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Full list of businesses in Wales which have failed to pay staff minimum wage
The UK Government has named the businesses in Wales on a nationwide UK list of companies which have been reprimanded and made to repay their staff in full and pay hefty fines
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Teen was nervous enough visiting city McDonalds then erratic woman arrived and all hell broke loose
Her young victim was already 'not a fan' of visiting Swansea city centre because of the 'unpredictable behaviour' of some visitors on drink and drugs
Young volunteers launch new litter picking hub in Port Talbot
A group of young people have helped launch a new community litter picking hub at The New Plaza in Port Talbot, collecting seven bags of rubbish during its first clean‑up event. The post Young volunteers launch new litter picking hub in Port Talbot appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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Youth ASB reports fall in Swansea’s SA1 after summer crackdown
Residents and businesses in Swansea’s SA1 waterfront say the area feels calmer this summer, with police figures showing a sharp drop in reports of youth anti‑social behaviour. The post Youth ASB reports fall in Swansea’s SA1 after summer crackdown appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Family share anger as huge tree covers gran's grave for weeks
The family said they were shocked by what they found and said they were sad that two weeks have gone by without the tree being removed
Blaenymaes man charged after drugs and cash seized in police raid
A 35‑year‑old man from Blaenymaes has been charged after police seized large quantities of Class A drugs, cash and off‑road motorcycles during a raid in Swansea. The post Blaenymaes man charged after drugs and cash seized in police raid appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Crane to be brought in after huge tree falls on graves at Pontarddulais cemetery
A large tree brought down by recent storms has collapsed across several headstones at Rhydgoch Cemetery in Pontarddulais. The post Crane to be brought in after huge tree falls on graves at Pontarddulais cemetery appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Police investigating after latest arson at Welsh park causes £6k damage
It has prompted a call for 'urgent help' from the community before 'someone is seriously hurt'
Council pledges to investigate permanent access at Llanelli cenotaph
Carmarthenshire Council says it will explore creating permanent level access at Llanelli cenotaph after concerns were raised about frail veterans being unable to attend services. The post Council pledges to investigate permanent access at Llanelli cenotaph appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Swansea Central Library prepares for move to Y Storfa
Swansea’s Central Library will close at the Civic Centre this month as staff prepare to relocate 60,000 items to the new Y Storfa hub in the city centre. The post Swansea Central Library prepares for move to Y Storfa appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Canolfan Pentre Awel opens its doors in Llanelli after years of anticipation
Llanelli’s £218m Pentre Awel “wellness village” has welcomed its first visitors, marking the opening of one of the largest regeneration projects in south‑west Wales. The post Canolfan Pentre Awel opens its doors in Llanelli after years of anticipation appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Swansea and Neath Port Talbot probation service told it is failing to keep the public safe
Inspectors have warned that probation officers in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are not doing enough to protect the public, after the local service was rated “requires improvement” in a new report. The post Swansea and Neath Port Talbot probation service told it is failing to keep the public saf...
Unite: First Cymru strike will ‘shut down bus network’ across Wales
Unite has warned that strike action by First Cymru staff later this month will “shut down the bus network across huge swathes of the country”, accusing the company of paying “poverty wages” and withholding back pay. The post Unite: First Cymru strike will ‘shut down bus network’ across W...
Steelworkers face ‘catastrophic’ Christmas pay cuts as Tata plans extended shutdown
Steelworkers in Port Talbot and across South Wales could see their pay packets slashed by more than a third over Christmas, the Senedd has been told. The post Steelworkers face ‘catastrophic’ Christmas pay cuts as Tata plans extended shutdown appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Plans lodged to turn derelict Swansea nightclub and gym into new flats and shops
A long‑vacant property off Swansea’s Kingsway could be transformed into new homes and commercial space under fresh plans submitted to the council. The post Plans lodged to turn derelict Swansea nightclub and gym into new flats and shops appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
First Bus strike to cause major disruption across south and west Wales
Bus passengers across south and west Wales are being warned to expect major disruption later this month after First Bus confirmed strike action by Unite members. The post First Bus strike to cause major disruption across south and west Wales appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Swansea train manager jailed for sexually assaulting teenage passenger
A former Great Western Railway train manager from Swansea has been jailed for seven years after sexually assaulting an 18‑year‑old passenger on a service between Cardiff and Swansea. The post Swansea train manager jailed for sexually assaulting teenage passenger appeared first on Swansea Bay New...
Historic Swansea church up for auction for half previous price
Its price tag has been slashed by half in just the space of four years
Old Swansea nightclub hoped to be reborn as something completely different
The building is hoped to be given a completely new identity
Pembrokeshire vets swap surgery for the sea in pink yacht charity challenge
A team of vets and nurses from Fenton Vets in Pembrokeshire have spent the summer racing a striking pink yacht to raise thousands of pounds for breast cancer charities. The post Pembrokeshire vets swap surgery for the sea in pink yacht charity challenge appeared first on Swansea Bay News....