Swansea drivers' mixed response to 20mph plans
A SAFETY scheme set to create 20mph zones outside 11 Swansea schools has sparked a debate.Speed limits will also be reduced in the whole of the Sandfields — home of St Helen's and Christchurch schools...
View Article8 charged after police raids in Swansea in latest phase of Operation Anvil
POLICE say they have so far charged eight of the 21 people arrested in the latest phase of Operation Anvil.Officers raided houses and commercial properties across Morriston, Llansamlet, Port Tennant,...
View ArticleNathan Dyer adamant the Swansea City success story will continue
NATHAN Dyer is convinced the Swansea City success story will continue after committing himself to the club for another four years.Dyer's previous contract was due to expire at the end of the upcoming...
View Article'This is the strongest Swansea City squad we have ever had'
LEON Britton believes Michael Laudrup might have assembled the strongest Swansea City squad in history.After Swansea's sensational maiden Premier League campaign under Brendan Rodgers, Laudrup led the...
View ArticleAaron Jarvis nearing return after frustrating time on sidelines
AARON Jarvis received a tap of support from New Zealand legend Richie McCaw as he exited the field injured last November — it was of little consolation.Jarvis had suffered major knee ligament damage in...
View Article'I am on cloud nine right now and I hope it continues for as long as possible'
NATHAN Dyer smiles as he concedes that an £85 million move to Real Madrid was not on the cards even before he signed a new deal at Swansea City.While his old mate from the Southampton youth set-up,...
View ArticleDramatic Dylan Thomas tour of Swansea to be trialled
AS one would expect, a new Dylan Thomas tour of Swansea takes in a few pubs, but the literary vintage should be excellent.While there have been other guided walks through the town of the famous poet's...
View ArticleTrio conned pensioner out of £7,200 for work at property
AN elderly victim was conned out of £7,200 by a man who filled holes on his property.Cyril John Rees, then aged 79, was approached by three men at his farmhouse, outside of Tycroes who asked if they...
View ArticleAndy Powell keeping one eye on World Cup
ANDY Powell is hoping to get a run of games under his belt for South Wales Scorpions to boost his chances of figuring in the World Cup.The former British Lion is on dual registration with the Scorpions...
View ArticleAlun Wyn Jones immortalised in Mumph cartoon
wYOU know you are famous when you have your very own caricature.And no-one deserves the accolade more than Swansea's newest sporting hero Alun Wyn Jones.The Ospreys and Wales second row added a new...
View ArticleSwansea trader out to tackle urine problem
A SWANSEA takeaway boss is pleading with revellers to clean up their act.Kurtulus Cinkir said he has hired a security guard to deter drunk men and women urinating on Salubrious Passage, off Wind...
View ArticleCash and DVD player stolen in Loughor burglary
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a burglary which saw a DVD player and foreign currency stolen.Police say the semi-detached house on Landor Drive, Loughor, was broken into between...
View ArticleMid-table is our objective, says Swans boss Michael Laudrup
MICHAEL Laudrup has set mid-table in the Premier League as Swansea City's target this season ahead of tonight's Europa League clash with Malmo.Swansea head into the third qualifying round return in...
View ArticleBike helmets for Tata Steel employees
A PORT Talbot employer is making sure its workers are safe when cycling to work.Tata Steel has handed out blue helmets to keep its employees safe on site.Aberavon councillor Tony Taylor, who has cycled...
View ArticlePolice launch manhunt after street robberies in Neath
POLICE have launched a manhunt after two street robberies and an attempted theft in the same part of Neath, which they believe were carried out by the same person.Detectives are appealing for anybody...
View ArticleCaptain Ash not getting carried away despite Europa League head start
SWANSEA City's players were rubbing their eyes and taking a second look when they got into the Liberty dressing room last Thursday night."It was a bit strange just seeing the Europa League sign on the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Beefy's Big Welsh Walk hits Swansea
HOWZAT for a charity fundraiser!Cricket hero Sir Ian Botham — whose nickname on the pitch was Beefy — has been making tracks in South West Wales this week, with proceeds from the trek going to...
View ArticleWales manager Chris Coleman: I need my Swansea City stars
CHRIS Coleman believes Swansea City will thrive in the Europa League.And he hopes to build his Wales team around the Swansea stars he has described as some of his best players.The Wales manager...
View ArticleOpinion split on new base for Swansea's Waterfront Winterland
PROPOSED plans to move Swansea's Waterfront Winterland have received a mix response. Swansea Council is considering moving the festive attraction, which features a fun fair, ice rink and Christmas...
View ArticleDrivers lucky to escape major tree fall on Swansea road
MOTORISTS had a lucky escape when a massive tree fell over a Swansea road. Drivers couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the huge tree trunk had come crashing down and was overhanging Brynmill Lane...
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