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Woodland to commemorate city's war dead could cost as much as £6m
The logistal challenges and costs are significant so a new way forward is being proposed


Major scheme aims to unlock millions of pounds in Gower
Nothing is being taken for granted and the project will face competition but the rewards could be significant

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Reptiles delay opening of new Welsh-medium school in Bridgend until 2027
The opening of a new £18.6m Welsh-medium school in Bridgend has been delayed until 2027 after protected reptiles were discovered on the site, forcing a two-year pause in construction. The post Reptiles delay opening of new Welsh-medium school in Bridgend until 2027 appeared first on Swansea Bay New...
Staffordshire man jailed after travelling to Swansea to sell Class A drugs
A Staffordshire man has been jailed for 27 months after travelling to Swansea to deal heroin and cocaine. Thomas Hulson, 22, was caught with Class A drugs at Cwmdu’s Carmarthen Road Business Park and later admitted multiple offences relating to possession and supply. The post Staffordshire man jai...

Labour holds Baglan seat in Neath Port Talbot by-election as Reform slips to third
Labour has retained its seat in the Baglan ward of Neath Port Talbot Council following a closely watched by-election held on Thursday 17 July. The post Labour holds Baglan seat in Neath Port Talbot by-election as Reform slips to third appeared first on Swansea Bay News....


Cockroach infestation shuts Singleton Hospital kitchen for a month
Food preparation at Singleton Hospital has been moved off-site as Swansea Bay Health Board faces renewed scrutiny over hygiene and care standards The post Cockroach infestation shuts Singleton Hospital kitchen for a month appeared first on Swansea Bay News....


Complex gas leak causing disruption on busy Swansea road
It is not yet known how long the disruption will last for


He swore on the life of his gravely ill mum he was innocent. It was a lie
George Payne has an 'extensive criminal past', a court heard


Cockroach infestation shuts kitchen of major Welsh hospital
The cockroach infestation was first found to be affecting areas of Swansea's Singleton Hospital's kitchen at the end of June


Swansea skateboarders back £2.8m investment in wheel sports facilities
Local riders say council plans will grow the sport, boost community wellbeing, and put Swansea on the national map The post Swansea skateboarders back £2.8m investment in wheel sports facilities appeared first on Swansea Bay News....


Bob Dylan ticket prices as three Swansea shows go on sale
The 'Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour' will visit the Swansea Building Society Arena on November 9, 10 and 11 after four years on the road


Welsh Water under pressure as sewage pollution incidents hit ten-year high
NRW demands urgent changes at Welsh Water as 2024 data reveals 132 sewerage pollution incidents and over 112,000 storm overflow spills. The post Welsh Water under pressure as sewage pollution incidents hit ten-year high appeared first on Swansea Bay News....


Poundland stores in Swansea and Ammanford to close amid national restructure
Poundland's Morfa Shopping Park store shuts today, with Ammanford branch to follow in August. The post Poundland stores in Swansea and Ammanford to close amid national restructure appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

Wales named as future home of AI Growth Zone amid UK-wide tech investment push
UK Government outlines plans for AI infrastructure and jobs, with Bridgend tipped for major data centre development The post Wales named as future home of AI Growth Zone amid UK-wide tech investment push appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

Full list of Poundland stores set to close in Wales
It includes its biggest Welsh store on the list of more than 100 UK branches

JCP Solicitors to merge with Port Talbot law firm Howe & Spender this August
Long-standing legal practice joins growing regional firm in move that brings new investment and career opportunities to the town The post JCP Solicitors to merge with Port Talbot law firm Howe & Spender this August appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

He decided to go 'paedophile hunting' then robbed innocent teenager with learning difficulties
Logan Edge was 17 when he pulled on a balaclava, armed himself with a knife, and attacked a vulnerable boy


Vocational skills to be offered at new secondary school in Swansea
'There is a great will in the community to see this delivered,' says council leader


Swansea’s Zygo Media expands global reach while investing in local talent
Swansea’s Zygo Media, known for its work with top gaming creators, is expanding into business content and growing its local creative team with backing from global investors. The post Swansea’s Zygo Media expands global reach while investing in local talent appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
