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Shaun Greaney, Lliedi councillor and defibrillator campaigner, pictured with his brother Ian next to a publicly accessible defibrillator in Hedley Terrace, Llanelli.
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Councillor saves man with CPR in Llanelli town centre

Defibrillator campaigner and Lliedi councillor Shaun Greaney used lifesaving skills learned on a town council course to revive an unconscious…

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Horton and Port Eynon Crew members receive prestigious awards

Three crew members of the Horton and Port Eynon Lifeboat Station were thrilled to receive Commendations from the RNLI for…

Portrait of Swansea couple Matthew and Kate Lewis, who credit Specsavers Swansea with saving Matthew’s life after a routine eye test revealed a brain tumour.
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Swansea dad praises local opticians after life‑saving tumour diagnosis

A Swansea father has credited his local opticians with saving his life after a routine sight test led to the…

Portrait of Paul Sloots, a Port Talbot great‑grandfather who died from asbestos‑related cancer mesothelioma.
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‘Our King’: Family pay tribute after Port Talbot great‑grandfather dies from asbestos cancer

The family of a Port Talbot great‑grandfather have spoken of their devastation after he died less than a year following…

Shalom House Hospice in St Davids will close at the end of October 2025. Hywel Dda UHB says it is working to ensure continuity of care for local patients.
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Shalom House charity confirms closure as health board pledges continuity of care

A much‑loved Pembrokeshire hospice charity has confirmed it will close at the end of October 2025, with health chiefs moving…

Dr Suresh Pillai and Professor Karl Hawkins pictured together in Swansea. The pair are heading a £1.2m research project to create a new blood test that could improve treatment for stroke patients.
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Swansea experts awarded £1.2 million for test that could transform stroke care

Researchers in Swansea have secured a £1.2 million grant to develop a pioneering blood test that could change the way…

Exterior view of Gorseinon Hospital in Swansea, captured via Google Maps, as inpatient services prepare to move to Singleton Hospital.
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Health Board confirms temporary transfer of Gorseinon Hospital inpatient beds to Singleton

Swansea Bay University Health Board has formally approved the temporary transfer of inpatient beds from Gorseinon Hospital to Singleton Hospital,…

A close‑up of two women wearing hijabs smiling and talking in a public space, symbolising friendship and community.
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Almost two thirds of people in Wales oppose plans to strip Indefinite Leave to Remain, new poll shows

A new YouGov survey has revealed that almost two thirds of people in Wales oppose Reform UK’s proposals to remove…

Chris Owens of Neath Port Talbot Council holding the APSE 2025 Award at the ceremony in Glasgow, recognising the council’s AI innovation in adult social care.
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AI project that saves Neath Port Talbot social workers 15 hours a week wins UK award

Neath Port Talbot Council has scooped a national award for its pioneering use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cut paperwork…

Woman applying sunscreen to a young child outdoors, highlighting the importance of sun safety and skin cancer prevention.
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Call to scrap VAT on sunscreen as skin cancer rates rise in Wales

Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams has urged the UK Government to rethink its refusal to remove VAT from sunscreen, warning…