Mike Hedges AM to hold surgery
SWANSEA East AM Mike Hedges will hold a surgery in Morriston at his constituency office on Pleasant Street on Friday, April 5, between 5pm and 6pm.
View ArticleSimon Calder to visit Carmarthenshire Tourism Summit.
A TOURISM summit in Carmarthenshire will play host to two of the industry's leading experts.Organised by Carmarthenshire Tourist Association, this year's event will see Britain's leading travel...
View ArticleEaster message on worldwide hunger from Union of Independent Churches
HUNGER is the world's greatest scandal and the biggest challenge facing governments this Easter, according to the Union of Welsh Independent Churches.Chairwoman of the Union's Council Dr Fiona Gannon...
View ArticleImprovements to footpaths in Waterfall Country at Pontneddfechan
WALKERS heading to Waterfall Country will benefit from improved footpaths this Easter Bank Holiday.Volunteers and the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority wardens have been working through the winter...
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New literary tours to boost Dylan's Swansea and west Wales
SWANSEA'S literary talent — both the old and the new — is set to draw in visitors to west Wales this summer.Both world renowned genius of the written word Dylan Thomas, and rising star and author of...
View Articlecleaner called cops to report himself missing
A MAN sparked a police hunt costing more than £1,500 — after reporting himself missing.Dominic Saunders Carby, of Upper Tumble, was arrested and, appearing before magistrates in Llanelli, pleaded...
View Articleson 'beat mum with 5ft piece of wood'
A MAN has appeared in court charged with beating his mother with a 5ft long piece of wood as she lay in bed.Dominic Paul Thomas is accused of hitting his mum "in excess of 10 times".Full story — page 5
View ArticleSchool plan approved
PLANS to build a new school in Carmarthenshire have been approved.The council's planning committee gave the thumbs- up to proposals to build Ysgol Dyffryn Tywi on land near Ffairfach. When complete,...
View ArticlePlans to reuse temporary buildings from Penyrheol comprehensive approved by...
PLANS to reuse buildings which saved a fire-ravaged school have been approved.Temporary classrooms were set up at Penyrheol Comprehensive School after it was wrecked in an arson attack in 2006.The...
View ArticleFormer Swansea uni student voted chairman of Young Labour
A FORMER Swansea University student has been voted as chairman of Young Labour.Simon Darvill, who works for Geraint Davies MP for Swansea West, said his campaign had centred around rejuvenating young...
View ArticleMardi Gras at stadium
WALES'S biggest celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities will this year take place at the Millennium Stadium.The LGBT Mardi Gras moves from its home in Coopers Field to...
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Gower Sunday bus is back for Easter
THE Gower Sunday Explorer bus is back - on Easter Sunday. There are hourly services from 10am and 5pm, alternating via north and south Gower routes. All buses run to Rhossili. The Swansea to Gower...
View ArticleSwansea City beaten 2-1 by Spurs
SWANSEA City slumped to their third straight Premier League defeat as Spurs won 2-1 at the Liberty.Michael Laudrup's side were 2-0 behind inside 21 minutes as Jan Vertonghen and Gareth Bale...
View ArticleNorth at the double as Scarlets maintain play-off push
DRAGONS 20 SCARLETS 28 THE Scarlets maintained their push for the RaboDirect Pro12 play-offs with an entertaining victory over a much-improved Dragons side in the opening match of Welsh rugby's...
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Easterby pays tribute to two-try North after Judgement Day victory
SCARLETS head coach Simon Easterby hailed the performance of Wales wing George North following his two-try display in the Scarlets' 28-20 Judgement Day victory over the Dragons at the Millennium...
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Michael Laudrup salutes Gareth Bale as Swansea City lose to Tottenham
By Gareth Vincent MICHAEL Laudrup reckoned Gareth Bale was the difference between the sides as Tottenham Hotspur won 2-1 at Swansea City this afternoon.Laudrup's men have now suffered three straight...
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Ospreys beat Cardiff Blues at Millennium Stadium
THE Ospreys secured their first ever clean sweep of victories against fellow regions in a Pro12 season – but missed the chance to pick up a bonus point that would have piled added pressure on play-off...
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Ospreys "disappointed" with performance against Cardiff Blues
THE Ospreys admitted to being disappointed with their performance against the Blues at the Millennium Stadium, despite running out 23-16 winners in the Pro12 encounter on Saturday evening. The...
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Welsh Government considers support for farmers after coldest March in 50 years
A MINISTER has asked Wales's top vet what the Welsh Government can do to support farmers affected by the coldest March for 50 years. Natural Resources and Food Minister Alun Davies said he had been in...
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20-stone Welsh footballing internet sensation Andrew Cassidy signed up by...
A 20-STONE Welsh footballer who became an internet sensation has been given his big break after being signed by a major talent agency.Tubby Andrew Cassidy, 50, will be putting on exhibitions of his...
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