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LLANELLI: Waste ban lifted as watchdog says AMG site no longer fuelling fly swarms
Natural Resources Wales has withdrawn the suspension notice that stopped certain waste arriving at the AMG Resources site, saying conditions have significantly improved, but an enforcement notice and close monitoring remain in place. The post LLANELLI: Waste ban lifted as watchdog says AMG site no l...
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Plans for new riverside neighbourhood in Swansea
Plans from Urban Splash will go on public display
SWANSEA: Named fourth in the UK for ‘fixer uppers’, but what does that actually mean?
New research puts Swansea joint fourth in the UK for properties needing work. We ran the filter ourselves, and what came back stretches from a house nobody is allowed inside to a £900,000 coaching stop above Horton Bay. The post SWANSEA: Named fourth in the UK for ‘fixer uppers’, but what does ...
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BURRY PORT: Historic cockle factory ‘mothballed’ following ‘most challenging season in living memory’
Eight people have lost their jobs at Parsons Pickles, the Burry Port shellfish firm that has been part of the town since 1948. The company says production is paused rather than finished, and that it hopes to restart if the cockles come back. The post BURRY PORT: Historic cockle factory ‘mothballed...
YSGOL HEOL GOFFA: No permanent nurse for seriously ill children at Llanelli special school as parents told to wait until 2027
Teachers are doing medical care for children with life-limiting conditions. Parents have been asking for a permanent nurse on site for five years. They have been turned down again, by the health board and by the Welsh Government. The post YSGOL HEOL GOFFA: No permanent nurse for seriously ill childr...
New pictures show big changes planned for Swansea city centre
The area at the top of Wind Street is expected to change beyond recognition, although there will be some clever nods to the past
LLWYNHENDY: Fly-tipper who abused inspectors spared jail after 16 months of dumping at Erw Las
Christian Astill kept piling waste onto land near Llanelli even after regulators told him to stop, and police had to attend visits because of his behaviour towards officers. He has been given a suspended sentence and stripped of his waste carrier licence. The post LLWYNHENDY: Fly-tipper who abused i...
The best rugby grounds in Wales out of the 282 Welsh clubs
Wales is blessed with some of the best rugby grounds anywhere in the world. From stunning backdrops to iconic venues steeped in history, these are the best of the best
FREE BIKE FIXING: Lottery-funded workshops head for schools and clubs across South West Wales
A Swansea trainer is taking work stands and toolkits into schools, community centres and club rooms across five areas, teaching young people to fix their own bikes. The sessions are free, and the group needs to provide nothing but the room. The post FREE BIKE FIXING: Lottery-funded workshops head fo...
When and where it will be hottest in Wales as country braces for another heatwave
Another heatwave is forecast to hit Wales this week, with temperatures in some areas expected to reach 34C
CASTLE SQUARE: New images show the copper and stone pavilions, as opening slips to the second half of 2027
Fresh images reveal the two cafe pavilions, the play fountain and the big screen coming to Swansea's Castle Square Gardens. The council now says the square will reopen in the second half of next year, a year later than the date it gave when the last set of images came out. The post CASTLE SQUARE: Ne...
The best pictures as Swansea's newest festival takes over Maritime Quarter
The debut family friendly event offered a range of water attractions, live music, family activities and immersive experiences
SKETTY: Empty office block to become dental practice as planners say yes
A vacant two-storey building next to the vets on Gower Road has permission to become a dental surgery, with the doors allowed open until 10pm on weekdays but only one dentist practising at a time. The post SKETTY: Empty office block to become dental practice as planners say yes appeared first on Swa...
TURTLE RESCUE: Pembrokeshire CEO to fly world’s rarest sea turtle on first leg of 5,000-mile journey home
Rhossi the Kemp's ridley was found cold-stunned on an Anglesey beach by a dog called Meg. On Monday, after nearly two years of rehabilitation, a Pembrokeshire businessman will fly him south in a helicopter with the seats taken out. The post TURTLE RESCUE: Pembrokeshire CEO to fly world’s rarest se...
Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Things to do in Wales for grown-ups that need a break from the kids
If you've managed to bag a babysitter, or just find yourself at a loose end this summer, and are looking for something to do here's a hearty list of activities and events you might like
'I died, really. I shouldn't be here, and now my mates are doing something incredible for me'
Alex Spooner from Swansea spent the best part of a year in hospital after a crash which has changed everything in his life
PRODUCT RECALL: Asda and Morrisons pasta salads pulled over listeria fears
Three pasta products with use-by dates this weekend are being recalled from stores including Asda and Morrisons, with shoppers told not to eat them and to return them for a full refund. The post PRODUCT RECALL: Asda and Morrisons pasta salads pulled over listeria fears appeared first on Swansea Bay ...
Hardworking mums from Swansea got into organised crime for 'easy money'
The pair were described as hard workers who had done well academically but had been drawn into the lure of easy money
THE RAPTURE: How Port Talbot became ‘Porth Hen’, the seaside town at the heart of BBC One’s thriller
The psychological thriller starring Ruth Madeley, Iwan Rheon and Ruth Jones reaches its finale on Sunday night, with Margam's ruins, Aberavon Beach and Port Talbot town centre all over the screen. The post THE RAPTURE: How Port Talbot became ‘Porth Hen’, the seaside town at the heart of BBC Oneâ...