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TENBY SPECTACULAR: Beloved summer event AXED — as furious volunteers turn on the council
The volunteers behind Tenby's Summer Spectacular say they have been forced to call off this year's events after waiting nine months for Pembrokeshire County Council to answer a single question about crowd safety. The council says it has never asked for the event to be cancelled. The post TENBY SPECT...
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HEATWAVE: Outreach teams reaching Swansea’s rough sleepers as charity warns of deadly risk in the heat
The Wallich says people sleeping rough — and those living in cars — are among the most exposed as the red warning peaks, and is urging councils to bring in a dedicated heat plan. The post HEATWAVE: Outreach teams reaching Swansea’s rough sleepers as charity warns of deadly risk in the heat app...
GREEN STEEL: Port Talbot’s giant new furnace is built and on its way — as Tata shows off a year of transformation
The company says the heart of its £1.25bn electric arc furnace has been fabricated and is being shipped to Port Talbot, though questions over the project's timetable have swirled in recent weeks. The post GREEN STEEL: Port Talbot’s giant new furnace is built and on its way — as Tata shows off a...
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NEATH PORT TALBOT: Council leader welcomes £13.5m for two valley business parks — as first units already fill up
New industrial space is planned for Seven Sisters and Resolven, with the council pointing to a recently completed scheme that is already fully let as proof of demand. The post NEATH PORT TALBOT: Council leader welcomes £13.5m for two valley business parks — as first units already fill up appeared...
HEATWAVE: Police urge people to stay indoors as Swansea Bay temperatures creep towards 40C
Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are in the red warning zone as the UK heads for possibly record-breaking June heat, with officers also warning beach drivers over irresponsible parking. The post HEATWAVE: Police urge people to stay indoors as Swansea Bay temperatures creep towards 40C appeared first on...
PORT TALBOT: Man who died after Margam Road crash named as family pay tribute
Brian William Bodenham, 80, from Margam, died of his injuries following the four-vehicle collision on the A48 in May. His family have asked people not to speculate while the investigation continues. The post PORT TALBOT: Man who died after Margam Road crash named as family pay tribute appeared first...
Met Office extends red and amber weather warnings for Wales and temperatures could now hit 40C
The Met Office alert, covering parts of south Wales, will now remain in place until 11pm on Thursday
HEATWAVE: RSPCA Cymru urges Wales dog owners to call a 48-hour ‘lockdown’ as red warning peaks
Animal welfare experts say walks should be axed for a day or two, with the heat posing a potentially fatal risk to pets across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire. The post HEATWAVE: RSPCA Cymru urges Wales dog owners to call a 48-hour ‘lockdown’ as red warning peaks appeared first on...
SWANSEA: American sandwich chain Which Wich lines up first city-centre outlet
The Dallas-based chain, which made customers queue down the street when Popeyes arrived, has lodged plans to turn a city-centre shop into a cafe and sandwich bar. The post SWANSEA: American sandwich chain Which Wich lines up first city-centre outlet appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Two vape shops in Swansea have been shut down
It follows repeated sales of illegal tobacco to undercover trading standards officers
Van driver beat man with hockey stick and left his dog with unsurvivable injuries
The dog suffered serious head, spine and internal injuries and had to be put down
HEATWAVE: ‘Only travel if absolutely necessary’ — rail warning for south Wales as red heat hits
Transport for Wales and Network Rail are urging passengers to avoid all but essential rail journeys on Wednesday and Thursday, with extreme heat set to cause delays, cancellations and slower trains across south Wales. The post HEATWAVE: ‘Only travel if absolutely necessary’ — rail warning for ...
HEATWAVE: Hundreds of schools to shut or move online as red warning peaks
Schools across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire are closing or switching to online learning on Wednesday and Thursday because of the extreme heat. Here is the latest list for each council. The post HEATWAVE: Hundreds of schools to shut or move online as red warning peaks appeared first...
He had only just been released from prison when police made dark discovery
Brandon Silk was on licence from prison having already been sentenced for breaching a suspended sentence
SWANSEA: Empty Dyfatty shops reborn as community hub in neighbourhood’s turnaround
A row of long-shuttered units on High Street has reopened as Dyfatty Junction, a new community space — as police report crime in the area down by more than a tenth in four months. The post SWANSEA: Empty Dyfatty shops reborn as community hub in neighbourhood’s turnaround appeared first on Swanse...
Dad was sucked into devastating crime after wanting to make easy money
Jimmy's Prince's advocate said the 46-year-old had been 'sucked back in' to criminality by the prospect of making 'easy money'
KIDWELLY: Major incident as bus overturns on A484
Emergency services including two air ambulances are at the scene after a First Cymru service bus came to rest on its side near Kidwelly. The post KIDWELLY: Major incident as bus overturns on A484 appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
NEATH PORT TALBOT: Waste boss stripped of licence after fly-tipping conviction
Natural Resources Wales has revoked Arron Dixon's waste carrier licence after he was convicted of fly-tipping and found to have kept working without valid registration. The post NEATH PORT TALBOT: Waste boss stripped of licence after fly-tipping conviction appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
INVESTMENT: UK foreign investment hits decade low — but Wales lands 75 projects and 1,600 jobs
New government figures show foreign investment into the UK falling to its lowest in more than ten years, even as the Wales Office hails the projects won here — with the case for a revived development agency Swansea wants a share of now in sharper focus. The post INVESTMENT: UK foreign investment h...
SWANSEA: City keeps its Purple Flag for a 12th year as night-time economy stays safe
Swansea has again been recognised for a city centre that aims to be safe and welcoming after dark, with a new 24/7 reporting line for businesses among the year's improvements. The post SWANSEA: City keeps its Purple Flag for a 12th year as night-time economy stays safe appeared first on Swansea Bay ...