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Martin Clunes reveals ‘weight of responsibility’ playing Huw Edwards in new TV drama
Actor says role was “not straightforward” as series explores the downfall of the former BBC newsreader. The post Martin Clunes reveals ‘weight of responsibility’ playing Huw Edwards in new TV drama appeared first on Swan...
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Mystery ‘foolish student’ sends £100 apology to Swansea shop for drunken prank 15 years later
The anonymous letter arrived at a well-known city centre food store — along with cash to make up for a banner stolen years ago. The post Mystery ‘foolish student’ sends £100 apology to Swansea shop for drunken prank 15 years later appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Welsh star Michael Sheen to host BBC quiz show in surprise career move
The Hollywood actor will take over the reins of the hit BBC teatime quiz after original host, Richard Osman stepped down. The post Welsh star Michael Sheen to host BBC quiz show in surprise career move appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Swansea café removes photo after customer fears it shows concentration camp scene
Customer feared historic photograph showed belongings from a Nazi death camp – but venue says it is actually a 1940 wartime press image linked to British contraband control. The post Swansea café removes photo after customer fears it shows concentration camp scene appeared first on Swansea Bay Ne...
Welsh rugby club removed from competition just hours before semi-final
They had asked for the game to be pushed back by 24 hours but their request was denied
New banking app and branch expansion as Swansea Building Society sees strong demand from savers and homebuyers
People across Wales could soon see more local banking options and new digital services as Swansea Building Society announces plans to expand — while reporting strong demand from both savers and homebuyers. The post New banking app and branch expansion as Swansea Building...
New £Multi-Million School Facilities Open for Pupils with Additional Needs
A major new school building for children with additional learning needs has officially opened, marking a big step forward for education in Pembrokeshire. The post New £Multi-Million School Facilities Open for Pupils with Additional Needs appeared first on ...
Snoop Dogg vows to turn Swansea into Vegas as incredible 10-year plan revealed
The American rapper is now a co-owner of Swansea City and visited the club for the first time last month
Flood misery on key Gower road could finally be tackled – and drivers are being asked what they think
Flooding chaos on one of Gower’s main roads could finally be tackled under new plans being drawn up by Swansea Council. The post Flood misery on key Gower road could finally be tackled – and drivers are being asked what they think appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
RURAL CRIME WAVE: Warning as ‘oil thieves’ target Welsh homes amid price spike
Rural communities across Wales are being warned to lock up their fuel tanks as heartless thieves move in to profit from soaring heating oil prices. The post RURAL CRIME WAVE: Warning as ‘oil thieves’ target Welsh homes amid price spike appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
STUDENT VILLAGE TRANSFORMATION: Final phase of major Swansea housing project given the green light
The transformation of a site that once housed thousands of students into a modern family community is set to be completed after the final phase of construction was approved. The post STUDENT VILLAGE TRANSFORMATION: Final phase of major Swansea housing project given the green light appeared first on ...
Welsh rugby coach dies suddenly aged 45 as tributes pour in
The former back row forward represented several Welsh clubs during his playing career before moving into coaching
CARMARTHENSHIRE £10M STORM BOOST: Welsh Government confirms massive funding for flood recovery
Carmarthenshire is set to receive a multi-million pound boost to help communities rebuild following the devastating storms that battered the county. The post CARMARTHENSHIRE £10M STORM BOOST: Welsh Government confirms massive funding for flood recovery appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
PENLAN: Selfies and fish and chips – First Minister’s ‘off-script’ surprise visit to Swansea social club
First Minister Eluned Morgan stunned regulars at a Swansea social club this weekend, disappearing from her own event to take selfies with a group of local teenagers. The post PENLAN: Selfies and fish and chips – First Minister’s ‘off-script’ surprise visit...
I opened a comedy club for one main reason
Sandro Ford from Port Talbot says Welsh comedians aren't represented enough on the circuit
Opinion | Torsten Bell MP: Reviving Swansea’s Civic Centre must be the city’s next big regeneration step
Swansea West MP Torsten Bell argues that redeveloping the Civic Centre should be the city’s next major regeneration project – and says securing the funding to unlock it is now a personal priority. The post Opinion | Torsten Bell MP: Reviving Swansea’s Civic Centre must be the city’s next bi...
From Resolven to RuPaul: Olympic swimmer Daniel Jervis makes a splash in Drag Race makeover
An Olympic swimmer from the Neath Valley has swapped the pool for the runway after appearing in a dazzling drag transformation on RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World. The post From Resolven to RuPaul: Olympic swimmer Daniel Jervis makes a splash in Drag Race makeover appeared first on ...
Bus fares to rise across South West Wales as First Cymru confirms new price increases
Bus passengers across South West Wales will soon be paying more for their journeys after First Cymru confirmed a new round of fare increases coming into force later this month. The post Bus fares to rise across South West Wales as First Cymru confirms new price increases appeared first on Swansea Ba...
Girl, 12, was beaten, raped and shot yards from home but killer was never found
Muriel Drinkwater, known locally as 'The Little Nightingale', was brutally raped and murdered having been seen by her mother just moments before.
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