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Former Swansea City star Andy Robinson recovering after heart attack
Former Swansea City midfielder Andy Robinson is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack earlier this week. The post Former Swansea City star Andy Robinson recovering after heart attack appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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New machine helps city council’s war on weeds
Swansea Council has unveiled a powerful new weapon in its ongoing battle against urban overgrowth: a state-of-the-art weed ripping machine designed to clear stubborn vegetation from pavements and public paths. The post New machine helps city council’s war on weeds appeared first on Swansea Bay New...
Ammanford Town Council faces eviction as Town Hall set for housing redevelopment
Ammanford Town Council is scrambling to secure new premises following a contentious eviction from its historic Town Hall, which is set to be transformed into affordable housing by Carmarthenshire County Council The post Ammanford Town Council faces eviction as Town Hall set for housing redevelopment...
Ethan Galbraith joins Swansea City in £1.5m move from Leyton Orient
Swansea City have confirmed the signing of Northern Ireland international Ethan Galbraith from Leyton Orient in a deal worth approximately £1.5 million. The post Ethan Galbraith joins Swansea City in £1.5m move from Leyton Orient appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

Dangerous paedophile tried to sexually groom girl with rendition of Coldplay song
A judge called Gareth Davies a "very calculating individual" who should be considered a dangerous offender


The unsolved village murder of the mysterious Madame X
The victim was known by a number of names over the years including Madame le Grys, Mary Kathleen Douglas Hamilton, Holly Ingram, and Madame X


Updated Saturday timetable for Wales Air Show 2025 in Swansea
If you're heading to Wales Air Show this weeked, find out where you can spot your faves including the Red Arrows

Record-breaking Porthcawl 10K returns this Sunday with thousands set to race
The Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K is set to make a triumphant return this Sunday, 6 July, with a record-breaking 6,200 runners registered to take part in the sold-out event. The post Record-breaking Porthcawl 10K returns this Sunday with thousands set to race appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Swansea man jailed for sexual communication with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl
A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was caught exchanging sexual messages with a decoy account on social media which he believed belonged to a 14-year-old girl. The post Swansea man jailed for sexual communication with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Temporary shuttle service to support Morriston Hospital access during six-week bridge closure
With bus operators saying they're unable to divert services, a temporary shuttle bus service has been announced to maintain access to Morriston Hospital during a six-week closure of Maes-y-Gwernen bridge. The post Temporary shuttle service to support Morriston Hospital access during six-week bridge ...

'It’s time we spoke about Swansea with the pride it deserves'
Swansea West MP Torsten Bell writes about his first year in office


Latest M4 traffic updates as thousands descend on Swansea for Wales Airshow
The Wales Airshow is one of Swansea's biggest events of the year


Man jailed for theft and drug offences died days later in prison
Steven Dean Sargeant, who played for Swansea City’s development sides as a youngster, had a history of alcohol and substance misuse


Bridgend county pupils make a splash as school swimming galas return
A cherished tradition made a triumphant return last week as primary schools across Bridgend County Borough took part in a revived series of school swimming galas. The post Bridgend county pupils make a splash as school swimming galas return appeared first on Swansea Bay News....


Wales' best universities for social and campus life ranked by students
Academic work is important but not the only part of life at university. Students have ranked the best places to study in terms of campus life, nightspots, bars, sports, and clubs


City pupils score big at Swansea’s Summer Football Tournament
Young footballers from comprehensive schools across Swansea laced up their boots for a unique tournament that combined sport with support at this year’s annual summer event. The post City pupils score big at Swansea’s Summer Football Tournament appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

Hospital’s new £4.8m machine aims to speed-up scans
More people will be seen, diagnosed and treated at Swansea’s Morriston Hospital following a £4.8m investment in new equipment. The post Hospital’s new £4.8m machine aims to speed-up scans appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Paw-some Win! Swansea local scoops regional Blue Cross art prize
National pet charity Blue Cross has named Josie Thompson, from Swansea, as the regional winner for Wales in its new national art competition. The post Paw-some Win! Swansea local scoops regional Blue Cross art prize appeared first on Swansea Bay News....