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Aerial view of Danbert House in Morriston, Swansea, showing the dilapidated Victorian building with a damaged roof, broken windows and overgrown vegetation surrounding the structure.

MORRISTON: Work begins to save crumbling historic house

Scaffolding goes up at long-derelict Danbert House as hopes grow for its…

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A photo of the ornate, red-painted Swiss Cottage in Singleton Park, showing its decorative balconies and inscriptions under a cloudy sky.

SINGLETON PARK: Future of iconic 200-year-old Swiss Cottage in doubt again as leaseholder pulls out

The future of the iconic Swiss Cottage in Swansea’s Singleton Park has…

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Two stonemasons in hi-vis jackets and hard hats lay bricks on scaffolding during restoration work on the Laboratory Building at the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site in Swansea.

Work progresses on historic copperworks building that could become new restaurant

Restoration work is under way on a Grade II listed building at…

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Dr Alex Langlands standing at Margam as part of Swansea University’s ArchaeoMargam heritage project.

‘Missing piece of the puzzle’: Roman villa uncovered in Margam in one of Wales’ most significant archaeological finds

Archaeologists have uncovered the footprint of a Roman villa in Margam —…

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Ray Milland and wife Muriel “Mal” Milland seated at a Hollywood nightclub table in 1942.

Neath honours Oscar winner, Archdruid and Iron Industry pioneer with Blue Plaques

Hollywood glamour, poetic pride and industrial grit will all be celebrated in…

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Exterior of St David’s Church in Penllergaer, showing grey stone walls, Gothic windows, and mature trees under an overcast sky.

£50,000 Christmas gift gives Penllergaer church a new lease of life

Historic St David’s Church in Penllergaer is set for urgent repairs thanks…

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Montage image combining the blue plaque unveiling at Langland Bay and a portrait of Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein honoured with blue plaque at Langland Bay

A new blue plaque has been unveiled at Langland Bay to honour…

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Former JT Morgan Department store on Belle Vue Way in Swansea City Centre

Swansea’s former JT Morgan store reborn as creative hub

The former JT Morgan department store on Belle Vue Way has been…

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Current view of the Old Carriage Drive bridleway in Swansea’s Clyne Valley, a woodland path facing proposals to be resurfaced under the council’s Active Travel programme.

Residents voice anger over plans to resurface historic Clyne bridleway

Opposition is mounting to Swansea Council’s plans to tarmac the Old Carriage…

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