PASSENGERS on a bus journey from Swansea to Llanelli on Sunday, (Nov 10), 2019, had their journey delayed whilst police officers were called to attend an incident where a youth was allegedly...
Auditor-General for Wales deems expenditure on Swansea consultancy unlawful
MUMBLES Community Council has been criticised in the way it spent thousands of pounds on planning consultancy fees with the same firm.
The Auditor-General for Wales, Adrian Crompton, said he...
Conservation proposal for Mumbles to follow Tenby seaside style
A ROW of properties that mark the beginning of Mumbles could become part of an expanded conservation area.
The 30-plus properties along Mumbles Road, which include the Mumtaz restaurant, face...
Former Councillor who worked for Michael Heseltine has died
A FORMER Swansea councillor, whose politics were shaped by a young hotel boss in London who went on to be deputy prime minister, has died.
Jean Taverner – then Jean Douglas – had...
Record number of people diagnosed with heart failure in Wales
A record number of people in Wales have been diagnosed with heart failure, according to a new analysis by the British Heart Foundation Cymru (BHF Cymru).
Admissions to hospital are rising, with...
AM expresses concerns over burning of black bag waste
SWANSEA’S Tir John landfill site should be extended if the only alternative option for the city’s rubbish is incineration, according to AM Mike Hedges.
Mr Hedges, who chairs the Welsh...
Tributes paid to former councillor and nightclub owner
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Conservative councillor who taught a future World Cup-winning captain and went on to run a number of popular nightspots in Swansea, including Barons.
Welsh...
Delay in hospital car park extension
HEALTH board chiefs are still trying to find £500,000 to extend the busy staff car park at Swansea's Singleton Hospital.
They secured planning permission in July 2018 to create an extra 69...
Better public transport proposals explored across West Wales
BETTER public transport links across Swansea and neighbouring authorities are to be explored as part of a metro-style project for the region.
Senior representatives from Swansea,...
Regeneration plans help keep big stores in Swansea
PLANS to regenerate Swansea have helped keep anchor stores like Marks and Spencer in the city and could prevent large employers moving away, senior figures have said.
Council leader Rob Stewart...