Jessops to close all stores
A TOTAL of 1,370 jobs will be lost across the UK as high street photographic chain Jessops is closing all its shops.The chain, which has run an outlet on Belle Vue Way in Swansea for 26 years, became...
View ArticleEx-Everton boss impressed by Swansea City star Michu
HOWARD Kendall has put Everton on red alert for Michu, comparing the Swansea City top scorer to Atletico Madrid striker Falcao.Michu scored the first goal in Swansea's 2-0 win at Chelsea on Wednesday...
View ArticleEx-Everton boss impressed by Swansea City star Michu
HOWARD Kendall has put Everton on red alert for Michu, comparing the Swansea City top scorer to Atletico Madrid striker Falcao.Michu scored the first goal in Swansea's 2-0 win at Chelsea on Wednesday...
View ArticleOspreys hit by injury to Ashley Beck
THE Ospreys have been dealt an injury blow with centre Ashley beck ruled out for at least six weeks.Beck picked up ankle problem against the Dragons on New Year's Eve.As well as the rest of the...
View ArticleCardiff Blues rugby star unable to play - after dog ate his passport
Cardiff Blues rugby player Jason Tovey has had to pull out of tomorrow's match against Toulon after a dog attack - on his passport.The 23-year-old was unable to fly out to France with his team mates...
View ArticleManselton jobs hope after Swansea Council grants permission to refurbish...
NEW jobs could be coming to a Swansea community with the refurbishment of an empty shop.Swansea Council has granted permission for a new shop front to be installed on Robert Street in the Manselton...
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Details of "much needed" Sketty housing development to go on display later...
DETAILS of a housing development which could transform a former college site in Swansea will go on public display later this month.Between 20 and 30 homes are being proposed for part of the former...
View ArticlePersimmon to officially launch next stage of housing at Coed Darcy Urban Village
THE official launch of the first phase of homes at Coed Darcy from developer Persimmon is due to take place next Satruday.A spokeswoman for the firm said: "Works are progressing well with 20 houses now...
View ArticleOnline care and benefits advice for forces personnel
CURRENT and former members of the armed forces have been tapping into a new Swansea-based website.It includes guides to what help is available and how to access it in areas from housing and health care...
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Snooker star Matthew Stevens admits drink driving
SNOOKER star Matthew Stevens has appeared in court to admit drink-driving.The 35-year-old appeared at Llanelli Magistrates' Court and pleaded guilty to driving while over the limit.The court heard...
View ArticleMinister encourages business to take advantage of Youth Contract and help...
MORE than 3,600 young people are out of work and claiming Jobseeker's Allowance across South West Wales.In Swansea 1,415 people aged 18 to 24 years old are currently claiming and looking for work.In...
View ArticlePenllergaer Trust launches new restoration blog
A PHOTOGRAPHY competition and blog to celebrate the ongoing restoration of a country estate have been launched.They are the brainchild of the Penllergare Trust, which has secured funding to restore...
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Neath RFC and South Wales Scorpions rugby league club to raise awareness of...
RUGBY players have signed up to campaign to raise the awareness of the harmful effects of second-hand smoke.Neath RFC and the South Wales Scorpions rugby league club are backing Fresh Start Wales, the...
View ArticleAfan Lido task and finish group expected to announce recommendations by the...
THE future of Port Talbot's long-awaited new Afan Lido should finally become clear by the end of this month.It's now been more than three years since a devastating fire left Aberavon Beach without its...
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89-year-old Melinda Smith set to make Liberty Stadium debut
AN 89-year-old is poised to make a sensational debut at the Liberty Stadium for the Chelsea cup clash on January 23.Melinda Smith has spent years following the Swans on the radio, although sometimes...
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Catherine Zeta Jones on the Later Show
SWANSEA'S Hollywood golden girl Catherine Zeta Jones has made a guest appearance on one of America's prime-time chat shows.The Mask of Zorro and Chicago star appeared on last night's Late Show hosted...
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MPs against calls for 32 per cent pay rise
SWANSEA'S MPs have rejected calls by some of their colleagues for a 32 per cent pay increase.A survey revealed that 69 per cent of MPs believed they were "underpaid" following the introduction of a new...
View ArticleOn song to raise cash
A SIXTH former's vocal talent has raised hundreds of pounds for Morriston Hospital's renal unit. Singer Kate Harwood was inspired by the unit's support for her uncle.Full story — page 6
View ArticleShotguns stash found while renovating flat in Vale of Glamorgan
A haul of shotguns, pistols and ammunition has been found during the renovation of a flat in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan.More than 30 items were found hidden in a false wall and a storage heater....
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Hunt for Newbridge man becomes murder investigation
The hunt for 24-year-old Kyle Vaughan from Newbridge has now become a murder investigation.A 27-year-old man from the Blackwood area was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday January 10.He...
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