92-year-old woman who has just graduated from Swansea University
Reflecting on her latest accomplishment, Bernice said she has "spent my life studying and shall continue so to do until I depart for somewhere better".
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Weather and flood warnings in place as Wales braced for more rain
Conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly as the day progresses on Thursday
Veteran firefighter Craig Flannery lands top job as Chief Fire Officer
A familiar face is taking the helm at Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service — and he’s promising to shake things up. The post Veteran firefighter Craig Flannery lands top job as Chief Fire Officer appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Councillors back Matthew’s House with festive donation
A Swansea city centre charity that serves hundreds of meals each week to some of the city’s most vulnerable people has received a festive boost from Castle ward councillors. The post Councillors back Matthew’s Hous...
From Gothic grammar to the Holy Grail: 92‑year‑old former teacher graduates for FIFTH time
A retired Swansea teacher with a lifelong passion for languages has graduated for the fifth time — at the age of 92. The post ...
Teaching assistant stopped by police after school - now she's lost her job
Jessica Picton was described as hard working and kind by colleagues, but she's lost her job after she was stopped by police two hours after home time
It's regularly used as a film set but listed building needs buckets to catch the leaks
The Guildhall really is a gem and you'll have seen it in loads of films, but behind the glamour is a serious problem
Llanelli station set for £multi‑million transport hub after councillors approve plans
Carmarthenshire councillors have approved plans for a new transport hub at Llanelli railway station — a £multi‑million scheme they say will finally give the town’s main gateway proper onward connections and parking. The post ...
Thousands flock to new city centre hub as Y Storfa officially opens
Swansea’s £1bn regeneration programme has unveiled its latest showpiece — Y Storfa, a new city centre home for key public services that’s already attracting thousands of visitors. The post Thousands flock to new city centre hub as Y Storfa officially opens appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Plaid storms ahead as Labour vote collapses in Wales
Plaid Cymru has surged to 33% in a shock new Senedd poll, overtaking Reform UK and leaving Labour languishing at just 10%. The post Plaid storms ahead as Labour vote collapses in Wales appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
'Wonderful' moments as special visitors put smiles on faces of kids spending Christmas in hospital
It was arranged thanks to a local charity supporting seriously ill children and their families
Man charged a year on from fatal Llanpumsaint hit‑and‑run
Almost exactly a year after father‑of‑two Aaron Jones was killed while walking his dog in Llanpumsaint, a Carmarthen man has now been charged with causing his death. The post Man charged a year on from fatal Llanpumsaint hit‑and‑run appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Shots fired near horses spark safety row in Fforest
A landowner has issued a public warning after gunshots were heard near his daughter and her horses in Fforest, just over the Carmarthenshire border from Pontarddulais — prompting a police response and a row over public safety. The post Shots fired near horses s...
Work starts on new homes and business hub at Swansea’s Kings Lane
Diggers are now on site at Kings Lane, the narrow street linking Swansea’s High Street with The Strand, as work begins on a £multi‑million scheme to bring affordable homes and small business units to the city centre. The post Work starts on new homes and business hub at Swansea’s Kings Lane a...
Staff at major Swansea company told jobs at risk just days before Christmas
Staff at Consumer Energy Solutions said they were 'in turmoil' after being told the news
Teaching assistant caught drink and drug driving just hours after leaving work
Jessica Picton, who worked at Clase Primary in Swansea, tested positive for cocaine, cannabis and alcohol when stopped by police
Llandysul man admits part in illegal dog breeding racket
A 27‑year‑old from Llandysul has confessed to playing his part in an illegal dog breeding operation — one that has already seen councillors, singers and locals dragged into the dock. The post Llandysul man admits part in illegal dog breeding racket appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Swansea BID launches 24/7 crime hotline for city centre businesses
Business owners in Swansea city centre now have a round‑the‑clock number to call when crime strikes — thanks to a new partnership between Swansea BID and security specialists ASEL. The post Swansea BID launches 24/7 crime hotline for city centre businesses appeared first on ...
Swansea mum’s desperate fight for life as fundraiser launched for urgent treatment abroad
A Swansea mother left bed bound by a crippling medical condition is appealing for help to raise €34,000 for urgent treatment in Germany. The post Swansea mum’s desperate fight for life as fundraiser launched for urgent treatment abroad appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Swansea arena nears million milestone as star acts line up
The Swansea Building Society Arena has welcomed more than 912,000 visits since opening in 2022 — with smash hit shows and big‑name stars helping cement its place as one of the city’s top destinations. The post Swansea arena nears million milestone as star acts line up appeared first on Swansea...