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Baby rhino joy at Folly Farm — second ever born in Wales
Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire is celebrating the arrival of a critically endangered eastern black rhino calf — only the second ever born in Wales. And it’s a boy! The post Baby rhino joy at Folly Farm — second ever born in Wales appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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14 days when bus travel will be free in Swansea
It is the fifth year in a row that the scheme has operated over Christmas
“She’s our Christmas miracle”: Ammanford family urges blood donors this winter
The family of a teenage girl who survived cancer twice is urging people across Wales to donate blood, platelets and stem cells this Christmas — calling it the ultimate gift of life. The post “She’s our Christmas miracle”: Ammanford family urges blood donors this winter appeared first on Swan...
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Police explain why complaints about 'predatory' head teacher were not taken further
James 'Jamie' Richards, who has now been struck off the teaching register, was the subject of two separate police complaints years before he was finally sanctioned
Swansea Bay doctors say paracetamol switch is a win for kids, cash and climate
Doctors in Swansea Bay say giving children paracetamol by mouth instead of through a drip is saving money and cutting pollution — without affecting pain relief. The post ...
Kevin Sinfield's heartbreaking tribute to Welsh boy
The rugby legend used his platform on Wednesday morning ahead of his fourth ultra-marathon in Swansea to remember a Welsh boy who died after becoming the youngest person in Britain to be diagnosed with motor neurone disease
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by van
The incident took place during rush hour on a busy road
Squeeze set for Swansea Arena date on 2026 UK tour – with Billy Bragg joining the bill
Pop legends Squeeze will bring their biggest ever UK tour to Swansea Arena next November, with activist singer‑songwriter Billy Bragg as their very special guest. The post Squeeze set for Swansea Arena date on 2026 UK tour – with Billy Bragg joining the bill appeared first on ...
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield arrives in Welsh city for very special cause
Kevin Sinfield is running an ultramarathon for a cause close to his heart in Swansea on Wednesday
New council lorry depot comes with a bit of a snag
That's according to two councillors when they learned staff will have to park 800m away
Twelve swans die at lake in Welsh city
One walker said he counted seven in three days
Friends tried to stop police arresting pair - searches of their phones showed why
Both the defendants - who are aged 19 and 21 - have previous convictions for trafficking drugs
'Clown' on motorbike raced round Swansea for 90 minutes while police helicopter watched
A judge asked rhetorically what a visitor to Swansea who had seen the defendant riding his bike would make of the city, saying they might well conclude 'we live in the wild West'
Carwyn’s £10k fundraising drive transforms MS care at Morriston Hospital
A Carmarthen fundraiser living with Multiple Sclerosis has raised more than £10,000 for specialist MS care at Morriston Hospital — with his latest charity golf day drawing record crowds and heartfelt tributes. The post Carwyn’s £10k fundraising drive transforms MS care at Morriston Hospital ap...
Full list of Welsh pubs and bars giving away free or discounted drinks this Christmas
There are 120 venues taking part in the scheme this year with 41 in Swansea, 32 in Cardiff, 13 in Neath Port Talbot and more throughout south Wales
New hydrogen refuelling centre capable of serving 38 vehicles a day set to be built
It will be able to fuel a maximum of 38 vehicles per day once up and running
“Is it worth getting stabbed?” – Swansea thugs jailed after terrifying city centre robbery
Two violent robbers who prowled Swansea’s streets and threatened to stab a stranger have been jailed for a combined 14 years. The post “Is it worth getting stabbed?” – Swansea thugs jailed after terrifying city centre robbery appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
£500k gym deal pumps new life into Llanelli fitness scene
Three Carmarthenshire gyms have been snapped up in a £500,000 deal that’s launched a brand‑new fitness name — Hyve Gym. The post £500k gym deal pumps new life into Llanelli fitness scene appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Inside one of Wales' fanciest flats at historic castle
The castle is said to have once welcomed Queen Victoria, Winston Churchill and King Edward VIII
First Minister Eluned Morgan tops Labour’s Senedd candidate list for Ceredigion Penfro
Labour has confirmed that First Minister Eluned Morgan will head the party’s candidate list for the new Ceredigion Penfro Senedd constituency. The post First Minister Eluned Morgan tops Labour’s Senedd candidate list for Ceredigion Penfro appeared first on Swansea Bay News...