Six-try Northampton sink Scarlets in Champions Cup  Scarlets European adventure is over for another season after a 43-28 loss to last Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens eliminated Nigel Davies’ side from the Investec Champions Cup. 

Swans boss Matos hails ‘influential’ Franco after Birmingham draw  Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos was full of praise for midfielder Goncalo Franco after playing a starring role in the 1-1 draw with Birmingham City at the Swansea.com Stadium last night. 

Swansea Cancer Research shop among 58 set to close as charity cuts high‑street presence Cancer Research UK is shutting its Union Street shop in Swansea as part of a major shake‑up that will see 58 stores close by May 2026.

Swansea Wetherspoons to celebrate Burns night with traditional Scottish offerings Four pubs in and around Swansea will be celebrating the life of the Scottish poet Robert Burns by hosting a seven-day celebration, from Wednesday 21 to Tuesday 27 January inclusive.

Police granted extra powers after antisocial behaviour at two Llanelli retail parks Police have been handed extra powers to crack down on antisocial behaviour at two of Llanelli’s busiest retail parks after a spike in incidents over the past week.

Jones pleased with Ospreys learnings despite Montpellier loss   Ospreys head coach Mark Jones feels the minutes and lessons learnt after the 31-26 EPCR Challenge Cup loss to Montpellier last night at the Brewery Field will stand his team in good stead for the season. 

Gutsy Ospreys edged out in Montpellier thriller Ospreys fell just short of earning a home EPCR Challenge Cup knockout tie after going down 28-26 in their Pool 1 encounter against Montpellier tonight at the Brewery Field.

Honours even as Swans share entertaining draw with Birmingham In a fascinating contest, Swansea City drew 1-1 with Birmingham City in a thrilling league encounter at the Swansea.com Stadium this evening.

Carmarthenshire holiday parks launch all-inclusive Offer Carmarthen Bay and Pendine Sands Holiday Parks in Carmarthenshire, owned by Parkdean Resorts, are rolling out a new all-inclusive upgrade, with prices starting from just £25 per adult and £10 per child per day.

Costelow back for Scarlets Euro clash with Saints Wales fly-half Sam Costelow returns as one of three changes made by new boss Nigel Davies for Scarlets Investec Champions Cup clash with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday.

Swansea shopkeeper jailed after £45k stash of illegal vapes found hidden in toilet and bed A Swansea shopkeeper has been jailed after officers uncovered a £45,000 haul of illegal vapes and tobacco hidden in secret compartments, a toilet panel and even inside his bed.

Lake out as Ospreys make multiple changes for Montpellier Euro clash Wales captain Dewi Lake misses out for Ospreys this weekend in their final Pool 1 EPCR Challenge Cup match against Montpellier at Bridgend's Brewery Field tomorrow night.

Vape shop shut down after illegal stock and cannabis seized in Port Talbot A Port Talbot vape shop has been shut down for three months after Trading Standards officers uncovered illegal tobacco, oversized vapes and even a stash of cannabis on the premises.

Four men charged after ‘aggressive’ cold‑callers spark alarm in Mumbles and Gower villages Police have charged four men after residents in Mumbles and villages across the Gower reported cold‑callers knocking doors, acting suspiciously and, in some cases, behaving aggressively while trying to sell…

Teen who researched how to carry out a terror attack jailed after police uncover disturbing online activity An 18‑year‑old from Cwmbran has been locked up after Counter Terrorism Policing Wales uncovered evidence he had been researching how to plan a terror‑style attack — including looking up…

Swansea households set for major recycling shake‑up as council plans new containers and free garden waste sacks Swansea residents are set for the biggest shake‑up to their recycling routine in years, with council chiefs preparing to roll out new reusable containers, scrap charges for garden waste…

Inside Swansea’s old Debenhams: stripped‑out photos show dramatic transformation as major revamp gathers pace Swansea’s former Debenhams has been gutted from top to bottom — and new photos reveal the once‑bustling department store now reduced to bare concrete as work to bring the landmark back to…

Flamin’ hot crisps, cornflakes and popcorn: Swansea’s wild new soup craze revealed Swansea has officially lost the plot — at least when it comes to soup. New research shows people across the city are topping their winter warmers with everything from flamin’ hot crisps to chocolate, coffee and even…

“This could change your life”: Young Swansea singers urged to enter £3,000 voice contest Young singers from Swansea are being urged to step into the spotlight and compete for a £3,000 prize in one of the world’s most prestigious classical music contests.

Bus routes restored for Pen‑y‑Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam after deal struck Bus services through Pen‑y‑Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam are being reinstated after Bridgend Council reached an agreement with First Cymru — bringing relief to residents who’ve been cut off from regular public transport.

Kidwelly cannabis farm uncovered after police find photos on man’s phone A major cannabis factory hidden inside a house on Lady Street in Kidwelly was exposed after police stopped a van on the M4 — and found photos of the grow on a passenger’s phone.

Port Talbot driver jailed after 70mph chase through 20mph zone A banned driver who hit 70mph in a 20mph street and mounted kerbs during a police chase has been jailed after a judge said it was “sheer luck” he didn’t kill someone.

Former Swansea police station turned into 68‑room homeless accommodation A former city centre police station has been transformed into 68 rooms of temporary accommodation for people facing homelessness in Swansea.

Four arrested after suspected racially aggravated attack in Swansea city centre A 20‑year‑old man is in hospital and four men have been arrested after a suspected racially aggravated attack in Swansea city centre.

Carmarthen’s old Debenhams reborn as ‘Atriwm’ — but opening pushed back to 2027 Carmarthen’s long‑awaited health and wellbeing centre finally has a name — but residents will have to wait another year to see it open.

Former Red Arrows chief engineer from Tregroes picked as Government Aviation Ambassador A former Red Arrows chief engineer from rural Ceredigion has been chosen by the UK Government to help inspire the next generation of aviation workers.

Swansea man jailed for six years after stalking ex and attacking man on Wind Street A Swansea man who launched a violent campaign of assaults and stalking against his former partner — before attacking a man he believed she was seeing — has been jailed for six years.

Big fix planned to end years of flooding chaos at Killay Square A major drainage overhaul is being lined up to finally stop Killay Square turning into a mini‑lake every time it rains — after years of misery for drivers, bus passengers and local businesses.

Optical Express and sk:n sign up for major new Kingsway office scheme A leading eye surgery provider and a national skin clinic brand are the latest names to sign up for Swansea’s flagship 71/72 Kingsway development.

Waunarlwydd man jailed for ten years for online child sex offences A 25‑year‑old man from Waunarlwydd has been jailed for ten years after admitting a series of online child sex offences.

Bridgend trio jailed after attacking man with metal pole, baseball bat and walking stick Three people from Bridgend have been jailed after carrying out a broad‑daylight attack in North Cornelly that was caught on camera by a member of the public.

Swansea Building Society reports £117.5m in mortgage lending as outlook improves for borrowers Swansea Building Society says it completed £117.5 million in mortgage lending during 2025 as easing interest rates helped improve affordability for borrowers.

Cwtch Mawr multibank begins pilot expansion into Neath Port Talbot Faith in Families says its Cwtch Mawr multibank has launched a major pilot to rush essential goods into communities across Neath Port Talbot.

Plaid Cymru storms ahead as shock Senedd poll predicts political earthquake in Wales Plaid Cymru has surged into a commanding lead in a dramatic new Senedd poll that puts the party within touching distance of forming Wales’ first ever non‑Labour government.

Welsh rugby legend Ryan Jones thanks hospital staff after surgery to fix decade‑old injury Welsh rugby great Ryan Jones has paid tribute to Swansea Bay NHS staff after undergoing surgery to fix a painful ankle injury that had troubled him for a decade.

Pembrokeshire wins big as record UK offshore wind auction secures Erebus in Celtic Sea Pembrokeshire has landed one of the UK’s biggest clean‑energy projects after a record‑breaking offshore wind auction secured the Erebus floating wind farm in the Celtic Sea — part of the largest renewables round…

Norovirus forces ward closures at Llanelli’s Prince Philip Hospital as outbreak spreads across region Wards at Llanelli’s Prince Philip Hospital have been closed to visitors after a norovirus outbreak, just days after Swansea Bay health chiefs warned of rising cases at Morriston Hospital.

Powys man jailed after New Year’s Day bottle attack in Swansea nightclub A Powys man has been jailed after attacking another man with a bottle inside a Swansea city centre nightclub in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Major makeover for more than 100 council flats in Swansea’s Croft Street More than 100 council homes in Swansea’s Croft Street are set for a major multi‑million‑pound refurbishment, with tenants promised warmer homes, new facilities and safer communal areas.

£146m Carmarthenshire capital plan includes market demolition, school upgrades and Debenhams delay Carmarthenshire Council has unveiled a £146.7m five‑year capital programme featuring major demolitions, school upgrades and harbour works, while the flagship redevelopment of Carmarthen’s former…

Swansea to train the UK’s next tech experts as £18m semiconductor centre launches Swansea has been chosen to lead a major UK‑wide training programme to tackle a growing shortage of experts in the tiny electronic parts that power almost every modern device — from phones and cars to medical…

‘Can’t leave the house without them’: Welsh headphone lovers warned over rising hearing risks A quarter of people in Wales say they can’t leave home without their headphones — and many admit they’re blasting music so loudly it could permanently damage their hearing.

Romance scam victims left devastated as dating fraud surges across South Wales Romance fraud is rising sharply across South Wales and Dyfed‑Powys, with hundreds of people reporting life‑changing losses after being targeted by criminals posing as online partners.

New Victoria Park skate plaza on track for spring opening Work has begun on a major new street‑plaza style skate and wheeled‑sports facility at Swansea’s Victoria Park — with the council saying the project will be finished by the end of March.

Nigel Davies appointed Interim Director of Rugby at Scarlets Scarlets have announced the appointment of former Wales international, coach, and experienced rugby and business leader Nigel Davies as Interim Director of Rugby, until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Concerns grow over ‘shoddy’ work as CES collapse leaves households in limbo Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams says vulnerable households have been left with unfinished or poor‑quality energy‑efficiency work after the collapse of Consumer Energy Services (CES).

Scarlets confirm departure of Performance Director Leigh Jones Scarlets Rugby have announced this morning that Rugby Performance Director Leigh Jones has left the West Wales club following a restructuring within the rugby department.

Health board issues open letter as norovirus forces ward closures at Morriston Hospital Swansea Bay University Health Board has issued an open letter to the public after a surge in demand, infection‑related ward closures and two business continuity incidents at Morriston Hospital.

Barbie launches first autistic doll in major step for representation Barbie has introduced its first autistic doll, developed with autistic people to offer more children the chance to see themselves represented in one of the world’s most recognisable toys.

‘Missing piece of the puzzle’: Roman villa uncovered in Margam in one of Wales’ most significant archaeological finds Archaeologists have uncovered the footprint of a Roman villa in Margam — a discovery experts say could rewrite what we know about Wales during the first millennium.