About Swansea
Swansea is the second city of Wales, located on the coast to the east of the Gower Peninsula. A bustling city, Swansea offers everything from lively nightlife on the likes of Kingsway and Wind Street, to more relaxed and cultured pursuits such as visiting one of its many museums and art galleries.Student life also thrives in the city and it is the location of the University Of Wales, Swansea which offers over 530 course that range from American Studies to Zoology. Popular Swansea attractions include the Dylan Thomas Centre which celebrates one of Wales' most famous poets, Swansea Marina, National Waterfront Museum and the city is set to host the National Eisteddfod of Wales 2006 which will attract thousands of visitors.
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Tributes paid to killed soldier
Colleagues and friends of a soldier from the Light Dragoons who died in an explosion in Afghanistan remember him.
Risky building closes city street
High Street in Swansea closes to traffic for at least two days because a building is in danger of collapsing.
Inquest after umpire's ball death
An inquest is due to open later this week after a cricket umpire died after being hit on the head by a ball.
Olympic 'gold' for drains worker
A man working on the sewer network at the 2012 Olympic Park in London is one of the game's first winners.
Home plan for ex-lifeboat station
Permission is sought to turn a 100-year-old former lifeboat station at a seaside resort into a house.
Busy day for seaside rescue teams
A 17-year-old student on a study trip is one of four people rescued by coastguards and the RNLI.
Wards closed by doctors' shortage
Two children's wards at Singleton Hospital in Swansea are shutting because of a shortage of doctors.
Rock fall teen flown to hospital
A 14-year-old boy is airlifted to hospital with breathing difficulties after falling 20ft on rocks and injuring his leg and ribs.
Sex assault head teacher jailed
A head teacher convicted of sex assaults against children is jailed for two years but his family maintain his innocence.
Swansea marking city anniversary
Events are taking place in Swansea to mark the 40th anniversary of the announcement it would become a city.
Charges over Ann Summers ram raid
Two men have been charged following ram raids on an sex toys and lingerie shop and a sports store.
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