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Colin Payne and Daniel Davies from Llansamlet, Swansea, and John Gluyas of...
THREE men have been jailed for their parts in a massive £455,000 conspiracy to supply amphetamines.Judge Philip Hughes said Colin Payne, Daniel Davies and John Gluyas had been involved in a "large...
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British & Irish Lions thrash Barbarians 59-8 in tour opener
THE British & Irish Lions opened their 2013 tour of Australia with a strident 59-8 victory over the Barbarians at a sweltering Hong Kong Stadium. In a match where searing heat and humidity hampered...
View ArticleAM in call to reduce patients' wait times
A MID and West Wales AM has called for more to be done to improve cancer waiting times in the region.The Welsh Government has a target for 95 per cent of urgent patients to be seen by a specialist...
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Climbing high to honour twin
A TWIN sister has scaled one of Wales's highest mountains in memory of her brother and to raise money for a cancer trust set up in his honour.Moyra Blakeman and friends raised £2,285 after climbing...
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Derek the Weatherman opens Gower Walking Festival
THERE were long spells of brisk walking and intermittent gasps of admiration for the views on Gower at the weekend. The outlook was always going to be bright for this year's Gower Walking Festival...
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Five cyclists involved in Glynneath collision, closing off road
A NEATH Valley road was closed for two hours today following a collision between cyclists. It happened on the B4242 Glynneath Road this afternoon. Police say there were no vehicles involved. One man...
View ArticleDrug user made loo excuse then pinched PC
A HEROIN user visiting a friend asked to use his upstairs toilet — and then made off with his laptop.Daniel Allen, of Carig Gardens in Mayhill, had called at the home of friend Anthony Stead on...
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Cricket: First victory as Port Talbot Town win the basement fight with Swansea
PORT Talbot Town chalked up their first win of the season in the South Wales Premier League in their basement battle against Swansea.The clubs started Saturday joint bottom, but Port Talbot moved up to...
View ArticleEx-soldier found asleep in pool of his own vomit
A FORMER soldier found drunk and laying on a pile of pallets near his car has been found not guilty of drink driving.Lewis Gemine, aged 22, was found near Winch Wen Post Office, with his Seat Ibiza car...
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Swansea, Port Talbot, Llanelli and Neath train stations in top 10 for crime
FOUR train stations across South West Wales are in the top 10 for recorded crimes in Wales. According to statistics published by British Transport Police, more than 1,700 crimes have been committed on...
View ArticleTown housing site gets the go-ahead
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 61 new homes in Llandovery have been given the go-ahead despite claims they could harm the town's character, put a strain on public services and devalue nearby...
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50-mile run after 3 weeks' training? No problem at all!
A CARMARTHEN tattoo artist has completed a mammoth 50-mile ultra marathon with just three weeks' training.Andrew Groves, 30, who owns Hidden Jewel in Nott Square, said he took on the challenge not for...
View ArticleHannah Davies's look at it my way column: about dementia and bedtime
"True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body: nourishment and refreshment." William PennA bit of peace and quiet can work wonders for Mum if she's feeling a...
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BRITISH LIONS: Ireland full-back Rob Kearney an injury worry for Gatland
IRELAND international Rob Kearney has emerged as an early tour injury concern for Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions. Leinster full-back Kearney has a hamstring problem and head coach Gatland is...
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Swansea City keep quiet amid concerns over Michael Laudrup
SWANSEA City will keep their counsel for now over Michael Laudrup amid concerns within the Liberty boardroom that he could move on this summer.Laudrup's agent, Bayram Tutumlu, insisted via his Twitter...
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£6,000 a year drinks machine being dumped at Swansea Civic Centre
A COFFEE machine in Swansea Civic Centre is being dumped because it Costa small fortune.It was almost worth its weight in Gold Blend, leaving taxpayers funding a £6,000 bill every year for it.Now the...
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Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins appears in court accused of raping a baby
THE singer of rock band Lostprophets was today accused of raping a baby. Frontman Ian Watkins, 35, allegedly twice raped the child who was under 12 months old at the time. The rape charges were...
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VOTE: What do you think Prince William and Kate will call their baby?
Parents in the UK believe Prince William and Kate are most likely to name their first-born boy Philip, or Diana if it's a girl, a new survey has found. The survey, commissioned by BabyTV UK, found the...
View ArticleSwansea University Summer ball 2013: We want your pictures!
Swansea University students will be letting their hair down for a night of celebration at the annual Summer ball this evening. As well as the usual fairground rides, there will be a silent disco,...
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Campaign to persuade parents to stub out their cigarettes near parks swings...
PARENTS are set to be persuaded to "stub it out" around children's park play areas. Three councils in Swansea Bay are joining forces to launch a campaign to persuade parents not to smoke as their...
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