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'We should not be afraid to step in and run bus services,' says council leader
Cllr Rob Stewart made the comment during a discussion about a new bus franchising system which will be rolled out across Wales
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Construction workers come together to release Band Aid parody to support those in need
They hope their music video will help raise vital funds for those who need it the most
Fans and campaigners slam age‑shaming of Swansea’s Catherine Zeta‑Jones
Swansea’s Catherine Zeta‑Jones has become the centre of a debate about ageism after online trolls targeted her appearance at a Netflix red‑carpet event in Los Angeles. The post ...
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Council leader says Swansea on track for balanced budget despite £1.3m overspend
Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart says the authority is still on course to deliver a balanced budget by the end of the financial year — even though day‑to‑day spending is currently projected to overshoot by £1.3m. The post Council leader says Swansea on track for balanced budget despite £1....
Swansea Airport secures future with long‑term lease deal
Swansea Airport has been handed a new lease of life after council chiefs approved a long‑term deal with the Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance (SASA). The post Swansea Airport secures future with long‑term lease deal appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Man with plans for huge Swansea Airport revamp makes last minute plea
In a last minute plea to council chiefs before a decision was made on the site's lease, Michael Henry said there was £50m ready to be invested in the airport
£6.3m accessibility upgrade officially opened at Llanelli Station
Passengers in Llanelli can now use brand‑new lifts and a modern footbridge after a £6.3 million upgrade was officially opened at the town’s railway station. The post £6.3m accessibility upgrade officially opened at Llanelli Station appeared first on Swansea Ba...
Carol Vorderman bounces back from battle with 'debilitating' disease to earn major honour
After a challenging year managing chronic arthritis, Carol Vorderman has been celebrated by Swansea University
Rogue builder now living in Pembrokeshire ordered to repay £8k after botched driveway
A rogue builder who left a disabled couple thousands of pounds out of pocket has been ordered to repay £8,000 compensation. The post Rogue builder ...
Pontarddulais Town FC goes solar to cut bills and carbon
A Swansea community football club is kicking off a new era powered by the sun. The post Pontarddulais Town FC goes solar to cut bills and carbon appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Blaenymaes & Portmead super‑school merger takes step forward
Plans for a new “super‑school” serving Blaenymaes and Portmead have cleared a major hurdle, with Swansea Council’s cabinet signing off the merger of the two primaries. The post Blaenymaes & Portmead super‑school merger takes step forward appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Mask up! Hywel Dda clamps down as flu cases surge
Hospitals across west Wales have brought back face masks for staff and visitors as flu and other winter bugs spread fast. The post Mask up! Hywel Dda clamps down as flu cases s...
From Countdown to Cap & Gown: Carol Vorderman gets Swansea honour
TV favourite Carol Vorderman has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Swansea University — recognising her decades of work in broadcasting and her mission to inspire the next generation in maths and scien...
£50,000 Christmas gift gives Penllergaer church a new lease of life
Historic St David’s Church in Penllergaer is set for urgent repairs thanks to a major grant. The post ...
Former hospital could be knocked down and turned into flats
'The area retains the definite character of an aesthetically desirable planned suburb'
A 17-year-old has gone missing and there is concern for his welfare
Police have released a description of Leo in the hope of tracking him down
Police told Welsh woman to get off the plane - this is the moment she knew her crime empire was finished
Police boarded the plane after it landed back in the UK and asked the pair 'Would you both mind coming with us?'
Burglar smashed into man's house and then 'made himself at home'
Daniel Allen has been jailed for 17 shoplifting offences this year alone and his advocate told the court his client is 'simply unable to cope in the community'
Britain’s most desirable home? It’s a modest Carmarthenshire cottage
Forget mansions — Zoopla’s most‑viewed property of 2025 is a two‑bed detached house in Pencader. The post Britain’s most desirable home? It’s a modest Carmarthenshire cottage appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
New car park plan to end funeral traffic chaos at Llanelli Crematorium
Developer promises 150-space solution to long-running parking problems — and a green business park behind it. The post New car park plan to end funeral traffic chaos at Llanelli Crematorium appeared first on Swansea Bay News....