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Marine Restoration course is a world first for Swansea
Swansea University is launching the world’s first MSc in Marine Restoration which will equip graduates with the skills they need to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time - restoring ocean ecosystems. The post Marine Restoration course is a world first for Swansea appeared ...
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Major bus timetable changes coming to Wales in days – full list
The changes will begin on April 27

Howzat! New cricket facilities to be installed at two busy Swansea pitches
Swansea Council have announced that new cricket facilities are to be installed at two busy playing fields it runs. The post Howzat! New cricket facilities to be installed at two busy Swansea pitches appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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‘Margam Bark Play Park’ launched as ultimate dog day out
Calling all dog lovers! Margam Country Park, one of Wales’ most iconic heritage, and tourism destinations, has just launched ‘Margam Bark Play Park’ – a purpose-built enclosed dog agility area where dogs can run, jump, play and explore off-lead. The post ‘Margam Bark Play Park’ launched ...


Vandals target park as flames light the night sky
A community group says the incident is not isolated and that in the last two years there have been 'repeated acts of arson and vandalism'

Uplands Market highlighted in new ‘pedestrian pound’ report
The popular Uplands market in Swansea is highlighted in a report which shows the correlation between walkable places and thriving businesses. The post Uplands Market highlighted in new ‘pedestrian pound’ report appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Worst areas for burglaries in South Wales revealed but ‘shockingly low’ number result in a charge
South Wales Police disclose the most targeted areas for burglaries as six recorded every day on average The post Worst areas for burglaries in South Wales revealed but ‘shockingly low’ number result in a charge appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Shop raided for selling illegal vapes and cigarettes – just yards from council offices
A shopkeeper on St Helen's Road in Swansea has been prosecuted by Swansea Council's Trading Standards team for selling illegal vapes and counterfeit cigarettes - in a store just yards away from the council's Guildhall offices. The post Shop raided for selling illegal vapes and cigarettes – just ya...
Police launch appeal to find missing Carmarthen man
Dyfed Powys Police say they are concerned for the welfare of 28-year-old Liam, reported missing from the Carmarthen area this morning (Monday March 31). The post Police launch appeal to find missing Carmarthen man appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Don’t miss the bus: First Cymru makes raft of timetable changes to improve punctuality
First Cymru has announced changes to the timetables for dozens of its services to improve their punctuality. The post Don’t miss the bus: First Cymru makes raft of timetable changes to improve punctuality appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

Young man dies in Parc Prison after smoking 'bad batch' of spice
'Loving son' Lewis Petryzyn was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Parc Prison on April 15, 2022

Over half a million pounds of cannabis found at disused Carmarthen tyre garage
Three people have been charged and remanded in custody after police found cannabis plants worth up to £595,000 growing in a disused trye centre. The post Over half a million pounds of cannabis found at disused Carmarthen tyre garage appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Landore woman jailed after glassing ex-boyfriend in face at Snooker Club
A Landore woman has been jailed after glassing her ex-boyfriend in the face at an Uplands snooker club in an argument over money. The post Landore woman jailed after glassing ex-boyfriend in face at Snooker Club appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

Burglar who once raided home of Swansea City legend caught selling heroin
A judge told Ben Llewellyn to reflect on his life as he approached his 40th birthday


Five alerts for 'risk of flooding' issued ahead of spring tide
Natural Resources Wales is monitoring the situation with a combination of high tides and weather


Welsh rugby match abandoned amid serious incident as medics stay with player for five hours
The injury itself was a result of an awkward landing in open play.


Catherine Zeta-Jones posts throwback photos in sweet Mother's Day post
The Welsh actress wrote 'You are my Queen' in a heartfelt caption on her social media


'The menopause left me feeling like I didn't want to be here anymore'
Ex-rugby star Non Evans, who played 87 times for Wales, said she thought she was 'too young, fit and healthy to be going through menopause'


We run a funeral directors. There's one thing everyone gets wrong about it
David Garland-Thomas and Anna Llewellyn run a funeral home that's been in the family for nine generations


'Angry, sad and frightened' protestors turn out in Welsh city against benefit cuts plan
'We are now lower members of society. We are not the great untouchables, we are people who still have a role in life and we deserve to be looked after and supported.'
