Welsh Ambulance Service declares ‘critical incident’
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a ‘critical incident’ because of significantly increased demand across the 999 service and extensive hospital handover delays. Demand on the 999 service is currently very high, with more than 340 calls waiting to be…
Welsh Water dash hopes for new or repaired bridge between Vardre RFC and Clydach
A Swansea Valley councillor has asked for help in persuading Welsh Water to repair or replace a bridge which the local rugby club used to access their pitches but Welsh Water said it would be too expensive and that it…
Swansea Council’s risk register says pier rebuild has created a flood risk
SWANSEA’S River Tawe will be “drained” if waves travelling upstream from where it empties into the sea damage the barrage and adjacent lock gates, according to a council report. It said the action of waves during certain weather and tidal…
Swansea man jailed on multiple counts of child sex offences
A Swansea man has been jailed after being found guilty of multiple child sex offences. 44-year-old Christopher Norris, from Clydach, has been found guilty of two counts of sexual assault, one count of causing or inciting a child to engage…
Minister for Children and Social Care opens new hub for Swansea Carers Centre
On Carers Rights day, the Minister for Children and Social Care officially opened a new hub that will help more unpaid carers claim their rights and access free support. For nearly 20 years, the Swansea Carers Centre has supported a…
Swansea man found guilty of murdering Kelvin Evans
A man from Swansea has been found guilty of the murder of Kelvin Evans earlier this year. 39-year-old Christopher Cooper, from the Maritime Quarter, punched Mr. Evans once to the head outside The Station Hotel, Gorseinon High Street on May…
South Wales Police renew appeal to help locate Zacharia Green
Officers have issued a renewed appeal for information to help find Zacharia (Zac) Green, 31, missing from his home in Llanedeyrn in Cardiff. Zac was last seen in Co-op, Swansea bus station, at around 7:25am on Tuesday October 29. He…
Morriston Hospital declares highest level of escalation amid growing pressures
On Monday (October 28), Morriston Hospital declared the highest level of escalation amid extreme pressures on its emergency and unscheduled care services. A Business Continuity Incident (BCI) was announced after more than 80 patients were left waiting for beds. Responding…
Swansea University named ‘Welsh University of the Year 2025’
Swansea University has been named The Times and The Sunday Times’ Welsh University of the Year 2025. Published on Friday 20 September 2024, the guide also ranks Swansea 37th in the UK, up four places from last year. According to the…
Big names headline Swansea Science Festival
The Swansea Science Festival returns this autumn, featuring a distinguished lineup of leading scientists and popular TV presenters. Hosted by Swansea University in collaboration with the National Waterfront Museum, this year’s festival will be held at the National Waterfront Museum…