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Llangennith

Brave Swansea dad's wish granted as family set for skies

Arthur Griffiths had always wanted to have flying lessons.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

A BRAVE Swansea dad who lost his courageous battle against cancer on Boxing Day will have his last wish come true — having his ashes spread along the beach where he used to surf.

Arthur Griffiths, aged 41, of Woodcote, Killay, said to his wife Sheryl that he...

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Funds drive salutes crash victim Rachel Waters

Funds drive salutes crash victim Rachel Waters

Saturday, November 28, 2009

CARAVAN owners have stepped up a fundraising drive in tribute to a young woman who died in a car crash. Bank Farm Residents Club in Horton organised a...

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25 things to do on a rainy day . . .

25 things to do on a rainy day . . .

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

FED up with all the rain? Us too. The washout weather so far this summer has put a real dampener on things, despite a sunny weekend. But it needn't...

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Fall was my luckiest day

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

WHEN I was around eight (I am now aged 67), I fell off the cliffs at Llangennith. The island was called Burry Holmes. Three friends and myself were...

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Celebrating 60 years of society

Celebrating 60 years of society

Thursday, January 22, 2009

CHRISTMAS was only a couple of days away when it came to life. With a festive atmosphere abounding, it may seem a strange time to form a new...

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Second tragedy for family as twins die

Steve Wood with  his daughter Emma.

Friday, October 10, 2008

A GRIEF-STRICKEN Swansea man who lost his son in a boating accident says his family has been dealt a second, devastating blow following the death of...

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'Charity surf film inspired by city'

'Charity surf film inspired by city'

Monday, October 27, 2008

A FILM-MAKER from America has premiered his debut movie in Swansea, to raise cash for a local cancer charity. Gary Irving, who was raised in Rhossili...

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Woolly tale of local mill industry

Y Pandy fulling mill in Pontarddulais  formed part of buildings that date back to the 18th Century.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

IT is rather a woolly story — how a certain fabric contributed to Swansea's trade and wealth. A study of the woollen trade will reveal the...

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Top 10 winter attractions for all to enjoy!

Monday, September 22, 2008

1. Visit the LC, housing the multi-purpose sports and exhibition hall, The Core, and The Edge, Wales's biggest indoor water park featuring the world's...

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Contest sees Steve return to tragic site

RNLI fund-raising champion Steve Wood

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

LIFEBOAT fund-raiser Steve Wood is returning to the waters of north Gower for the first time since losing his son there in a boating accident four...

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