Swansea County, Wales News

South Wales Police has revealed it has been reviewing 28 unsolved murders dating back as far the start of World War II.

THE importance of first-aid training was brought home to Wendy Rowe less than a year after learning the vital skills of life-saving and she's now in line for an award.

A DAD risked the lives of his two young children when he drove home from a party whilst four-and-a-half times the drink drive limit, a court was told.

REMEMBRANCE Day has traditionally been a time where the sacrifices made in World War I and II have been marked with respect.

A SOLICITOR has condemned police after a 12-year-old boy with mental health problems, was held in custody for about 40 hours - on suspicion of stealing a child's bike.

A SWANSEA Valley man has admitted killing his father. Thomas Rhys Williams is accused of murdering Anthony Williams at their home in Waun Sterw, Rhydyfro, near Pontardawe, eight months ago.

A MURDER trial jury was sent home last night after failing to reach a verdict in the case of Polish dairy worker Lukasz Reszpondek.

A peeping tom who secretly filmed women and schoolgirls undressing at a remote rural holiday cottage was jailed for two-and-a-half years today.

Swansea's Lord Mayor is to join veterans of past wars to remember those who have sacrificed their lives for their country.

A WELSH greyhound stadium, which saw its owner fined under the Animal Welfare Act, is to shut.

RESIDENTS were counting the cost after torrential rain and strong winds battered parts of South West Wales at the weekend.

VEHICLE pile-up at Penllergaer caused an eight-mile rush-hour tailback this morning.

A PHOTOFIT has been issued of a man police want to speak to in connection with a robbery in Swansea.

Road safety officers in Swansea are hoping residents will sign up to become school crossing patrols.

Much of the UK was on flood alert today after torrential rain and strong winds caused scores of rescues and travel misery.

CUTS to the probation service will lead to a rise in crime, an AM and former probation officer warned last night.

ROYAL Mail managers have been taking the strain while workers manned the picket lines.

THE number of registered sexual offenders in Swansea has increased by 25 in the past year, official figures show.

A Pembrokeshire man accused of two historic double murders is due to appear at Swansea crown court today .

Next week sees the start of half term holidays but Swansea parents wona t be stuck for places to entertain their offspring with the many holiday activities taking place in the city.