Tag: Swansea Council
4 months ago
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Counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco worth £40,000 found in car

Adnan Abdullah is in the UK illegally having been previously deported on two occasions before re-entering

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4 months ago
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The road becoming a 'slum' where flytippers roam free and children walk to school dodging dog mes...

'I always thought the Welsh were a proud nation - but not proud enough to take care of where they live'

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4 months ago
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Swansea transformed into film set as camera crews descend

Vehicles were diverted from Francis Street throughout Monday as filming took place

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5 months ago
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Betting shop's bid to take over an empty unit in Swansea city centre is refused

Swansea Council said a betting shop on Union Street would 'dilute' the retail offerings in this part of the city centre

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5 months ago
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The things we can look forward to in Swansea in 2024

From huge gigs to major developments that will create hundreds of jobs, there is plenty to look forward to

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6 months ago
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People trapped in car parks for hours after 'best ever' Swansea Christmas parade

Thousands attended the event which has been hailed by most as a huge success, but there was what the council describe...

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7 months ago
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Bonfire Night 2023: All the fireworks displays in the Swansea area you won't want to miss

There's several displays in and around the city this Fireworks Night weekend - be sure to buy your tickets in advance...

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7 months ago
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Halloween in Swansea 2023: Halloween fun day, Ghost Train, pumpkin patch, and all the other activ...

There's loads going on this year for people of all ages

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7 months ago
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When is Swansea Christmas Parade 2023 and what is the route?

Professional performers, choirs, dancers, local community groups and Father Christmas will all take part in the parad...

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7 months ago
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Impressive new video shows what huge new multi-million office block in Swansea will look like whe...

Developers are aiming for an early-2024 opening

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7 months ago
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Free Swansea Council beach fireworks display scrapped as event moves back to ticketed venue

This year's fireworks display will be 'Night at the Movies' themed

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8 months ago
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Striking new images released of transformation of former legendary nightclub

Workers based at 71/72 The Kingsway on the site of the old Oceana in Swansea will bask in natural light, thanks to hu...

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8 months ago
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Swansea Council gives update on arena retail units which should have opened a year ago

Some of the businesses filling units were confirmed in March 2022 but we're still waiting for the units to be complet...

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9 months ago
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Inside historic Palace Theatre in Swansea as transformation begins to take shape

'Completion nears of this fantastic rebirth of this unique building in its new role at the heart of Swansea'

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9 months ago
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Forgotten Swansea amphitheatre gets £180k for revamp

Many of us have walked past the venue without realising what it is - but refurbishment works hope to make it more att...

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10 months ago
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The saga of the new multi-storey car park and restaurants in Swansea built more than a year ago b...

Independent eateries and a huge multi-storey car park were first planned for summer, 2021 - the buildings are there n...

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10 months ago
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This is when cheaper parking begins in Swansea city centre

People will be able to park in council-owned car parks for just £1 for one hour, £2 for two hours, up to £5 for all day

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10 months ago
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Drone images show progress on massive project to protect village from climate change

Work on the Mumbles coastal defence project began in May and is set to take around 18 months to complete

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10 months ago
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Free parking in Swansea returns this weekend

The free parking offer is aimed at encouraging more people to visit the city centre and support local businesses

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10 months ago
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The days you can travel for free on buses in Swansea this summer

The initiative hopes to help people afford a day out locally amid the cost of living crisis

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11 months ago
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Camper vans no longer welcome at a popular Mumbles car park and beauty spot

Swansea Council has introduced height restriction measures

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11 months ago
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How the new 1-2-3-4-5 discounted parking scheme in Swansea city centre works and when it starts

Swansea Council has confirmed parking charges will change within weeks

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11 months ago
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Swansea Airshow 2023: The Red Arrows, timings, parking, road closures and everything else you nee...

Tens of thousands of people are expected to watch the displays from Swansea Beach and the Promenade

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11 months ago
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Swansea motorists are being asked to turn their engines off near a city school

Air quality and sound monitoring units have also been installed to measure air quality in the area and if the scheme ...

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12 months ago
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Swansea multi-storey shut due to anti-social behaviour is to part re-open on a trial basis

Swansea Council is trialling the re-opening of part of the multi-storey car park located in Swansea Marina

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12 months ago
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Mumbles digger finally recovered after four days in the sea

The JCB had a mechanical failure and was stuck in the sands until specialist equipment could be used to pull it out

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12 months ago
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Swansea residents to get free bus travel during the school summer holidays

Swansea Council wants to support local people amid the cost of living crisis so has confirmed it is bringing back the...

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about 1 year ago
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Big step forward in £4bn tidal lagoon, floating homes, battery plant and solar farm project for S...

The project will create up to 2,500 full-time jobs and will be privately funded

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about 1 year ago
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Food hygiene rating upgraded at popular family-run Indian restaurant

The owners say they have made staffing changes and all the issues noticed by food safety officers at an earlier inspe...

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about 1 year ago
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Hundreds of council homes in Swansea to get solar panels

Around £26m has been set aside for the energy bills-busting project over the next four years

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about 1 year ago
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What's happening at Mumbles as major construction work begins on the seafront

There are diggers on the beach, huge holes being dug, and parts of the prom are being closed off

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about 1 year ago
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Six-day teacher strike over alleged 'management failings' at Clydach Primary School called off at...

But the dispute continues, union officials have said

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about 1 year ago
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Family apologises as popular Indian restaurant gets food hygiene score of one

The owners say they have made staffing changes and all the issues noticed by the food safety officers have now been r...

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about 1 year ago
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The battle to stop Swansea being taken over by sand

Old tree trunks, fences and physically moving the sand about are being used in a 'constant battle with nature'

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about 1 year ago
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Major Swansea road has to be closed for a day so council can clear up all the litter chucked out ...

And the council says further road closures will follow

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over 1 year ago
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Every year one pupil in Swansea to get a free school meal from after February half term

Pupils in reception have been offered a free meal since September, 2022, but now the scheme is being extended

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over 1 year ago
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Thousands of Swansea households to get windfall of up to £150 from council

Many of those who will benefit from the one-off payment did not previously qualify for Cost of Living financial support

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over 1 year ago
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Polish food shop in Swansea was centre of illegal cigarette operation

In total 140,000 illegal cigarettes and 20kg of rolling tobacco were recovered

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over 1 year ago
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Swansea Christmas Market 2022: The full list of traders and what you can buy, eat and drink there

The charming market will host more than 30 traders along Oxford Street and Portland Street in the city centre

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