Premier League transfer news: Reading boss on Danny Graham
READING boss Brian McDermott has admitted he is a fan of Danny Graham.The Swansea City striker is due to have talks with boss Michael Laudrup over his Liberty Stadium future.Reading are among the clubs...
View ArticleMan on attempted murder charge after incident in Mayhill, Swansea
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in a house in Mayhill on New Year's Day. The 43-year-old has been remanded in custody and will appear before Swansea Magistrates Court...
View ArticleSoldiers urged not to suffer in silence after Trooper found hanged at Swansea...
An Armed Forces charity has spoken out to remind service personnel support is at hand, after a soldier who served on the frontline in Afghanistan was found hanged at his Swansea home. Trooper Robert...
View ArticleAfghanistan soldier found hanged at his Swansea home
A HERO soldier who served on the frontline in Afghanistan has been found hanged at his Swansea home.Trooper Robert Llewellyn Griffiths, of 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, also known as the Welsh...
View ArticlePolice appeal for social media info on serious sexual assault
Police are urging people who may have heard anything on social media about a serious sexual assault on a teenager to come forward.Officers are also renewing an appeal for witnesses to the incident -...
View ArticlePort Talbot actor Michael Sheen drops in on Christmas Day lunch in Resolven
AFTER playing everyone from Tony Blair to Brian Clough, Hollywood star Michael Sheen can now add Santa to his CV.He made a surprise appearance at a Christmas Day lunch for 60 people who otherwise would...
View ArticleLlanelli MP Nia Griffith slams rail prices between the town, Swansea, Cardiff...
RISING rail fares have been condemned by Llanelli MP Nia Griffith.She said fares between Carmarthen, Llanelli, Swansea and Cardiff had gone up between 4.2 per cent and 6 per cent on January 2.The...
View ArticleDon't buy cats and dogs from unknown sources — Welsh Government warning
ANYONE considering getting a pet this new year is being asked to be careful.The Welsh Government has warned people to think twice as to whether they can cope with a pet.Environment Minister John...
View ArticleSketty architect, paralympian star and religious leaders with links to...
ARCHITECTS, swimmers and religious leaders with links to Swansea have been honoured on a list of inspirational British people.Paralympic star Ellie Simmonds, retiring Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan...
View ArticleCarmarthen woman denies sexually assaulting a child under 13
A CARMARTHEN woman has denied three charges of sexual assaulting a child.Lucie Davies, 21, pleaded not guilty to three counts of assaulting a child under 13 by penetration.The offences are all said to...
View ArticleBig change for town
PORT Talbot is set to be transformed this year thanks to new developments.The three-year dual carriageway Harbour Way project is due for completion and work is expected to start to revamp the train...
View ArticlePals set for polar dip
A CHILLY dip in the sea will be held in memory of a popular Cwmavon postman.The annual Polar Dip in aid of the Mathew Mizen Foundation will be held at Aberavon Beach tomorrow.Mathew, aged 25, passed...
View ArticleGuilty over club attack
A WOMAN has been found guilty of attacking a pregnant woman with a bottle in a nightclub.Leah Owens, from Maes Golau, Felinfoel, was found guilty by a jury at Swansea Crown Court.Owens attacked Rebecca...
View ArticleTribute to killed mum
A MEMORIAL will be held tonight in tribute to a Carmarthen mum found dead on Christmas day.Charmaine Macmuiris, who would have turned 38 today, was found dead at Maes yr Ysgol in the town on Christmas...
View Articlefamily's stabbing: murder attempt accused in court
A SWANSEA man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder, following an incident in a house in Mayhill on New Year's Day.Michael Richard Matthews, of Gors Avenue, Townhill, who entered no plea,...
View ArticleRepair pledge on potholes
EMERGENCY repairs are to be carried out on a Bonymaen road following complaints about potholes.Swansea Council says it is set to respond to concerns raised over the surface of Chepstow Place, following...
View ArticleNeath man in court facing a charge of causing death by dangerous driving
A MAN has appeared in court to face a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.Jamie Smith, 27, of Millbank, Neath, appeared at Swansea Crown Court for a brief hearing.Smith is alleged to have...
View ArticleLate-night disruption for South Wales train passengers
Railway engineering work between Bridgend and Whitland in Carmarthenshire late tonight will disrupt services for passengers.Buses replace trains on the 23.45 Swansea to Fishguard Harbour between...
View ArticleAnimals on railway line delay passengers in South Wales
Animals on the train track are causing delays for passengers between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock this morning.Journeys are taking 50 minutes longer than scheduled on Arriva Trains Wales services from...
View ArticleDressing room fire at Pontardawe Arts Centre
FIREFIGHTERS were called to deal with a blaze at Pontardawe Arts Centre last night.Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue service confirmed crews from Pontardawe and Morriston attended just after 6pm.A...
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