Controversial author Helen Joyce to talk at Swansea University about sex, gender and equality
Helen Joyce, controversial best-selling author of Trans: When Ideology meets Reality, will be visiting Swansea University on Monday 1 July to talk about sex, gender and equality. Helen has been accused of hate speech by some Swansea University staff and…
Swansea residents could see tax rise of 5.99% in April to help fund school and social service budgets
COUNCIL tax in Swansea could rise by 5.99% in April to help fund increases in school and social services budgets and reduce the overall savings burden. Cabinet members will be asked to approve the hike at a meeting on February…
Fire in Swansea Marina
A FIRE broke out in the Swansea Marina during the evening hours of the 19th of November. It is believed that a vessel caught fire while moored in the Marina. Pictures and a short video clip were taken of the…
Swansea’s annual fireworks display is set for go-ahead
TICKETS are selling fast for Swansea council’s annual firework display. Hundreds of the affordable tickets – starting at just £10 for a family of five – have been sold. Thousands of people are expected at the St Helen’s sports ground…
Organisations to come together to offer support and advice at launch of new hub in Swansea
ON Monday (Oct 2) more than 20 organisations will come together to offer advice, support, guidance and networking opportunities at the launch of a new hub in Swansea. Swansea Council has teamed up with the National Waterfront Museum to create…
Former soldier’s compensation claim turned down by Ministry of Defence
A FORMER Territorial Army (TA) soldier has claimed the infected foot ulcer he sustained while serving in Afghanistan led to his right leg being amputated 12 years later. Frank Bowen applied unsuccessfully for compensation for the loss of the limb…
New roles to help prevent homelessness in Swansea Bay
A DEDICATED new team is working with a variety of partners to help prevent homelessness across Swansea Bay. The health board has recently introduced its first homelessness occupational therapy team as part of a new multi-agency project. Funded by the…
Egypt Centre experts set to reveal history of ancient artefacts
A host of rare Egyptian antiquities has arrived in Swansea ready to go on display to the public and be studied by University experts for the first time. The award-winning Egypt Centre on the Singleton Campus will be home to…
Swansea Council to create directory for social spaces that promote dignity and respect
Swansea Council is creating a directory of Swansea Spaces where people know they will be welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. The council has already added some of its services including libraries and community hubs and now other organisations,…
Carpenter and Virtual Assistant benefit from new grant scheme for start-up businesses
Grants of up to £1,000 were made available to successful applicants in the latest round of a scheme run by Swansea Council and funded by the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund. Although the scheme has now closed for applications, further…