Hopes for Lotto dosh
A SCHEME hoping to bring a range of major new projects to Burry Port is a step closer.The Centre for Business and Social Action (CBSA), based in the town, is in the running for a cash injection from...
View ArticleFEAR OF GUN LED TO KNIFE CHARGE
AN Ammanford man went to the home of his girlfriend's parents armed with a knife and wooden stick in case a gun was pulled on him, a court has heard.Matthew David Farrall, 34, of College Street,...
View ArticleRocking out with Players
ROCK songs from across the ages will collide for a dynamic and exciting night of entertainment in Llanelli next week.Members of Llanelli Musical Players are looking forward to their musical review LMP...
View ArticleScreen date
TALENTED boxer Chris Jenkins (above) will be given the chance to shine on the big stage when he takes part in Prizefighter on Sky next Saturday. He is unbeaten after seven bouts.Full story — page 49
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Glasto glam for Katherine
NEATH star Katherine Jenkins ditched her glamorous look for obligatory Glastonbury wellies.Full story — page 11
View ArticleMan in shop theft couldn't afford shoes
AN asylum seeker whose visa prevents him from working stole a pair of trainers because he couldn't afford a pair of shoes.Edgar Demel, of Richardson Street, Swansea, was stopped leaving Sports Direct...
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Yachtsman rescued by lifeboat crews
A YACHTSMAN was rescued by lifeboat crews in waters near Swansea after a hole was torn in the hull of his boat. Lifeboat crews from Porthcawl, Mumbles and Port Talbot teamed up with a helicopter crew...
View ArticleAustralia beat the Lions in dramatic Test in Melbourne
Australia…………………………………16 British & Irish Lions…………………15 CHRISTIAN Lealiifano converted Adam Ashley-Cooper's late try as Australia squared the series against the Lions in Melbourne. Leigh Halfpenny...
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Swansea church supported by Mansion House cream tea
MORE than £400 has been raised for a Swansea church after an event at the city's Mansion House.A fund raising cream tea was held at the venue in Uplands in aid of St Hilary's Church in...
View ArticleFalconry fans invited to Botanic garden display
BLACK Mountains Falconry are back at the National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire over next weekend.Harris hawks, red-tailed buzzards and an eagle owl will take to the air as part of two...
View ArticlePost Office workers stage full day strike over closures, jobs and pay
POST Offices across South West Wales were affected by strike action on Saturday.Crown branches in Carmarthen, Morriston, Neath and Port Talbot were all disrupted by the action of Communication Workers...
View ArticleLots to do at church fun event
SWANSEA residents can enjoy a day of fun and games next weekend.Llansamlet Church on Church Road will be hosting a fete on Saturday, July 6, where guests at the annual summer event will be able to...
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Triple the fun as siblings mark their half-century
IT was three for the price of one for a Port Talbot couple as they welcomed their triplets into the world 50 years ago yesterday.Scott Thomas, Trevor Thomas and Elizabeth Davies all celebrated their...
View ArticleWoman was over drink-drive limit
A WOMAN who was behind the wheel when a car flipped over in Loughor was found to be over the drink-drive limit.Police were called to the incident in Pont yr Cob Road on April 30, where they found a VW...
View ArticleFamilies put fun first with playtime
IT's time for families in Swansea to put fun first!With just six weeks until National Play Day, on August 7, Swansea Council's play team is on a mission to help children and adults make time for play...
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Swansea City say sorry after shirt delays
SWANSEA City Football Club and sportswear giant Adidas have issued a joint apology over delays in delivering adult home shirts and training wear.The clothing line was due to be ready in time for the...
View ArticleBig win extends Neath's lead at top
NEATH are now 42 points clear at the top of division one of the Thomas Carroll Insurance South Wales Cricket Association after a crushing win at Carmarthen Wanderers.Wanderers, who were second at the...
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Nine wickets for Denning as Bont hammer Port Talbot
JONATHAN Denning produced a stunning display of bowling for Pontarddulais to record the best ever figures in the four-year history of the South Wales Premier League.Left-arm quickie Denning, who...
View ArticleSkewen edge to win in low-scoring thriller
THERE was a very early finish at Skewen in division two of the South Wales Association where the hosts and leaders beat near neighbours Briton Ferry Steel by two runs in a real thriller.Skewen batted...
View ArticleCimla jump two places in division three thanks to four-wicket win over Margam
CIMLA jumped two places to sixth in division three of the South Wales Association thanks to a four-wicket win at home to Margam, who fell two positions to seventh.Martin Rees was the star of the Margam...
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