Heroes plan reunion to mark rugby's iconic try
TO true rugby supporters the commentary alone is pure poetry but the try itself is sheer undulated class.When Gareth Edwards touched down in the corner of Cardiff Arms Park for the Barbarians against...
View ArticleCelebs' boots were made for walking
WELSH celebrities laced up their walking boots this morning for a 200-mile Wales Air Ambulance trek.Tenor Rhys Meirion, comedian Tudur Owen and Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde were among the...
View ArticleSwansea's Brangwyn Hall to close for a year for refurbishment
SWANSEA'S Brangwyn Hall will close on Monday for essential maintenance and restoration works.Around £4.5 million has been set aside for the scheme, which is expected to last 12 months.It forms part of...
View ArticleJonjo Shelvey wants to make history at Swansea City
JONJO Shelvey is aiming to become Swansea City's first ever England star by shining at the Liberty Stadium this season.Shelvey has quickly found his feet at his new club even though he has not yet had...
View ArticleLions are Liberty crowd-pullers
THE Ospreys believe their Lions heroes will help keep crowds building at the Liberty Stadium.The region's bosses revealed this week that attendances for Ospreys matches are on the up.And Andrew Hore...
View ArticleCoastguards called to help drunken beach woman
A DRUNKEN beach reveller needed hospital treatment after her condition caused concern. Mumbles coastguards were alerted about the woman's state on Swansea beach by the Civic Centre at 8.30pm last...
View ArticleBurglar left himself logged in on stolen iPad
A BURGLAR was given three-month sentence so he will be released in time to start college. Christian Matthews had targeted a house on Peniel Green Road in Llansamlet along with another man. Matthews was...
View ArticleSun shines on Wales National Air Show
Day two of the Wales National Air Show has brought thousands more people to Swansea Bay. More than 100,000 people are thought to have packed Swansea beach on Saturday to watch daring stunts and iconic...
View ArticleMan arrested after late night assault in Swansea city centre
A 23-YEAR-OLD man was taken to Swansea's Morriston Hospital after a late night assault in the city centre.The incident happened at Somerset Place shortly before 11.45pm last night.Police said the...
View ArticleCity of Culture bid gets backing
SWANSEA Bay's bid to become City of Culture 2017 is expected to have the backing of the Secretary of State for Wales. Swansea West MP Geraint Davies said he had spoken to the Welsh Secretary, David...
View ArticleSon of Arctic war hero reunited with comrade
THE son of a hero from the Arctic war convoys has been reunited with one of his comrades thanks to the Evening Post. Chris Maddock was reading through the Tuesday's paper when he came across the story...
View ArticleVideo: Swansea City's Garry Monk happy to pass on the armband
GARRY MONK is to hand the Swansea City armband to Ashley Williams on a full-time basis this season because he thinks the move will help Michael Laudrup's side.Monk has taken what is a big decision as...
View ArticleVIDEO: Den Haag 0 Swansea City 1
MICHAEL Laudrup concedes his Swansea City side will not be at their best when their competitive campaign kicks off in a little over two weeks' time.But the Swansea manager is convinced he has assembled...
View ArticleProposal brings double delight for fundraiser
IT was double joy for one Trimsaran mum — not only did she raise thousands for a charity close to her heart — but her partner proposed in the process.Amanda Lloyd has undergone an operation for grade...
View ArticleAnimals at Folly Farm and Zoo in Pembrokeshire enjoy the sunshine
EVEN the animals knew it was a nice day for the beach...The residents of Folly Farm and Zoo in Pembrokeshire have been enjoying the sunshine with their own buckets, spades and ice lollies.There may...
View ArticlePolice make arrests in probe over two assaults in Swansea and Port Talbot
POLICE investigating weekend assaults in Swansea and Port Talbot have made arrests.The victims in both incidents were taken to the city's Morriston Hospital.Officers are now appealing for the public's...
View ArticleWelsh Secretary ready to back Swansea Bay's bid to become City of Culture 2017
THE Secretary of State for Wales is going in to bat for Swansea Bay's bid to become City of Culture 2017.Swansea West MP Geraint Davies said he had spoken to the Welsh Secretary, David Jones, about...
View ArticleGower surfers urged to keep their vehicles safe this summer
SURFERS heading to two of Swansea's most popular beaches are being urged not to give car thieves an easy ride while they are riding the waves.The summer months often see a spike in car crime at the...
View ArticleAction after sickness and maternity leave contribute to £800,000...
SICKNESS and maternity leave have sent Neath and Port Talbot children's services way over budget again.At one point this year there were 18 staff absent — forcing council bosses to spend heavily on...
View ArticleVIDEO: I'm nearly back to my best, says Dai Greene after title victory
WORLD champion Dai Greene insists he is nearing his best form after storming to a fourth 400m hurdles national title in Birmingham.Greene was at a loss to explain his last performance at the Alexandra...
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