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.
British-Ghanaian writer wins Dylan Thomas Prize
Caleb Azumah Nelson, from south east London, is awarded £20,000 for his novel Small Worlds.
Boosted police presence for triple stabbing school
Dyfed-Powys Police will work with schools to ensure an enhanced police presence when required.
Toy cars bought in memory of boy, 3, stolen
The cars are a tribute to three-year-old pupil Morgan Ridler, who died from cancer in 2023.
Illegal vapes sold to children in toy shops
One Trading Standards officer says there has been "a huge explosion" in the products.
Workers leaving steel town as 2,000 job cuts loom
There are fears Tata Steel workers leaving Port Talbot to look for new jobs could gut the community.
From burgers and chips to Wembley - the Welshman hungry for promotion
Aaron Collins recalls his journey from fast-food work to Saturday's League One play-off final for Bolton against Oxford United at Wembley
Cordina 'on verge' of 'huge fights' - Hearn
Eddie Hearn says Joe Cordina is set for "huge fights" if he retains his world IBF super-featherweight title against Anthony Cacace.
Cancer survivor Gosset enjoying Caernafon's Europe bid
After overcoming non-Hodgkin lymphoma, midfielder Danny Gosset looks at Caernarfon's bid for a first taste of European football with a changed perspective.
Glamorgan's Labuschagne excited by Ingram pairing
Marnus Labuschagne says he is ?excited? to play alongside in-form batter Colin Ingram on his Glamorgan return against Middlesex.
Swansea defender Naughton signs one-year deal
Veteran Swansea City defender Kyle Naughton signs a new one-year deal.
Lake looking to bounce back for Ospreys and Wales
Despite being on the wrong end of two heavy Ospreys defeats, Dewi Lake says it has been "a joy to be back on the field" after returning from injury.
I've fallen back in love with javelin - Arnold
Former Paralympic javelin champion Hollie Arnold says she has ?fallen back in love? with the sport again.
England can cope without Anderson & Broad - Labuschagne
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne believes England can cope without the experience of James Anderson and Stuart Board.
I was overwhelmed by online racist abuse - Hewitt
Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt aims to encourage more rugby players to open up over mental health issues.
Cacace 'ready to rock' against Cordina
Belfast fighter Anthony Cacace says beating IBF super-featherweight champion Joe Cordina in Saudi Arabia on Saturday would "change my whole life".
Thomas stays third as Alaphilippe wins Giro stage 12
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe holds off the chasing pack to claim his first win of the Giro d'Italia with victory in stage 12 on Thursday.
Fabregas hails 'fantastic' Roberts' Como success
After a stellar playing career, former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas is looking to shine as a coach with Italian side Como.
Netminder Carruth rejoins Cardiff Devils
Netminder Mac Carruth rejoins Cardiff Devils for the 2024-25 Elite League season.
Carlson to stay at Glamorgan until 2026
Batter Kiran Carlson has signed a new deal to stay at Glamorgan until the end of the 2026 season.
Elliott expects UFC fight in Manchester in July
Oban Elliott expects to be on the bill when Leon Edwards defends his welterweight title against Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester in July.
Cardiff lodge complaint over Bertranou injury
Argentina scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou will undergo surgery on Wednesday for a fractured cheekbone.
Wales wing Cuthbert to leave Ospreys
Wales wing Alex Cuthbert will leave Ospreys at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Scarlets in talks to sign Wales prop Thomas
Scarlets are in talks to sign Wales prop Henry Thomas from Castres.
Anscombe rules himself out of Wales tour to Australia
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe rules himself out of the summer tour of Australia.
MP and ex-Wales international Antoniazzi joins Scarlets board
Former Wales international and Gower MP Tonia Antoniazzi joins Scarlets board of directors.
Price's world title belts 'probably' going to her Nan's collection
Wales? first female boxing world champion Lauren Price says she is still waiting for her title belts to be delivered.
Dragons aim to spoil Ospreys' play-off hopes
Dragons aim to spoil Ospreys' play-off hopes as Alex Cuthbert says some players are not at Rodney Parade for "right reasons".
Sherwood named Swansea City Women boss
Swansea City Women name former Yeovil Town boss Jamie Sherwood as their new manager.
Swansea's plan to 'fight with the big boys'
Luke Williams says Swansea City must ?get many things right? if they are to ?fight with the big boys? in the Championship next season.
Wrexham women reveal US tour opponents
Wrexham's women's team announce the opponents for their tour of the United States this summer.
Cardiff sign Wales-qualified wing Stephens from Newcastle
Cardiff sign Wales-qualified back Iwan Stephens from Newcastle.
'You can?t help but be enthused by Wrexham story'
Phil Parkinson, having guided Wrexham to back-to-back promotions, is already planning for the next instalment in the club's story.
Ospreys prop Jones signs new deal
Prop Cam Jones has signed a new deal to remain with Ospreys.
Welsh rugby will get worse before it gets better - Shanklin
Former Wales centre Tom Shanklin says Welsh rugby will get worse before it gets better following another winless weekend for the professional sides.
Ospreys' new permanent ground will not be in Neath
Neath RFC announce their Gnoll ground will not become the new permanent Ospreys home.
Collins and Harris on Wembley collision course
Welsh forwards Aaron Collins and Mark Harris recall their career journeys before Saturday?s League One play-off final at Wembley between Bolton Wanderers and Oxford United.
Labuschagne hopes to be world's best batter again
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne hopes that scoring runs for Glamorgan can help him become the best batter in the world once again.
Social media trolling was 'shocking' - Hewitt
Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt shares his experiences of using social media as a tool to encourage social change.
Fabregas only has 'amazing words' for Roberts
Cesc Fabregas has paid tribute to the role Osian Roberts played in getting Como promoted to Serie A and explains why Thierry Henry and Mikel Arteta hold the Welshman in such high esteem.
Euro 2028 ?the carrot? for current Wales Under-17s
Head coach Craig Knight says he is excited by the prospect of some of Wales? current Under-17s squad going on to play at Euro 2028.
Proud Roberts thanks Henry after Como promotion
Osian Roberts says he is ?extremely proud? to have led Como to promotion to Italy?s Serie A and thanks co-owner Thierry Henry for his support.
Scrum V Rugby
Gareth Anscombe talks about his return from injury and his future ambitions.
5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce
Stacey Copeland sits in for Buncey as Lauren Price becomes a world champion.
Elis James' Feast Of Football
Swansea City head coach Luke Williams joins Simon and Iwan.
Scrum V Rugby
Gareth and Lauren head to Llanelli as Jonathan Davies says goodbye to the Scarlets.
Framed: The Snooker Podcast
The Welsh referee discusses his 32 year career as he takes charge of a fourth World final
What next for Lauren Price?
Lauren Price is a "special" talent who will fight "many more times in Wales" and "in stadium fights", says Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom.
All you need to know about the Paralympics
With 100 days to go until the Paris Paralympics, BBC Sport guides you through the sports, the venues and how many gold medals can be won.
Welsh rugby's ins and outs for 2024-25 season
Which players are joining or leaving the Welsh regions for the 2024-25 season?
'I just couldn't cope' - why Lloyd almost quit because of county schedule
Derbyshire captain David Lloyd explains why he almost gave up the game before moving from Glamorgan.
How a Welshman helped end Como's 21-year Serie A absence
Former Wales assistant manager Osian Roberts has helped steer Como back to Italian football's top flight along with Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas.
Radio Wales Sport's Team of the Season
Radio Wales Sport's team of the season side from Wales? club sides based on their form over the past nine months.
Rees-Zammit 'picking brain' of Mahomes at Chiefs camp
Louis Rees-Zammit praises the advice of quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he continues his transition to American football with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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.
Sex offender head teacher ?ran class with terror?
Former pupils and colleagues describe bullying campaigns and violence under Foden's leadership.
Woman goes from planning own funeral to Team GB
"Cancer was the making of me," said Laura Butcher after receiving the all-clear.
Castle on hill visited by thousands must come down
The man who built it stone-by-stone believes it has been a force for good, attracting thousands.
Pregnant cows with TB no longer slaughtered on farm
Farming unions welcome the news but still have concerns on how to eradicate bovine TB.
Gething sacks minister alleging she leaked to media
Hannah Blythyn denies Vaughan Gething's claim she leaked pandemic-era text messages.
Chief fire officer is a bully, says union rep
Stuart Millington was appointed in 2021 after a damning report on culture at the fire service.
Hopes beer made from killer bees will create buzz
Cardiff University scientists are brewing beer after studying Africanised honey bees in Namibia.
Man and woman suffer serious injuries in A40 crash
Police said the pair were taken to hospital after a Ford and a Jeep were involved in a crash.
British-Ghanaian writer wins Dylan Thomas Prize
Caleb Azumah Nelson, from south east London, is awarded £20,000 for his novel Small Worlds.
Prison employee arrested in drug supply probe
It comes after three other arrests in March relating to drugs in the Parc prison area.
Sheep-killing XL bullies shooting caught on camera
Footage shows the moment farmer Paul Jones killed the two dogs after 24 sheep were killed.
Woman, 62, praises boys who rescued her from river
Helen Gardner was bleeding and submerged in the water until two 14-year-old boys heard her cries.