Swansea

All the latest news from across the City and County of Swansea.

Combined custody image showing Samantha Evans on the left and Daniel Hughes on the right. Both have been jailed for conspiring to murder Evans’ husband in a planned attack inside a caravan.

Wife and lover jailed for 19 years each after plotting to murder her husband in armed caravan ambush

A wife and her secret lover who made three attempts to murder…

By

Kit Peters

7 Min Read

Two people walk past wreath stalls at Swansea Christmas Market, surrounded by lights, garlands and festive decorations.

Swansea Christmas Market ranked one of UK’s cheapest festive hotspots

Swansea has been named among the UK’s most affordable Christmas markets —…

By

Kit Peters

3 Min Read

Custody photograph of Nicky Barratt, 26, from Waun Wen, who has been sentenced to five months in jail for multiple shop thefts from Swansea convenience stores.

South Wales Police

Serial shoplifter jailed after £861 spree targeting Swansea stores

A repeat shoplifter who stole hundreds of pounds worth of food and…

By

Kit Peters

2 Min Read

Custody image of Nicholas O’Connor, 35, from Cwmrhydyceirw, who has been jailed for two years after being convicted of twelve sexual offences committed across Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Merthyr.

Serial sex offender jailed after targeting women across Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Merthyr

A repeat sexual offender who exposed himself and assaulted women across Swansea,…

By

Kit Peters

3 Min Read

Three men stand in front of the crenellated stone tower of St David & St Cyfelach’s Church in Llangyfelach. From left to right are Cllr Lyndon Jones, Cllr Mark Tribe and Tom Giffard MS. They are standing on a wet pavement with the historic church tower behind them.

Independent Llangyfelach councillor joins Welsh Conservative Party

Llangyfelach councillor Mark Tribe has joined the Welsh Conservative Party, leaving his…

By

Kit Peters

4 Min Read

Four workers in high-vis gear repair a road section with asphalt and a Mecalac roller near Brynmill.

Brynmill sinkhole finally filled – again – as road reopens this afternoon

Swansea Council says repairs to the Brynymor Road sinkhole are now complete,…

By

Kit Peters

2 Min Read

crop black student walking with female friend near brick wall

Swansea MP warns of “lost generation” as 565 young people stuck on benefits

Hundreds of young people in Swansea West are out of work or…

By

Kit Peters

4 Min Read

Screenshot from aerial video showing the unfinished Biophilic Living Biome tower under construction in Swansea, with planting and rooftop gardens yet to be installed.

Drone video shows Swansea’s ‘living building’ rising above city skyline

New drone footage has revealed the dramatic progress of Swansea’s £1bn regeneration…

By

Kit Peters

3 Min Read

Interior of cycle hangar showing metal racks and locking points for six bicycles.

Steel bike bunkers could hit Swansea streets

Swansea Council says it wants to tackle one of the biggest headaches…

By

Kit Peters

3 Min Read

Modern building labeled National Institute for Sport and Health with landscaped entrance and glass walkway.

£150m sports and health superhub to rise at Sketty Lane

Swansea is set to host a new flagship centre for sport and…

By

Kit Peters

3 Min Read

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