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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?

08:59, 7 MAR 2024
Man who felt like Morgan Freeman said he hoped 'the world enjoyed the show I put
on'
CourtsKyle Farrell has a long history of violent offending including unlawful
wounding with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm
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Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown launches huge new donations hub in Swansea
Swansea

Online retailer Amazon is providing a range of items which charity groups and
care professionals will hand out to those in need
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Swansea legend Kev Johns back on airwaves 'and like he's never been away' after
cancer journey
Swansea
He had thought he wouldn't live to see Christmas
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Mark Drakeford joins tributes to 'selfless individual' and former town mayor and
Swansea union official
Bridgend
1
The former councillor was described as being 'a community activist through to
his core'
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Driver 'likely had medical episode' before crashing into Swansea Marina
Courts
Andrew Harding was on the way to collect his mother for their regular weekly
shopping trip when he slammed through the railings and plunged into the water
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Concern after woman goes missing after last sighting on Friday night
Swansea
Chloe Bull was last seen in Penllergaer at 8pm on Friday
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Wales v France road closures, parking prices and travel advice for Six Nations
game on Sunday, March 10
Traffic and Travel
There are a number of car parks available
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Welsh legend Max Boyce announces big gig at Swansea Arena
Max Boyce
The Welsh star is returning to Swansea's biggest stage later this year
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The exact locations of mobile speed cameras across Wales for March 2024
Traffic and Travel
You'll find them no matter where you travel in Wales
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It's time to ban all wet wipes for the sake of our future
UK News
These wipes are harmful to the environment and we must move towards a more
sustainable future
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'I was going to the shop at 6am to get a bottle of whisky. I was hurting a lot
of people around me'
Swansea
Musician Viv Small has been talking about his battle with alcohol and the detox
unit staff who 'saved my life'
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Welsh cafe with queues out the door named one of the UK's best is to open a
second branch
Restaurants
The hugely popular Swansea venue is set to open 'within the coming weeks' in
Merthyr Tydfil, with more updates to follow
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Baby born in car after mum in labour gets struck in traffic jam
NHS
Baby Rome was born in the passenger seat of his mum's car after heavy traffic
held them up getting to hospital
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Family of young dad who died are determined to keep his memory alive for his
daughter
Swansea
Kirsty Davies Powell and David Powell slept on the streets to raise money and
awareness for a charity set up in the name of their brother, Mitchell, who
tragically died during double heart valve replacement surgery
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SwanseaSwansea couple's 'surreal' 24 hours after Greg James gives them Brits
tickets and babysits daughter
8
'It was probably the most selfless thing someone's ever done for us'
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The Welsh town with a once fearsome nightlife which has been tamed
Pontardawe
64
Locals would party all night (and then some) at clubs notorious for 10p drinks
and the carnage that sometimes followed, but the party has died somewhat since
then and it's had a big impact on some people
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Why 'cyclists dismount' signs causing strife on Mumbles prom are just plain
silly and unnecessary
Mumbles
A lot of cyclists are ignoring them - angering pedestrians - but all this could
have been avoided
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'I was just 23 weeks when my waters broke. I was frightened'
Swansea
2
Jade and Nathan had been looking forward to welcoming the fifth member of their
family - then everything went belly up
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Time-lapse footage shows new big wheel attraction being installed in Mumbles
Mumbles
It will offer amazing 360-degree views of Mumbles Lighthouse, Swansea Bay, and
Bracelet Bay
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People fear time is running out for their crumbling Pontardawe Swimming Pool and
they might lose it altogether
Pontardawe
1
Temporary repairs to a structure previously branded dangerous are due to come to
an end of life in 2025, but there is as yet no permanent fix to the problems in
sight
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People have been sharing their favourite moments from Twin Town as an
anniversary approaches
Twin Town
32
The film has a very special place in the hearts of those who live in Wales
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Two in hospital after flat fire in Swansea
Swansea
The police, fire service and the council all attended and a busy road was
blocked off
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First Cymru bus tickets to leap in price but you'll now be able to tap on, tap
off
Transport
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You will be able to tap your contactless device when you get on and the same
when you get off and you'll automatically pay the cheapest fare depending on how
many journeys you make that day or even that week
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This is how long the Big Wheel will be at Mumbles as plans are lodged
Mumbles
It has been popular among many since it arrived - and there's plans to keep it
around for the long haul
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Kind schoolboy's inspiring message as he uses 'pester power' to support foodbank
Swansea
Eight-year-old said William Howells said: 'If I can help then so can everyone
else'
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The large dog graveyard at the entrance to a stunning Swansea park and the
fascinating story behind it
Swansea
There are about 15 dog graves at the gardens which date to around the 1930s
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People are saying the mobile 4G signal in Swansea is terrible - so we asked why
Swansea
'It’s been shockingly awful for months, there are complete black spots where it
drops out completely'
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What Estyn inspectors say about Swansea's most sought after secondary schools
Swansea
They are the most popular schools in Swansea - but how do they rate?
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Swansea Ironman 70.3 named one of best three in the world
Ironman Wales
The event, which attracts 20,000 spectators to the city, returns in July
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Police arrest same suspected drug dealers twice inside 72 hours
Crime
It comes as officers have vowed to 'relentlessly pursue those dealing drugs and
wreaking havoc on communities'
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The exact locations of mobile speed cameras across Wales for February 2024
Traffic and Travel
They can be found in all areas of Wales
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The latest death notices in Swansea as families remember lost loved ones
In Your Area
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Loughor'I'm in pain every day and may lose my job but there's a six-year wait
for treatment'The postwoman and mum from Swansea has passed out from
"horrendous" pain and said she has no idea how she is going to manage
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'My wife left something on the toilet seat and it saved my life'
Swansea

The age for screening in Wales had been lowered from 58 to 55 when Phil
Paddison, 57, took his test - it's now lower still
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I had £25+ 'alternative Afternoon Tea' at fancy Welsh hotel but it felt more
like a sports bar
Swansea
The food at the Grand Hotel in Swansea was stunning but the 'atmosphere was so
terrible'
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First look inside Swansea’s highly-anticipated new restaurant The Shed
Restaurants
Top chef Jonathan Woolway, formerly of St John's Restaurant group in London, has
come home to open his own restaurant showcasing the best of Wales
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The once-familiar sights of Swansea that are now a distant memory
Swansea
Familiar sights that were once part of the city's furniture are now long
forgotten
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Mum left with horrific injuries as she's slashed with broken glass by stranger
in bar
Courts
Natalie Arthurs was attacked in the toilets of a bar while out celebrating
Beaujolais Day
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Alabama rot cases in Wales mapped as dog dies and owner issues warning
Dogs
Alabama rot is an incurable disease that causes painful sores on a dog's paws
and legs and can often lead to kidney failure and death
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Man roamed streets with Samurai sword down his trousers
Courts
Police drew their Tasers and 'red dotted' Morgan Scourfield as he ran towards a
retail park
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The latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with those who have lost their friends and family
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Greg James surprises couple with tickets to Brits while he babysits their
daughter
Brit Awards
2
The BBC Radio 1 presenter is doing a 'life swap' with fans of his show Charlie
and Meg who live in Wales
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Locked Up: The criminals justice caught up with in February and what happened to
them
Crime
These 80 people have all been locked up for the most serious crimes bought
before the courts in Wales
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Swansea's first ever 'one planet development' has been given the green light
Swansea
The couple who will live there have already made great strides
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These are the friendliest places in Swansea - according to you
Swansea
From seaside towns to misunderstood neighbourhoods, here's a list of the
friendliest places in Swansea, as voted for by our readers
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The places in Wales where people wait the longest for cancer treatment
NHS
No health board in Wales has ever met the target for 75% of patients to start
cancer treatment within 62 days of the disease being first suspected, but there
are variations in how close they get
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The map that shows the streets where cannabis factories have been found in
Swansea Bay
Drugs
Frequent reports have been emerging over the discovery of huge amounts of the
class B drug from within properties across the city as of late
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Inside historic former Mumbles pub with links to Dylan Thomas as it goes up for
sale - but it looks nothing like how you remember it
Mumbles
It looks a shadow of its former self inside and outside
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The mystery of the skyscraper restaurant with the most stunning views that's
sitting empty
Swansea
It closed suddenly a year ago and still remains empty today
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New 20mph limit in Wales to be fully enforced everywhere
20mph speed limit
Drivers breaking the law from Monday, January 8, will begin to face the full
force of it
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LanglandThis clifftop home has a jaw-dropping view of a beautiful Welsh bayDoing
the dishes with a vantage point over glorious Langland Bay would be far less of
a chore
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Swansea Market named best in the UK
Shopping
The market won the top award this week for the third time
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The unexpected problem with charging electric vehicles on a long journey and why
it made me blow my top
Environment
Everyone talks about a lack of charging infastructure, but this is probably even
more annoying
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The old-style city centre boozer that's never been 'trendy' and doesn't ever
want to change
Pubs
58
Some punters have their own seats there, and their own tankards behind the bar
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15 Swansea problems that need solving in 2024
Swansea
154
Hopefully we will at least see some progress on them
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NEWS

SwanseaFormer Prime Minister Gordon Brown launches huge new donations hub in
Swansea

Online retailer Amazon is providing a range of items which charity groups and
care professionals will hand out to those in need
Bookmark
Man who felt like Morgan Freeman said he hoped 'the world enjoyed the show I put
on'
Courts
Kyle Farrell has a long history of violent offending including unlawful wounding
with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm
Bookmark
New charity initiative will donate hundreds of thousands of essential goods to
families in poverty in Wales
Swansea
The Cwtch Mawr Multibank is the charity's first in Wales.
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Swansea legend Kev Johns back on airwaves 'and like he's never been away' after
cancer journey
Swansea
He had thought he wouldn't live to see Christmas
Bookmark
Driver 'likely had medical episode' before crashing into Swansea Marina
Courts
Andrew Harding was on the way to collect his mother for their regular weekly
shopping trip when he slammed through the railings and plunged into the water
Bookmark


EVENTS

Twin TownPeople have been sharing their favourite moments from Twin Town as an
anniversary approaches
32
The film has a very special place in the hearts of those who live in Wales
Bookmark
This is how long the Big Wheel will be at Mumbles as plans are lodged
Mumbles
It has been popular among many since it arrived - and there's plans to keep it
around for the long haul
Bookmark
Swansea couple's 'surreal' 24 hours after Greg James gives them Brits tickets
and babysits daughter
Swansea
8
'It was probably the most selfless thing someone's ever done for us'
Bookmark
Greg James surprises couple with tickets to Brits while he babysits their
daughter
Brit Awards
2
The BBC Radio 1 presenter is doing a 'life swap' with fans of his show Charlie
and Meg who live in Wales
Bookmark
The stylish new Mumbles restaurant with probably the best views in the city
Mumbles
8
Rok restaurant serves delicious small plates, main meals, sharing plates, snacks
and desserts - with a truly remarkable view of Mumbles lighthouse and Bracelet
Bay
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SWANSEA CITY FC

Swansea City FCLuke Williams picks out Swansea City's 'two-man army' and reveals
mixed feelings after Watford draw

Swansea earned a point from their trip to Watford but in reality it could have
been all three
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Swansea City pay price for not taking chances in Watford draw
Swansea City FC
14
Swansea City headed to Vicarage Road to face Watford in Championship action
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Swansea City transfer news as Williams explains how Ronald deal got done and
instant phone call he made
Swansea City FC
8
These are your headlines on Wednesday, March 6.
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Tonight's Swansea City news as club line up summer transfer targets and reveal
what they are looking for
Swansea City FC
21
The latest Swans news from Swansea.com Stadium
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Tonight's Swansea City news as former player reported to police and Luke
Williams hails 'warrior'
Swansea City FC
The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium
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OSPREYS

Today's UpdatesToday's rugby news as Wales World Cup captain wants 25-cap rule
change and Welsh club refuse to accept WRU fate
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The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
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Tonight's rugby news as Gareth Anscombe 'agrees move to England' and Wales star
plays against Royal Navy
Wales Rugby Union Team
16
The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond
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Today's rugby news as club issue bizarre statement after Wales stars and
team-mates 'written off'
Exeter Chiefs
59
The latest headlines from Wales and around the world
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Wales international set for first start in a year and South African to make
Ospreys debut v Edinburgh
Ospreys
20
Alex Cuthbert hasn't started a match since Wales' Six Nations defeat to Scotland
last year
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Today's rugby news as Wales star wanted 'no regrets' over big move and Gatland's
'expectation' emerges in candid footage
Six Nations
19
The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
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SPORT

CourtsGolf course worker left with severed nose and bleed on brain after buggy
crash
14
The green keeper suffered 'life-changing' injuries after the faulty buggy
crashed into a ditch
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Golf course horror as worker hurt in crash and customers 'let down' by food
hygiene
Things to do Wales
Customers were 'let down' by the golf course and hotel, said a councillor
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Eden Hazard reunites with Swansea City ball boy he kicked who now runs global
vodka company
Eden Hazard
The ex-Real Madrid and Chelsea star said he was 'catching up with an old friend'
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The giant Welsh roofer who believes he can be boxing heavyweight champion of the
world
Swansea
Moses Jolly is on the up and he is setting no limits as he continues his day job
alongside boxing
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The Olympic BMX rider who has opened a new coffee shop in one of Swansea's
trendiest communities
Swansea
The new business is a world away from owner James Jones' day job
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