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DRUG GANG BUSTED: Swansea man jailed as cocaine network smashed in £multi-area operation

A Swansea man is among nine gang members jailed after a major police crackdown on a drugs network flooding communities across south Wales with cocaine and cannabis. The post DRUG GANG BUSTED: Swansea man jailed as cocaine network smashed in £multi-area operation appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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SENEDD SHAKE-UP: Winners and losers revealed as First Minister on course to lose seat

A major new poll suggests a dramatic political shake-up across west Wales — with big names set to lose out, Reform surging, and Plaid Cymru on course to dominate key Swansea Bay seats. The post SENEDD SHAKE-UP: Winners and losers revealed as First Minister on course to lose seat appeared first on ...

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Everyone will soon be able to catch free bus rides in Swansea

Bus passengers won't pay a penny on eight upcoming dates

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Pregnant horse rescued from a hazardous bog

Three rescue crews worked for more than two hours to bring the mare to safety

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SWANSEA: 186 homes planned for Penplas – including derelict supermarket site

Dozens of of new homes could be built on a long-abandoned supermarket site in Penplas as part of major regeneration plans for the Penderi area. The post SWANSEA: 186 homes planned for Penplas – including derelict supermarket site appeared first on ...

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Gang ran cocaine and cannabis enterprise out of garden centre

Danny Tomlin, 40, was the leader of the drugs enterprise, involving the sale of cocaine and cannabis in south Wales and south-west England.

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Huw Edwards' diminished life vaping and looking a 'shadow of his former self'

Following the release of Channel 5's drama, Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, experts say the once-trusted broadcaster appears to be leaning into a victimhood narrative

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Second major decision made on St Helen's in Swansea as council approve move

Cabinet members hear about the risks of not doing anything

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CARMARTHEN: £2m hospital unit to reopen in bid to ease A&E pressure

Patients in Carmarthenshire are set to see faster treatment times as a key emergency unit at Glangwili Hospital reopens following a major £2m overhaul. The post CARMARTHEN: £2m hospital unit to reopen in bid to ease A&E pressure appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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SWANSEA: New big-top amphitheatre ready for summer shows

A city centre amphitheatre has been given a dramatic new look — and it’s now gearing up to host a fresh wave of performances this summer. The post SWANSEA: New big-top amphitheatre ready for summer shows appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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TV moment as Sir Alan Bates surprises Swansea Horizon scandal victim

A Swansea man whose life was torn apart by the Post Office Horizon scandal is set for an emotional TV moment — as campaign hero Sir Alan Bates makes a rare appearance to support him. The post TV moment as Sir Alan Bates surprises Swansea Horizon scandal victim appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Ferry plan gathers pace as 98% back Swansea crossing

Plans for a futuristic ferry linking Swansea to South West England are gathering pace — after overwhelming public backing for the idea. The post ...

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£14bn metro dream for Swansea – but will West Wales finally get its share?

A multi-billion pound transport shake-up promising faster trains, new stations and a Swansea Bay Metro has been unveiled — but questions remain over whether the region will finally see real delivery. The post £14bn metro dream for Swansea – but will West Wales finally get its share? appeared fi...

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Major update on plans for a £15 ferry trips between Swansea and England

It could create hundreds of direct jobs and support many more, says new report

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Three swimmers stuck in freezing waters off Swansea Bay

Coastguards reported to an incident in Swansea, during the early hours of the morning

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Major Ospreys announcement as Swansea Council deal struck and Alun Wyn Jones drafted in

There has been a significant development in Welsh rugby, with the Ospreys now set to play at St Helen's next season

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DYFATTY CRIME CRACKDOWN: Major police operation targets Swansea hotspot

A major crackdown on crime has been launched in one of Swansea’s most troubled neighbourhoods — with police and partners vowing to “take back the streets” from organised gangs. The post DYFATTY CRIME CRACKDOWN: Major police operation targets Swansea hotspot appeared first on Swansea Bay News...

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Free bus rides return for Easter as Swansea families urged to “leave the car at home”

Free bus travel is back in Swansea this Easter – with families set to save cash as the council rolls out another round of no-cost journeys across the city. The post Free bus rides return for Easter as Swansea families urged to “leave the car at home” appeared first on Swan...

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Candidate demands action on stalled St Clears station after ‘five years of promises’

A political row has erupted over the long-delayed return of St Clears railway station — with a Senedd hopeful accusing ministers of “endless talking and no delivery”. The post Candidate demands action on stalled St Clears station after ‘five years of promises’ appeared first on Swansea Bay...

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Man dies after collapsing outside Mumbles pharmacy

His death is not being treated as suspicious