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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....

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Welsh Water told to pay £45m in fines 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 in fines for ‘unacceptable’ sewage failu...

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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 ...

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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....

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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 ...

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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...

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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

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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 ...

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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....

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NEATH LEGEND: Hollywood’s first Welsh Oscar winner honoured with blue plaque at childhood home

The childhood home of Neath’s own Hollywood icon Ray Milland has been officially marked with a blue plaque to celebrate his record-breaking career. The post NEATH L...

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Company accused of carrying out dodgy medicals in the back of a van to scam DVLA

Six people involved with company Doctors on Wheels are on trial for allegedly putting profit before safety when it came to people applying to renew commercial driving licences

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Shop stopped from selling alcohol until 2am after police and neighbours step in

He has now agreed to an earlier time as councillors hear from all sides at licensing meeting

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Businessman pulls out of plans to rejuvenate Swansea's iconic Swiss Cottage

A businessman who had exciting plans for it has withdrawn

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This man preyed on university students

Officers became suspicious of 20-year-old Kobir Hussain's activity in the lively student area in the city

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Incredible house has steps in the garden that take you down to stunning sandy Welsh beach

Not many people can boast a garden with a stunning and unspoilt beach at the end of the plot and private steps that lead down to the sandy shore

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Police rush to street after reports of man with firearm

Officers say there will be an increased police presence in the area

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WEST CROSS: Man arrested after reports of imitation firearm brandished in street

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence after reports of a man brandishing a weapon in a Swansea street. The post WEST CROSS: Man arrested after reports of imitation firearm brandished in street appeared first on ...

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The Abi Tierney interview: Our plan will not change - we risk destroying ourselves

WalesOnline rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas sits down with WRU CEO Abi Tierney

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SENEDD: Reform MS tears into First Minister over ‘disastrous’ £9bn 20mph policy

A Reform MS has torn into the First Minister over the Welsh Government’s default 20mph speed limit, branding it a “disaster from start to finish” that has cost the economy £9 billion. The post SENEDD: Reform MS tears into First Minister over ‘disastrous’ £9bn 20mph policy appeared first ...

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SKEWEN: Family ‘devastated’ after digger drives over teenage son’s grave

A Skewen family has been left “absolutely devastated” after discovering deep tyre tracks from a digger driven over their teenage son’s grave. The post SKEWEN: Family ‘devastated’ after digger drives over teenage son’s grave appeared first on ...