Company behind Gondola Lift Landslip in Queenstown NZ in bid to build Lift on Kilvey Hill, Swansea
THE company behind a gondola lift and other leisure attractions on Swansea’s Kilvey Hill said it took its responsibility to the environment very seriously after being fined for its part in a landslip in New Zealand. Skyline Enterprises Ltd is…
Ferry from Swansea to North Devon Looking Hopeful
A consultation about the concept of a ferry linking Swansea with southwest England has been backed by almost everyone who responded. Swansea Council commissioned the piece of work and said some “strong opportunities” had been identified. But although 98% of…
Former Hotel in Swansea ‘can’t be turned into shared house for 12’ says planning inspector
A FORMER hotel which was sold at auction for a reported £430,000 can’t be turned into a shared house for up to 12 people in Swansea, a planning inspector said. The inspector, Anthony Thickett, was worried about the living conditions…
£1 Evening Fare for select TawsCymru Bus Routes
Transport for Wales (TfW) is making festive travel more affordable this December with a special £1 evening fare offer on selected TrawsCymru bus routes. From 1 December 2025 until 2 January 2026, passengers can travel for just £1 on single…
Rapist Jailed for Committing Multiple Child Sex Offences
A man from Swansea has been jailed after committing child sex offences. Mohammed Raihan, aged 22, from Swansea city centre, committed several sexual offences against a teenage victim in July 2024. Raihan later contacted the victim to threaten her to…
Bus Strike Action to Disrupt Routes Across South and West Wales
Bus services across South and West Wales are set for major disruption after Unite the Union confirmed strike action will go ahead over an ongoing pay dispute with First Cymru. The union announced industrial action will take place between 30…
Plastic pollution from Swansea wastewater works
Plastic discs from a wastewater treatment works in Swansea washed up in large numbers on the city’s beach and also on beaches in Gower and Neath Port Talbot. Welsh Water said they spilled from the treatment works off Fabian Way…
Woman Jailed After Arson Attack at Swansea City McDonald’s
A woman from Swansea has been jailed after setting a fire inside the city centre’s McDonald’s restaurant. 39-year-old Leah Hocking, of no fixed abode, entered the fast-food restaurant at Castle Square on March 4, before proceeding to light a fire…
Swansea man handed 20 year sentence for child sexual abuse
A man from Swansea has been jailed after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse. 54-year-old Abdul Kadir, from Penlan, committed offences against two victims which ranged from sexual touching to penetration over a period of time from October 2024 to…
Llanelli woman with “heart of gold” wins Inspire! Adult Learning Award
Retirement can be an opportunity for a slower pace of life, but for one Llanelli woman it has opened her up to a whole new world of adult learning and community volunteering. Gloria Beynon is a retired teaching assistant who…