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Update issued on plans to transform old Mumbles pier lifeboat station into a restaurant

Permission was first granted five years ago

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Lorry drives head first into pole after hitting railway bridge

Police attended the scene of the crash in Gowerton on Sunday evening

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Mum gives birth in packed A&E after suffering cardiac emergency

Alanna Rooke's midwives were worried the increased strain on her heart would send her into cardiac arrest

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Welsh first minister calls for halt to Pembrokeshire space radar project over Trump’s “contempt for our country”

Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan has called for the UK to halt the deep space radar project planned for Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, saying Donald Trump’s conduct makes the US an unreliable partner. The post Welsh first minister calls for halt to Pembrokeshire space radar project over Trump...

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PEMBROKESHIRE: The seal pup who swam 120km from Cornwall to Pembrokeshire in four days — and lived to tell the tale

A grey seal pup who swam 120km from Cornwall to Pembrokeshire in just four days — arriving dehydrated and underweight — has been released back into the wild after months of rehabilitation with the RSPCA. The post PEMBROKESHIRE: The seal pup who swam 120km from Cornwall to Pembrokeshire in four d...

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An aspiring barber ran from police. When he was caught it became obvious why

Kian Meredith's barrister said her client wants to qualify as a barber so he is in a 'better position' when he returns to the community

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Family's tribute to 'unassuming' Welsh student found stabbed to death in garden

Jamie Collins' family said he was weeks away from finishing university and moving back to Swansea

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Swansea: Accountancy and business advisory firm creates 20 new job openings at Swansea office

Twenty jobs are being created at the Swansea office of accountancy and business advisory firm Azets as it becomes a ‘MTD’ hub for businesses and individuals. The post Swansea: Accountancy and business advisory firm creates 20 new job openings at Swansea office appeared first on ...

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Owner of Swansea venue taken to court over Covid rules breach says she'd do it again

Cinema & Co in Swansea city centre will close this summer after 'an incredibly difficult decision' and its owner has been speaking about her reasons and past controversies

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Swansea: Waun Wen man jailed after being found guilty of rape

A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found guilty of rape and assault, both against the same victim. The post Swansea: Waun Wen man jailed after being found guilty of rape appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Morgans Hotel brings Spain to Swansea for one night only 

Morgans Hotel, on Somerset Place, is collaborating with Fine Wines UK for a 'Taste of Spain' evening - with a stunning five-course Spanish dinner and perfect wine pairings presented by Antonio of Marqués de Cácares, a renowned family-owned winery in Rioja, Spain. The post Morgans Hotel brings Spai...

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Warning issued to drivers in Swansea after notices taped to cars

The council has warned residents and visitors after reports of disingenuous tickets being placed on cars

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The vast new Senedd constituency voters say is 'insane... it's too big'

“It’s almost like they’re not going to understand what certain areas in Wales need because they’re trying to cover too many people and areas with just the one constituency.”

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Dr Sian Williams announced as ambassador for cancer charity Maggie’s

National cancer support charity Maggie’s has announced that broadcaster and author Dr Sian Williams has become an ambassador. The post Dr Sian Williams announced as ambassador for cancer charity Maggie’s appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Wet Wet Wet announce three Wales dates for 40th anniversary tour

The band will be performing the greatest hits along with songs from their debut album

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Swansea city centre business to close as owner says things are 'impossible'

Owner Anna Redfern said that she made the tough decision to close the cinema as the 'conditions to sustain' an independent business are 'becoming impossible'

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Best Welsh beach allows dogs all year as seasonal ban starts in May

Read on for a list of the UK's best dog-friendly all-year-round beaches with no seasonal restrictions for your furry companions - including one stunning Welsh gem.

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‘I told them she was nine months pregnant and she might die’ — Swansea mum gives birth in A&E during cardiac emergency

A Swansea mother has given birth in Morriston Hospital’s emergency department after suffering a cardiac emergency in labour, with her heart beating at more than twice its normal rate. Baby Franklyn was delivered safely thanks to the combined efforts of ED and midwifery staff. The post ‘I told th...

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Hundreds of new homes along with shops and school planned for Swansea

The homes would range from one-bed flats to four-bedroom houses

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Mumbles bar with spectacular bay views to get new name and concept after sale

The sibling owners of several bars and restaurants in Swansea are planning changes after buying the venue from its Cardiff owners who have their own exciting plans