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Former city police station turned into temporary homeless accommodation
The newly renovated property is now 68 individual rooms to help people experiencing homelessness
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I was The Traitors' best kept secret and this is everything you want to know about the castle, the food, Claudia and my plan to get everyone drunk
Fiona Hughes became an instant national icon on BBC One and now she's ready to spill the beans
Is this the end of booze, brawls and debauchery on Wales' most infamous party street
Wind Street has always been absolutely synonymous for being Wales's biggest night out, but things are slowly evolving
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'I died for 26 minutes then woke up in hospital and shouted 'what the f***'
Welsh diva Ceri Dupree suffered a heart attack, a stroke and was put in an induced coma
Row over council's public relations and marketing bill
The money should be spent on frontline services not 'managing the council's public image', according to a Conservative MS
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mamma Mia! at Swansea Building Society Arena review: Cheeky pre-show warning ensures Abba fans are in no doubt about what's to come
The smash-hit stage show, which has been seen by a whopping 70 million people worldwide, is entertaining audiences in Swansea until January 24
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