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Uplands man jailed just two days after car theft
Quick police work lands Uplands man in prison after brazen vehicle break-in - just TWO DAYS after the offence. The post Uplands man jailed just two days after car theft appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Bilingual Neath theatre company lands major funding for youth climate projects
Theatr na nÓg will bring bilingual shows to schools across South Wales thanks to £100,000 grant. The post Bilingual Neath theatre company lands major funding for youth climate projects appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
FLATS FUNDING BOOST: Welsh Government to pour millions into city centre flats plan at McDonald’s site and Kingsway block
Millions of pounds are being pumped into Swansea city centre – with major new homes planned above a McDonald’s and a key Kingsway building set for a fresh transformation. The post FLATS FUNDING BOOST: Welsh Government to pour millions into city centre flats plan at McDonald’s site and Kingswa...
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Woman devastated after Swansea business vandalised days after opening
Chloe Tyrell's cake business was targeted by vandals just five days after opening. She realised what had happened when customers and people in the community started messaging her
COCKLE RAID CHAOS: 4x4s stuck in mud as four men hit with £36k fines
Four men who drove deep into the Burry Inlet to illegally harvest cockles have been slapped with huge fines after their late-night raid ended in chaos — with vehicles stranded in the mud. The post COCKLE RAID CHAOS: 4x4s stuck in mud as four men hit with £36k fines appeared first on ...
Drugs factory found in house on residential Gorseinon street
Members of the public informed police of what was going on and a man has since been arrested and large number of plants and equipment removed
New novel inspired by Burry Port and Kidwelly puts rural Wales centre stage
A Kidwelly author is shining a spotlight on life in west Wales with a surreal new novel packed with humour, mystery and the quirks of tight-knit communities. The post New novel inspired by Burry Port and Kidwelly puts rural Wales centre stage appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Stradey Park boss hits out at ‘nuisance’ far-right group in explosive video
The man who says he is trying to save Llanelli’s troubled Stradey Park Hotel has launched a blistering attack on a far-right group — as the saga surrounding the landmark venue takes yet another dramatic turn. The post Stradey Park boss hits out at ‘nuisance’ far-right group in explosive vide...
Tories pledge to reverse the expansion of Wales' Parliament as party launches manifesto
Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar MS insisted the party would outperform its bleak YouGov forecast at the Senedd elections
Huge fire breaks out near Swansea
Emergency services were at the scene of a large fire near Llansamlet, where thick smoke could be seen billowing into the sky
500 e-bikes for hire in Swansea called a 'game-changer' as latest update issued
No final decisions have been made but transport planners want to make it easier for people to make short trips without a car
Council still doesn't know how much it's spent on major Swansea project that finished years ago
The upgrade and reconfiguration of The Kingsway was a big deal at the time and followed two fatalities linked to a controversial old layout
Swansea woman beat her dog to death with saucepan
Police recovered a 'severely deformed' saucepan with dog hair on it which Wheeler had used to 'bludgeon her dog to death'
SWANSEA SUCCESS: Marketing boss bags £100k prize in UK entrepreneur awards
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The unexpected Ospreys twist as significant return sets up battle for the west
Things have changed significantly over the last few days in a move that raises more questions about how Welsh rugby's drama is going to play out
SAFER SWANSEA: City centre wins top UK award as crime falls
Swansea city centre is being hailed as safer and more welcoming after securing a major UK-wide accreditation for the second time. The post SAFER SWANSEA: City centre wins top UK award as crime falls appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
PORT TALBOT POWER PLAY: £64m wind hub plan promises 5,000 jobs in major shake-up
Massive investment could transform Port Talbot into a floating wind powerhouse — but questions remain over delivery and long-term impact. The post PORT TALBOT POWER PLAY: £64m wind hub plan promises 5,000 jobs in major shake-up appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
7 Easter holiday 2026 free and cheap things to do in and around Swansea
The Easter school break is fast approaching and if you're yet to book in a few days of fun over the holidays, here are some suggestions
BURRY PORT FERRY? Harbour emerges as surprise option in cross-channel plan
A quiet Carmarthenshire harbour has unexpectedly entered the frame for a major new ferry route — but with stalled regeneration, traffic concerns and extreme tidal conditions, serious questions rema...
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....