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Drivers warned of hefty fines as new rules come in at popular supermarket car park
Drivers risk a £70 parking charge notice fine if they breach the rules in seven different ways
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New Victoria Park skate plaza on track for spring opening
Work has begun on a major new street‑plaza style skate and wheeled‑sports facility at Swansea’s Victoria Park — with the council saying the project will be finished by the end of March. The post New Victoria Park skate plaza on track for spring opening appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
48-hour stay at home warning as Welsh hospitals declare critical incidents
There has been a steep increase in norovirus cases in hospitals, adding pressure on services amid 'exceptional demand'
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Concerns grow over ‘shoddy’ work as CES collapse leaves households in limbo
Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams says vulnerable households have been left with unfinished or poor‑quality energy‑efficiency work after the collapse of Consumer Energy Services (CES). The post Concerns grow over ‘shoddy’ work as CES collapse leaves households in limbo appeared first on Swansea...
Council still can't say who's moving into gaping hole at city shopping centre
The Debenhams store permanently closed its doors in 2021 and has been empty ever since
Met Office issues 15-hour rain warning for 13 parts of Wales
There is a chance that 'substantial rainfall' could cause flooding in some areas on Thursday
Aspiring soldier 'obsessed' by ex beat her up, stalked her, then attacked suspected love rival
Saman Ismail's barrister said his client had hoped 'to join His Majesty's armed forces' but that aspiration had been 'blighted' by his conviction
Norovirus warning as critical incidents declared at multiple Welsh hospitals
Numerous Welsh hospitals have warned about lengthy waits at their A&E departments, while others have been forced to close wards to visitors due to norovirus
M4 crash delays after two lanes blocked
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash on the motorway near Swansea
Health board issues open letter as norovirus forces ward closures at Morriston Hospital
Swansea Bay University Health Board has issued an open letter to the public after a surge in demand, infection‑related ward closures and two business continuity incidents at Morriston Hospital. The post Health board issues open...
Company behind huge Welsh leisure project fined over New Zealand landslip
It said it was committed to its environmental obligations
‘Missing piece of the puzzle’: Roman villa uncovered in Margam in one of Wales’ most significant archaeological finds
Archaeologists have uncovered the footprint of a Roman villa in Margam — a discovery experts say could rewrite what we know about Wales during the first millennium. The post ‘Missing piece of the puzzle’: Roman villa uncovered in Margam in one of Wales’ most significant archaeological finds ...
Wales Ambulance Service warns of rising assaults as volunteer relives sexual attack by patient
A Welsh Ambulance Service volunteer has spoken publicly about being sexually assaulted by a patient, as the service warns of rising violence against emergency workers across Wales. The post ...
Trouble-hit city car park development takes major step forward
Swansea Council described being left with a 'half-finished structure' as 'hugely frustrating'
Swansea gelato maker ramps up growth after landing key food safety certification
A Swansea ice cream manufacturer has unlocked major new wholesale opportunities after securing a top UK food safety certification with Welsh Government‑funded support. The post Swansea gelato maker ramps up growth after landing...
Family heard 'massive bangs' at home before terrifying experience
The sound of her baby crying and 'five massive bangs' on the door was enough to alert her to the potential intruder
Neath man’s tongue‑in‑cheek campaign brings back much‑loved Thatchers cider
A Neath man has convinced one of Britain’s biggest cider makers to revive a fan‑favourite drink after a light‑hearted social media campaign spiralled into a national feel‑good story. The post Neath man’s tongue‑in‑cheek campaign brings back much‑loved Thatchers cider appeared f...
Welsh health board declares serious incident and makes plea to patients' families
Hospitals in one area of Wales are under extreme pressure according to health officials
Tranquil river walk with rare birds and a cosy country pub at the end
Cwm Clydach nature reserve near Swansea offers woodland trails with red kites and buzzards, plus a pint at the dog-friendly New Inn
Drive-in cinema coming to three places in Wales within weeks
The event will run over five days in February across Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, and Swansea