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The Swansea stage that made Catherine Zeta‑Jones: Theatre company marks 125 years of star‑making magic
A newly uncovered set of archive photos has revealed the extraordinary celebrity heritage of Swansea’s oldest musical theatre company — the very stage where a young Catherine Zeta‑Jones and West End powerhouse Ria Jones first learned to shine. The post ...
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Explosive minutes of Ospreys meeting released for first time as WRU accused
Swansea Council have taken the decision to publish the minutes from the meeting back in January
SWANSEA: City’s university joins £65m national mission to overhaul UK nuclear power
Swansea University has been selected to join a major £65.6 million national research programme aimed at delivering a "golden age" of nuclear energy in the UK. The post SWANSEA: City’s university joins £65m national mission to overhaul UK nuclear power appeared first on ...
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EXCLUSIVE: £130k permanent Covid memorial to be created on seafront
A permanent memorial dedicated to everyone in Swansea affected by the Covid-19 pandemic is set to be created on the city's promenade. The post ...
Row erupts over HMO planned for Swansea community
Councillor Peter Black jabbed his finger and said, 'No, let me speak,' as Morriston councillor Rob Stewart tried to make a point in a heated council meeting
PORT TALBOT: Drug-driver jailed after killing much-loved ex-council leader
A drug-driver has been jailed for four years after knocking down and killing a much-loved former council leader as he walked to church. The post PORT TALBOT: Drug-driver jailed after killing much-loved ex-council leader appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
PORTHCAWL: £1.3m project to transform car park into vibrant public space to begin
Work to transform the Hillsboro South car park in Porthcawl into a vibrant new public space is set to begin soon as part of a £1.3 million public realm improvement scheme. The post PORTHCAWL: £1.3m project to transform car park into vibrant public space to begin appeared fi...
MORRISTON: Salon owner from travelling community named national beauty finalist
A Morriston salon owner who is proud of her travelling community roots is celebrating after being named a finalist in the prestigious UK Hair and Beauty Awards. The post MORRISTON: Salon owner from travelling community named national beauty finalist appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Lee Trundle interview: My new passion and what happened when I met Snoop Dogg
The Swans hero is set to step into the ring again next month
CARMARTHEN: Renewed calls for £775m Aberystwyth rail link in major new transport report
FRESH calls have been made to reinstate the Aberystwyth to Carmarthen railway as part of a major new report demanding billions of pounds in transport spending to get the Welsh economy “back on track”. The post CARMARTHEN: Renewed calls for £775m Aberystwyth rail link in major new transport repo...
HYWEL DDA: Health board pays out after patient left with ‘significant sight impairment’ following ‘serious failings’
HYWEL Dda University Health Board has unreservedly apologised and agreed to a £4,800 payout after a patient who was already blind in one eye was left with significant sight loss in the other due to “serious failings” in her care. The post HYWEL DDA: Health board pays out after patient left with...
SWANSEA: City firm lands £8m to become world leader in deep-sea wind power
A SWANSEA company developing pioneering technology for deep-water wind farms has secured an £8 million investment from the Welsh Government. The post SWANSEA: City firm lands £8m to become world leader in deep-sea wind power appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Welsh Water told to pay £45m for ‘unacceptable’ sewage failures
WELSH Water is to pay out a £44.7 million enforcement package after a watchdog found “serious and unacceptable breaches” in how it has operated its sewage works, leading to excessive spills into the environment. The post Welsh Water told to pay £45m for ‘unacceptable’ sewage failures appea...
CARMARTHENSHIRE: Row over plans to fix notorious A48 accident blackspot
PLANS to build a new roundabout on one of Wales' most dangerous roads have been criticised by a local candidate, who warns the scheme will cause "years of disruption" while failing to solve the route's long-term safety crisis. The post ...
SWANSEA: Free buses return for Easter holidays to help families save cash
Swansea Council has announced its popular free bus offer will return for eight days over the Easter school holidays, helping families save money on travel. The post SWANSEA: Free buses return for Easter holidays to help families save cash appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
MILFORD HAVEN: £50m hydrogen green energy ‘revolution’ to create 70 local jobs
A massive £50 million green hydrogen project is set to transform Milford Haven into a clean energy powerhouse, creating up to 70 new jobs for the region, developers say. The post ...
PORTHCAWL: ‘Agitated’ drug dealer caught with knife and cocaine jailed
A Porthcawl man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after police caught him with a dangerous haul of cocaine, cannabis and ketamine – and a large kitchen knife hidden in his pocket. The post PORTHCAWL: ‘Agitated’ drug dealer caught with knife and cocaine jailed appeared first on Swansea B...
Dozens of new homes set to be built on massive city development site
The site used to be buzzing with students but is now mostly filled with family homes
Council fraud team saves £1.1m by clamping down on system abuse and benefits cheats
Swansea Council’s fraud detection team has saved almost £1.1 million in just six months by clamping down on individuals attempting to abuse the system and claim money or services they are not entitled to, the authority has said. The post Council fraud team saves £1.1m by clamping down on system ...
DYFED-POWYS: Police boost patrols to crackdown on rural crime
Dyfed-Powys Police are stepping up their fight against rural crime with a new strategy promising more patrols and stronger community ties to protect farms, coastlines, and wildlife. The post DYFED-POWYS: Police boost patrols to crackdown on rural crime appeared first on Swansea Bay News....