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The Latest Breaking News from Swansea

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 · Mar 5, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025

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 · Mar 3, 2025

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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 · Mar 3, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025

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.

The Fashion Central · Feb 26, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025

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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 · Dec 2, 2024

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

Swansea Channel dredge could be shifting sands across the state

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

Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024

Swansea Channel sand dredging could be solution for Blacksmiths erosion

The NSW government will announce $6 million in funding on Monday.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 10, 2024

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Woman & Home · Nov 6, 2024

Where is Until I Kill You filmed? Locations featured in the ITV true crime drama

As well as the gripping drama unfolding in ITV drama Until I Kill You, the locations used for filming offset the action perfectly - but where can you find them in real life?

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

EE to roll out standalone 5G to 16 more towns and cities by the end of 2024

Coventry, Dundee, Nottingham, Swansea and Wolverhampton are among the locations to receive the upgraded 5G network.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2024

Focus on Swansea's old town in miniature

Amazing scale model shows Swansea's main street in 1900

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

‘Angry’ families to launch their own maternity inquiry after losing faith in NHS probe

‘I’m furious... it’s not our job to fix that maternity unit’, says father

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024

Girl who stabbed teachers and pupil carried knives from age of seven, jury hears

Pupil, who was 13 at time of attacks, tells Swansea court she carried weapon as she self-harmed and was bullied

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

‘I stabbed her, oopsies’, girl, 13, told police after Wales school attack, court hears

CCTV footage played to Swansea Crown Court showed the attack at Amman Valley School in Ammanford in April

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

Woman, 41, arrested for murder after child found dead in Swansea

South Wales police said emergency services were called to an address in the Gendros area of Swansea

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024

Postcard sent 121 years ago finally arrives at Swansea address

Building society staff surprised to receive card believed to date back to 1903 and addressed to Lydia Davies

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2024

Plea over Lake Macquarie dark web drug supply operation

The Swansea man was arrested in 2022

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2024

Staycations in Swansea & penthouses in Santa Monica: where the politicians go on holiday

Summer breaks are fraught affairs for Westminster’s finest. Robbie Griffiths has the lowdown

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2024

Swansea: Father horrified after taking 'devious' paedophile on family holiday by mistake

Andrew Priday back in jail after breaching terms of his sex offender agreement

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