Swansea and South West Wales News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Swansea and South West Wales. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Bad parking leaves residents 'swimming in rubbish'
Recycling collections were hit by long delays after a bin lorry was blocked from a narrow street.
Company director banned over fraudulent Covid loan
Syzmon Jastrzebski has been given a 13-year ban after applying for two loans totalling £100,000.
Why is Taylor Swift singing about Dylan Thomas?
Taylor Swift's new album name drops Welsh poet Dylan Thomas alongside Patti Smith
Plaid decriminalise drugs call in police elections
Plaid Cymru calls for drugs decriminalisation in pitch for police and crime commissioner elections.
Burned down hotel to be used for social housing
Social housing units are proposed to be built at the fire-ravaged former Cleddau Bridge Hotel.
Helicopter crash passengers did not wear seatbelts
An investigation finds a helicopter got stuck in trees before crashing, injuring five people.
Richards to make Wales debut as big names dropped
Head coach Ioan Cunningham makes seven changes as Wales seek their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations at home to France on Sunday.
Scrapping FA Cup replays a 'disaster' - Coughlan
Newport County manager Graham Coughlan says the decision to scrap FA Cup replays is disastrous for club finances and fan enjoyment.
Page eager to face 'greatest' O'Sullivan
Jackson Page says he will have no fear facing the "greatest of all time" Ronnie O'Sullivan in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Faletau return boosts Cardiff for Ulster trip
Wales and British and Irish Lions number eight Taulupe Faletau returns for Cardiff for Friday's United Rugby Championship trip to Ulster.
Cardiff Devils aim to down 'great team' Giants
Cardiff Devils must overcome Belfast Giants in Saturday's Elite League Play-off semi-final to avoid going two consecutive seasons without winning a trophy.
Plumtree returns for Scarlets trip to Edinburgh
Scarlets flanker Taine Plumtree returns after a five-month injury lay-off for Saturday's United Rugby Championship (URC) trip to Edinburgh.
Wales captain Jones urges fans to 'stick with us'
After a humbling Six Nations defeat to Ireland, Wales captain Hannah Jones asks fans to stick with them through the highs and lows.
The pundits' verdict on winless Wales
Former internationals Philippa Tuttiett, Elinor Snowsill and Elen Evans give their thoughts on Wales' efforts in the Women's Six Nations.
Wales' Jones re-signs for Gloucester-Hartpury
Wales hooker Kelsey Jones re-signs for Gloucester-Hartpury, along with Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan.
Watch the best moments from Women's Six Nations week three
Soggy anthems, speedy cameramen and super soaking - watch the best moments from Week Three of the Women's Six Nations.
Women's Six Nations: Fixtures, BBC TV coverage, standings & results
The Women's Six Nations has reached round three and you can watch all the matches live on the BBC.
Ospreys full-back Nagy returns to face Stormers
Max Nagy makes his first start since December against Stormers in Cape Town but Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake still out.
Cardiff coach Rees to leave at end of season
Cardiff backs coach Richie Rees will leave at the end of the season to take up a role at Haberdashers' Monmouth School.
'All parties accepted' replays should stop - FA
The Football Association defends its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and says "all parties accepted" they could not continue.
Flanker Lydiate captains Dragons against Benetton
Dan Lydiate captains Dragons for the United Rugby Championship (URC) trip to play Benetton on Saturday.
Ospreys sign Wales scrum-half Hardy from Scarlets
Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy will join Ospreys from Scarlets for the 2024-25 season.
Wrexham's successive promotions 'surreal'
Wrexham's Max Cleworth has had to "pinch himself" after securing back-to=back promotions with the club.
Swansea owners invest further £3m into club
The new funds take the group's investment in the Championship club beyond £20m since last summer.
Wrexham in hurry to sort out future of players
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says the newly promoted League One club will look to sort out the future of their out-of-contract players "as soon as possible".
Cardiff prop Litterick signs 'long-term' contract
Cardiff prop Rhys Litterick signs a new "long-term contract" to stay at the Welsh region.
Cardiff expecting summer bids for defender Ng
Erol Bulut reveals transfer interest in Perry Ng as the Cardiff City defender is ruled out for the rest of the season.
Swansea return unlikely for Rushworth - Williams
Carl Rushworth looks unlikely to return to Swansea City next season with Luke Williams tipping the goalkeeper to thrive in the Premier League.
Dale backs O'Sullivan over Crucible future
Wales' Dominic Dale has backed Ronnie O'Sullivan's call for snooker bosses to consider moving the World Championship away from the Crucible Theatre.
Pontypridd face drop after licence appeal fails
Pontypridd United fail in their appeal against automatic relegation from the Cymru Premier.
Hampshire seamer Wheal joins Glamorgan on loan
Glamorgan sign Hampshire bowler Brad Wheal on a short-term loan to cover a lengthy injury list amongst their seamers.
Scrum-half Bevan signs new 'long-term' Cardiff deal
Scrum-half Ellis Bevan has signed a new Cardiff deal, which the region says is "long-term".
Dragons captain Jones targets top-four finish
Captain Nia Jones is relishing Cardiff Dragons' transformation this season from Netball Super League also-rans to top-four contenders.
Glamorgan to host pro women's team from 2027
The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025.
Edwards leads strong undercard on Price fight
Unbeaten Welsh prospect Rhys Edwards will feature on the undercard of Lauren Price's world title fight against Jessica McCaskill in Cardiff on 11 May.
Williams wins rain-lashed Fleche Wallonne classic
Welshman Stephen Williams pulls off the biggest win of his career on the Mur de Huy as fellow Briton Tom Pidcock fails to finish.
80-game season comes down to three 'unique' hours
Cardiff Devils' Justin Crandall describes the "unique" Elite League playoffs and how special it was to win in 2022.
Richards targets individual Olympic success
Matt Richards tells BBC Sport Wales he is aiming for individual success at Paris 2024 after being selected for his second Olympics.
Cardiff Dragons eager for Storm win
Cardiff Dragons coach Jill McIntosh and captain Nia Jones say it is vital to beat Surrey Storm on Friday to keep alive their Netball Super League top-four ambition.
'I love the Olympics so much I wanted to do it again'
Dan Jervis tells BBC Sport Wales he wanted to prove to himself he could realise his Olympic dream again.
Hooker Owens' memorable moments
Relive some memorable moments in the career of former Scarlets, Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens, who has retired from playing.
'We know that the club's only going one way'
Midfielder Elliot Lee says Wrexham are looking forward to testing themselves in League One next season after a second successive promotion.
Highlights: Cardiff Devils 4-2 Dundee Stars
Watch highlights as Cardiff Devils take a 4-2 advantage against Dundee Stars in the first leg of their Elite League play-offs quarter-final tie.
Elis James' Feast Of Football
Former Wales and Wrexham striker Neil Roberts joins Elis and Iwan.
Former County boss speaks out against new FA Cup rules
Mike Flynn discusses plans to scrap replays and Newport County's memorable Cup moments.
Scrum V Rugby
Gareth, Lauren, Alex and Philippa discuss defeats for Wales and Ospreys.
The Hollywood sequel: Wrexham promoted again
Rob Phillips, Barry Horne and Chris Wathan react as the Reds go up. (Pic: Getty)
Framed: The Snooker Podcast
Shabnam Younus-Jewel chats to Dominic Dale about his motivation to keep playing
Barker's Paris bid with 'well-travelled toddler'
Elinor Barker's Olympic preparations are very different this time as she juggles training and a two-year-old son.
Swansea face 'huge task' in summer rebuild
Luke Williams says there is a "huge task" ahead as Swansea City prepare for another close-season rebuild.
Cardiff RFC handed final EDC place ahead of Neath
Cardiff RFC are awarded the final place in Welsh rugby's new 10-team Elite Domestic Competition (EDC), with Neath missing out on again.
Parkinson - Wrexham's unassuming leading man
Despite the hype and razzmatazz, Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson seems able to step back and stay focussed on his expertise - football.
Wales and Lions hooker Owens retires aged 37
Wales' most capped hooker and oldest ever captain Ken Owens announces his retirement from rugby.
Great Britain's team for 2024 Paris Olympics
Who is representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
Wales need to look 'deeper' after sobering defeat
As Wales bullied Ireland off the park in Cardiff 12 months ago, so Ireland repaid the favour in Cork with a five-try victory in the Women's Six Nations.
Legends of Welsh Sport
A community team became the best in British basketball before vanishing at their height.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Wales?s most successful diver.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Jim Roberts who inspired Team GB wheelchair rugby to Paralympic gold in 2021.
Mystery over woman's lying in road crash death
A young mother was lying on an unlit road at night when she was hit by a car and killed, an inquest hears.
We want 20mph speed limit, say worried villagers
The 20mph limit is controversial, but a petition calls for it to be introduced in two villages.
NFL star thinks Welsh are rich and upper class
It comes after the pair discuss Louis Rees-Zammit on their podcast.
Sea swimming concerns over poor water quality
Two beaches get a "poor" rating after high levels of bacteria, usually caused by sewage, are found.
Why is Taylor Swift singing about Dylan Thomas?
Taylor Swift's new album name drops Welsh poet Dylan Thomas alongside Patti Smith
Bad parking leaves residents 'swimming in rubbish'
Recycling collections were hit by long delays after a bin lorry was blocked from a narrow street.
New sea defence protects promenade, rail, and road
The huge new stone defences in the £35m scheme will absorb the power of the roughest seas.
Penny Mordaunt may use sword to open an Aldi
The MP famously carried a 17th Century ceremonial blade at the Coronation of King Charles III.
Company director banned over fraudulent Covid loan
Syzmon Jastrzebski has been given a 13-year ban after applying for two loans totalling £100,000.
Plaid decriminalise drugs call in police elections
Plaid Cymru calls for drugs decriminalisation in pitch for police and crime commissioner elections.
Morgan to consider sanctions for NHS waiting times
Wales' health secretary said options are being weighed up on how to deal with high waiting times.
Wales must hold nerve on 20mph, say cycling groups
The Welsh government is looking at only having 20mph zones near schools, hospitals and nurseries.