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RHYS DAVIES PRIZE: Story of gay fatherhood and loss wins Swansea University’s short story award
Ben Fergusson's Piedmont, about two mothers brought together in Italy by their sons, takes the £1,000 prize, with the winning…
New novel inspired by Burry Port and Kidwelly puts rural Wales centre stage
A Kidwelly author is shining a spotlight on life in west Wales with a surreal new novel packed with humour,…
Neath Port Talbot library service crowned best in Wales
Neath Port Talbot has been named the best library service in Wales, beating competition from across the country in a…
“Swansea University literally saved my life”: Neath author shares journey of grief, resilience and hope
For Neath wellness entrepreneur and author Emma Tamplin, education was more than a qualification – it was a lifeline.
Swansea Central Library preparing for move to Y Storfa hub
Swansea’s Central Library will close its Civic Centre base on 20 October as staff prepare for a move to Y…
Penguin’s ‘Little Book Stops’ arrive in Ferryside, Llanybydder and Mayals
Three communities in south‑west Wales are set to get their own ‘Little Book Stops’ as part of a UK‑wide project…
Time-travelling estate agent from Cwmbran wins hearts in bestselling sequel
South Wales author Dale Bradford’s sci-fi romcom series climbs Amazon charts as readers embrace unlikely hero Eric Meek
Two UK National Awards given to a book on old industries & canals of the Swansea Area
This year’s book awards for the UK Canal Book of the Year and the UK Transport History Book of the…
Palestinian novelist wins Swansea University’s Dylan Thomas Prize for literature
Palestinian author Yasmin Zaher has been revealed as the winner of the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for…
Swansea libraries to celebrate 150 years in the city
Swansea Council's Libraries Service is celebrating 150 years of Swansea libraries and say they need your help to turn it…
The Hobbit takes a Welsh twist at Morriston Library
The person behind the first translation into Welsh of one of the great classic adventure stories is sharing the secrets…