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The highly contagious Victorian skin disease linked to poverty which is soaring in the UK

NHS figures show a 66% increase in scabies cases so far this year. The disease can lead to complications and even result in life-threatening conditions

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19 changes you must report to the DWP if you receive Universal Credit or risk having to pay back thousands

Here is the full list of 19 changes in circumstances which you must report to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - or face having to make a repayment, and even a penalty fine or court appearance

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Sister act raises £5,000 to thank staff at the South West Wales Cancer Centre

A sister act has seen £5,000 raised to thank the dedicated staff of a life-saving centre at Swansea’s Singleton Hospital. The post Sister act raises £5,000 to thank staff at the South West Wales Cancer Centre appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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University Natural Products BioHUB secures £4.5m UKRI funding to boost green economy

Swansea University’s Natural Products BioHUB (NP BioHUB) has secured £4.5m in funding as part of UKRI’s £25m Accelerating the Green Economy programme, that will bring jobs, skills, and prosperity to areas across the UK. The post University Natural Products BioHUB secures £4.5m UKRI funding to...

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'Our son was just 48-hours old when doctors said they were running out of options'

Baby Theo needed help to breathe when he was first born

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Man punched and kicked two women before removing victim's trousers

The two women were cornered in the stairwell of a block of flats

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Works underway on Ferry Road Culvert Scheme in Kidwelly

Works to alleviate a flood-prone area of Kidwelly are well underway, Carmarthenshire Council have said. The post Works underway on Ferry Road Culvert Scheme in Kidwelly appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Michael Sheen, Matsena Brothers, musings, music, and more: Swansea Arts Weekend wows crowds

From 4th to 6th October, Swansea city centre came alive with creativity as thousands of residents and visitors gathered for the inaugural Swansea Arts Weekend, a celebration of arts and culture. The post Michael Sheen, Matsena Brothers, musings, music, and more: Swansea Arts Weekend wows crowds app...

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Cavell Stars for Swansea fund-raising duo’s efforts to support children in Africa with malnutrition

Two fundraising dynamos have been awarded Cavell Stars after raising thousands of pounds to help African children with malnutrition.  The post Cavell Stars for Swansea fund-raising duo’s efforts to support children in Africa with malnutrition appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Popular Uplands Thai restaurant to close

A popular restaurant in Swansea has announced it will close next month. Bangkok, located in Uplands, will have its last day of service on Sunday, November 3, it's owners have announced . The post Popular Uplands Thai restaurant to close appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Chart-topping DJ Nathan Dawe who's worked with acts like Little Mix and Anne-Marie to perform in small town in Wales

Best known for hits including Lighter and 21 Reasons, the artist has worked with the likes of KSI, Ella Henderson, Little Mix and Anne-Marie

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Ammanford stabbing trial collapses over Jury issue

The jury in the Ammanford school stabbing trial has been discharged because of a "great irregularity" among the jurors that has compromised their ability to reach a verdict, the judge said. The post Ammanford stabbing trial collapses over Jury issue appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Swansea teenager to feature on Countryfile ramble for BBC Children In Need

15-year-old Jack from Swansea will be partnered with presenter Sean Fletcher to explore the stunning Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District as part of the 10th-anniversary special of the Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need, which will be broadcasted on BBC One on Sunday 3rd November. The p...

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Steel Town student all set to conquer Earth!

Port Talbot's own Grace Gavigan will represent Wales at Miss Earth in the Philippines on Sunday 9th November 2024. The post Steel Town student all set to conquer Earth! appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Record-breaking numbers seen for Swansea student night event

Record-breaking numbers were achieved at Swansea’s annual Student Shopping Night on Tuesday (October 1st) with a 30% uplift in attendees year-on-year, attracting nearly 4,000 student shoppers to the City Centre. The post Record-breaking numbers seen for Swansea student night event appeared first o...

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Mumbles Big Wheel operators make announcement on future and promise 'bigger and better'

It is set to re-open in Swansea city centre in November as part of the city's annual Waterfront Winterland

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The new restaurants and venues which have opened or are poised to arrive in Swansea in 2024

The city is already thriving when it comes to having good places to eat and drink, and 2024 has seen even more restaurants and cafes open, with more to follow

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Businessman’s praise for Swansea’s regeneration

A businessman behind the restoration and reopening of Swansea's historic Albert Hall has praised the regeneration of the city. The post Businessman’s praise for Swansea’s regeneration appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Welsh Water customers are set to get a refund, but there's a catch

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is one of three companies categorised as 'lagging behind'. It has been told it will have to return £24.1m to customers

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An extraordinary bird with a crown of feathers has been found on a Welsh beach

The golden-coloured hoopoe, with its distinctive black and white wings, crown of colourful feathers and long, curving bill, has been spotted at Swansea Bay