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FORGOTTEN AGAIN: South West Wales snubbed as Starmer unveils seven new rail stations — but NOT ONE is for Swansea or the West
SOUTH WEST WALES has been completely left off the map in a "generational" UK Government plan to transform the nation’s railways, with not a single new station announced for the region. The post FORGOTTEN AGAIN: South West Wales snubbed as Starmer unveils seven new rail stations — but NOT ONE is ...
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THE CAR PARK MYSTERY: Deep-ground scans hunt for bodies of five executed criminals buried under Council HQ
A SEARCH has been launched to find the bodies of five convicted criminals—including four murderers—believed to be buried deep beneath a Carmarthenshire County Council car park. The post ...
MINESTRON-EH? More than half of people in Swansea don’t know what’s in this classic soup
As we continue to embrace soup season, the nation is turning to classic winter warmers to beat the cold. However, new research from Crosse & Blackwell reveals that many people in Swansea are scratching their heads when it comes to the classic soup, Minestrone. The post MINESTRON-EH? More than ha...
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160 NEW VEHICLES: Inside the £23m blitz to modernise Wales’ ambulance fleet and slash response times
A MAJOR £23.1 million investment will see 160 new ambulances and response vehicles hit the roads of Wales, in a move aimed at boosting reliability and ensuring faster care for patients. The post 160 NEW VEHICLES: Inside the £23m blitz to modernise Wales’ ambulance fleet and slash response times ...
MS raises alarm over Pontyates GP closure as fears grow surgery is being “wound down”
Llanelli MS Lee Waters has warned that the proposed closure of Meddygfa’r Sarn in Pontyates is being treated as a “foregone conclusion”, after patients raised concerns that the process is neither fair nor transparent. The post ...
Watchdog called in to investigate WRU deal with Y11 amid new Ospreys twist
Swansea Council has taken further steps in their efforts to stop the WRU's proposals
BOTTOM OF THE PILE: Swansea recorded as weakest for jobs in Wales as payroll numbers plunge
SWANSEA has been dealt a stark economic blow, officially recording the weakest employment performance across all of Wales, according to new data released today. The post BOTTOM OF THE PILE: Swansea recorded as weakest for jobs in Wales as payroll numbers plunge appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
It's a winding country lane through trees and past fields - but some people think it's a litter bin
Taxpayers will pick up the tab for getting it cleaned up, as is usually the case
MS warns against ‘fear and lies’ over Stebonheath housing plan
Llanelli MS Lee Waters has urged residents to ignore online rumours and read the planning papers themselves after claims circulated that a proposed affordable housing scheme at the former Stebonheath School is intended for asylum seekers. The post MS warns against ‘fear and lies’ over Stebonheat...
Met Office snow warning covering much of Wales as up to 15cm forecast
A yellow weather warning for snow will come into force across much of Wales
Consultant who called junior doctor ‘bad girl’ and grabbed her waist struck off after tribunal says he ‘treated women like sexual objects’
A locum consultant cardiologist who sexually harassed two junior colleagues at Withybush Hospital has been struck off after a tribunal found he “treated [them] like sexual objects that could be used for his own sexual gratification”. The post ...
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER to represent UK at Eurovision 2026 as five countries boycott contest over Israel’s inclusion
The UK has unveiled its Eurovision act for 2026 — experimental electronic artist LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER — as this year’s contest prepares to go ahead in Vienna amid a growing boycott by five European countries over Israel’s participation. The post LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER to represent UK at Eurovi...
Beds cut in £18.5m hospital unit with women moved to mixed gender ward
Staff are concerned about the change, which the health board has said is temporary and followed a review
Serial rogue builder jailed again after £400k fraud left homes ‘virtually destroyed’
A Swansea rogue builder who wrecked homes across South Wales and left families in financial ruin has been sent back to prison for six years — his third jail term in a decade. The post Serial rogue builder jailed again after £400k fraud l...
Independents seize control of Llanelli Town Council as Labour’s Senedd hopeful demands answers
Llanelli Town Council has been thrown into a major shake‑up after Independents took control from Labour, ending the party’s spell in charge and leaving one of Labour’s Senedd candidates demanding clarity on what happens next. The post Independents seize control of Llanel...
Bridgend woman admits selling fake Taylor Swift tickets
A woman from Bridgend has admitted defrauding fans out of almost £3,000 by selling bogus tickets for Taylor Swift’s hugely sought‑after Eras Tour. The post Bridgend woman admits selling fake Taylor Swift tickets appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
He was deported after police discovery - then he came back and did it again
He was busted by police once and was deported, but then he managed to smuggle himself back into the country months later
Driver admits causing death of Llanpumsaint dog walker Aaron Jones
A Carmarthenshire man has admitted causing the death of dog walker Aaron Jones, who was struck and killed in Llanpumsaint just before Christmas 2024. The post Driver admits causing death of Llanpumsaint dog walker Aaron Jones appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Swansea favourite Kev Johns recovering after minor stroke
Much‑loved Swansea entertainer and Swans matchday announcer Kev Johns is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the football club has confirmed. The post Swansea favourite Kev Johns recovering after minor stroke appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Road closed after car and tractor crash
Traffic is queuing along the busy route this afternoon