Dylan Thomas Prize 2013 longlist revealed
A playwright has featured on the Dylan Thomas Prize longlist for the first time since it was launched in 2006. Polly Stenham's latest offering, No Quarter, is on the 12-strong list along with eight...
View ArticleEmma Bryant's Beauty Blog - It's pamper time!
I believe a treat is as good as a rest - but money is tight for most of us and we are all watching the pennies - but the right sort of treat can lift you up and take years off you - but how do you look...
View ArticleNeil Taylor praises Swansea City's display in Europa League
NEIL Taylor hailed Swansea City's professionalism as they eased into the Europa League play-offs. Michael Laudrup's side had completed the hard work at the Liberty Stadium when beating Malmo 4-0, and...
View ArticleVIDEO: Ashley Williams proud of Swansea City performance
ASHLEY Williams believes Swansea City will benefit from the experience gained in Malmo. Swansea earned a 0-0 draw in Sweden on Thursday, never looking in any danger as they kept their 4-0 advantage...
View ArticlePolice in the Swansea Valley appeal for witnesses to attack
POLICE in the Swansea Valley are appealing for witness to an alleged assault.Officers were called to Herbert Street in Pontardawe at 7.10pm on Wednesday, August 7, following reports of a fight between...
View ArticleTribes, teeth and tarantulas can be seen at Swansea's Plantasia
A CREEPY crawly visit to Swansea's Plantasia promises tarantulas and tribal artifacts throughout the day on August 20, 21 and 22.
View ArticleRobbery attempts linked to handbag snatch by bikers
THREE attempted robberies on women across Swansea are being linked to a robbery of a 38-year- old on Wednesday.Police investigating the August 7 incident, in which a woman's handbag was stolen by a...
View ArticleCheck out eisteddfod's new prop
A LIFE-SIZED steel sculpture of Ospreys, Wales and Lions legend Adam Jones has been unveiled as a tribute to the Welsh prop.The sculpture has been taking pride of place on the Ifor Williams Trailers...
View ArticleExpansion sparks price worry
DECREASING house prices have been cited by residents who oppose a Swansea nursing home's expansion plans.The owners of Castle Graig Nursing Home, Plasmarl, want to add a two-storey rear extension to...
View ArticleAM Gwenda Thomas has welcomed a new IVF service at Neath Port Talbot Hospital
A NEATH AM has welcomed the opening of a new clinic for IVF treatment.Gwenda Thomas said she was pleased the new service in Neath Port Talbot Hospital is now up and running after being awarded a...
View ArticleRescuers alerted to leg injury
RHOSSILI Cliff Rescue Team went to the aid of a woman who injured her leg near Worm's Head.The team was alerted just before 2.30pm on Thursday afternoon by volunteers working for the support service...
View ArticleCharlotte turns down X Factor
SINGING star Charlotte Church has revealed she has turned down the chance to join the X Factor.The Cardiff songstress posted on her Twitter page she would rather: "Poke my eyes out with sticks than be...
View ArticleFootball's coming home!
IT HAS been eight long — and unbelievable years — since a ball was last kicked at the Vetch Field.But all that is set to change later this month, when children of all ages strap on their boots and take...
View ArticleTheatrical Dylan tour kicks off today
A NEW theatrical Dylan Thomas tour of Swansea premieres today.Dylan's Swansea will be presented by Fluellen Theatre Company in the hope of showing the city through the poet's own words with...
View ArticleLicensing warning for firms
WITH the summer holidays upon us TV Licensing is urging hotels and business in Wales to make sure they are correctly licensed.Any hotel must be licensed if guests and staff are watching live TV as it...
View ArticleVisitors to Gower Heritage Centre will be able to enjoy an action-packed day...
A COUNTRY games day is being staged at the Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill on Wednesday.It is taking place between 10am and 5.30pm.
View Article45 hit with littering fines as clean-up of city begins
THE battle to clean up Swansea city centre has begun — with those responsible already counting the cost of dropping rubbish.Litter louts have been warned there's no hiding place in Swansea after 45...
View ArticleMusical night's charity note
THE power of music helped raise money for a worthy cause in Morriston.The Salvation Army held a special concert at its base in Morfydd Road to raise money for the Wales Air Ambulance.The night saw them...
View ArticleSSAFA recruiting for Pontardawe golf day
TEAMS are being sought for a new forces charity golf day in the Swansea Valley.The West Glamorgan arm of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA), in association with Pontardawe...
View ArticleJamie Smith dangerous driving trial adjourned
THE trial of a motorist accused of killing a pedestrian as he walked home has been adjourned.Jamie Smith, aged 24, of Millbank in Neath denies driving dangerously and causing the death of Kyle...
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