Call-up of volunteers for Oystermouth Castle as spring opening approaches
SWANSEA Council and Friends of Oystermouth Castle are calling for people who’d like to get involved in their local community and have an interest in history, archaeology, education and research to consider such a role. Those interested can attend an…
Cycle path gets thumbs down at community meeting
A new Council-proposed cycle scheme in Uplands and Sketty has been given a thumbs-down at a public meeting arranged by Swansea West MP Geraint Davies to ensure residents have their say during Council consultation which ends on February 4th. Mr…
South Wales Police respond to serious road traffic collision in Morriston
South Wales Police have issued the following statement after units responded to a serious RTC in the Swansea area: “We were called to a serious road traffic collision on the A4067 Neath Road, Morriston, Swansea at approximately 6:20pm “on Wednesday…
Council brings Trading Standards against Swansea resident
SWANSEA Council’s Trading Standards brought charges against Swansea resident – Adnan Mohamed Abdulla, following a routine stop by police in the city. During the traffic stop on Gors Avenue on December 10 2023, police discovered more than 45,000 cigarettes, 70…
Swansea’s first One Planet development given green light
SWANSEA’S first ever one planet development project has got the green light on land the couple who will live there described as a grower’s dream. Trevor and Bettina Davies (pictured) began work on their market garden venture – The Rowan…
Local housebuilder submits plan for 500-home zero-carbon ready scheme in Pontarddulais
A LEADING local housebuilder has submitted its plans to Swansea Council for a new zero-carbon ready housing development in Pontarddulais. Persimmon Homes West Wales plans to construct 504 zero-carbon ready homes for local people on land south of Glanffrwd…
Swansea man sentenced to 40 months in prison for multiple counts of fraud
32-year-old Ben Taylor, from Horton near Swansea, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday (January 16) to 40-months imprisonment for offences including: Fraud by false representation Fraud by abuse of position Make off without payment Breach of suspended…
Community pharmacies in Swansea Bay to supply free three-month contraception prescription to women
WOMEN can now ask for a supply of contraceptive pills from community pharmacies in Swansea Bay while they arrange a longer-term solution. The new contraception service offers a three-month supply of the birth control pill, desogestrel, for free. It means…
Swansea theatre production listed as one of last year’s top 50 productions across the UK
SORTER is listed by influential arts publication The Stage as one of last year’s top 50 productions across the UK and Ireland. Staged in March, it was presented by the Grand-based Grand Ambition team. Written by Grand Ambition co-founder Richard…
Swansea residents to have say on spending of extra millions for council services
CITY residents are set to have their say on plans that will see around an extra £15m spent on council services in the next financial year. Consultation has opened on Swansea Council’s budget proposals that will go to full council…