Gower College Swansea has won the apprenticeship programme of the year award at the 2021 Tes FE Awards, announced this evening in a virtual ceremony. The Tes FE...
Swansea Council’s efforts to tackle waste problems blighting communities are set to get a further boost in the coming months. Additional littering and fly-tipping teams are...
National garden centre retailer, Dobbies has announced the online relaunch of its much-loved Little Seedlings Club, to support and celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week (29 May...
South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses after a 20 year-old woman was assaulted in a park area off Primrose Hill, Mount Pleasant, Swansea. Police say...
Representatives from Swansea’s Paws on Patrol crime prevention network will be out and about during half-term. The group is made up of dog owners who are...
South Wales Police have arrested 15 people following the night of violent disorder in Mayhill on Thursday 20th May Vehicles were destroyed and windows were smashed...
First Cymru is launching new open-top bus services in Swansea and Bridgend this weekend which will run throughout the summer. Starting tomorrow Saturday 29th May, vehicles...
Work on a major new high-tech office development that will provide space for 600 jobs is set to begin in Swansea city centre this summer. Swansea...
Children in Grovesend have given a big thumbs up to a newly upgraded play area in the village. This year each ward in Swansea is being...
Some of the most exciting planes and airborne stunt shows are set to be flying high over Swansea next summer after the pandemic forced this year’s...
A syndicate of significant Welsh investment angels has completed a £950,000 investment in Swansea-based Marine Power Systems. Led by lead investor Andrew Diplock, the syndicate of...
Some of the first new homes to be built by Swansea Council for a generation are being completed this month. Construction of more than fifty new...
The Welsh Ambulance Service has unveiled a state-of-the-art new training facility. The Workforce Education and Development Centre in Swansea boasts an immersive training room, where simulation...
New drone footage and photos show even further progress for Swansea’s emerging Copr Bay phase one district. The video and photos give a latest bird’s eye...
Swansea Council plans have been approved to save an historic former industrial building for future generations. The grade two listed Laboratory Building on the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks...
Tests being carried out on specially designed concrete tiles will establish what types of pattern offer the best home for seashore animals and seaweeds. To help...
An ambulance technician whose indigestion turned out to be incurable cancer will marry his fiancée next week after a fundraiser to pay for the big day...
Residents and businesses have been praised for helping put things right after the disturbances in Mayhill and Waun Wen last week. Swansea Council say they are...
A study by researchers from Swansea University shows that conspiracy theories, a distrust in in government and Covid echo chambers are among the factors leading to...
Wales’ largest independent accountancy firm, Bevan Buckland LLP, which is headquartered in Swansea, continues to make gains as Alex Powell, Associate Executive and Bethan Murphy, Senior...
A reshuffle of the Council’s Cabinet is aiming to strengthen leadership with the appointment of two Cabinet members to the education and adult services’ posts. They...
Vulnerable families, young people, the elderly and others at risk of not having a roof over their heads are to get millions of pounds of extra...
A new collaboration is underway between the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) and one of its Master’s students, to improve children’s...
South Wales Police have confirmed that a further three men aged 18, 21, and 23 have been arrested in connection with violent disorder in Mayhill on...
Two of Swansea’s longest-serving councillors have become Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor today. Cllr Mary Jones succeeds Cllr Mark Child as Lord Mayor for 2021/22...
Children and young people living in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot will be able to use an anonymous digital counselling and support service designed to safeguard...
Swansea Building Society was the most profitable building society in the whole of the UK last year – a remarkable achievement confirmed in the same month that...
Bus operator First Cymru has released a sneak preview on its social media channels of one of its new open-top double deckers in a beach-themed “Cymru...
Swansea Council staff are continuing to support families following last night’s disorder in the Mayhill and Waun Wen community. A team is again in the community this afternoon...
A major clean-up is underway in the Mayhill and Waun Wen areas of Swansea after large groups of youths gathered last night setting fire to cars...
People in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are being urged to keep socially distancing and get their Covid-19 vaccination as soon as they’re called, because Coronavirus...
South Wales Police are highlighting the potential dangers of inhaling nitrous oxide, known as laughing gas. They say they are “concerned for young people’s safety” and...
A local independent fostering agency in Swansea is shining a light on the resilience and dedication of their foster parents during the annual Foster Care Fortnight...
Contractors are preparing to move on site to carry out crucial conservation work to help preserve one of Swansea’s most historic landmarks. Specialists will be removing...
A highly-specialised clinic has been opened so those at risk of rare and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions can have the Covid vaccine just like everyone else....
A voluntary organisation which regularly supports more than 50 of Swansea’s young adult carers has been given a helping hand thanks to gas network company, Wales...
More than 500 formal responses were given to a Swansea Council survey on plans to create a community hub in the former BHS building in Swansea...
AB Glass, the award-winning architectural aluminium and access control specialist, has completed a significant investment that will increase its production capacity by 35% as it gears...
Nine projects that provide community spaces where people from all backgrounds can meet, chat and take part in activities to help reduce loneliness and isolation have...
Health board staff have thanked the Liberty Stadium management for pitching in to provide essential nurse training facilities during the pandemic. The Nurse Education team in...
Local sporting clubs, community groups and charities in Swansea are set to get free access to use council-owned playing fields, parks and outdoor spaces as the...
Tonia Antoniazzi, member of Parliament for Gower, met her constituent, Karen Penny at Westminster earlier today (18 May) Karen Penny, 54, from the Gower, is walking...
Caswell Bay, Langland Bay and Port Eynon have all been awarded the prestigious international Blue Flag status for 2021 – just in time for the late...
Swansea-based kidney charity, the Paul Popham Fund, Renal Support Wales, has been overwhelmed by the support given to its latest fundraiser ‘Kilometres for Kidneys’, which has raised over £2,500 since it...
Three of Swansea’s popular venues are getting ready to welcome visitors back safely as Welsh Government Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease. Glynn Vivian Art Gallery will...
Swansea Council is launching the next phase in its consultation programme to upgrade sea defences to help protect Mumbles for the next century. The project is...
One of the most interesting trends to emerge from the business landscape of the pandemic is the surge in business start-ups, but Wales’ largest independent accountancy...
Underwear, Wedding Dresses & Banjos: The Weirdest Items Welsh Leave Behind When Moving Home We all had a “Lost Belongings” box at school – the equally...
The award-winning Sol Cinema accepted their first payment in cryptocurrency this week. The vintage mobile cinema based in Swansea, complete with popcorn and usherettes has been...
Swansea University’s Oriel Science is back with a new exhibition venue in the heart of Swansea city centre and will open its doors on Saturday 22nd...
Jonathan Campbell, 37, from Mayhill, Swansea, was sentenced to life in prison at Swansea Crown Court on Monday (17 May) for the murder of Helen Bannister....
The South West Wales Cancer Centre in Swansea has become the UK leader in using the best and most effective form of radiotherapy possible. A higher...
Network Rail and contractors, Centregreat, teamed up with a local volunteer group to help put the finishing touches to a new relaxing space in south west...
Gowerton secondary school, YG Bryntawe and Swansea’s special schools could be the next to benefit from record investment in school buildings in the city. Swansea Council’s...
A £20m package of support for our communities aims to ensure no-one is left behind as Swansea emerges from the pandemic. From a freeze on the...
South Wales Police say they are continuing with an investigation after a suspicious incident outside Clase Primary School where a girl was allegedly grabbed by an...
A digital collection of manuscripts, notebooks and photographs relating to the Welsh writer Dylan Thomas is now available free online, thanks to an international collaboration. Supported...
Swansea University is playing a leading role in a new UK-wide consortium to bring together vital mental health data. DATAMIND – the Data Hub for Mental Health...
Volunteers from Swansea were the first in Europe to come forward to take part in an international clinical trial of a new Covid-19 vaccine. The Medicago...
A new book about a loveable rescue dog from South Wales is raising vital funds for animals in need. ‘Stevie the Wander Dog’ – whose long,...
Swansea Council say they’ve served up another boost to the hospitality industry as they will continue to provide licences for outdoor dining areas free of charge...
As Wales moves into alert level two on Monday, indoor hospitality and entertainment venues will be able to re-open, and there will be an increase in...
Staff at Plantasia are celebrating the birth of two endangered species at the Swansea venue. In early April a baby Egyptian tortoise was born, and that...
A temporary pop-up park featuring green spaces, play facilities and vibrant container units for local food and drink start-up businesses looks set to be introduced in...
A new school that is supporting some of Swansea’s most vulnerable young people has been officially opened by the city’s Lord Mayor. Maes Derw brings together...
Businesses in Wales still affected by coronavirus restrictions will be able to claim up to £25,000 more in support to help meet ongoing costs, First Minister...
Members of Clydach’s Men’s Shed can’t speak highly enough of Swansea Bay University Health Board’s vaccination programme for helping them resume their weekly cuppa and chats....
Unite For The Night has been formed by Swansea Hospitality Forum and Cardiff Licensees Forum to be a voice for the night time industry as the...
Visitors to Tip Treasures will find their favourite re-use shop has been extended and refurbished to include a swish new clothing section, thanks to funding from...
Swansea hospitality businesses are benefiting with hundreds of thousands of pounds in council assistance to help outdoor trading. This includes around £1.2m committed by Swansea Council...
Dobbies, the UK’s garden centre retailer, is marking World Bee Day (20 May) for Swansea customers with a virtual event hosted by natural and organic health...
As the Coronavirus restrictions continue to relax in Wales, the Welsh Government has announced a proposed list of pilot test events to take place over the...
Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn wants to shine a light on the work carried out by foster carers this Foster Care Fortnight (10-24 May) as County Halls...
Swansea based Fairwood Park Golf club has recently changed ownership after a local family made a successful offer for the business. Led by Rhodri Evans, the...
There’s been disruption across the UK rail network today after cracks were found on the chassis of several Hitachi 800 series trains used by a number...
A Second World War pilot who played a vital part in the ‘Great Escape’ from a German prisoner-of-war camp has had a train named in his...
Pobl Group are celebrating after exceeding the ambitious target of creating 3,000 new homes in the five years to 2021. The target was set at the...
South Wales Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted on Castle Street in Loughor on Monday 3 May. Detective Inspector Gareth Jones...
A couple who became foster carers almost year ago say it has given them immense pride in helping to change a young life for the better....
Three members of the Swansea-based Paul Popham Running Club have gone the extra mile – 26.2 miles to be precise – to raise just over £1,000 for the Paul Popham Fund, Renal Support Wales. The...
Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, the full-service law firm with offices in Neath and Swansea, has promoted three members of its team to partner – two of which...
Wales’ largest independent accountancy firm, Bevan Buckland LLP, continues to focus upon ambitious and steady growth, with six promotions among its ranks in recent weeks. The firm, headquartered in...
A drug dealer from Sussex, who used an Airbnb property in Uplands as his base, has been jailed. Nathan Young, aged 22, was sentenced to four...
Skin care experts in Swansea Bay are urging people to keep safe whilst enjoying the sun to help ward off cancer. They are supporting the annual...
The family of a man who died following a road traffic collision in Swansea have paid tribute to a “funny character who would make anyone he...
The RNLI is reminding the public to respect the water this bank holiday weekend as the charity commences its lifeguard rollout on selected Swansea beaches. From...
27-year-old Oliver Smith has been sentenced to three years in prison following a number of sexual assaults in Singleton Park and Bishopston area in February this...
Several properties in Clase had a 8am morning call from officers on Friday (30 April) as they carried out warrants at three different properties. The warrants...
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are warning people of the dangers of garden incinerators after crews from Morriston and Swansea Central were called...
Visitors heading out to enjoy the Bank Holiday are being urged not to be litter tossers this weekend. As the recent spell of sunshine continues and...
South Wales Police have said that following an increase in reports of young people riding off-road motorbikes and quad bikes along Mumbles Road, local officers in...
A Swansea grandmother who was the first baby born under the NHS more than 70 years ago has thanked its staff for still delivering an excellent...
South Wales Police are appealing for information after an assault has left a Sketty Park man with ‘life changing injuries’. Officers were called to an address...
Louise Fleet, JP, HM Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan, has appointed two Deputies and a Vice Lord-Lieutenant as the Office readies for an increase in public engagements as lockdown restrictions...
People who have phoned a free advice line run by the councils and partner organisations in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot to check whether they are...
Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a new contract with HST Marine at the Port of Swansea in support of the offshore energy industry. The agreement...
In a statement, Toyoda Gosei said they have informed their employees of a proposal to close the business in the UK, and will now enter a...
Swansea’s leisure centres are gearing up to re-open as soon as their lockdown is over – with Penlan Leisure Centre opening just seconds after midnight on...
A new economic survey predicts that two welsh cities will see the fastest rebound in employment of the top 50 UK cities by the end of...
A local welsh firm celebrates their third year in business, with increased profits, doubled headcount and service expansion. Whilst the small business sector across the UK...