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Sheehan purring over ‘near complete’ performance as Swans sparkle to Sheffield Wednesday victory 

Swansea City head coach Alan Sheehan was delighted with his side’s performance after a second-half masterclass in the 2-0 EFL Championship victory against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough this afternoon.  The post Sheehan purring over ‘near complete’ performance as Swans sparkle to Sheffi...

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Popeyes to open at Swansea city centre location

Global fried chicken brand Popeyes® UK, has announced it will be bringing the bold flavours of New Orleans to Swansea for the first time this autumn, with a new restaurant opening on Oxford Street later this year. The post Popeyes to open at Swansea city centre location appeared first on Swansea Ba...

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Doctors sent me home with antibiotics. Now I can't use my arm

Michael Gwyther's arm was perfectly fine before he went in for emergency surgery, but when he regained consciousness he could no longer use his arm

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Loan 'broker' defrauded shopkeeper out of £5,500 and spent it on drinking and gambling

Stephen Walker's barrister said his client was arranging loans from his family to pay back what he had taken, but a judge said that, given the defendant's history of dishonest offending, she was sceptical about that claim

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Question about this building angers the leader of Swansea Council

Councillor Rob Stewart hit back after two councillors enquired about who is going to occupy a new public sector hub in the city

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US food chain where people queue around the block announces new Welsh restaurant

The launch comes on the back of major success in Cardiff when chicken loving customers queued for more than 16 hours on opening day

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Man found dead at Rhossili beach

South Wales Police have confirmed a body of a 63-year-old man has been found on a popular Gower beach on Wednesday evening, August 27. The post Man found dead at Rhossili beach appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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The cinema where you can watch Jaws for the same price as its release in 1975

Swansea's Albert Hall, which officially reopened last year after a massive £9m refurbishment is celebrating their anniversary with a bit of a throwback

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Man found dead at Rhossili beach

South Wales Police have confirmed a body of a 63-year-old man has been found on a popular Gower beach on Wednesday evening, August 27. The post Man found dead at Rhossili beach appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Body found on popular beach after large emergency services response

Witnesses saw a large number of emergency services on Rhossili Beach on Wednesday evening, August 27

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Briton Ferry man jailed for sexual offences against schoolgirls

A 19‑year‑old from Briton Ferry has been sentenced to more than two years in a young offenders institution after admitting a series of sexual offences involving underage girls. The post Briton Ferry man jailed for sexual offences against schoolgirls appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Former Tata Steel researcher retrains in AI thanks to expanded funding scheme

Former Tata Steel researcher Ryan Davies is forging a new career in Artificial Intelligence after redundancy, thanks to expanded Employment and Skills Fund support in Wales. The post Former Tata Steel researcher retrains in AI thanks to expanded funding scheme appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Co‑op to stock Palestinian lager in UK stores after Israeli produce boycott

A Palestinian beer brewed to a traditional West Bank recipe will go on sale in 1,600 Co‑op stores across the UK next month, following a partnership between the family‑run Taybeh Brewing Company and Scottish firm Brewgooder. The post Co‑op to stock Palestinian lager in UK stores after Israeli p...

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Survey finds strong public support for UK‑wide pavement parking ban

More than two‑thirds of people in Britain want to see pavement parking banned across the whole of the UK, according to new research. The post Survey finds strong public support for UK‑wide pavement parking ban appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Girl, 12, missing after last being seen miles from home

Olivia is missing from Seven Sisters in Swansea but was last seen leaving an address in Cardiff

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Rain gardens installed to tackle flooding in Swansea’s Sandfields

Swansea Council has installed new “rain gardens” and access improvements in the city’s Sandfields area as part of work to tackle localised flooding and improve walking and cycling links. The post Rain gardens installed to tackle flooding in Swansea’s Sandfields appeared first on Swansea Bay ...

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Headteacher who attacked deputy with wrench released from prison after four months

A headteacher jailed for attacking his deputy with a metal wrench at a Port Talbot school has been released from prison just four months into his sentence. The post Headteacher who attacked deputy with wrench released from prison after four months appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Waunceirch man sentenced for arson attacks in Neath Port Talbot

An 18-year-old from Waunceirch has been sentenced to 16 months in a Young Offenders Institution after a series of arson attacks in Neath Port Talbot earlier this year. The post Waunceirch man sentenced for arson attacks in Neath Port Talbot appeared first on Swansea Bay News....

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Concerns raised over 'unfavourable' pollution levels at Welsh bay

The area is said to be affected by pollution caused by agriculture and domestic sewage there is also evidence of 'chemical and biological failure'

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Townhill man suffers life-threatening burn injuries following arson at Swansea house

A man has suffered serious burn injuries following suspected arson at a house fire in Gors Avenue, Townhill. The post Townhill man suffers life-threatening burn injuries following arson at Swansea house appeared first on Swansea Bay News....