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Swansea City star Kemy Agustien could face club action over driving offences
STAR midfielder Kemy Agustien may face disciplinary action from Swansea City following his convic- tion for driving offences.Swans boss Michael Laudrup said professional footballers need to be role...
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Leigh Halfpenny is sheer class, says Liam Williams
LIAM Williams believes the man who will wear the opposition No. 15 jersey at Parc y Scarlets tomorrow is setting the gold standard for full-back play.Ahead of the crucial Pro12 clash against the Blues,...
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VIDEO: Hollywood comes to Neath for the UK premiere of Da Vinci's Demons
TINSELTOWN arrived in Neath as the stars stepped out for the premiere of a new TV series.The town's Gwyn Hall was the setting for the UK premiere of Da Vinci's Demons.Thanks to the magic of Hollywood...
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Measles outbreak: Details of MMR vaccination drop-in clinics in Swansea,...
ABM University Health Board say a third round of drop-in MMR vaccination clinics are being held in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend on Saturday, April 20 between 10am and 4pm at the following...
View ArticleTraffic update: M4 and commuting routes clear thsi morning
THE M4 is looking all clear until the other side of Cardiff this morning with road works Westbound at J15A West End Penmaenmawr to J16A Dwygyfylchi resulting in a contraflow opperation and speed limit...
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Neath Twitter row referee resigns before WRU hearing
A RUGBY referee from Neath has resigned from his job as a top-level official over a comment he made on Twitter.Hugh Watkins, one of Wales's most-respected referees, has decided to step down from his...
View ArticleReview of Welsh councils announced
THE number of Welsh councils could be cut in the future after First Minister Carwyn Jones announced a review of Local Government in the country.Mr Jones said in a statement: "Since public sector...
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TIMELINE: The 2013 Swansea measles outbreak
While cases of measles had been rising in the months before, the first news of the outbreak emerged in early February when there were 10 cases at a city primary school.February 2: Announcement that...
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First measles death suspected in Swansea
A 25-year-old man from Swansea has died from suspected measles - and health officials have warned there could be more fatalities. The body of the man, who has been named locally as Gareth Williams, was...
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Swansea City star Michu not on PFA Player of the Year short list
MICHU has missed out on a nomination for the PFA Player of the Year award.The Swansea City star has been a revelation since arriving at the Liberty Stadium from Rayo Vallecano in the summer.But despite...
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Da Vinci's Demons could run to five series - says production designer Ed Thomas
A PRODUCTION designer has said there's every chance a major TV series shot in Swansea Bay could run to five series. Swansea-born Ed Thomas, who had a key role in bringing Da Vinci's Demons, to the...
View ArticleMorriston nurse who lost her hearing through measles urges parents to...
A Morriston Hospital nurse who lost her hearing after catching measles as a child is urging parents to vaccinate their children against the infection. Ursula Arnold contracted measles when aged two,...
View ArticleBritain's Got Talent boy Jack Carroll puts The Office star Ricky Gervias...
STUART TAYLOR asks: When is it ok to laugh at disabled people?"There are limits to my comedy. There are things that I'll never laugh at. The handicapped, because there's nothing funny about them" said...
View ArticleSouth Wales Police call centre named best emergency control room team of the...
THE South Wales Police call centre has been named best emergency control room team of the year at UK-wide awards.The force's Public Services Centre (PSC) picked up the accolade at the Call Centre...
View ArticleBaroque violinist to play concert at Brecon Cathedral
AN internationally renowned classical musician is set to play at a concert for the Brecon Choir.Baroque violinist Rachel Podger will be performing at the event on Saturday, April 27.The concert starts...
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Taibach drink-driver, Paul Bamsey, 27, finds himself collared by police officer
A POLICE officer was knocked off his bike by a drink-driver who drove his moped at him.Paul Bamsey, 27, was stopped by the officer who saw his moped was missing a rear registration plate, Swansea Crown...
View ArticlePontlliw Primary School picks up award
STAFF and pupils at a Swansea school have been celebrating a double award for outstanding practice in the teaching and learning of languages.Pontlliw Primary School is the winner of the Welsh category...
View ArticleVintage vehicle show heading for Cefn Coed Museum at Crynant
THOUSANDS of fans of vintage vehicles will be heading to Crynant for the fourth annual Neath Steam and Vintage Show next month.The Neath Tractor and Commercial Club will be running the event from the...
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Tribunal dismisses refugee's claims of discrimination
AN African refugee who accused Virgin Atlantic of turning down his job application because of his foreign-sounding name has had his case dismissed.Max Kpakio (right), from Townhill in Swansea, claimed...
View ArticleHealth body confirmation
CONFIRMATION that Mr Williams was suffering from measles at the time of his death came from Public Health Wales.Bosses also issued a warning that further deaths in relation to the measles outbreak were...
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