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Swansea shopkeeper jailed after £45k stash of illegal vapes found hidden in toilet and bed
A Swansea shopkeeper has been jailed after officers uncovered a £45,000 haul of illegal vapes and tobacco hidden in secret compartments, a toilet panel and even inside his bed. The post Swansea shopkeeper jailed after £45k stash of illegal vapes found hidden in toilet and bed appeared first on ...
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The eerie inside of old Debenhams store that's now a gaping hole in city shopping centre
Works to strip out the unit which include the removal of fixtures, fittings, internal walls and partitions are being finalised
Vape shop shut down after illegal stock and cannabis seized in Port Talbot
A Port Talbot vape shop has been shut down for three months after Trading Standards officers uncovered illegal tobacco, oversized vapes and even a stash of cannabis on the premises. The post Vape shop shut down after illegal stock and cannabis seized in Port Talbot appeared first on ...
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Four men charged after ‘aggressive’ cold‑callers spark alarm in Mumbles and Gower villages
Police have charged four men after residents in Mumbles and villages across the Gower reported cold‑callers knocking doors, acting suspiciously and, in some cases, behaving aggressively while trying to sell items. The post Four men charged after ‘aggressive’ cold‑callers spark alarm in Mumbl...
Teen who researched how to carry out a terror attack jailed after police uncover disturbing online activity
An 18‑year‑old from Cwmbran has been locked up after Counter Terrorism Policing Wales uncovered evidence he had been researching how to plan a terror‑style attack — including looking up potential locations involving children. The post Teen who researched how to carry out a terror attack jail...
Swansea households set for major recycling shake‑up as council plans new containers and free garden waste sacks
Swansea residents are set for the biggest shake‑up to their recycling routine in years, with council chiefs preparing to roll out new reusable con...
Inside Swansea’s old Debenhams: stripped‑out photos show dramatic transformation as major revamp gathers pace
Swansea’s former Debenhams has been gutted from top to bottom — and new photos reveal the once‑bustling department store now reduced to bare concrete as work to bring the landmark back to life ramps up. The post Inside Swansea’s old Debenhams: stripped‑out photos show dramatic transformati...
Flamin’ hot crisps, cornflakes and popcorn: Swansea’s wild new soup craze revealed
Swansea has officially lost the plot — at least when it comes to soup. New research shows people across the city are topping their winter warmers with everything from flamin’ hot crisps to chocolate, coffee and even anchovies. The post Flamin’ hot crisps, cornflakes and popcorn: Swansea’s wi...
“This could change your life”: Young Swansea singers urged to enter £3,000 voice contest
Young singers from Swansea are being urged to step into the spotlight and compete for a £3,000 prize in one of the world’s most prestigious classical music contests. The post ...
Bus routes restored for Pen‑y‑Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam after deal struck
Bus services through Pen‑y‑Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam are being reinstated after Bridgend Council reached an agreement with First Cymru — bringing relief to residents who’ve been cut off from regular public transport. The post Bus routes restored for Pen‑y‑Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam ...
Four charged after villages visited by 'suspicious' door-to-door callers
Police said the four men aroused suspicion due to their behaviour and made residents feel uncomfortable
Busy road in Welsh city to close for two months
It is to allow Wales and West Utilities to undertake gas mains replacement works
Kidwelly cannabis farm uncovered after police find photos on man’s phone
A major cannabis factory hidden inside a house on Lady Street in Kidwelly was exposed after police stopped a van on the M4 — and found photos of the grow on a passenger’s phone. The post Kidwelly cannabis farm uncovered after police find photos on...
Surveyor called in to examine drug dealer's house
Dean Williams benefited from his criminal conduct to the tune of £293,963 but an assessment of his available assets will have to wait after subsidence was found at a property he owns
Port Talbot driver jailed after 70mph chase through 20mph zone
A banned driver who hit 70mph in a 20mph street and mounted kerbs during a police chase has been jailed after a judge said it was “sheer luck” he didn’t kill someone. The post Port Talbot driver jailed after 70mph chase through 20mph zone appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Amazon worker caught on camera stealing thousands of pounds of items, now nobody can find him
The whereabouts of Edvin Groza are unknown but he is believed to have returned to Hungary
The Welsh city where drivers have had enough
The council said it repaired 764 potholes in December as part of its 48-hour repair programme but motorists who spoke to us weren't happy
Planned hike in burial and cremation fees in Welsh city 'needs rethink'
There are calls for plans to increase burial and cremation fees by more than £200,000 next year in Swansea to be reconsidered
Former Swansea police station turned into 68‑room homeless accommodation
A former city centre police station has been transformed into 68 rooms of temporary accommodation for people facing homelessness in Swansea. The post Former Swansea police station turned into 68‑room homeless accommodation appeared first on ...
Four arrested after suspected racially aggravated attack in Swansea city centre
A 20‑year‑old man is in hospital and four men have been arrested after a suspected racially aggravated attack in Swansea city centre. The post Four arrested after suspected racially aggravated attack in Swansea city centre appeared first on ...