Match report: Swansea City beat Bradford to win Capital One Cup
THE big fairytale may have lost out to the little fairytale, but Hans Christian Andersen would have approved.Michael Laudrup, the fairytale writer's fellow Dane, came to Wales and won a major...
View ArticleElectric pub atmosphere in Swansea as revellers go cup final crazy
AS the football world watched Swansea City canter to victory, the atmosphere in Swansea city centre pubs was nothing less than electric.Locals began cramming into pubs and bars in Wind Street and...
View ArticleCapital One Cup victory is my finest hour in football, believes Swansea City...
MICHAEL Laudrup toasted his finest hour in football as Swansea City demolished Bradford City in the Capital One Cup final.Swansea blew away any pre-match concerns about a Wembley humiliation as they...
View ArticleGood times keep coming for Swansea City
WHEN a triumphant Swansea City climbed the Wembley steps after that memorable play-off win over Reading, there were those who were already predicting their rapid return from English football's top...
View ArticleJoy as Euro zone beckons for Swansea City
IT was the sweet moment of triumph Swansea had waited a century for.Any nerves among the fans were quickly dispelled as the boys in white scored twice before half-time, then fired another three past...
View ArticleMillennium Stadium announcer in critical condition after pub assault
A Swansea Valley actor known as "the voice of the Millennium Stadium" is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in an assault outside a Cardiff pub.Rhys ap William...
View ArticleBurry Port lifeboat crew rescues fishermen
VOLUNTEER lifeboat crews were launched to the aid of a broken down fishing boat on Saturday evening.The team was called to rescue the Sarah Rae, which had two people on board and had developed engine...
View ArticleMotorist injured in motorway collision
A MOTORIST was injured in a two car collision on the M4 motorway this morning (25/2/13).Ambulance crews attended the incident at 7.48am which happened between junctions 48 and 47 on the eastbound...
View ArticleNew map shows noise levels across Wales
A NEW map has given a picture of the noise levels across Wales.The Welsh Government has published a series of maps to show estimated levels of road traffic, railway and industrial noise in Wales' three...
View ArticleWork on £7million Swansea flood defence scheme starts today
WORK on a £7million flood defence scheme starts in Swansea today.More than 300 businesses and homes will be better protected as a result, said Environment Agency Wales (EAW).The EAW scheme will reduce...
View ArticleVideo tribute to Swansea City and their fans after their Wembley triumph
IT was a day that will live in the memory.Tens of thousands headed to Wembley to see their Swans heroes beat Bradford City 5-0 in the Capital One Cup Final.Below is our video tribute to Swansea City...
View ArticleTime for Wales to discover spirit of adventure
THE Welsh version of Happy Feet saw a couple of hundred red-robed supporters near the Flaminio railway station in Rome open their umbrellas and huddle together in a desperate attempt to protect...
View ArticleSwansea City: Focus on Michael Laudrup's future after historic Capital One...
JONATHAN de Guzman would say good luck to Michael Laudrup if Swansea City's manager is tempted away from the Liberty this summer.But de Guzman is convinced Swansea would attract another top boss should...
View ArticleSandfields Library to remain in place as Afan Lido switch plan is scrapped
LEISURE chiefs have dropped controversial plans to shut Sandfields Library in Port Talbot.Their proposals to close the branch in Morrison Road and relocate it in the new Afan Lido at Aberavon Beach...
View ArticleLiberty revamp to meet new Premier League guidelines
PLANS for a major revamp of the Liberty Stadium's main entrance, a new press area and hundreds of extra seats have been revealed.Swansea City FC chairman Huw Jenkins wants to alter the central section...
View ArticleMaking the most of the Greek recession: cheap hotels, sandy beaches and fewer...
Advertisement Feature As many of us will already know, several years ago Greece was plunged into recession, having clocked up debts of hundreds of billions of euros. Of course, this economic situation...
View ArticleNearly new sale in aid of Wales Air Ambulance to be held at Ostreme Centre
A QUALITY nearly new sale in aid of Wales Air Ambulance will be held on Saturday at the Ostreme Centre in Mumbles from 10am to 4pm.
View ArticleSwansea Brynteg Chapel graveyard plea for help from Gorseinon Town Council
A SWANSEA town council has been asked to help sustain a graveyard. The trustees of Brynteg Chapel has sought help from Gorseinon Town Council.
View ArticleHeath challenge breakfast event held at Port Talbot's Aberavon Beach Hotel
A HEALTH challenge breakfast event will be held at Port Talbot's Aberavon Beach Hotel on Thursday.The event focuses on encouraging local businesses to improve the health and productivity of their...
View ArticleSouth Wales Police officer Detective Constable Jeffery Davies faces sex charges
A SOUTH Wales Police officer has appeared in court on sex charges.Detective Constable Jeffery Davies, who is based at Merthyr police station, faces two charges of indecent assault, and one of...
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