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Do this 20p tyre trick or risk facing £10,000 fines

Drivers are being urged to check their tyres before travelling to avoid facing fines up to £10,000 and points on their licence. The post Do this 20p tyre trick or risk facing £10,000 fines appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Steel investment programme for jobs hits £3 million

Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE says its ongoing Support Programme for Wales has exceeded expectations, so far investing £3 million and creating 400 jobs. The post Steel investment programme for jobs hits £3 million appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Pembrokeshire mum first NHS patient to get ground-breaking MS drug

A Pembrokeshire mum has become the first NHS patient in the UK to be treated with a new drug to prevent relapses of multiple sclerosis (MS). The post Pembrokeshire mum first NHS patient to get ground-breaking MS drug appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Police want to speak with this man after security guard punched in face TWICE at train station

Do you know this man? British Transport Police want to speak with him after a security guard at Swansea Train Station was punched in the face twice. The post Police want to speak with this man after security guard punched in face TWICE at train station appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Paedophile who abused young children dies in prison

Lawrence Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for 13 offences against children. A prisons ombudsman has found one failing by prison staff in connection to the death

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Swansea-based animal welfare charity raises £2,000 for Border Collie Rescue Centre

The Pettifor Trust, a Swansea-based animal welfare charity, has raised £2,000 for the Border Collie Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Pencader. The post Swansea-based animal welfare charity raises £2,000 for Border Collie Rescue Centre appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Revealed: The 11 Carmarthenshire roads that will change from 20 to 30mph

Out of 150 Carmarthenshire A and B roads reviewed, just 15 were deemed to meet the Welsh Government’s criteria to reverse the 20mph limit – with four of those found to not be suitable for 30mph speeds. The post Revealed: The 11 Carmarthenshire roads that will change from 20 to 30mph appeared fir...

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Police want to speak to this man in connection with a violent attack on a train security guard

British Transport Police said the guard was assaulted at Swansea Railway Station earlier this month and believe this man may be able to help their investigation

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Teenage girl sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder at Ammanford school

A 14-year-old girl has been jailed for the attempted murder of two teachers and a pupil at a school in Carmarthenshire. The post Teenage girl sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder at Ammanford school appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Community council asks for views on Mumbles skatepark

Mumbles Community Council is asking local residents, skatepark users and their families to share their views on Mumbles Skatepark. The post Community council asks for views on Mumbles skatepark appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Council says fire damaged Port Talbot chapel ‘not in immediate danger of collapse’

Neath Port Talbot Council has sought to reassure residents on the condition of the fire ravaged Bethany English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in Port Talbot. The post Council says fire damaged Port Talbot chapel ‘not in immediate danger of collapse’ appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Warning over energy bills hack which risks burning your home down as you sleep

Experts have warned that advice to help you save money on energy bills could actually pose a significant fire risk to your home

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Minecraft movie sparks 194% rise in builder career searches

With the Minecraft Movie bringing the iconic block-building game back into the spotlight, new research shows it's doing more than entertain, it's inspiring a new generation of builders, architects and designers. The post Minecraft movie sparks 194% rise in builder career searches appeared first on S...

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Met Office warns when warm weather will end with 'heavy and thundery' conditions

We're currently enjoying a lovely week of weather here in Wales, but it won't last long., sadly. Here are the forecasts for the coming days and weeks

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A male voice choir has been resurrected in the Swansea Valley and it's changing lives

'In these days of doom and gloom, it has brought a bit of joy to the community,' said one member of Cor Meibion Clydach

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Budget supermarket reveals not so Lidl expansion plans

Budget supermarket, Lidl has announced 13 places in South West Wales it wants to open new stores as part of huge expansion plans. The post Budget supermarket reveals not so Lidl expansion plans appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Police issue snake warning for Gower dog walkers

Police have issued a warning to Gower dog walkers after several sightings of venomous adders on sand dunes, hillsides, moors and woodlands. The post Police issue snake warning for Gower dog walkers appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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First picture of Cefn Cribwr victim released as man faces court on murder charge

Police have released a photo of Tracey Davies (formally Young) who was killed just over a week ago, as Michael Davies faces court charged with her murder. The post First picture of Cefn Cribwr victim released as man faces court on murder charge appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Venomous snakes warning issued after increased sightings in Wales

Police say they have received 'several reports' of the snakes

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7 absolutely banging things you need to eat in Swansea right now

The list includes breakfasts prepared by a Masterchef semi-finalist and a stunning small plate menu with one of the best views anywhere in Wales