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The Coin by Palestinian writer Yasmin Zaher wins the Dylan Thomas Prize – an expert from the judging panel explains why

Yasmin Zaher’s remarkable novel The Coin has won the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize for writers under the age of 40.

The Conversation

Man found not guilty of preventing burial of two babies

Zilvinas Ledovskis, 50, of Swansea, was found not guilty after the prosecution said it would be presenting no evidence against him.

Evening Standard

Trading Standards officers seize £6million haul of counterfeit toys from London warehouses

Toys were packaged as well-known brands including Pokémon, Pepper Pig, Star Wars and Marvel

Evening Standard

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Veterans mark VE Day with swimathon covering 80 lengths weekly over two months

Veterans Lance Williams and Sheila Botley took on the challenge to raise money for the Swansea Veterans Hub.

The Independent UK

Beyond the Bernabéu: how and why Modric became an investor in Swansea

The Ballon d’Or winner has set his sights on helping the club grow, offering his expertise and pulling power

The Guardian - UK

Mother who killed son, six, after hearing ‘demonic voices’ handed hospital order

Karolina Zurawska, 42, from Swansea, was handed an indefinite hospital order at Swansea Crown Court on Friday.

Evening Standard

The ‘game changer’ heart failure treatment trialled in the UK that cuts deaths by two-thirds

St George’s Hospital in Tooting, London, and Morriston Hospital in Swansea, Wales, became the first two hospitals in the UK to treat patients with the innovative method

The Independent UK

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Where tourists seldom tread, part 16: a trio of small historic cities

From Swansea, with its sweeping bay and artistic soul, to Doncaster’s Roman heritage and Carlisle’s literary past, this selection proves size doesn’t matter

The Guardian - UK

Eley Williams and Ferdia Lennon shortlisted for Dylan Thomas prize

Yael van der Wouden, Seán Hewitt, Yasmin Zaher and Rebecca Watson also in running for Swansea University’s £20,000 writers’ award, with winner announced on 15 May

The Guardian - UK

Swansea mountains swept by wildfire in blaze seen for miles

Firefighters reported that 20 hectares of gorse were on fire on Tuesday evening

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby says Wales have not approached him and looks ahead with Ireland

The 49-year-old lives in Swansea and played for and coached the Scarlets.

The Independent UK

Coventry teenager Kai Andrews handed Wales call up for World Cup qualifiers

Ethan Ampadu and Harry Wilson are among those absent for opening games against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.

The Independent UK

Man in court on murder charge after woman found dead at home

Matthew Battenbough is accused of killing Leanne Williams in Gomer Road in the Townhill area of Swansea on February 27.

Evening Standard

Man charged with murder of woman found dead at Swansea home

Matthew Battenbough, 33, has been charged with the murder of Leanne Williams and will appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday March 5.

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Woman pleads guilty to killing six-year-old son

Karolina Zurawska, from Gendros, Swansea, pleaded guilty at Swansea Crown Court on Monday to the manslaughter of Alexander Zurawski.

Evening Standard

Two men arrested after woman found dead in her home

The body of Leanne Williams, 47, was found in Swansea with injuries ‘consistent with an assault’.

Evening Standard

Former train manager jailed for sexually assaulting teenager after ticket check

Nicholas McMurray, 38, approached the 18-year-old woman on a Cardiff to Swansea train in June last year, British Transport Police said.

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Elderly Woman Lets 'Pregnant' Stranger Use Bathroom

A distressing incident unfolded early Tuesday morning at Tregelles Court estate in Morriston, Swansea when a kind-hearted local was taken advantage of by an unexpected visitor.

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Evening Standard

Midwife unknowingly worked alongside woman who delivered her for six years

Two Swansea midwives, Katie Wintle and Sharon Cooling, worked together for six years before discovering their special connection.

The Guardian - UK

Swansea mother ‘traumatised’ by arrest under Terrorism Act

Emma Kamio describes ‘abuse’ of act after daughter’s alleged involvement in action against Israeli arms company

The Guardian - UK

‘Low-risk’ double killer found guilty of murdering neighbour in Welsh village

Brian Whitelock tortured and murdered Wendy Buckney, who had given him odd jobs to help his rehabilitation

Evening Standard

Man on trial for murdering neighbour says he ‘cannot remember’ incident

Brian Whitelock has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by way of diminished responsibility but denies murder at Swansea Crown Court.

The Independent UK

Hero Liam Cullen hails ‘perfect start’ for Wales under Craig Bellamy

The Swansea striker had gone two months without scoring before his Nations League double against Iceland.

Evening Standard

Convicted murderer on trial accused of torturing and killing neighbour

Brian Whitelock is also alleged to have sexually assaulted Wendy Buckney during a sustained attack in her home near Swansea.

Newcastle Herald

Swansea Channel dredge could be shifting sands across the state

There's more clarity on the pipeline to Blacksmiths Beach.

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