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October 31, 2016, 7:31 am

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THE devastated family of a Port Talbot man killed in a road accident have paid an emotional tribute to him.Kevin Simon, 52, died instantly after his blue Mercedes cement mixer collided with three parked cars in Victoria Buildings, Coytrahen, Bridgend.The fatal incident happened on Wednesday, October 26.READ MORE: On the first anniversary of his Jonny Thomas's mother talks about family's 'dark year'His family said: "Kevin was such a wonderful person. He was loved by all of his family....

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October 31, 2016, 8:32 am

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A GROUP of guardians of one of the earliest forms of transport have turned to the super information highway in a bid to get help with a restoration project.The Swansea Canal Society has set itself the task of restoring a four mile section of the ancient waterway between Clydach and Pontardawe but needs to reinstate a section of the canal which was covered up decades ago to build a council highways yard.While preparations for the excavation of the short section, which includes a lock and runs...

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October 31, 2016, 8:37 am

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FIVE people have been arrested as Dyfed-Powys Police has launched an investigation into the sudden death of a 35-year-old man in Llanelli.Officers say he was found unconscious in an alley off Station Road at approximately 2.30pm yesterday.He was conveyed to hospital by ambulance and pronounced dead.READ MORE: Gower College in Gorseinon evacuated over 'chemical issue': Live updatesCID in Llanelli is continuing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death and five people have been...

Plea to find 12-year-old Swansea boy missing since Sunday

October 31, 2016, 8:43 am

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POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 12-year-old from Swansea who has been missing since yesterday.Officers with South Wales Police say they are concerned for the welfare of Eithan Roberts.He has been missing since last night.READ MORE: Heartbroken family pay tribute to Port Talbot man who died in crashHe was last seen was wearing a navy coat, dark blue joggers and red trainers. If you have seen Eithan, or know of his whereabouts please contact South Wales Police on 101.

Reward of the Ring: Gower couple desperate for safe return of...

October 31, 2016, 8:46 am

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A SHOPPING trip to Llanelli has proved to be a costly experience for a Swansea woman after losing her cherished diamond ring that is around 150 years old.The loss occurred when Sheila Glover, who lives in Reynoldston on Gower, decided to take a trip across the Loughor estuary for a spot of shopping at Trostre retail park but the outing did not have a happy ending as the pensioner returned without her engagement ring.The diamond ring is more than a symbol of her marriage to husband Peter as it is...

Acrobatic dancers will fly from giant balloons above the crowds...

October 31, 2016, 9:12 am

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THE sky is the limit for a new show being planned to celebrate the countdown to Christmas in Swansea.The city council is finalising the details of the event, which will accompany the switch-on of the Christmas lights on the evening of Thursday, November 10, at the Kingsway.Among the events will be acrobatic dancers flying above the heads of crowds suspended from heliospheres as if by magic.READ MORE: Will the big wheel be at this year's Waterfront Winterland?The show is replacing the traditional...

Noah's Yard owner Noah Redfern denies weekend assault

October 31, 2016, 9:17 am

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THE owner of upmarket bar Noah's Yard has denied assaulting and stealing from his former partner.Noah Redfern was bailed at a hearing in Swansea Magistrates Court today.It is alleged the 39-year-old assaulted Laura Stoneman in Gwydr Crescent and stole a bag in Rhyddings Terrace, Brynmill, on Saturday night.READ MORE: Gower College in Gorseinon evacuated over 'chemical issue': Live updatesRedfern, of Uplands Crescent, (pictured above) denied both counts and was told to come back to the same court...

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October 31, 2016, 9:39 am

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A BOMB scare incident at a Gower beach has finally been closed after two days. A suspect device was discovered at Caswell Bay on Saturday afternoon. ABOVE: The area of Caswell Bay where the suspect device was found. An initial risk assessment was carried out, but it was deemed not to pose any immediate danger. Police officers were, though, in place to make sure no one entered the area in question. READ MORE: Gower College in Gorseinon evacuated over 'chemical issue': Live updates South...

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27 children aged UNDER 10 are referred for substance misuse help...

October 31, 2016, 10:03 am

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NEARLY 50 children aged between 10 and 14 were referred for substance misuse help last year.In Abertawe Bro Morgannwg, there were 29 referrals for boys aged between 10 and 14 in 2015/16, as well as 16 referrals for girls.A total of 27 children aged under 10, 22 boys and five girls, were referred for substance misuse help in 2015/16, up from 19 in 2014/15, and the highest number in a year since 31 in 2011/12.READ MORE: A Swansea woman claims her childhood innocence was taken away from her when...

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October 31, 2016, 10:09 am

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A LLANELLI tattoo studio entered into the Halloween spirit by offering spooky designs to their clients.As part of their third annual Halloween event Timeless Tattoo Studio offered a series of Halloween-themed tattoos at a reduced rate for one day only.The studio designed a set number of creepy tattoos that customers could chose, with the demand so high that queues stretched out of the studio and onto the road.READ MORE: Share Halloween photos of your children and win a fantastic prize"This...

Former hotel owner demands action to improve "unacceptable&q...

October 31, 2016, 10:15 am

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A KIDWELLY resident has demanded that action be taken to clean up the town's castle which he claims is in an "unacceptable" state.Joseph Cairns, 66, is a well-respected member of the local community having owned a number hotels and pubs in the local vicinity.Mr Cairns is outraged at the amount of litter and waste that has been left on the lane that resides to the left of the Gatehouse Coffee shop.READ MORE: Kidwelly Castle tourist figures given major boostHe said: "I walk my dog...

Communities will be briefed on Mynydd y Gwair wind farm

October 31, 2016, 10:26 am

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COMMUNITIES will be briefed every step of the way in the development of a Swansea Valley windfarm, developers have pledged.Bosses at Innogy Renewables UK Ltd, which is developing the Mynydd y Gwair wind farm scheme, are putting in place a Community Liaison Group.The aim is to keep people updated bilingually on the timescales of works on site, later in the project, along with the news on the turbine component deliveries. It is expected work on the wind farm will get under way in the New Year and...

Mum to spend son's birthday in custody after brandishing knife at...

October 31, 2016, 10:42 am

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A MOTHER will miss her son's 18th birthday tomorrow after brandishing a knife on a busy Swansea street.Tracy Elizabeth Walters claimed she found the knife while foraging in a bin and slipped it up her sleeve because she did not have any pockets.Swansea Magistrates Court heard that Walters had been at a takeaway on St Helen's Road on October 16 when she began rowing with a group of men.READ MORE: Five arrested as police investigate sudden death of Llanelli manThe court was shown CCTV images of...

​Watch how Wales rugby stars were completely duped by an imposter...

October 31, 2016, 10:44 am

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WHEN Wales captain, Sam Warburton and a group of his teammates took to the field for a game of touch rugby against staff from Admiral, it's fair to say they were confident of victory. But all was not what it seemed with Team Admiral, which included the Admiral herself from the TV adverts. The boys were in for a surprise. READ MORE: Australia area warned 'one of the best' Tipuric will prove up to the job for WalesThe Admiral had, in fact, been switched and was actually Wales women's fly-half...

Judge condemns bars for serving drunk people after woman knocked...

October 31, 2016, 11:30 am

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A TEENAGER threw a glass at a woman, striking her head and knocking her unconscious, following a row over a drink while out on Wind Street. Liam Davey, of Boston Terrace in Penclawdd, had been drinking with a friend in The Griffin pub on September 14, when he targeted his victim, whom he knew and had been to school with. Swansea Crown Court was shown CCTV footage of the incident, which showed Davey's victim drop to the floor after the 19-year-old threw it across the bar room. READ MORE:...

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New owner of dog found bleeding and alone on Swansea bus to raise...

October 31, 2016, 11:41 am

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A WOMAN who took in a puppy found bleeding and injured on a Swansea bus last May is looking to raise money for Llys Nini Animal Centre. Louise Watkins from Clydach is the Weight Watchers leader in Clydach, Neath and Llanelli. The 37-year-old has launched a weight loss challenge competition which will cost £2 to enter in order to raise money for less fortunate animals.READ MORE: 'Breach of curfew caused by bath-time' - for defendant and his dog The 18 month-old mixed-breed terrier pug,...

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October 31, 2016, 12:03 pm

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SWANSEA Council is dusting off its fleet of winter gritting vehicles ready to tackle main roads in the city when the big chill arrives.Although temperatures have remained remarkably mild for late October, the authority says it is making sure that when the cold weather arrives, it is prepared for the worst.The council has around 6,000 tonnes of salt grit in storage, ready to be used by its six gritting vehicles.READ MORE: Snowmageddon is back on the radar according to some forecasters - but will...

​Swansea 'locked up' woman case soon to be resolved, court hears

October 31, 2016, 12:45 pm

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THE case of a Swansea woman a court heard was 'locked up' by her father in Saudi Arabia could soon reach a resolution.Restrictions on Amina Al-Jeffery, 22, are said to have been relaxed.She claimed she had been caged by her father in his flat in Jeddah because she had "kissed a guy", a court heard.READ MORE: Swansea woman takes up case of woman 'caged' by her dadIn response, Mohammed Al-Jeffery claimed he was trying to protect his daughter and denied the allegations.But a court in...

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October 31, 2016, 1:00 pm

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POLICE have closed a section of the M4 between Pyle and Margam tonight due to a suspect vehicle.They shut the motorway westbound and people have been taken into custody in connection with the incident.A police spokesman would not give details as to what they were wanted in connection with, but said the M4 closure was temporary.READ MORE: Five arrested as investigation launched into sudden death of Llanelli man, 35He said: "There's been a police incident. We have been looking to stop a...

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October 31, 2016, 1:07 pm

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A POSTMAN with a history of sleepwalking was killed when he set off on his old delivery rounds in the middle of the night, an inquest has heard.Retired postman John Sullivan, 66, climbed out of bed before 3am to get onto his bike to pedal off on his route in Abergavenny in Monmouthshire.READ MORE: The case of a Swansea woman allegedly 'locked up' by her father in Saudi Arabia could soon be resolvedThe inquest heard how grandfather John rode to a fast-flowing river and was found drowned the next...