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“It’s okay to ask for support.” Swansea woman lands insurance role with help from Working Wales
Roxanne Jones, a 23-year-old business economics graduate, recently returned to Swansea after completing her degree in London. While job-hunting, she found she consistently reached final interview stages but struggled to secure a role. The post “It’s okay to ask for support.” Swansea woman ...
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Swansea family vow to keep raising money for Wales Air Ambulance in memory of ‘fun, loving and kind’ Ben
Ben Rogers, 19, from Bonymaen, was a passenger when the car he was travelling in was involved in a crash at Northway Garage, Bishopston, Swansea, in May 2022. The post Swansea family vow to keep raising money for Wales Air Ambulance in memory of ‘fun, loving and kind’ Ben appeared first on Swan...
Neath Port Talbot Council’s new Chief Exec begins her role calling it ‘the greatest opportunity of my working life’
Frances O’Brien has started her role as the new Chief Executive Officer of Neath Port Talbot Council, taking over from outgoing Chief Executive Karen Jones who has retired. The post Neath Port Talbot Council’s new Chief Exec begins her role calling it ‘the greatest opportunity of my working li...
Fire service release image of New Cut Road blaze aftermath with ‘multi-agency’ approach commended by chief
Damage to a student flat has been revealed after firefighters managed to dramatically stop fire engulfing an entire multi-story building in Swansea's city centre. The post Fire service release image of New Cut Road blaze aftermath with ‘multi-agency’ approach commended by chief appeared first on...
I went to the Swansea Christmas Parade for the first time ever and it blew me away
It was the first Christmas parade of my life and it's certainly set high standards for any other parade I go to
Drug-dealing dad must surrender thousands of pounds found under bed
Shaun Gwyther was in contact with a gang which was trafficking large quantities of cocaine from Amsterdam to the UK
Dad tried to save son, three, in devastating house fire which claimed both their lives
Naemat Lawa Esmael, aged 51, and his son Muhammed Esmael, three, died after a fire ravaged their Swansea home
Damage to student flat revealed after firefighters manage to stop fire engulfing entire multi-storey building
Multiple fire crews rushed to a block of student flats in New Cut Road in Swansea after a report of a fire and prevented a more serious incident
'90s comedy legends to reunite for Welsh show in 2025 as The Fast Show celebrates 30 years - here's how to get tickets
Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse will reunite with Simon Day, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams for An Evening with The Fast Show in 2025
Mumbles bank manager determined to raise vital funds with charity coastal walk for Cwtsh Clos
The manager of the Mumbles branch of The Principality Building Society has explained why he’s so motivated to help raise money for Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Cwtsh Clos appeal. The post Mumbles bank manager determined to raise vital funds with charity coastal walk for Cwtsh Clos appea...
Everyone is saying the same thing about the Swansea Christmas Parade
It's fair to say there was a common feeling
Beautiful new memorial in Swansea in honour of 70 heroic young men
A new monument has been unveiled to honour the memory of Kilvey Boys
Electrical alterations done at home where father and son died in fire
Naemat Lawa Esmael, aged 51, and his son Muhammed Esmael, three, died after a fire caused 'extensive' damage to their home
Swansea city centre multi-story fire prompts massive fire response
A fire at a multi-storey building in New Cut Road, Swansea, has seen an arrary of fire and police response units sent to the scene. The post Swansea city centre multi-story fire prompts massive fire response appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Man dies after Carmarthenshire crash on A48 near Cross Hands police confirm
Dyfed-Powys Police said the crash on Friday involving a single vehicle - a grey Isuzu D-Max that saw the stretch of road closed for 20 hours has led to a 55-year-old man losing his life. The post Man dies after Carmarthenshire crash on A48 near Cross Hands police confirm appeared first on Swansea Ba...
Swansea fire in high-rise building prompts major emergency services response
A fire at a multi-storey building in New Cut Road, Swansea, prompted a fire and police response
Gemma Collins came to Swansea and served McDonald's burgers in a red ball gown
The former TOWIE star looked fabulous as she made a surprise visit to the Welsh city on the same day as the Christmas Parade which saw thousands line the streets
Worrying surge in the number of homeless people in Wales with one city seeing a 50% increase
There have been worrying trends in homelessness across Wales in recent years. Now a new study has looked in more detail at those trends and the causes of and reasons for homelessness
Swansea Christmas parade 2024: The best pictures as thousands cheer on annual event
There was some Christmas magic for everyone - from Spider-Man to Gemma Collins - and huge numbers lined the entire route to watch the procession go by
Homeowners struggle to re-mortgage or sell homes with spray foam insulation
It is estimated that around 250,000 homes have this type of insulation in the UK. But some banks and building societies have said they will not lend on properties which have it installed