Rhossili Bay

A large group of competitors in wetsuits and race vests run across a wide sandy beach during the Gritty Rascals Swimrun Gower event, with trees and parked vehicles visible in the background.

GOWER: Only four locals took part last year — can Swansea’s own backyard event tempt more to take the plunge this June?

By

Kit Peters

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A woman sits on a large limestone rock on Cefn Bryn common on the Gower Peninsula, watching a golden sunset over the Bristol Channel, with rolling green grassland and scattered rocks stretching into the foreground

Environment and Farming

GOWER: The UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty turns 70 – here’s why it’s still one of Britain’s most special places

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Kit Peters

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Star‑filled night sky above the Gower coastline with cliffs and shoreline visible.

Environment and Farming

Gower named one of the best places on Earth to stargaze as dark‑sky status confirmed

Gower has been officially recognised as South Wales’ first International Dark Sky…

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Kit Peters

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A group of swimmers in Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoir, Cardiff, with clear water and surrounding greenery, reflecting its new ‘excellent’ bathing water status.

Natural Resources Wales

Welsh Government says South West Wales bathing waters rated ‘excellent’ – but sewage and pollution issues cast shadow

Welsh Government has announced that almost all designated bathing waters in South…

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Kit Peters

6 Min Read

Police and Crime

Man found dead at Rhossili beach

South Wales Police have confirmed a body of a 63-year-old man has…

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Kit Peters

1 Min Read

Police and Crime

Man found dead at Rhossili beach

South Wales Police have confirmed a body of a 63-year-old man has…

By

Kit Peters

1 Min Read

Worms Head Hotel damaged by fire

Worms Head Hotel thanks public for ‘outpouring of emotion’ as fire service confirms blaze was accidental

Owners vow to rebuild Rhossili landmark after devastating fire destroys roof and…

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Kit Peters

4 Min Read

Worms Head Hotel (Image: David Pullman)

Fundraiser launched to help rebuild historic Worm’s Head Hotel after devastating fire

A fundraiser has been launched to support the team behind the historic…

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Kit Peters

3 Min Read

Worms Head Hotel (Image: David Pullman)

Fire severely damages Worm’s Head Hotel in Rhossili overnight

A major fire has caused extensive damage to the Worm’s Head Hotel…

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Kit Peters

4 Min Read

An adder on Gower

Environment and Farming

Police issue snake warning for Gower dog walkers

Police have issued a warning to Gower dog walkers after several sightings…

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Kit Peters

2 Min Read

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