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Swansea News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Swansea News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Swansea, Wales (United Kingdom): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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Episodes
  • Swansea: Welsh Gov to fund Cardiff Airport with £205m over 10 years | June 11

    Swansea: Welsh Gov to fund Cardiff Airport with £205m over 10 years | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Swansea's Local Wire covers Cardiff Airport's £205 million subsidy plan, a builder's prison sentence for leaving a family homeless, and preparations for a major music event at a Cardiff park. The episode also highlights a heartwarming twist in Swansea's wedding scene with a bride re-engaging after being left at the altar.
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    2 mins
  • Swansea: Police shut down Swansea petrol station amid late-night incident | June 10

    Swansea: Police shut down Swansea petrol station amid late-night incident | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Swansea authorities closed the Pontcanna ESSO petrol station after a late-night disturbance, while Plaid Cymru's Welsh MP pushes for rail service improvements in the UK Railways Bill. Council leader Rob Stewart shared his disappointment after narrowly missing a Senedd seat, and a snapping turtle was spotted near the city.
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    2 mins
  • Swansea: Killer driver gets no punishment due to 200-year-old law | June 09

    Swansea: Killer driver gets no punishment due to 200-year-old law | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Swansea's community is reeling from a shocking case where a 200-year-old law shielded boyfriend Jay Bayliss after his high-speed crash killed Sophie Brimble, while a fire at a Valleys business center and a home fire sparked calls for emergency preparedness. City officials also announced a £7.6m plan to turn St Helen’s ground into a community sports hub as Swansea prepares for Armed Forces Day and climate-focused peatland restoration efforts.
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    2 mins
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