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'We feel like we are fighting every single day for our club's existence'
Ospreys supporters fearful of what might happen to their club flocked to public meeting
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Nine places in Wales getting a share of £180m
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Carmarthen man to appear in court charged with attempted murder
Dyfed‑Powys Police say James Mckenna, 57, from Carmarthen, has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article in a public place, and stalking. The post Carmarthen man to appear in court charged with attempted murder appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Too hefty to handle: Welsh fire crews swamped by super‑size rescue callouts
Firefighters in Wales are being dragged into hundreds of emergency callouts to rescue people so heavy that ambulance crews can’t move them — with Mid and West Wales now one of the busiest areas in the UK for these “heavy‑lift” emergencies....
Our 4-year-old died in the most special place and it is vital other families have that chance
Morgan Ridler died at just three in 2023 after being diagnosed with a rare cancer. Now his family support other children affected by cancer in his memory
Bombshell minutes reveal Ospreys have no professional future as council launch legal action
Swansea Council has published details of a meeting where it was confirmed the Ospreys have no future as a professional outfit under current plans
Huge heist sees storage units ransacked as people lose possessions worth thousands
Many customers were not even aware their possessions had been taken
Mystery deepens at Cwmfelin sinkhole as engineers uncover hidden tramway channel
A fresh twist has emerged in the long‑running Cwmfelin sinkhole saga after engineers uncovered a broken underground tramway arch that is now carrying most of the water flow beneath the site — and nobody is quite sure where it goes. The post Mystery deepens at Cwmfelin s...
Flood alerts in place as Wales set to be battered by more rain
Heavy and persistent rain is set to lash down on parts of Wales on Thursday
Princess of Wales makes surprise visit to Tŷ Hafan charity shop in Lampeter
Staff and volunteers at a Tŷ Hafan charity shop say they were “over the moon” after the Princess of Wales made an unplanned visit during a trip to West Wales. The post Princess of Wales makes surprise visit to Tŷ Hafan charity shop in Lampeter appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Nigel Kennedy to bring virtuoso tour to Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall
The world’s best‑selling violinist Nigel Kennedy is bringing his first large‑scale UK tour in more than 15 years to Swansea this April. The post Nigel Kennedy to bring virtuoso tour to Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall appeared first on ...
Stunning seafront properties planned with possibly Wales' best view
Early proposals suggest a mixed-use development which could bring new cafés, bars and a lido to the area where flats could also be situated
New £15m eco‑business hubs filling up fast, says Welsh Government as demand surges in Carmarthenshire
Two major commercial developments in Carmarthenshire are attracting strong interest, according to the Welsh Government, which says demand for low‑carbon business space is rising across the county. The post New £15m eco‑business hubs filling up fast, says Welsh Go...
Crowds flock for first look at dramatic Civic Centre makeover plans
Swansea’s seafront is set for a radical transformation — and hundreds of locals have already rushed to get a first glimpse of what could replace the ageing Civic Centre. The post Crowds flock for first look at dramatic Civic Centre makeover plans appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
City centre McDonald's block to get a major new lease of life
Swansea councillors didn't feel the need to discuss the application and went straight to the vote
New Islamic faith centre taking shape at chapel in this city
Councillors approved a listed building consent application but heard about concerns from local residents
CAMRA warns Welsh pubs still face closure despite new business rates relief
Pub campaigners have warned that Welsh pubs are still at risk of closure despite the Welsh Government announcing a 15% business rates discount earlier today — saying the move “won’t fix” the system that is already crushing many venues. The post CAMRA warns Welsh pubs still face closure despi...
Chicken from China and Thailand served in school dinners as Welsh farmers ‘cut out of the system’
Schoolchildren across Swansea, Carmarthenshire and the wider south west Wales region are being fed chicken imported from China, Thailand and Brazil — while not a single council in Wales could confirm how much Welsh chicken they buy for school meals. The post Chicken from China and Thailand served ...
School heartbroken as 'super hero' teacher dies suddenly aged 25
Pupils have been left devastated after the young teacher passed away over the weekend
Maesteg Hospital future still undecided as £30m health centre plans move forward
Health chiefs say no decision has been made to close Maesteg Hospital — but local politicians are demanding clearer answers and stronger public engagement as plans for a new £30m health and wellbeing centre take shape. The post Maesteg Hospital future still undecided as £30m health centre plans ...