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‘Immature’ Aberavon man jailed following controlling and abusive behaviour
A man from Aberavon has been jailed after controlling his ex-partner’s life and physically and emotionally abusing her. The post ‘Immature’ Aberavon man jailed following controlling and abusive behaviour appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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‘I worked for Uber Eats – Here are the secrets I’m not supposed to tell you’
An Uber Eats driver has revealed what really happens behind the wheel of your food delivery - from sneaking the odd chip to deliberately slowing down when customers are rude. The post ‘I worked for Uber Eats – Here are the secrets I’m not supposed to tell you’ appeared first on Swansea Bay N...
Record-breaking numbers to compete at next week’s Urdd
Port Talbot is getting ready to welcome thousands of visitors to beautiful Margam Park next week, to enjoy and to compete at Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025 The post Record-breaking numbers to compete at next week’s Urdd appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Owens Group swap their haulage vehicles for bicycles to take on 90-mile charity cycle ride
A team from Owens Group will ‘saddle up’ to take part in a 90-mile charity cycle ride in aid of the Wales Air Ambulance. The post Owens Group swap their haulage vehicles for bicycles to take on 90-mile charity cycle ride appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Swansea-led project could transform blood clot treatment
Swansea researchers are developing a cutting-edge blood test that measures clot formation and breakdown from a single sample, which has the potential to improve patient treatment and reduce pressure on the NHS. The post Swansea-led project could transform blood clot treatment appeared first on Swans...
Cardiff teen jailed for Swansea drug dealing tells arresting officers ‘I don’t give a f***’
A 19-year-old drug dealer from Cardiff has been jailed after being caught by plain clothes officers on Swansea's High Street The post Cardiff teen jailed for Swansea drug dealing tells arresting officers ‘I don’t give a f***’ appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Cllr Dot Jones elected as new Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council
Llannon councillor, Dot Jones has been named as the new Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council at its AGM today. The post Cllr Dot Jones elected as new Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Minister says 5mph is appropriate on some roads in Wales
Asked to rule out reducing speed limits further to 10mph following recommendations by the Road Safety Foundation, a Welsh Government Minister has said that 5mph let alone 10mph in some areas is appropriate for road speeds. The post Minister says 5mph is appropriate on some roads in Wales appeared fi...
Shear joy! Wool Insulation Wales joint venture secures £300k investment boost
A new venture which is pioneering the development of rigid insulation panels made from sheep wool is set to scale up after securing a £300,000 investment boost. The post Shear joy! Wool Insulation Wales joint venture secures £300k investment boost appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Plans revealed to cut business rates for smaller retail shops
Plans to change business rates in Wales, giving smaller shops a lower rate, are being considered the Welsh Government have said. The post Plans revealed to cut business rates for smaller retail shops appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Drug dealers tried to get gang's phone back from police. It did not go well
A judge described peddling Class A drugs as an "evil trade"
Drink-driver jailed after flipping car over twice and then driving off
A man from Townhill has been jailed after he flipped his vehicle twice when performing a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre and then drove off. The post Drink-driver jailed after flipping car over twice and then driving off appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Teenager's brazen response after being caught out yet again
A judge said Ashton Banfield "thought he was Mr Big" and had "no moral compass" growing up
Kelly Fountain appointed Chief Executive Officer of Gower College Swansea
One of Wales’ largest further education colleges, Gower College Swansea, has appointed Kelly Fountain as its new Chief Executive Officer. The post Kelly Fountain appointed Chief Executive Officer of Gower College Swansea appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Artisanal matcha heads to Swansea Palace’s ‘Da’ coffee shop
Green-coloured Japanese matcha tea is the latest must-have drink - and now a Swansea independent coffee shop is launching a new premium matcha menu. The post Artisanal matcha heads to Swansea Palace’s ‘Da’ coffee shop appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Plans revealed for expansion of Bridgend’s Parc Prison
A pre-planning consultation has been launched on plans to extend Bridgend's Parc Prison to house 20% more prisoners. The post Plans revealed for expansion of Bridgend’s Parc Prison appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Pontardawe cancer survivor joins innovative follow-up care approach trial
A new way of providing follow-up care for people recovering from head and neck cancer is being trialled in Swansea Bay. The post Pontardawe cancer survivor joins innovative follow-up care approach trial appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Funding boost pledged for Swansea Men’s Sheds
Swansea Council has pledged to invest another £25,000 in Men's Shed across the city this year. The post Funding boost pledged for Swansea Men’s Sheds appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Project to ease traffic chaos near popular waterfalls to start this summer
A project to create new car parking and visitor facilities at Pontneddfechan, close to the popular Sgwd Gwladys waterfall, will start this summer, Neath Port Talbot Council have announced. The post Project to ease traffic chaos near popular waterfalls to start this summer appeared first on Swansea B...
Tender process set to begin for new-build Mynydd Cynffig Primary School
The process to appoint a contractor as part of plans for a new-build replacement Mynydd Cynffig Primary School is set to get underway following approval by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet. The post Tender process set to begin for new-build Mynydd Cynffig Primary School appeared first on ...