Swansea based organised crime gang jailed for 25 years
After four years and two trials, five men have been jailed after running a highly organised class A drug operation. It began in April 2020 when Police Officers stopped Sameh Mohamed, 24, in Swansea following reports of drug dealing…
Swansea set to invest £2M into education, care and community services
SWANSEA is set to invest around £2.1m a day in education, care and community services over the coming year to support residents through the cost of living crisis. Under plans being seen by Cabinet on January 12, schools and care…
Swansea Council opens public survey on key climate change actions
SWANSEA residents have until the end of this month to have they say in a key climate change survey. As Swansea Council leads the drive to make the city net zero carbon it’s asking citizens: “What actions should your council…
Welsh Panto Star Inspires Burns Survivors
A PANTO star has inspired fellow burns injury survivors with a simple message – it’s behind you. Samantha Spragg suffered serious damage to her feet as an infant, leading doctors to fear she may struggle to ever walk again. But,…
Two charged following robbery of 72-year-old female in Swansea City Centre
Two women have been charged and remanded into custody following the robbery of a 72-year-old female on High Street, Swansea on Friday morning (5th January). Jessica Black, 31, and Georgina Williams, 34, both from Swansea, have been charged with Robbery….
Swansea man sentenced for 16 years for multiple child sex offences
Henry Steven Wilson, 59, of Matthew Street, Waun Wen, Swansea pleaded guilty to nine charges, including 22 counts of rape against a child. He must serve a minimum of 10 years in prison before he can apply for parole. He…
Nurse’s new skills allow for earlier discharges home from hospital
A specialist nurse is helping to get patients home from hospital sooner after completing a 10-month course alongside her full-time job. Cassie-Jo Layzell is a senior vascular access nurse within vascular access and outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) services in…
Two in custody following assault and robbery of 72-year-old female in Swansea City Centre
Two women are in custody after an assault and robbery of a 72-year-old female on High Street, Swansea on Friday morning (5th January). The victim was physically assaulted before her purse, containing bank cards, coins and photos was stolen. A…
Renal nurse wins award for excellence in her mentor’s name
A Swansea Bay nurse has received an award named after the woman and friend who mentored her throughout much of her career. Above: Melanie Jones being presented with her award by Sarah McMillan, Lead Nurse for the Welsh Kidney Network….
Midwife bullied whilst training in England finds new start at Singleton Hospital
A MIDWIFE who left the profession after being bullied while training in England has fallen in love with it again at Singleton Hospital. Eliza Roberts is one of almost two dozen, mostly newly qualified, midwives to have joined Swansea Bay…