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Curious case of Welsh bank manager found shot dead inside locked room
William Hall's killer was eventually caught and put to death
SUMMER HOLIDAYS: Government acts to protect flights from disruption amid Middle East fuel supply fears
The Government is consulting on relaxing airline slot rules to let carriers adjust flight schedules early - protecting summer holidays from last-minute cancellations amid concerns over jet fuel supplies following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The post SUMMER HOLIDAYS: Government acts to prote...
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BAGLAN: Councillors demand answers from Whitbread CEO over Bagle Brook Beefeater closure — and urge rethink
Three Baglan councillors have written to Whitbread CEO Dominic Paul demanding answers over the Bagle Brook Beefeater closure - asking about jobs at risk, future plans for the site, and urging the company to reconsider. The post BAGLAN: Councillors demand answers from Whitbread CEO over Bagle Brook B...
He wore a £13,000 gold Rolex 'for status'. He's not wearing it anymore
It is not know who smuggled the Rolex into prison or how they did it
LLANELLI: ‘My hometown was missing one’ — artist Jenks transforms Seaside wall with stunning five-panel community mural
Artist Jenks has transformed a bare wall near Llanelli beach into a five-panel community mural celebrating the town's past, present and spirit through the themes of Joy, Struggle, Love, Pride and Hope - funded entirely from his own pocket. The post LLANELLI: ‘My hometown was missing one’ — art...
CELEBRITY TRAITORS: Port Talbot’s Michael Sheen confirmed for series two
Port Talbot's Michael Sheen has been confirmed for the second series of The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One — with Good Omens 3 alongside David Tennant also arriving on Amazon Prime Video on 13 May. The post CELEBRITY TRAITORS: Port Talbot’s Michael Sheen confirmed for series two appeared first on...
SWANSEA: Woman arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after four-vehicle collision on Fabian Way
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after a four-vehicle collision on Fabian Way in Swansea left four people in hospital on Thursday night. The post SWANSEA: Woman arrested...
Four in hospital and woman arrested after Swansea crash
Emergency services were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Friday
SENEDD ELECTION: Two-thirds of Welsh voters don’t understand the new voting system — with just days to go until polls open
A major new study by Aberystwyth and Swansea universities has found that 88% of Welsh voters don't understand the new closed list voting system being used for the first time at next Thursday's Senedd election - with just six days to go until polls open. The post SENEDD ELECTION: Two-thirds of Welsh ...
Major update issued on Swansea Debenhams store
A huge clue about the future tenants has been dropped
TENBY: Police launch summer crackdown on antisocial behaviour as bank holiday crowds head to Pembrokeshire
Dyfed-Powys Police has launched Operation Lion - its annual summer crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Tenby and Saundersfoot - as thousands of bank holiday visitors head to Pembrokeshire, just weeks after four teenagers were stabbed at Tenby railway station. The post TENBY: Police launch summer cr...
SWANSEA: Debenhams building sold to Quadrant owners as three major new tenants set to be named ‘within days’
Swansea's former Debenhams building has been sold to Quadrant owners Centurion, with two major national retailers and a leisure operator set to be named as tenants within days - as council leader Rob Stewart calls it big news for the city. The post SWANSEA: Debenhams building sold to Quadrant owners...
BLAENYMAES: ‘He was the light of our lives’ — beloved chihuahua Hugo killed in garden attack on Eagles Place
An eight-year-old chihuahua named Hugo has been killed in his own back garden in Blaenymaes after a large bulldog-type dog entered the property, as his heartbroken owners call for tougher action on dangerous dogs and criticise the council's response to their concerns. The post BLAENYMAES: ‘He was ...
Four local restaurants face closure as Whitbread axes up to 3,800 jobs across UK estate
Four restaurants across the Swansea Bay area face closure after Premier Inn owner Whitbread announced plans to cut up to 3,800 jobs - including the Swansea Vale Brewers Fayre in Llansamlet, the Waterfront Beefeater in SA1, the Bagle Brook Beefeater in Baglan, and The Sandpiper Brewers Fayre in Llane...
PORT TALBOT: In pictures — the aftermath of the Water Street fire as crews continue to damp down
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has released new images showing the scale of the Water Street fire operation in Port Talbot, with crews working through the night and into the following days to damp down the site. The post PORT TALBOT: In pictures — the aftermath of the Water Street fire...
Thieves cause opening of much loved Swansea attraction to be cancelled
Blackpill Lido had been expected to re-open over the Bank Holiday weekend, but thieves had other ideas and plans are now delayed
SWANSEA: Thieves steal Blackpill Lido sprinklers days before bank holiday opening — leaving families facing wait
Thieves have stolen the distinctive sprinklers from Blackpill Lido in Swansea just days before its bank holiday opening, forcing a delay of at least a week as council teams work to create a temporary fix and police investigate. The post ...
PONTYATES: FOI reveals no specific recruitment attempts for Sarn surgery GP in 9 years as decision day looms
Freedom of Information documents reveal that Hywel Dda University Health Board made no targeted recruitment attempts for a salaried GP at Meddygfa'r Sarn in nine years - despite citing lack of interest as a key reason for recommending closure, as campaigners prepare for a final board decision on 28 ...
SWANSEA: Council trials on-street electric vehicle charging to help drivers without driveways
Swansea Council is trialling an innovative on-street electric vehicle charging system with ten households, allowing EV owners without driveways to charge their cars safely outside their homes using a channel cut into the pavement. The post SWANSEA: Council trials on-street electric vehicle charging ...