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• Trio of historic vessels to set sail off Swansea Bay Three historic Bristol Channel pilot cutters will be setting sail in Swansea Bay this weekend More about Trio of historic vessels to set sail off Swansea Bay

• History hunters needed for archaeological dig History hunters are wanted to take part in an archaeological dig on the world-famous Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site More about History hunters needed for archaeological dig

• Bonnie showcases Swansea Bay to Euro millions Millions of people across Europe tuned into stunning footage of Swansea Bay over the weekend More about Bonnie showcases Swansea Bay to Euro millions

• Which beach is in the new M&S advert? If you're wondering which beach is in the new M&S advert 'Make Today Delicious', we have the answer (and it is fantastic for a picnic) More about Which beach is in the new M&S advert?

• Blue flags flying at four Gower beaches Four stunning Gower beaches have been awarded blue flag status in recognition of their quality More about Blue flags flying at four Gower beaches

• Rhossili Bay is the star of the latest Marks and Spencer advert Stunning Rhossili Bay is being featured on a major advert watched by millions of Brits everyday. More about Rhossili Bay is the star of the latest Marks and Spencer advert

• Blockbuster outdoor movies at Oystermouth Castle this weekend Blockbuster outdoor movies will combine with rich historical scenery this weekend to generate a two-night epic at Swansea's Oystermouth Castle More about Blockbuster outdoor movies at Oystermouth Castle this weekend

• Enjoy retro skating with Swansea Summer Roller Get transported back to the 1980s later this summer when Swansea Summer Roller arrives in the city with it's roller skating rink More about Enjoy retro skating with Swansea Summer Roller

• Glass viewing panel work starts on Swansea Bay promenade Work on a new glass panel that will give stunning views of Swansea Bay from the promenade has started More about Glass viewing panel work starts on Swansea Bay promenade

• Thumbs-up for Swansea Market's major market improvement plan Business leaders and traders have welcomed Swansea's historic indoor market upgrade More about Thumbs-up for Swansea Market's major market improvement plan

• Schoolchildren bring the world of Peter Rabbit to life Beatrix Potter's classic 'The Tale of a Naughty Little Rabbit' is being brought to life by Swansea schoolchildren More about Schoolchildren bring the world of Peter Rabbit to life

• Chinese piano prodigy among Brangwyn line-up A Chinese piano-playing prodigy is set to dazzle classical music fans at Swansea's Brangwyn Hall More about Chinese piano prodigy among Brangwyn line-up

• Swansea children work with top app developers Tech savvy Swansea youngsters are being given the opportunity to work with leading developers to make a bilingual app available for download worldwide More about Swansea children work with top app developers

• Swansea Indoor Market programme kicks-off Celtic Media Festival An insight into life at the historic Swansea Indoor Market will kick-off the Celtic Media Festival in the city this week More about Swansea Indoor Market programme kicks-off Celtic Media Festival

• Council boost to fruit & veg growers and suppliers Welsh fruit & veg suppliers and growers have been given a boost after Swansea Council struck a deal to buy its fruit and vegetables in Wales More about Council boost to fruit & veg growers and suppliers

• Future of Pontlliw Park secured for generations to come Pontlliw Park has been awarded prestigious Queen Elizabeth Field II status More about Future of Pontlliw Park secured for generations to come

• Colourful hoardings up as Glynn Vivian refurbishment continues People passing Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery can marvel over artworks dating back centuries More about Colourful hoardings up as Glynn Vivian refurbishment continues

• Major investment earmarked for Swansea Market roof More than £1 million has been earmarked to upgrade Swansea Market's roof More about Major investment earmarked for Swansea Market roof

• Copperopolis: Boost for historic Hafod Copperworks regeneration plans Plans to regenerate Swansea's historic 'Copperopolis' site Hafod Copperworks into a vibrant destination for heritage tourism and business could soon take another step forward More about Copperopolis: Boost for historic Hafod Copperworks regeneration plans

• Major film and TV names set for Swansea-based festival Major names from the worlds of film, TV and the media are coming to Swansea next week More about Major film and TV names set for Swansea-based festival

• Paxton tunnel refurbishment nearly complete Work to turn the once dingy and dark Paxton tunnel into a pedestrian and cycling link between the city centre and the marina is almost complete More about Paxton tunnel refurbishment nearly complete

• Posters encourage festival fans to go green Posters promoting Swansea Bay Festival in city bus-stops are encouraging people to get to and from events this summer on public transport More about Posters encourage festival fans to go green

• Swansea shares premier adventure with football superstars Swansea has shared its ongoing lucrative Premier League adventure with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the football world More about Swansea shares premier adventure with football superstars

• Penllergare Valley Woods restoration agreement signed A Penllergare Valley Woods restoration agreement has been signed by Swansea Council. Plans to preserve and improve stunning Penllergare Valley Woods have taken a major step forward More about Penllergare Valley Woods restoration agreement signed

• Shoppers and visitors can now use a new app to find out about Swansea City Centre The free app, put together by The Big Local App Company with support from Swansea Council and the Swansea Business Improvement District (BID), includes listings of shops, restaurants, pubs and other businesses. It also includes directions, shopping vouchers and information about events and offers. More about Shoppers and visitors can now use a new app to find out about Swansea City Centre

• It's official - The National Waterfront Museum's best year ever! The National Waterfront Museum in Swansea is celebrating record visitor figures this year - its best ever since opening its doors in 2005. More about It's official - The National Waterfront Museum's best year ever!

• James Bond will bring historic Oystermouth Castle to life with Skyfall James Bond and Skyfall is set to bring historic Oystermouth Castle back to life with an outdoor movie experence in May More about James Bond will bring historic Oystermouth Castle to life with Skyfall

• Dr Who Daleks to descend on Swansea Daleks from Doctor Who will be descending on Swansea later this year to mark the 50th anniversary of the smash hit TV programme. More about Dr Who Daleks to descend on Swansea

• Music legend Pete Ham's daughter pays tribute Music legend Pete Ham's daughter says she feels closer to her Dad whenever she's in Swansea. More about Music legend Pete Ham's daughter pays tribute

• Nostalgia of 1930s recreated in Cwmdonkin park cafe A nostalgic tearoom recapturing the creative spirit of 1930s Swansea will soon be opening in the city's Cwmdonkin Park More about Nostalgia of 1930s recreated in Cwmdonkin park cafe

• Good Beach Guide 2013 says Swansea's beaches are top class The Good Beach Guide 2013 grants top award for water quality for 90% of beaches in Swansea. More about Good Beach Guide 2013 says Swansea's beaches are top class

• Red Arrows confirmed for Wales National Air Show Swansea The Red Arrows; one of the world's most famous aerobatic display teams will again be taking to the skies above Swansea this summer More about Red Arrows confirmed for Wales National Air Show Swansea

• European Athletics Championships will be a big boost to Swansea Swansea's growing status as a European city of sport has received a massive boost with the 2014 IPC Athletics European championships coming here More about European Athletics Championships will be a big boost to Swansea

• Rhossili Beach's Trip Advisor accolade draws an international audience for Gower Swansea's acclaimed Rhossili beach is attracting a huge new audience thanks to being listed as one of the world's top ten beaches by Trip Advisor More about Rhossili Beach's Trip Advisor accolade draws an international audience for Gower

• Your chance to enjoy bay views from Watersports centre Visitors to Swansea's newest waterfront attraction will soon enjoy even more stunning views of Swansea Bay More about Your chance to enjoy bay views from Watersports centre

• Your chance to join Pete Ham celebrations at tribute concert A tribute concert will be one of the highlights of a special day of events to remember Pete Ham, one of our city's favourite sons. More about Your chance to join Pete Ham celebrations at tribute concert

• Garden wildlife watchers wanted It may be a square of unkempt grass and overgrown shrubs, it may be magnificent park land, but whatever its size your garden can provide a vital haven for wildlife. More about Garden wildlife watchers wanted

• Tulips bring Dutch colour to Swansea this spring Visitors to several Swansea parks this spring could get the feeling they've been transported to Rotterdam or Eindhoven More about Tulips bring Dutch colour to Swansea this spring

• Flower power scheme to boost Swansea summer They complement Swansea's stunning natural beauty every summer and now people have the chance to make a contribution to the city's appearance by ordering a hanging basket More about Flower power scheme to boost Swansea summer

• National pool celebrates ten years at the top Swansea's Wales National Pool is celebrating ten years at the top. More about National pool celebrates ten years at the top

• Dylan Thomas Centre set to become a world-class interactive exhibition for learning Plans to redevelop the Dylan Thomas Centre into an interactive world-class exhibition for learning as part of Swansea Council's wider programme of activity to mark the centenary of the poet's birth in 2014 have been given a major boost. More about Dylan Thomas Centre set to become a world-class interactive exhibition for learning

• Home from home for Swans stars at continental market Swans stars like Michu, Jonathan de Guzman and Gerhard Tremmel will find tastes from home in the city centre later this week More about Home from home for Swans stars at continental market

• Swans to buy Landore football centre site A football Centre of Excellence that will help develop the next generation of Premier League Swans has been given another boost More about Swans to buy Landore football centre site

• Kick-off for Swansea boulevard project Work has started on the first phase of the boulevard project between Princess Way and The Strand. More about Kick-off for Swansea boulevard project

• Blue plaque status bestowed on historic trio Blue Plaques will be awarded to a suffragette, the father of the fuel cell and a pioneering missionary, who are among the Swansea people whose lives and achievements will be celebrated by the city More about Blue plaque status bestowed on historic trio

• Ospreys star Ashley Beck urges children to observe Earth Hour On Saturday March 23, the 22-year-old rugby star will be switching his PS3 off to take part in a worldwide event called Earth Hour More about Ospreys star Ashley Beck urges children to observe Earth Hour

• St David's Day events in Swansea Stacks of patriotic events are taking place across Swansea to mark St David's Day More about St David's Day events in Swansea

• Dylan Thomas Centre nets world famous football writers It's not just world famous players like Robin van Persie and Carlos Tevez coming to Swansea thesedays - top football journalists are making a beeline for the city too. More about Dylan Thomas Centre nets world famous football writers

• Swans cup glory is a lift for the whole city Swansea City's amazing Capital One Cup victory is set to give the city a massive lift More about Swans cup glory is a lift for the whole city

• Swansea takes sea and sand to London Thousands of Swans fans will see some familiar sights in London on the weekend when they're in the city for the big match More about Swansea takes sea and sand to London

• Get more than you bargained for this St David's Day! It's not only Welsh fare and Merlyn Welsh Cream Liqueur that's on offer on Friday as The Dragon Hotel celebrates Wales' patron saint day. The Wales Tartan Centres, also situated at the heart of Swansea city, has joined forces with Swansea's premier hotel to offer a unique twist to the celebrations. They have assisted staff members to proudly wear the traditional Welsh tartan whilst looking after diners during the celebrations. More about Get more than you bargained for this St David's Day!

• Rhossili Bay: 10th best beach in the World Copacabana and Waikiki are some of the world's most famous beaches - and now Swansea's Rhossili Bay, as well as being the best beach in Britain, can lay claim to being up there with the best in the world too. More about Rhossili Bay: 10th best beach in the World

• Treasure-themed craft workshop at Swansea Museum Visitors to Swansea Museum this Thursday (February 14) will be able to get creative at a treasure-themed drop-in craft workshop. More about Treasure-themed craft workshop at Swansea Museum

• Cycling festival makes the most of Gower beauty spots A week of cycling activities is set to take place as part of the Gower Cycling Festival More about Cycling festival makes the most of Gower beauty spots

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