Swansea City star Leon Britton: Europa League will save us from EastEnders
LEON Britton is relishing the prospect of European drama at Swansea City next season — because it will save him from the soaps.Londoner Britton prefers watching the Europa League to EastEnders on a...
View ArticleSwansea City boss Michael Laudrup 6-1 to take over at Chelsea
MICHAEL Laudrup is the third favourite to take over as manager of Chelsea.The Swansea City boss is a 6-1 chance to succeed Rafa Benitez, who has confirmed he will leave Stamford Bridge in the...
View ArticleTwo-car smash on A40 near Whitland
AMBULANCE and fire crews were called after a smash on the A40 near Whitland.Firefighters crews from Whitland was called to the Blackbridge area of the A40 at around noon yesterday after two cars were...
View ArticleCarmarthenshire Lottery winner claims £173,557 prize
A LOTTERY winner in Carmarthenshire who won £173,557 in a draw before Christmas has finally come forward to claim their prize.The winning ticket was bought in the county on December 1.Last month the...
View ArticleEnd of an era: Stephen Jones to retire as player
STEPHEN Jones is calling time on his playing career after 17 years at the top level. Wales's all-time appearance record holder will see out the season with Wasps and then become part of Dai Young's...
View ArticleSwansea's boulevard project kicks off next week
Work starts on Swansea's boulevard scheme next week. Contractors are expected to start on the first phase of the boulevard project between Princess Way and the Strand from Wednesday, March 6.The £8...
View ArticleVIDEO: Hundreds of car enthusiasts gather for Harlem Shake in Baglan
It is the internet dance sensation that is sweeping the world — and now it has arrived in South West Wales. The Harlem Shake craze sees big groups of people dancing wildly for the camera — and posting...
View ArticleMeasles outbreak prompts MMR vaccination reminder for parents
PARENTS are being urged to make sure their children receive the MMR vaccination, as it investigates an outbreak of almost 190 reported cases of measles in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. A total of 189...
View ArticleMichael Sheen and Rachel McAdams spilt according to US press
PORT Talbot star Michael Sheen has reportedly spilt from actress Rachel McAdams.The couple, who went public with their romance in October 2010, are said to have called time on their romance, according...
View ArticleMichael Laudrup on Swansea City future: 'I don't know myself'
MICHAEL Laudrup has reiterated that he cannot make a long-term commitment to Swansea City — because he does not know himself where he will end up. Swansea's manager is under contract at the Liberty...
View ArticleShop workers in Swansea and Carmarthen escape the axe after buyer is found...
SHOP workers in Swansea and Carmarthen are among 2,100 across the UK whose jobs have been saved after troubled clothing chain Republic was bought by Sports Direct.Republic became the latest casualty of...
View ArticleBlue light disco fun in Clase.
IT was fun and games at the Treetops Club in Clase as it hosted its latest Blue Light Disco.The club in Clase throws a bash each month for the youngsters in the area.Manager Zoe Phillips said: "When...
View ArticleNew figures reveal Morriston Hospital has some of the best survival rates in...
MORRISTON Hospital's cardiac unit has some of the best surgery survival rates in the UK, new figures have revealed.Published by the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Northern...
View ArticleNine charged with UK-wide mobile phone scam run from Swansea in court
NINE people charged with conspiracy to defraud over an alleged UK-wide mobile phone insurance scam run from Swansea have appeared in court.The group were due to enter pleas during the hearing at...
View ArticleMillions to tackle poverty in Townhill, Penderry and Castle
DEPRIVED areas of Swansea are set be boosted by a multi-million investment to help tackle poverty.The wards of Penderry and Townhill will share the cash along with part of Castle.Swansea Council...
View ArticleForce's new top officer tells of selection delight
THE man set to become the new top cop in Dyfed-Powys has been named.Simon Prince, currently second in command at Gwent, has been recommended by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed- Powys,...
View ArticleDrefach children mark 300th birthday of church by knitting scarves.
CHILDREN at a Gwendraeth Valley chapel ended its year-long celebration by presenting knitted blankets to the Salvation Army.Capel Seion in Drefach celebrated 300 years of worship last year, and held a...
View ArticleCommunity allotments to be set up in Dunvant
WE may be living in a world dependent on technology, but Swansea communities are starting to return to the simpler things in life.Local growing schemes are starting to sprout up. First there was Vetch...
View ArticleMP will join in turbine debate
CARMARTHEN East and Dinefwr MP Jonathan Edwards has been selected to hold a debate in Westminster next week on a proposed wind farm development.On Wednesday, March 6,Plaid Cymru MP Jonathan Edwards has...
View ArticleNew restaurant opened by Councillor in Llanelli's East Gate.
A NEW restaurant in Llanelli's £60 million leisure quarter has been officially opened.Hungry Horse opened its doors for the first time at East Gate in the town, with the ribbon cut by Councillor Jim...
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