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Welcome to SwanseaOnline - your home for the best news, sports and what's on
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 * Things to do in Swansea: The 20 places you should take every visitor
 * I tried the bagel shop that's been voted the best restaurant in Swansea and
   it was most definitely intriguing
 * The Swansea restaurant rated top on Tripadvisor where Giles Coren says the
   meatballs are 'historic'
 * Can you name all 19 Swansea beaches?

16:07, 23 OCT 2024
The big change in incidents of anti-social behaviour in Swansea city centre in
the summer holidays
Swansea
1
Police and Swansea Council put in extra efforts during the summer to tackle some
of the problems impacting the city centre, along with the marina and beachfront
areas, and this is the difference it made
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The area of Wales with one of the highest rates of drug deaths in the UK
Health
It has the fifth highest rate of drug poisoning deaths in England and Wales
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'I never thought I was a heavy smoker - I didn’t think cancer would happen to
me'
Swansea
Paul Heaven has not smoked for more than four weeks since his diagnosis and is
urging others to quit too
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Men who posed as students were part of large-scale drugs operation
Crime
As the case unravelled, it became clear that it was part of a larger group of
organised crime
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Welsh hospital 'exceptionally busy' as patients told to consider other services
Swansea
The health board is urging people to consider using the minor injury unit as
well as other services
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Fresh plans for empty office block which could have been knocked down
Swansea
24
Its new owners are proposing a 48-flat development
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Police attend 'serious' crash near Gower service station
South Wales Police
Police described it as a 'serious' collision between a car and a lorry
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The faces of the prolific shoplifters removed from the streets of Swansea
Swansea
These are the faces of some of Swansea's most prolific shoplifters, but they are
now serving jail terms for multiple counts of theft across the city
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Man bleeds to death after ambulance takes more than nine hours to arrive
Health
Peter Parker had accidentally cut his wrist and was bleeding when he called for
an ambulance
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The latest death notices across Wales as families remember lost loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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The people most wanted by police in Wales right now
Crime
They are wanted for a range of alleged crimes and police forces are asking for
information to help them find them
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October half-term 2024: The best things to do in Wales
Half term
There are lots of activities and things to do in Wales this October half-term,
including many Halloween-themed events.
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Mumfighter review: Powerful play explores life bringing up disabled child
Swansea Grand
The show has received rave reviews from audience members who have seen it so
far. It asks some real relevant questions of society today, and is a must-see
for those who love theatre
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The latest people and businesses caught dodging tax in Wales
Your Money
A takeaway and a second-hand computer retailer are among the names on the list
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SwanseaThe people left trapped in flats they can't sell because mortgage lenders
won't go near themSafety issues mean insurance has doubled and so has the
monthly service charge for residents
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The new restaurants and venues which have opened or are poised to arrive in
Swansea in 2024
Swansea
2
The city is already thriving when it comes to having good places to eat and
drink, and 2024 has seen even more restaurants and cafes open, with more to
follow
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Teenager runs his own petting farm with 300 animals – and knows them all by name
Things to do Wales
When lifelong animal lover William Evans bought 500 chickens it became the start
of something special
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The idyllic secluded woodland river walk with a surprise in the middle that ends
in a pub beer garden
Gower
17
The path is surrounded by nature and history, including a Welsh first that will
surprise you when you come across it and truly is a landmark in Wales
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This is what life is like for one of Wales' newest MPs
Politics
115
Torsten Bell might be yet to find a place to live in Swansea but he's had no
shortage of opportunity to scope out neighbourhoods while out door-knocking
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RSPCA release image of man as they investigate brutal attack on gull in Swansea
city centre
Swansea
The RSPCA has issued two images of a man they believe might have information on
the attack as they continue to investigate the incident which meant the gull had
to be put to sleep to prevent further suffering
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'Animalistic' man kicked, punched, bit and spat at police then smeared excrement
around cell
Courts
The 23-year-old defendant has 64 previous offences on his record including
thefts, burglary, wounding, criminal damage, and multiple assaults on police
officers
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I'm dying of cancer and there's a drug available to help me live longer, but I
can't get it because I live in Wales
Breast cancer
Rachel Davies has secondary breast cancer and wants to know why a drug that
could prolong her life is available in Scotland but not in Wales
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Former MasterChef contestant opens deli in Gower
Gower
A semi-finalist from BBC's MasterChef has fulfilled his lifelong dream by
opening 'Deli' in Gower
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The latest death notices across Wales as families remember lost loved ones
Cardiff
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Boss laid off member of staff because she came back from maternity leave
pregnant again
Courts
A judge has ordered a £28k payout for the mum
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The place in Wales with the most smokers
Health
The popularity of smoking is on the slide but there are still parts of the
country where many adults enjoy a cigarette
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Important M4 road closure plans drivers need to know
Traffic and Travel
Several spots on the network could be affected this week with scheduled repair
works
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The mother's instinct which saw woman battle for a better start for her son
Real Life
Tracy Harris has an eight-year-old son with cerebral palsy and has had to fight
to ensure he had the best opportunity to flourish
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I tried Swansea's new £5 immersive experience and it was a real mind bender
Swansea
I was both dead and alive in a new immersive flight experience in Swansea which
places you in an aircraft where reality is not what it seems
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Full list of Welsh beaches where dogs are allowed again from October 1, 2024
Dogs
Dogs have been banned from a number of beaches since May, but from October 1,
many of the restrictions disappear, meaning our four-legged friends can go wild
again!
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Baby scan boss suspended after saying: 'You have to be careful, these Africans
tell lies'
Courts
Jeanette Clewes made the 'astonishing' comments after a black worker had been
racially harassed, threatened and bullied by colleagues
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Man arrested for late night assault asked police 'Is he dead?'
Courts
The victim was attacked after spending a day at the beach
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Beaujolais DayBeaujolais Day 2024: Where you can go in Swansea and Cardiff to
celebrate the first wine of the seasonVenues across both cities are lining up
events to help people mark the occasion, although there will be a lot more than
just Beaujolais flowing
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Parents knew something wasn't right with their toddler - but what happened next
astounded everyone
Swansea
6
Sienna Allen-Chaplin's parents were worried when she had trouble crawling - now
they look on proudly at what they have helped their daughter achieve, and this
is just the start
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Historic Swansea cinema set to become glass-fronted restaurant and flats
Swansea
25
The listed Castle Cinema is deemed 'at risk' due to structural and other issues.
If plans go-ahead, it will soon have a restaurant in a glass extension
overlooking Swansea's Castle Square
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The boarded-up old electrical store in Swansea that’s now something completely
different
Restaurants
13
Max Freitas, who specialises in making pastel de natas, decided to open a cafe
of his own, with a special tribute to nearby Brynmill Park and its ducks
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The Welsh clothing brand run by MTV star and ex-steelworker that’s developing
cult status
Port Talbot
San Portablo is growing far and wide with people not only locally but in
far-flung countries being spotted sporting the Welsh brand
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Firefighters battle city bakery fire
Swansea
A fire in Cwmbwrla bakery prompted a response from the fire department.
Bookmark
This tiny high street shop makes cheesecake sandwiches that are totally
mind-blowing
Food and drink
The quirky food item, inspired by a Japanese trend, is flying out of the shop,
as Grandad Needs His Medicine is making more every week to cope with demand
Bookmark
Maps show the roads in Wales where 20mph have made journeys slower
20mph speed limit
Analysis of the first six months of the law should journey times are slower
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Man jailed after fire extinguisher and Lynx can weren't what they seemed
Courts
Michael Morgan has now been caught dealing Class A drugs four times
Bookmark
The horrific Welsh crimes that sparked national hunt across the UK to find
brutal killers
TV
5
Over its 40-year history there are 700 programmes, featuring more than 7,000
police appeals involving every police force in the UK
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Cafe with huge cult following that's the only Welsh finalist in UK restaurant
awards
Restaurants
It is in with a chance of walking away with a £100,000 prize, plus the kudos of
being named the best in the UK, and this is its second year in a row being named
best in Wales
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M4 road closures to cause disruption for drivers
Traffic and Travel
Several spots on the network will be affected this week with scheduled repair
works
Bookmark
Life-size horse statue unveiled on Swansea canal
Latest Wales News
This installation is the first of four statues planned to be installed across
the city
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Transport for Wales staff considering strike action
Transport for Wales
Members of one union are being balloted over potential industrial action
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Plans for new PureGym in former carpet shop approved
Fitness
The new facility could be open to customers 24 hours a day
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The family attraction tucked away in the middle of a housing estate you might
never know was there
Things to do Wales
It has created memories for generations of families in the city and beyond
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The exact locations of mobile speed cameras across Wales for September 2024
Traffic and Travel
There are hundreds of them located across the country
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Dirty Sanchez star did something incredible to help secure a Swansea skatepark's
future
Swansea
Exist Skatepark needed £7,000 to hit its fundraising target - step forward
professional skateboarder and triathlete Mathew Pritchard, who even ended up
spending the night in a police station during his determined effort
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Swansea'Our son was just 48-hours old when doctors said they were running out of
options'
1
Baby Theo needed help to breathe when he was first born
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These are Wales' best restaurants
Restaurants
19
The British Restaurant Awards' Wales category includes restaurants from various
parts of Wales, including Anglesey, Swansea, Monmouthshire and Cardiff
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The dreamy pine forest walk that emerges onto a secret beach with a 150-year-old
lighthouse
Gower
It is one of north Gower's best kept secrets, and probably one of the most
beautiful scenic walks anywhere in Wales - and you may not meet a single soul
while you're on it - except sheep and horses
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The village they call 'the Hamptons of Wales' named the best place to live by
the sea
What's On
49
It's got everything you could want, close to the city, close the countryside and
offering a little bit of everything in the middle
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The planned new village by the M4 with hundreds of homes, shops and a school
that never got built
Swansea
52
The Welsh Government put forward an outline planning application for the
development, including shops and a school, six years ago - but not a brick has
been laid since then
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NEWS

HealthMan bleeds to death after ambulance takes more than nine hours to arrive
35
Peter Parker had accidentally cut his wrist and was bleeding when he called for
an ambulance
Bookmark
The big change in incidents of anti-social behaviour in Swansea city centre in
the summer holidays
Swansea
1
Police and Swansea Council put in extra efforts during the summer to tackle some
of the problems impacting the city centre, along with the marina and beachfront
areas, and this is the difference it made
Bookmark
Men who posed as students were part of large-scale drugs operation
Crime
As the case unravelled, it became clear that it was part of a larger group of
organised crime
Bookmark
'I never thought I was a heavy smoker - I didn’t think cancer would happen to
me'
Swansea
Paul Heaven has not smoked for more than four weeks since his diagnosis and is
urging others to quit too
Bookmark
Fresh plans for empty office block which could have been knocked down
Swansea
24
Its new owners are proposing a 48-flat development
Bookmark


EVENTS

GowerFormer MasterChef contestant opens deli in GowerA semi-finalist from BBC's
MasterChef has fulfilled his lifelong dream by opening 'Deli' in Gower
Bookmark
This tiny high street shop makes cheesecake sandwiches that are totally
mind-blowing
Food and drink
The quirky food item, inspired by a Japanese trend, is flying out of the shop,
as Grandad Needs His Medicine is making more every week to cope with demand
Bookmark
12 unbelievable restaurant complaints that led to absolutely savage responses
Restaurants
12
'Take care and try not to be too demanding at the next restaurant you visit,
they might not be as polite as myself''
Bookmark
October half-term 2024: The best things to do in Wales
Half term
There are lots of activities and things to do in Wales this October half-term,
including many Halloween-themed events.
Bookmark
Café with huge cult following that's the only Welsh finalist in UK restaurant
awards
Restaurants
It is in with a chance of walking away with a £100,000 prize, plus the kudos of
being named the best in the UK, and this is its second year in a row being named
best in Wales
Bookmark


SWANSEA CITY FC

Swansea City FCSwansea City's seven-hour wait goes on, departure confirmed and a
damning verdict
15
Here are the key talking points from Swansea's goalless draw with Sheffield
Wednesday
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Swansea City player ratings as defence shines in Sheffield Wednesday stalemate
but attacking squadron goes missing
Swansea City FC
21
Here's who the players rated during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday
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Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Swansea City: Visitors draw another blank as barren run
drags on
Swansea City FC
8
Swansea City were held to a goalless draw at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday
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Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as Luke Williams explains Jamal Lowe
decision and legendary duo honoured
Swansea City FC

The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium
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Luke Williams pinpoints what misfiring stars need to do to address Swansea
City's goal drought
Swansea City FC
29
The Swans boss wasn't happy with the way his side started the game at Ewood Park
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OSPREYS

OspreysInjury-hit Ospreys no match for Ulster after tough night in IrelandToby
Booth's side went down 36-12 to the Irish province at Ravenhill
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Welsh teams decimated as over 50 players unavailable this weekend
Ospreys
44
It's more than just injuries causing problems for Wales' clubs.
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Wales internationals say 'something not quite right' at Welsh region as coach
news 'can't be helping'
Ospreys
23
Jenkins suggested the news of Booth's exit may have affected the atmosphere at
the club.
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Decimated Ospreys name hooker in back-row and youngsters in line for debuts
Ospreys
39
The Ospreys have named their team to face Ulster on Friday night
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Today's rugby news as Wales hopeful to miss final audition and 'horrific' injury
list hits Welsh side
Wales Rugby Team
8
The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
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SPORT

OspreysOspreys announce new home as famous stadium will be transformedThe Welsh
region have made a major announcement and will move after this coming season
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Plans to transform famous old ground and make it Ospreys' new home announced
amid rival bid
Ospreys
192
Swansea and Bridgend councils pitch the case for St Helen's and the Brewery
Field
Bookmark
'Kind' 17-year-old sportsman dies after spending final days buying his friends
gifts
Real Life
Jacob Crane had been diagnosed with a very rare strain of the condition which
only sees 3,100 people diagnosed with it each year
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Welsh Varsity 2024: Thousands of students descend on Swansea city centre for
annual event
Swansea
It's the biggest day of the year for Cardiff and Swansea University students
when it comes to sport, and enjoying a drink in the sunshine
Bookmark
Unprovoked attack in Swansea's Wind Street left footballer with brain bleed and
fractured skull
Courts
Plumber James Gluyas downed 12 drinks before launching what one witness
described as a 'flying punch'
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