Press and features archive

• Gower walking route is one of the Ramblers' Association's 'Top 10 Coastal Walks' The Telegraph publishes the RA's favourite coastline routes More about Gower walking route is one of the Ramblers' Association's 'Top 10 Coastal Walks'

• Wales National Airshow comes to Swansea, 11-12th July 2009 This year's Wales National Airshow takes place in Swansea Bay on 11th - 12th July. More about Wales National Airshow comes to Swansea, 11-12th July 2009

• New book celebrates the rise of Welsh Surfing 'The beaches of Gower have always been at the centre of surfing in the UK' (BBC, 24th July 2009) More about New book celebrates the rise of Welsh Surfing

• Important notice for dog-owners visiting Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula Visitors with dogs are asked to keep to our 'dog friendly' beaches until the end of September More about Important notice for dog-owners visiting Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula

• NEW Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower Beaches Guide Free guide to Swansea Bay and Gower beaches, available now! More about NEW Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower Beaches Guide

• The NEW 'We Love Mumbles' Card Special offers, incentives and promotions, in and around Mumbles More about The NEW 'We Love Mumbles' Card

• Afan Forest Park is one of the 'World's Top 10' Mountain Biking hotspots 'Mountain Bike Rider' magazine lists Afan as one of the 'Top 10 Places to Ride Before you Die' More about Afan Forest Park is one of the 'World's Top 10' Mountain Biking hotspots

• Spotlight On: Christos Georgakis of Maes-Yr-Haf Maes-Yr-Haf 5-star Restaurant with Rooms, Parkmill, Gower. More about Spotlight On: Christos Georgakis of Maes-Yr-Haf

• European 'Seaside Awards' for Gower Peninsula beaches Hot on the heels of the Green Coast Awards, five Gower Peninsula beaches have been awarded European 'Seaside Awards' More about European 'Seaside Awards' for Gower Peninsula beaches

• Gower's a winner in the Green Coast Awards Gower Peninsula beaches are 'prized for their natural, unspoilt environment' More about Gower's a winner in the Green Coast Awards

• Important notice for dog-owners visiting Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula Visitors with dogs are asked to keep to our 'dog friendly' beaches until the end of September More about Important notice for dog-owners visiting Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula

• The Observer: Govindas, Swansea, is one of the two 'Best Ethical Restaurants' in Wales 'Yummy vegetarian food'. More about The Observer: Govindas, Swansea, is one of the two 'Best Ethical Restaurants' in Wales

• Gower Peninsula Triathlon is 'British Triathlon Event of the Year' This year's inaugural Gower Peninsula Triathlon has won the prestigious 'British Triathlon Event of the Year' award. More about Gower Peninsula Triathlon is 'British Triathlon Event of the Year'

• "Railway carriage hosts mini movies once more after £10,000 refit" Swansea's tiny, unique cinema is rehomed on Gower More about "Railway carriage hosts mini movies once more after £10,000 refit"

• Gower offers 'wildlife watching on the doorstep' Gower's 'rich wildlife habitat' is a must-see for nature-lovers More about Gower offers 'wildlife watching on the doorstep'

• "25 miles of awesome coastline and world-renowned beaches" Gower given rave review by The Herald More about "25 miles of awesome coastline and world-renowned beaches"

• Fastnet Line launch booking system for Cork to Swansea ferry service Information on the new service, including a free children's travel offer More about Fastnet Line launch booking system for Cork to Swansea ferry service

• Dylan Thomas Prize is launched in Boston Some of the literary world's most respected names attended. More about Dylan Thomas Prize is launched in Boston

• National Waterfront Museum recognised for high quality education NWM receives the Sandford Award for Heritage Education. More about National Waterfront Museum recognised for high quality education

• P!nk comes to Swansea's Liberty Stadium P!NK and the Carnival storm into the UK for her first ever stadium tour! More about P!nk comes to Swansea's Liberty Stadium

• Spotlight On: Greg Sandles of the Gower Wildflower & Local Produce Centre Gower Wildflower & Local Produce Centre, Blackhills, Gower. More about Spotlight On: Greg Sandles of the Gower Wildflower & Local Produce Centre

• Swansea Central Bus Station redevelopment: Important notice about changes to City Centre bus stops Swansea Central Bus Station is currently closed for a 15 month period of redevelopment More about Swansea Central Bus Station redevelopment: Important notice about changes to City Centre bus stops

• Another great year for Afan Forest Park Journalists come to see some of the 'best trails to ride in the world'. More about Another great year for Afan Forest Park

• BBC Proms in the Park returns to Swansea in September It's now been confirmed that BBC Proms in the Park is once again returning to Swansea this year. More about BBC Proms in the Park returns to Swansea in September

• Catherine Zeta Jones makes Swansea and Mumbles proud Hollywood star picks up Toni Award in New York More about Catherine Zeta Jones makes Swansea and Mumbles proud

• Green Coast Awards and Blue Flag joy for Swansea Bay Swansea Bay celebrates after beauty spots scoop 9 awards. More about Green Coast Awards and Blue Flag joy for Swansea Bay

• New brochure and money off vouchers for Swansea Prom New booklet contains offers and discounts at attractions along Swansea Promenade. More about New brochure and money off vouchers for Swansea Prom

• SMARTA 100 special commendation for 'Call of The Wild' Recognised as one of the UK's smartest small businesses More about SMARTA 100 special commendation for 'Call of The Wild'

• Swansea Bay makes a splash in the Good Beach Guide Find out which 6 Gower beaches are recommended in this year's guide! More about Swansea Bay makes a splash in the Good Beach Guide

• Gower home to the 'Best Beach in Britain' It's official - Rhossili Bay is the Nation's favourite beach More about Gower home to the 'Best Beach in Britain'

• £5m upgrade of Heart of Wales line complete The Heart of Wales line is one of the most scenic routes in Wales. More about £5m upgrade of Heart of Wales line complete

• 1940s Swansea Bay Museum opens authentic wartime grocer's shop. This is the Museum's latest attraction. More about 1940s Swansea Bay Museum opens authentic wartime grocer's shop.

• A new and improved Swansea Promenade for walkers and cyclists Work to brighten up and improve one of Swansea's best features has started. More about A new and improved Swansea Promenade for walkers and cyclists

• 'A Space in the City' celebrates 5 years of success Serviced apartments are a real alternative to luxury hotels. More about 'A Space in the City' celebrates 5 years of success

• Aberavon Beach Hotel wins International Hotel Excellence Award Hotel checks in with highest honour at inspection More about Aberavon Beach Hotel wins International Hotel Excellence Award

• Afan Forest Park top 10 for UK biking holidays! Says the August edition of Mountain Biking UK More about Afan Forest Park top 10 for UK biking holidays!

• And the winner for 'Best Use of Technology' Award 2010 is... ... visitswanseabay.com! More about And the winner for 'Best Use of Technology' Award 2010 is...

• Archaeologists dig in at Swansea Castle for makeover Experts hope to open up Swansea Castle for everyone to enjoy. More about Archaeologists dig in at Swansea Castle for makeover

• Best foot forward for Gower Walking Festival Swansea's very own Gower Ranger will be leading the way on a number of exciting walks during the current Gower Walking Festival. More about Best foot forward for Gower Walking Festival

• Big-name brands on board to open in new Swansea bus station Costa Coffee and Greggs will make passengers' visit an even more welcoming experience More about Big-name brands on board to open in new Swansea bus station

• Bluebell Hotel in Neath is due to expand Additional facilities planned for three-star Bluebell Hotel. More about Bluebell Hotel in Neath is due to expand

• 'Call of the Wild' wins Visit Wales National Tourism Award Ceremony held on 21 October at the Vale Resort, Cardiff. More about 'Call of the Wild' wins Visit Wales National Tourism Award

• Celebrate Urdd Eisteddfod with Special Edition Calendar It's official - Swansea will be hosting the Urdd National Eisteddfod between May 30th and June 4th 2011. More about Celebrate Urdd Eisteddfod with Special Edition Calendar

• Dust off the dancing boots for Escape into the Park Wales' biggest dance event returns to Swansea on 11 June 2011 More about Dust off the dancing boots for Escape into the Park

• Eating out in Swansea made easy City welcomes Baskin Robbins ice cream parlour, new Beefeater and Wales' highest restaurant! More about Eating out in Swansea made easy

• Extra buses for Gower visitors! Evening buses and direct routes make car-free travel on Gower even easier. More about Extra buses for Gower visitors!

• Fairyhill gets double award recognition! Winner of the AA Wine Award Wales and Swansea's only graded 'Gold Award' winner More about Fairyhill gets double award recognition!

• Family Fun at National Waterfront Museum this Easter! Activities at the National Waterfront Museum promise "egg-citing" Easter fun this April. More about Family Fun at National Waterfront Museum this Easter!

• Four stars for luxury accommodation provider 'A Space in The City' 'High standard of accommodation and an excellent overall service' says Visit Wales. More about Four stars for luxury accommodation provider 'A Space in The City'

• Get fit for summer at the UK's biggest cycling event! Celebrate National Bike Week with two great cycle rides on Gower More about Get fit for summer at the UK's biggest cycling event!

• Gower holiday business boost from Easter weekend weather Easter sunshine has brought bumper takings for leisure operators in Swansea and Gower More about Gower holiday business boost from Easter weekend weather

• Gower restaurant to win The Good Food Guide's Restaurant of the Year? Maes Yr Haf Restaurant tipped as one of the favourites to win the prestigious title. More about Gower restaurant to win The Good Food Guide's Restaurant of the Year?

• Greyhound Buses come to Swansea Daily services will run between Swansea and Cardiff. More about Greyhound Buses come to Swansea

• Handel's Messiah postponed until 14 January 2011 Handel's Messiah was due to be performed on 18 December at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea but has been postponed due to the weather . More about Handel's Messiah postponed until 14 January 2011

• Happy 50th Birthday Dragon Hotel! Landmark hotel kicks off the celebrations with a light show More about Happy 50th Birthday Dragon Hotel!

• International star Jimmy Osmond to lead the cast of Swansea's Pantomime Pop legend will star in this year's spectacular pantomime, Aladdin More about International star Jimmy Osmond to lead the cast of Swansea's Pantomime

• Join us on a Seaside Safari! Learn about the secret life of our seashores in a series of exciting Seaside Safaris this summer. More about Join us on a Seaside Safari!

• Katherine Jenkins adds glamour to Swansea Bay 10k Singing sensation joins the race for its 30th anniversary. More about Katherine Jenkins adds glamour to Swansea Bay 10k

• LC Activity Pass is Back for Half Term The LC is offering the ultimate day out for only £9.50! More about LC Activity Pass is Back for Half Term

• LC event raises cash for charity Wales National Children's Day raised £2,500 for Ty Hafan Children's Hospice. More about LC event raises cash for charity

• LC is Wales's most popular paid-for attraction... ...and finalist for the 'Best Family Day Out' award 2010! More about LC is Wales's most popular paid-for attraction...

• Liberty Stadium gets thumbs up from conference organisers ABPCO picks Swansea's stadium as their top venue for South Wales More about Liberty Stadium gets thumbs up from conference organisers

• Margam Park visitors blown away at Fortress Wales weekend A spectacular living history event at Margam Park took off in ways organisers could not have anticipated. More about Margam Park visitors blown away at Fortress Wales weekend

• Multi-million pound upgrade for Swansea art gallery Structural work on refurbishing the attraction will start in early 2012 More about Multi-million pound upgrade for Swansea art gallery

• National Waterfront Museum launches Autumn Winter programme Download it here free of charge... More about National Waterfront Museum launches Autumn Winter programme

• National Waterfront Museum marks fifth birthday The attraction has welcomed over a million visitors since its opening! More about National Waterfront Museum marks fifth birthday

• Neath Valley Falls named in tourism league table Melincourt Waterfall has been named as one of the best to visit by Rough Guide author Mike Parker. More about Neath Valley Falls named in tourism league table

• New acquisition for Swansea's National Waterfront Museum World renowned RIB lifeboat on display until the end of May More about New acquisition for Swansea's National Waterfront Museum

• New Torchwood series shows off Swansea and Gower Swansea-born writer features his hometown in new BBC series More about New Torchwood series shows off Swansea and Gower

• New 'Walking & Cycling in Rural Swansea' guide out now! Free leaflet contains a selection of 22 different walking and cycling routes in Swansea and on Gower More about New 'Walking & Cycling in Rural Swansea' guide out now!

• New 'What's On in Swansea' Magazine out now! Download the Jan Feb 2011 edition right here FREE... More about New 'What's On in Swansea' Magazine out now!

• New Year means new creatures at Plantasia Exotic arrivals at Swansea's very own hot house! More about New Year means new creatures at Plantasia

• Nov-Dec What's On magazine out now! Download it FREE right here... More about Nov-Dec What's On magazine out now!

• One step closer to Gower coastal path New section between Llanmadoc and Port Eynon opened. More about One step closer to Gower coastal path

• Only Men Aloud to launch St David's Week Hit choir Only Men Aloud are set to launch the 2011 Saint David's Week festival in Swansea. More about Only Men Aloud to launch St David's Week

• Osprey's Christmas Flight to Gower The Gower Heritage Centre is holding its own Christmas market - with special guests! More about Osprey's Christmas Flight to Gower

• Oystermouth Castle receives nearly £1m funding It's the latest attraction to benefit from the Welsh Assembly Government's £19m Heritage Tourism project. More about Oystermouth Castle receives nearly £1m funding

• Paws up for Oldwalls Leisure Travel writer gives Gower cottages five stars for dog friendliness More about Paws up for Oldwalls Leisure

• Port Eynon top beach for families The golden Gower beach has been named one of the best for families in the UK. More about Port Eynon top beach for families

• Port Talbot's Passion sparks major tourism boost to local economy Port Talbot trade has been given a major boost thanks to The Passion play. More about Port Talbot's Passion sparks major tourism boost to local economy

• Rod Stewart and JLS to perform at Swansea's Liberty Stadium Rock legend and UK's hottest pop act come to Swansea this June! More about Rod Stewart and JLS to perform at Swansea's Liberty Stadium

• Swansea Bay goes all Irish More and more Irish visitors are flocking to Swansea Bay More about Swansea Bay goes all Irish

• Swansea Cork Ferry exceeds all expectations Every crossing fully booked in first two months of operation! More about Swansea Cork Ferry exceeds all expectations

• Swansea Grand Theatre Autumn/Winter brochure out now! Download it free here... More about Swansea Grand Theatre Autumn/Winter brochure out now!

• Swansea Mobility Hire opens at bus station A new service which provides people with mobility scooters in the city centre will open its doors to the public later this month. More about Swansea Mobility Hire opens at bus station

• Swansea new bus station opens for Christmas We are weeks away from a multi million pound bus station! More about Swansea new bus station opens for Christmas

• Swansea Parks fly the Green Flag in time for 'Love Parks Week'! This week is 'Love Parks Week' and 4 Swansea parks have just received the Green Flag! More about Swansea Parks fly the Green Flag in time for 'Love Parks Week'!

• Swansea serves up some tasty treats! Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower is pretty well known for its award winning beaches - but the awards and accolades are now starting to spill over into the food and drink sector. More about Swansea serves up some tasty treats!

• Swansea Waterfront Winterland reaches half a million visitors landmark! 536,000 people have visited since it opened back in 2006... More about Swansea Waterfront Winterland reaches half a million visitors landmark!

• Swansea's new Bus Station is now open! That's it, your new multi-million pound station is ready! More about Swansea's new Bus Station is now open!

• Telegraph recommends Gower as seaside break Sweeping golden beaches, castles, woodland scenery ... and captivating views. More about Telegraph recommends Gower as seaside break

• The friendliest city in Wales - that's us! Now Swansea can be hailed the 'friendly city'. More about The friendliest city in Wales - that's us!

• The Independent's Best Spring Days Out ... in Swansea Bay! More about The Independent's Best Spring Days Out ... in Swansea Bay!

• Volcano Bay erupts at the LC! The LC is rumbling with excitement as the new Waterpark feature is unveiled. More about Volcano Bay erupts at the LC!

• Wales' castles are Britain's most popular attraction! Visit Britain survey shows foreign tourists put visiting Welsh castles ahead of Buckingham Palace More about Wales' castles are Britain's most popular attraction!

• Wales' National Children's Day At the LC Swansea on 9th Oct 2010 More about Wales' National Children's Day

• We need your vote for the Swansea Life Awards 2011 Have you had a great experience in Swansea Bay? Vote for your favourite business now! More about We need your vote for the Swansea Life Awards 2011

• Weatherman Enjoys the Sunshine on Gower Derek Brockway takes a walk on Gower's stunning coastline. More about Weatherman Enjoys the Sunshine on Gower

• Win fantastic prizes with Swansea TIC Fancy winning Sunday Lunch for 4 at the Village and a Day Pass at the LC? More about Win fantastic prizes with Swansea TIC

• "Swansea is one of the most beautiful cities I've been to. It's absolutely incredible." Brendan Rodgers, Manager of the Swans, is full of praise for Swansea More about "Swansea is one of the most beautiful cities I've been to. It's absolutely incredible."

• Accommodation providers hail Premier League boost Big and small accommodation providers are hailing the impact of the Barclays Premier League on the city More about Accommodation providers hail Premier League boost

• Afan Forest Park featured in Best British Trail Centres (MBR Magazine) Whats' more - three new exciting sections are now open to die-hard mountain bikers More about Afan Forest Park featured in Best British Trail Centres (MBR Magazine)

• All-Wales coastal path nearly complete! Work is currently under way on one the final biggest single sections, the 40 mile Gower Coast Path More about All-Wales coastal path nearly complete!

• BBC Cymru Wales explores Wales' connection with Hollywood Watch 'Wales and Hollywood' on iPlayer now! More about BBC Cymru Wales explores Wales' connection with Hollywood

• Best ever Gower Sunday bus service How taking the bus can save time, expense, congestion and parking More about Best ever Gower Sunday bus service

• Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel scoops prestigious International Award - again! For the second year running, the hotel has achieved the top Best Western International Quality Award for Standards and Service More about Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel scoops prestigious International Award - again!

• Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas' summer break in Swansea Bay Oscar-winning couple enjoyed a family holiday in Catherine's home town More about Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas' summer break in Swansea Bay

• Celebrate the Swans at premier exhibition Don't miss an entire exhibition devoted to the high-flying Swans! More about Celebrate the Swans at premier exhibition

• Celebrity psychic Derek Acorah says Swansea's spirit and style will see them stay up... It's good news from the other side for Swansea fans More about Celebrity psychic Derek Acorah says Swansea's spirit and style will see them stay up...

• Celeb-spotting in the stands at the Liberty for Chelsea game The Swans' next home game could be more star-spangled than ever when Chelsea pay their first-ever Premier League visit More about Celeb-spotting in the stands at the Liberty for Chelsea game

• Christmas cards come to life at the National Waterfront Museum with a series of bespoke designs by creative talent at Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn in Swansea More about Christmas cards come to life at the National Waterfront Museum

• Christmas countdown weekend for Premier League city It's going to be a Christmas weekend to remember in Swansea! More about Christmas countdown weekend for Premier League city

• Conservation works to resume for Oystermouth Castle The next phase of works aimed at conserving the attraction will start shortly More about Conservation works to resume for Oystermouth Castle

• Dictionary to record Gower dialect in heritage plan This unusual project could benefit from Heritage Lottery funding More about Dictionary to record Gower dialect in heritage plan

• Discover the beauty of Mawr How do you fancy a high-quality lodge overlooking an RSPB reserve? More about Discover the beauty of Mawr

• Dylan Thomas Centre's new brochure released Featuring a varied mixture of literature, drama and music More about Dylan Thomas Centre's new brochure released

• Dylan Thomas House Rescuers to meet President Jimmy Carter President Carter is a lifelong Dylan Thomas fan More about Dylan Thomas House Rescuers to meet President Jimmy Carter

• Easter events in Swansea City Centre Join in the fun this Easter with a series of events across Swansea City Centre More about Easter events in Swansea City Centre

• Ex-president Jimmy Carter's voice will welcome future visitors to Dylan Thomas' birthplace Former President has recorded an introduction to a new audio visual tour for the poet's birthplace at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, in Uplands, Swansea More about Ex-president Jimmy Carter's voice will welcome future visitors to Dylan Thomas' birthplace

• Fans and businesses hail Swansea's first home game in the Barclays Premier League Everyone's been joining in the praise for Swansea's debut on the world sporting stage More about Fans and businesses hail Swansea's first home game in the Barclays Premier League

• Festive favourites return to the Brangwyn Hall Anyone searching for festive atmosphere should look no further than Swansea's historic Brangwyn Hall this Christmas More about Festive favourites return to the Brangwyn Hall

• Four Swansea parks land green flag joy Four Swansea beauty spots have landed prestigious Green Flag status More about Four Swansea parks land green flag joy

• Get the family Aquactive this February Half Term with Wales National Pool Swansea! Stuck for something to do with the kids this half term? More about Get the family Aquactive this February Half Term with Wales National Pool Swansea!

• Gower surf school wins top blog award Well done to local surf school SurfGSD for winning Tripbase 2011 Blog Award More about Gower surf school wins top blog award

• Happy Sixth Birthday National Waterfront Museum! Swansea's popular attraction celebrates reaching 1.5M visits just days before its sixth birthday More about Happy Sixth Birthday National Waterfront Museum!

• Help track down our missing iguana! Plantasia's newest resident has escaped - find her and you can name her! More about Help track down our missing iguana!

• High flyers set for summer in Swansea Hugely-popular Wales National Airshow makes its return to the city this summer. More about High flyers set for summer in Swansea

• Ice age carving found in Gower cave It could be Britain's oldest example of rock art More about Ice age carving found in Gower cave

• Langland Bay Huts get thumbs up from journalist Robin Turner tells us why he loves Gower so much... More about Langland Bay Huts get thumbs up from journalist

• Langland Beach hut delight for golden couple A couple has collected the keys to their very own place by the sea to celebrate 50 years of marriage More about Langland Beach hut delight for golden couple

• LC launches the iZone The iZone is a fun, interactive workout area aimed at 11 to 15 year olds More about LC launches the iZone

• Lifeguards ready to answer the call on Swansea and Gower beaches Have a great time and enjoy our beaches with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution More about Lifeguards ready to answer the call on Swansea and Gower beaches

• Luxury apartment provider celebrates 6th birthday Swansea-based 'A Space in The City' has announced its ambitious expansion plans as it celebrates its 6th anniversary More about Luxury apartment provider celebrates 6th birthday

• May date for Olympic Flame's Swansea visit Share the excitement of the build-up to London 2012 when the Olympic Flame comes to Swansea More about May date for Olympic Flame's Swansea visit

• Medieval painting discovered at Swansea's Oystermouth Castle Remnants of an ornate medieval painting dating back to the 14th century found in chapel. More about Medieval painting discovered at Swansea's Oystermouth Castle

• Multi-million pound upgrade for Glynn Vivian Art Gallery A huge project to refurbish and extend Swansea's famous gallery will start in the New Year. More about Multi-million pound upgrade for Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

• New Dylan Exhibitions on display at the Dylan Thomas Centre A fantastic new exhibition of portraits and translations by internationally renowned artists. More about New Dylan Exhibitions on display at the Dylan Thomas Centre

• New knowledge for cabbies and tour guides The Swansea welcome is even warmer now thanks to a new scheme to train tour guides and taxi drivers as ambassadors for the city. More about New knowledge for cabbies and tour guides

• Olympic torch will travel through Swansea One of the world's most iconic sporting symbols is coming to Swansea in the build-up to London 2012. More about Olympic torch will travel through Swansea

• Oystermouth Castle re-opens with a medieval fun day Oystermouth Castle is celebrating with a family fun day on Saturday 16th July after completing its first phase of conservation works. More about Oystermouth Castle re-opens with a medieval fun day

• Picasso exhibition unveiled at Dylan Thomas Centre Don't miss acclaimed photographer Lee Miller's free Visiting Picasso exhibition More about Picasso exhibition unveiled at Dylan Thomas Centre

• Piers and Emma's Welsh Odyssey - The Full Story One man stuck on a sunlounger. One woman trying to drag him off it. One (smallish) country ready to step in and help. Follow Piers and Emma's Proper Holiday in Wales! More about Piers and Emma's Welsh Odyssey - The Full Story

• Port Eynon in Swansea Bay named Best British Beach! The votes have been counted, the ice creams have been eaten... and Port Eynon in Gower, Swansea, has been voted Britain's Best Beach 2011! More about Port Eynon in Swansea Bay named Best British Beach!

• Railways, steam engines and crafts at the Waterfront this weekend Discover model railways, get crafty or browse the delights at our fair More about Railways, steam engines and crafts at the Waterfront this weekend

• Rainforest Hut in Plantasia now open Fancy seeing what Native Indian tribes lived in? More about Rainforest Hut in Plantasia now open

• Red and white festive fun day for city centre Thousands of football fans and festive revellers will be turning Swansea city centre red and white on a special day later this year. More about Red and white festive fun day for city centre

• Rhossili amongst Britain's 20 Best Beaches, says The Telegraph Planning to spend the summer close to home? Then pencil in at least one day-trip to Rhossili Bay, Gower More about Rhossili amongst Britain's 20 Best Beaches, says The Telegraph

• Smart marketing sells Swansea Bay to football thousands Technology that originated in Japan is being used to sell Swansea Bay to thousands of visiting Premier League fans More about Smart marketing sells Swansea Bay to football thousands

• Summer Fun at the LC Swansea Wicked dance moves, magic tricks, circus eruptions, and even Andy Murray's mum! More about Summer Fun at the LC Swansea

• Sunday service for Swansea Park and Ride Shoppers and visitors to Swansea will be able to use the city's Park and Ride services 7 days a week over the Christmas period More about Sunday service for Swansea Park and Ride

• Swans fans urged to put their pictures on dedicated Flickr site Play your part in history and upload your favourite pics now! More about Swans fans urged to put their pictures on dedicated Flickr site

• Swans in Premier League! Swansea City first ever Welsh club in Premier League More about Swans in Premier League!

• Swansea Bay and Gower best for walking and 'daycation' The Gower Peninsula has come top of the list for UK 'daycations' in a guide published by The Daily Mail. More about Swansea Bay and Gower best for walking and 'daycation'

• Swansea Castle to open for first time in decades History hunters will soon be able to access Swansea Castle for the first time in a generation More about Swansea Castle to open for first time in decades

• Swansea City Bus Station's first birthday Over 10 million passengers have already used the facility More about Swansea City Bus Station's first birthday

• Swansea is Joanna Page's kind of town Welsh actress on her love for Swansea, a Welsh seaside town that 'has everything'. More about Swansea is Joanna Page's kind of town

• Swansea Market celebrates its 50th Anniversary Year Swansea Market is the largest covered market in Wales. More about Swansea Market celebrates its 50th Anniversary Year

• Swansea Prom attractions open for Easter! You'll find Swansea Prom, lining the 5 mile stretch of Swansea Bay, offers plenty to keep you and your family entertained this Easter More about Swansea Prom attractions open for Easter!

• Swansea's historic copperworks to feature on Channel 4 Swansea's historic Hafod copperworks is to be revamped with the help of the Channel 4 Time Team series More about Swansea's historic copperworks to feature on Channel 4

• Time Team focus on Swansea's rich copper history Tony 'Baldrick' Robinson presents a Time Team special about the Hafod and White Rock sites More about Time Team focus on Swansea's rich copper history

• Top tips for Swansea history hunters Swansea people are being offered workshops on how to conduct research of their own More about Top tips for Swansea history hunters

• Tourist attraction rebranding to reflect industrial heritage The new year will see a new name for one of the Vale of Neath's most popular tourist attractions More about Tourist attraction rebranding to reflect industrial heritage

• Try our Crouch-o-Meter The world's newest unit of measurement. How do you measure up? More about Try our Crouch-o-Meter

• TV chef Jamie gets a taste of Mumbles seaside flavour Celebrity chef has been sampling Swansea hospitality during filming for his new show. More about TV chef Jamie gets a taste of Mumbles seaside flavour

• 'Wales Breaks its Silence...' at the National Waterfront Museum Do you know the story behind the tragic sinking of the SS Arandora Star in 1940? More about 'Wales Breaks its Silence...' at the National Waterfront Museum

• Waterfront Winterland set for sixth consecutive festive outing Join us on the grounds of the National Waterfront Museum from Nov 18 to Jan 8 More about Waterfront Winterland set for sixth consecutive festive outing

• Watersports centre works to start soon Kite-surfing, kite-buggying and stand-up paddle boarding are among the activities that could feature at the centre More about Watersports centre works to start soon

• Welsh Beach Race postponed. Please click for further information. More about Welsh Beach Race postponed.

• Welsh Government cash boost to preserve Swansea history 585,000 awarded to projects such as Swansea Castle and Hafod Copperworks More about Welsh Government cash boost to preserve Swansea history

• What are your Wonders of Swansea Bay? Help choose the Seven Wonders of Swansea Bay, Mumbles & Gower! Visit our Facebook page to tell us what you find wonderful More about What are your Wonders of Swansea Bay?

• Win, win, win with Swansea TIC this Christmas Swansea Tourist Information are giving away a Christmas Hamper and other fab prizes More about Win, win, win with Swansea TIC this Christmas

• World media focuses on Swansea as Premiership Football season kicks off... ... and Sky is not the limit for Swansea More about World media focuses on Swansea as Premiership Football season kicks off...

• Swansea City Centre leaflet to boost independent traders A leaflet has been put together to boost trade in Swansea city centre's independent quarter More about Swansea City Centre leaflet to boost independent traders

• 100 days till the Olympics! The Big Screen will become Swansea's London 2012 Live Site from May 1 that will show all coverage of the games More about 100 days till the Olympics!

• 28 Tweets Under Milk Wood One of Dylan Thomas' most famous ever works will be given 21st Century treatment to mark National Poetry Day. More about 28 Tweets Under Milk Wood

• A community orchard for Parc Llewelyn A community orchard where people will be able to pick fruit is among the features being introduced as part of an upgrade at a Swansea park. More about A community orchard for Parc Llewelyn

• A new and improved Visitor Centre for Afan Forest Park The popular visitor centre at Afan Forest Park is set to have a makeover by Neath Port Talbot Council More about A new and improved Visitor Centre for Afan Forest Park

• Airline ticket among Dylan memorabilia now on display His final airline ticket to the USA is among the personal items belonging to Dylan Thomas that's now on display in his home city of Swansea for the very first time. More about Airline ticket among Dylan memorabilia now on display

• American star will raise city's basketball profile A talented American basketball player will be sharing top tips with schoolchildren across Swansea over the coming months. More about American star will raise city's basketball profile

• BBC Radio Show featured poetry group An episode of BBC Radio 4's popular 'Poetry Workshop' recently featured The Dylan Thomas Centre and is now available to listen to on iPlayer More about BBC Radio Show featured poetry group

• Beach and watersports centre opening its doors for business Swansea's new beach and watersports centre on the bay will soon swing its doors open to the public. More about Beach and watersports centre opening its doors for business

• Beautiful Beaches Gain Top Awards Our gorgeous Gower beaches keep scooping up the awards and accolades! More about Beautiful Beaches Gain Top Awards

• Big Welsh Walk steps into Swansea Youth workers and young people from across Swansea will be taking part in a unique walking event this weekend to raise awareness of National Youth Work Week. More about Big Welsh Walk steps into Swansea

• Blue plaque to honour home-grown music star Pete Ham in Swansea The musician who co-wrote Without You, one of pop music's most iconic ballads, is to be honoured by his home city More about Blue plaque to honour home-grown music star Pete Ham in Swansea

• Board's recommendations to boost city centre Late-night shopping and the introduction of artwork in empty city centre shops could soon be introduced. More about Board's recommendations to boost city centre

• Businesses encouraged to install renewable energy technology Businesses, the public sector and communities in Swansea are being encouraged to benefit from an easing of planning regulations that makes it easier for them to generate their own energy. More about Businesses encouraged to install renewable energy technology

• Campaign to kick-start Swansea's Olympic fun A campaign is being launched to kick-start the build-up to Olympic celebrations in Swansea More about Campaign to kick-start Swansea's Olympic fun

• Cappuccino Girls return to Swansea The hit musical that caused a stir in Swansea last year is to return to its High Street home in April More about Cappuccino Girls return to Swansea

• 'Cappuccino Girls' run extended! Mal Pope's hit musical has now been enjoyed by over 15,000 guests More about 'Cappuccino Girls' run extended!

• Car park opens at former St David's site Christmas shoppers in Swansea city centre now have more car parking spaces at their disposal. More about Car park opens at former St David's site

• Castle makeover plan gets go ahead One of Swansea's oldest and most striking buildings is set for a makeover that will help open it up as a major attraction in the city. More about Castle makeover plan gets go ahead

• Celebrate super Swans at historic exhibition Football boots worn by Adrian Forbes when he scored the last league goal at Swansea's historic Vetch Field are among the items on display at new exhibition in the city. More about Celebrate super Swans at historic exhibition

• Chichester's vessel set for Swansea visit A famous vessel that once made history by circumnavigating the world will soon be docking in Swansea. More about Chichester's vessel set for Swansea visit

• City bids for superfast broadband opportunity Swansea residents and businesses could help revolutionise broadband access and speeds across the city. More about City bids for superfast broadband opportunity

• City bus station honoured by Gower Society Swansea's multi million pound city bus station has been recognised for helping to support Gower as a key tourism destination More about City bus station honoured by Gower Society

• City set to celebrate its golden summer of sport Olympians, Paralympians, torchbearers and young ambassadors who helped make it a golden summer of sport for Swansea are being honoured in the city this week. More about City set to celebrate its golden summer of sport

• City's rich history set to come to life in commemorative plaque scheme Our city's rich history is set to come to life with a series of special commemorative plaques turning the spotlight on sites of significance across Swansea. More about City's rich history set to come to life in commemorative plaque scheme

• Clock tower restoration begins Scaffolding is going up at Swansea's land mark clock tower as part of the latest phase of the restoration of the city's Guildhall. More about Clock tower restoration begins

• 'Come Dine With Me' is coming to Swansea! Do you love dinner parties? Are you a great cook? More about 'Come Dine With Me' is coming to Swansea!

• Community Cafe to discuss future art gallery displays Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is launching a new series of public discussion meetings this week to gauge your ideas and suggestions for future displays. More about Community Cafe to discuss future art gallery displays

• Continental Market dates for city centre German Bratwurst sausages and traditional crafts from Finland will be among the produce for people to peruse at a Continental Market in Swansea city centre this week. More about Continental Market dates for city centre

• Dance event to get city centre moving Salsa, Zumba and Hip Hop will be among the fun activities when a major dance event gets the city centre moving this weekend. More about Dance event to get city centre moving

• Destination reaps rewards of Premier boost If every Visit Swansea Bay Facebook fan flocked to the Liberty Stadium, there'd be nearly enough people to fill the ground. More about Destination reaps rewards of Premier boost

• Destination Swansea Bay takes-off in America From New York City to Los Angeles, millions of Americans taking to the skies will soon be reading about destination Swansea Bay. More about Destination Swansea Bay takes-off in America

• Discover the secrets of our seashores this summer Spotting dolphins and exploring rock pools are part of a summer-long programme of Seashore Safaris in Swansea More about Discover the secrets of our seashores this summer

• Drop off point to meet and greet night-time visitors Visitors coming to sample Swansea's popular nightlife in organised groups, will be given a warm welcome at a specially designed meet and greet area. More about Drop off point to meet and greet night-time visitors

• Dylan Thomas centre wins army of new Twitter followers Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre has won hundreds of new fans on Twitter thanks to an innovative event. More about Dylan Thomas centre wins army of new Twitter followers

• Dylan Thomas statue to honour Wales' Man of Words One of the most influential poets and writers of the 20th century is set to be honoured in his home city of Swansea More about Dylan Thomas statue to honour Wales' Man of Words

• Eco-friendly pupils transform derelict land A derelict area of land will soon be transformed into an attractive green space, thanks to environmentally-friendly pupils at Brynhyfryd Junior School More about Eco-friendly pupils transform derelict land

• Events help boost Swansea city centre Hundreds of thousands more people have visited Swansea city centre this year thanks to a huge number of events that have been organised. More about Events help boost Swansea city centre

• Everton star Tim talks up Swansea IT'S not only visiting football fans who are praising Swansea Bay - Premier League stars are getting in on the action too More about Everton star Tim talks up Swansea

• Exciting New Year start for world famous Hafod copper works Work will soon start on breathing new life into copperopolis, an historic Swansea site of major international importance More about Exciting New Year start for world famous Hafod copper works

• Exhibition to mark pioneering Swansea missionary A major new exhibition that traces the remarkable life of famous missionary Griffith John opens at Swansea Museum this week. More about Exhibition to mark pioneering Swansea missionary

• Experience the True Taste of Gower at Oldwalls Oldwalls, an exclusive five-star retreat based in the heart of the Gower are to launch the ultimate dining experience. More about Experience the True Taste of Gower at Oldwalls

• Experience the unknown at historic Swansea landmark Oystermouth Castle's colourful history is full of stories about ghostly-goings on and other unexplained happenings. More about Experience the unknown at historic Swansea landmark

• Family Mountain Bike Trail Now Open The Rookie has arrived at Afan Forest Park! More about Family Mountain Bike Trail Now Open

• Festive city centre fun in Christmas build-up Christmas may have been launched in Swansea over the weekend with a trio of events but there's lots more festive fun to look forward to over the coming month. More about Festive city centre fun in Christmas build-up

• Football hero Franky Fryer (Sky Sports Soccer AM Away Days) says Swansea is a great place to visit Millions of football fans will be getting the chance to see Swansea in an entirely unique light for the Swans' first home game of the new Barclays Premier League season. More about Football hero Franky Fryer (Sky Sports Soccer AM Away Days) says Swansea is a great place to visit

• Free spooky Swansea Castle tours on Halloween Spooky tours and horrid tales are being held on Halloween at historic Swansea Castle. More about Free spooky Swansea Castle tours on Halloween

• Further funding boost for Glynn Vivian Art Gallery A heritage Lottery Fund investment of £576,000 will help improve the display and interpretation of the Richard Glynn Vivian bequest collection in Swansea. More about Further funding boost for Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

• Global feedback: thumbs-up for Swansea Marina Picture postcard destinations like Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard mean Massachusetts people know a thing or two about seaside tourism. More about Global feedback: thumbs-up for Swansea Marina

• Gower photo makes waves on the web A Swansea Bay photo that some people could easily mistake for being taken in Hawaii has become an online phenomenon. More about Gower photo makes waves on the web

• Gower Sunday Buses are back... and there are more of them! Gower Sunday Explorer - your green way to travel to the Gower Coast Path any day of the week More about Gower Sunday Buses are back... and there are more of them!

• Gower surfing makes waves across the world Wild Welsh winter surfing off the coast of Gower has been making waves all over the world from California to Sydney More about Gower surfing makes waves across the world

• Graffiti artist adds real splash of colour to SA1 A graffiti artist has drawn inspiration from Swansea's past to add a remarkable splash of colour to Swansea's SA1 docklands. More about Graffiti artist adds real splash of colour to SA1

• Green Flag joy for four Swansea parks Four Swansea parks are flying 2012 Green Flags in recognition of their quality. More about Green Flag joy for four Swansea parks

• Green-fingered Graham rewarded for cenotaph upkeep A green-fingered pensioner who braves the elements throughout the year to spruce-up the look of a Swansea war memorial has been rewarded for his commitment. More about Green-fingered Graham rewarded for cenotaph upkeep

• Ground-breaking initiative earns Swansea international acclaim Swansea's ground-breaking work to build relationships and reduce conflict in schools and communities could soon be adopted across the UK. More about Ground-breaking initiative earns Swansea international acclaim

• Happy Seventh Birthday National Waterfront Museum! The Museum, which officially opened in 2005, continues to welcome on average 250,000 visits each year from cross Swansea, Wales, Britain and beyond. More about Happy Seventh Birthday National Waterfront Museum!

• Heartwarming story: Swansea time capsule discovered in Guildhall A makeshift paper time capsule has been uncovered as part of the latest stage of refurbishment of the Guildhall More about Heartwarming story: Swansea time capsule discovered in Guildhall

• Help Swansea win superfast broadband speeds Time is running out for Swansea people to help win the city superfast broadband speeds. More about Help Swansea win superfast broadband speeds

• High 5 winners a credit to their communities A karate kid, an inspirational junior banker, a tuck shop entrepreneur and a youth ambassador for diabetes research are among the city youngsters who have scooped a special award. More about High 5 winners a credit to their communities

• Historic city centre building brought back into use An historic Swansea city centre building that had been unoccupied for years has now been brought back into use. More about Historic city centre building brought back into use

• Historic Swansea oil paintings online Surf through hundreds of historic oil paintings in collection across Swansea, which are now available to browse online. More about Historic Swansea oil paintings online

• Hollywood star Michael Sheen welcomes Council's theatre group funding move Hollywood star Michael Sheen has welcomed Swansea Council's decision to give a major funding boost to the theatre group that helped launch his career. More about Hollywood star Michael Sheen welcomes Council's theatre group funding move

• It's a packed roster of fun events this Easter at the National Waterfront Museum Swansea Activities at the Museum promise "egg-citing" Easter fun with plenty for families to enjoy More about It's a packed roster of fun events this Easter at the National Waterfront Museum Swansea

• It's Swansea then Ronaldo for Danish TV millions More than a million Danes tuned into footage of Swansea Bay in the build-up to a crunch Euro 2012 football clash featuring superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. More about It's Swansea then Ronaldo for Danish TV millions

• ITV 1's Daybreak Breakfast Show to visit Mumbles They will be filming in Mumbles on June 4th & 5th - volunteers needed! More about ITV 1's Daybreak Breakfast Show to visit Mumbles

• Jazz legend to headline the 2012 Dylan Thomas Festival Jazz legend Stan Tracey is to headline the 2012 Dylan Thomas Festival on Saturday, 27 October. More about Jazz legend to headline the 2012 Dylan Thomas Festival

• Joe McElderry to light up Bonfire Night Former X Factor winner Joe McElderry will light up Swansea this Bonfire Night. More about Joe McElderry to light up Bonfire Night

• Join Santa on Sunday for the return of Swansea's Christmas Parade Father Christmas will be switching on Swansea's festive lights this weekend as he makes his way across the city in the Christmas Parade. More about Join Santa on Sunday for the return of Swansea's Christmas Parade

• Join the rugby legends to remember 'Merv the Swerve' Famous organisers of an event to celebrate the life of rugby legend Mervyn Davies are urging members of the public not to miss out on free tickets. More about Join the rugby legends to remember 'Merv the Swerve'

• Launch for Watersports Centre of Excellence project Swansea Bay is now a Watersports Centre of Excellence. More about Launch for Watersports Centre of Excellence project

• Lifeguards return to Swansea beaches for another season RNLI lifeguards are returning to three of Swansea's busiest beaches from this weekend More about Lifeguards return to Swansea beaches for another season

• Liverpool shoppers lured to Swansea Bay Hundreds of thousands of people will be greeted with striking images of Swansea Bay as they walk along one of the UK's busiest shopping streets. More about Liverpool shoppers lured to Swansea Bay

• London Calling: residents encouraged to visit our premier city Many thousands of shoppers, workers, residents and visitors are being greeted by breathtaking images of Swansea Bay when they're out and about in central London. More about London Calling: residents encouraged to visit our premier city

• London tube travellers urged to make Swansea Bay their next stop Next Stop: Swansea Bay! London tube passengers From Oxford Circus to High Street Kensington are being encouraged to visit. More about London tube travellers urged to make Swansea Bay their next stop

• Luxury barns on Gower earn themselves a Green Tourism Gold Award Tir-Cethin Farm shows they care for the environment, local residents and visitors alike, now and in the future More about Luxury barns on Gower earn themselves a Green Tourism Gold Award

• Man Utd fans discover Swansea Bay It won't just be world famous stars like Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie travelling to Swansea Bay from Manchester this weekend. More about Man Utd fans discover Swansea Bay

• Mass Thriller dance among Halloween fun A chance to join in the famous dance from Michael Jackson's Thriller video is among the events making up a week of Halloween fun in Swansea city centre. More about Mass Thriller dance among Halloween fun

• More historic beach huts being restored Work on reviving even more famous beach huts on Langland Bay is now underway. More about More historic beach huts being restored

• Mumbles B&B to feature on Channel 4 'Four in a Bed' Four star 'Langland Road Bed & Breakfast' to take part in Channel 4 competition More about Mumbles B&B to feature on Channel 4 'Four in a Bed'

• Mumbles Oyster Festival 2012 A Taste of the Sea... A Fun Filled Weekend for all to Enjoy, Friday 19th & Saturday 20th October 2012 More about Mumbles Oyster Festival 2012

• Mumbles Raft Race - Cancelled Please note this year's Raft Race, which was going to take place on 4th June 2012, has been cancelled. More about Mumbles Raft Race - Cancelled

• Mumford and Sons shoot video on Gower One of the biggest bands in the world has filmed their latest music video in Swansea Bay. More about Mumford and Sons shoot video on Gower

• New artwork at SA1 explores rich heritage History has been brought back to life with vibrant new artwork at a public square in Swansea's SA1 waterfront development. More about New artwork at SA1 explores rich heritage

• Olympic footballer kicks off awards countdown Swans and Olympic football star Joe Allen has urged people to get their nominations in for a new scheme to inspire and reward young people. More about Olympic footballer kicks off awards countdown

• Olympic games lead to Swansea tourism boost Stunning footage of Gower broadcast to hundreds of millions of people across the world during the London 2012 Opening Ceremony has attracted visitors from the Far East to Swansea Bay. More about Olympic games lead to Swansea tourism boost

• Olympic legacy boost for Swansea clubs Sports clubs across Swansea are busy cultivating the next generation of Olympic stars. More about Olympic legacy boost for Swansea clubs

• Olympic Torch relay draws almost 60,000 to Swansea Tens of thousands lined the streets of Swansea at the weekend for the event of a lifetime - the Olympic Torch Relay More about Olympic Torch relay draws almost 60,000 to Swansea

• Only Boys Aloud added to fireworks fun Only Boys Aloud have been added to the star-studded line-up for the annual fireworks celebrations on Bonfire Night in Swansea. More about Only Boys Aloud added to fireworks fun

• On-street parking bay boost for Christmas shoppers It's now easier than ever for Christmas shoppers to nip into Swansea city centre and pick up pre-ordered gifts. More about On-street parking bay boost for Christmas shoppers

• Oystermouth Castle Calendar Competition Put your artistic skills to the test in our Oystermouth Castle 2013 Calendar Competiton More about Oystermouth Castle Calendar Competition

• Paralympic champions inspire taking the plunge at Wales National Pool Residents inspired by the exploits of Swansea's Olympic and Paralympic swimmers are getting the chance to take the plunge at the Wales National Pool (WNPS). More about Paralympic champions inspire taking the plunge at Wales National Pool

• Paralympic Torch is heading for Swansea later this month. The Olympic Games may be over but the countdown to the Paralympics is now well underway and set to pick up where the Olympic games left off. More about Paralympic Torch is heading for Swansea later this month.

• Paul Durcan at the Dylan Thomas Festival The eminent Irish poet, Paul Durcan, will read at the Dylan Thomas Centre's fifteenth Dylan Thomas Festival on Friday, 2 November at 7.30pm. More about Paul Durcan at the Dylan Thomas Festival

• Plantasia enjoys record-breaking month More than 10,000 people visited Parc Tawe's Plantasia in April More about Plantasia enjoys record-breaking month

• Plaque scheme to commemorate Swansea people and places People, places and events to have contributed to Swansea's rich and colourful history could soon be recognised by commemorative plaques. More about Plaque scheme to commemorate Swansea people and places

• Poetry evening at Swansea Museum An evening of poetry readings is taking place at Swansea Museum on Saturday (September 8). More about Poetry evening at Swansea Museum

• Point and click through Glynn Vivian Art Gallery collection at Swansea Central Library Art fans can now view thousands of Glynn Vivian's paintings, sculptures and ceramics online at Swansea Civic Centre More about Point and click through Glynn Vivian Art Gallery collection at Swansea Central Library

• Pool's Paralympic medal haul makes it a Top 40 'country' Wales National Pool Swansea's swimming stars are helping put the city on the map thanks to their heroics at the Olympics and the Paralympics. More about Pool's Paralympic medal haul makes it a Top 40 'country'

• Posters show Brendan Rodgers what he's missing Breathtaking posters of Swansea Bay remind Brendan Rodgers what he's missing and encourage Liverpudlians to come to Swansea for the match. More about Posters show Brendan Rodgers what he's missing

• Premier destination reaches for the Sky Millions of people across the world will again be tuning into Swansea Bay for live Premier League action before the end of November. More about Premier destination reaches for the Sky

• Prince Charles - His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales announces visit to Swansea Market Swansea's historic indoor market is getting a royal seal of approval, with a visit from Prince Charles - His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales More about Prince Charles - His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales announces visit to Swansea Market

• Prince Charles - His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is to visit Dylan Thomas' birthplace on Friday 14 December 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, which was bought as a new house in 1914 by the Thomas family a few months before Dylan Thomas was born is readying to welcome Prince Charles - His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. More about Prince Charles - His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is to visit Dylan Thomas' birthplace on Friday 14 December

• Proposals to breathe more life into Swansea Castle Events and market stalls could soon be held in Swansea Castle thanks to plans to landscape the historic attraction's courtyard. More about Proposals to breathe more life into Swansea Castle

• Public art could spruce-up city centre gateway Decorating the LC's facade and highlighting the crossings at Wind Street and Princess Way with artwork are among the ideas to help spruce-up a major Swansea city centre gateway. More about Public art could spruce-up city centre gateway

• Record Swansea results exceed national improvement Swansea students are celebrating the best results ever in their GCSEs and BTECs. More about Record Swansea results exceed national improvement

• Rediscovering the childhood charms of the glorious Gower Peninsula Daily Mail's Ben Taylor takes a trip down Memory Lane on Gower... More about Rediscovering the childhood charms of the glorious Gower Peninsula

• Reindeer visit Swansea to launch Christmas Santa's reindeer are stopping off in Swansea city centre just over a month before they take flight across the world More about Reindeer visit Swansea to launch Christmas

• Rugby world to remember 'Merv the Swerve' Some of the biggest names in the rugby world will soon be in Swansea for a service to celebrate the life and achievements of the late Mervyn Davies OBE More about Rugby world to remember 'Merv the Swerve'

• Scampervans in the City - 'bringing the beach to the city centre' May 12th marks an occasion like no other, when the Scampervans occupy the city centre of Swansea More about Scampervans in the City - 'bringing the beach to the city centre'

• Scenery and Laudrup make Swansea the ideal Danish holiday choice It's not just Michael Laudrup that will attract the Danish to Swansea Bay - our stunning scenery is likely to attract them too. More about Scenery and Laudrup make Swansea the ideal Danish holiday choice

• Second season joy for premier city Football fans are spending more time in Swansea Bay so far this season than last year, according to a city hotelier. More about Second season joy for premier city

• Share your Great British Adventure with Go Ape and win! This Summer, Go Ape are encouraging people to share photos of their Great British Adventures in order to win some great prizes! More about Share your Great British Adventure with Go Ape and win!

• Stars promise panto audience a ball in Swansea Grand this Christmas Chico, the star of Swansea's spectacular family pantomime Cinderella, was today joined by fellow cast members Kevin Johns, Mike Doyle and Gemma James as they officially launched this year's magical Christmas show. More about Stars promise panto audience a ball in Swansea Grand this Christmas

• Status Quo to perform in Swansea this summer Rock legends will perform in Swansea as part of a new August Bank Holiday music weekend in Singleton Park More about Status Quo to perform in Swansea this summer

• Step into autumn with Swansea Bay fun More than 20,000 brochures have been sent out to raise the profile of autumn fun in Swansea Bay. More about Step into autumn with Swansea Bay fun

• Strictly winner picks Gower as top holiday spot There's only one holiday spot in the UK for TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris Hollins - Gower More about Strictly winner picks Gower as top holiday spot

• Student images to attract visitors worldwide to Swansea Talented photography students in Swansea are helping sell the city to people across the world. More about Student images to attract visitors worldwide to Swansea

• Stunning bay views in pipeline for promenade Visitors to the new Beach and Watersports Centre on the seafront could soon be enjoying even better views of Swansea Bay. More about Stunning bay views in pipeline for promenade

• Sunday bus trips to Gower Gower Sunday Explorer returns this year bigger and better! More about Sunday bus trips to Gower

• Survey to help improve tourism in Swansea Tourism operators are being asked to fill in a survey to help improve Swansea Bay as a visitor destination in future. More about Survey to help improve tourism in Swansea

• Swans enjoy Soccer AM's away days visit If ever Swans fans needed proof that they were now Premier League, it came in the form of a television film crew. More about Swans enjoy Soccer AM's away days visit

• Swans manager praises efforts to raise Swansea's profile on a world stage Brendan Rodgers says the whole world has taken Swansea to its heart, thanks to an amazing first season in the Premier League More about Swans manager praises efforts to raise Swansea's profile on a world stage

• Swans mania taking flight in Denmark Forget the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, there's only one Premier League team Danish people are interested in watching - and that's the Swans. More about Swans mania taking flight in Denmark

• Swans star to give High 5 to inspirational youngsters Swans star Leon Britton has signed-up for a new scheme to inspire and reward young people. More about Swans star to give High 5 to inspirational youngsters

• Swans taking flight in the Far East The popularity of Swansea City's Jack Army Membership scheme is growing in Japan, Korean football fans are visiting Swansea and a major Japanese car manufacturer has just finished a photo-shoot in the area. More about Swans taking flight in the Far East

• Swansea A-Level students score high marks in exam results Brilliant Swansea A-Level students are bucking the national trends after gaining above average top grades in their exams. More about Swansea A-Level students score high marks in exam results

• Swansea Bay 10k goes greener for 2012 Thousands of runners will be wearing specialist recyclable timing chips when they compete in the annual Admiral Swansea Bay 10k at the end of the month. More about Swansea Bay 10k goes greener for 2012

• Swansea Bay makes mark on overseas duo Swansea's reputation as a cosmopolitan place to be is growing thanks to the Swans' Premier League adventure. More about Swansea Bay makes mark on overseas duo

• Swansea Bay: regional & national tourism award winning destination Swansea Bay Tourism Awards and Visit Wales Gold Awards will be amongst the Christmas decorations for many of our Marketing Partners this festive season. Many of the regions accommodation, activity and attraction operators reaped a reward for their hard work in putting Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower on the map as a premier visitor destination in Wales, and indeed the UK. More about Swansea Bay: regional & national tourism award winning destination

• Swansea businesses celebrate the Swans' success story Tourism businesses in Swansea are celebrating the Swans' success in maintaining their place in the Premier League almost as much as the club itself More about Swansea businesses celebrate the Swans' success story

• Swansea City centre business upgrade scheme extension More than 10 businesses in the city centre have already made the most of a major building upgrade scheme - now more can benefit thanks to its extension. More about Swansea City centre business upgrade scheme extension

• Swansea coastline part of world's best region to visit The Lonely Planet recently put Coastal Wales ahead of parts of Central America, Italy and India in a top ten of places to visit next year. More about Swansea coastline part of world's best region to visit

• Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts The 2012 Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts brings a full and varied programme of outstanding live events to venues across the city from October 4 to October 20. More about Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts

• Swansea Grand Theatre staff's Grease video gains over 1,000 views A promotional video put together by singing and dancing Grand Theatre staff is becoming a YouTube sensation. More about Swansea Grand Theatre staff's Grease video gains over 1,000 views

• Swansea Paralympic stars set for glory bid Swansea's swimming stars are heading for London and hoping for personal best times at the Paralympics later this month. More about Swansea Paralympic stars set for glory bid

• Swansea praised for its class and vibrancy A classy, vibrant and metropolitan city with some of the friendliest people on Earth - that's how a top football magazine has described Swansea More about Swansea praised for its class and vibrancy

• Swansea pupils show the rest of Wales the fun side of Maths Maths is just as much fun as being on an episode of Dragon's Den, according to pupils at a Swansea school that's leading the way in Wales in finding new and exciting ways to learn the subject. More about Swansea pupils show the rest of Wales the fun side of Maths

• Swansea pupils take to the national stage Talented children from Swansea schools have been recognised for their performing talents by scooping places on a national stage. More about Swansea pupils take to the national stage

• Swansea Sound and Award Winning Artists gather in Dylan Thomas' Birthplace to honour Welsh Mams "A Welsh Mam is a dragon with a huge heart... a woman you could trust with your life: a woman of pride, high standards, love and fierce loyalty" More about Swansea Sound and Award Winning Artists gather in Dylan Thomas' Birthplace to honour Welsh Mams

• Swansea star Pete Ham showed it was OK to have 'big dreams' Top radio and TV personality Mal Pope has backed a decision to honour Pete Ham in their home city of Swansea More about Swansea star Pete Ham showed it was OK to have 'big dreams'

• Swansea Valley home to Wales' newest Scheduled Monument of National Importance World War Two bunker in Cilybebyll latest scheduled monument listed by CADW More about Swansea Valley home to Wales' newest Scheduled Monument of National Importance

• Swansea's London 2012 heroes to be honoured Swansea's Olympic and Paralympic heroes are to be honoured in a civic reception. More about Swansea's London 2012 heroes to be honoured

• Swansea's summer dog-friendly beaches unveiled Dog lovers are being advised to keep to dog-friendly beaches in Swansea and Gower between May and September More about Swansea's summer dog-friendly beaches unveiled

• Temporary closure to upgrade park for the 100th anniversary of Dylan Thomas' birth Cwmdonkin Park will be closed for three weeks next month to allow major refurbishment works at the attraction to continue. More about Temporary closure to upgrade park for the 100th anniversary of Dylan Thomas' birth

• The Best of British ... with luxury campervans With the Diamond Jubilee approaching in June, Scampervanhire celebrate a British triumph from two decades ago... that is still going strong More about The Best of British ... with luxury campervans

• There's a buzz about Swansea Staff and users of a Swansea Day Centre are keeping themselves as busy as bees, making sure the residents of their very own hives survive after the wettest summer on record. More about There's a buzz about Swansea

• This wednesday on BBC One... go foraging on Gower 'Wales in Four Seasons': Renee Godfrey goes beach foraging with Dryad Bushcraft More about This wednesday on BBC One... go foraging on Gower

• Tickets selling fast for Brangwyn Christmas concerts Classical music fans need to get in quick if they don't want to miss out on either of the annual Christmas concerts taking place at the Brangwyn Hall this month. More about Tickets selling fast for Brangwyn Christmas concerts

• Time to Try Something Different Running out of ideas to keep your kids entertained? How about a zip wire adventure... More about Time to Try Something Different

• Title-winning Ospreys honoured The Ospreys' title-winning stars have been honoured in a civic reception in Swansea. More about Title-winning Ospreys honoured

• Top football writer joins Dylan festival line-up A world famous football writer has been added to the line-up for the 2012 Dylan Thomas Festival. More about Top football writer joins Dylan festival line-up

• Top football writer speaks of 'romantic' Swansea City A top football journalist and author has spoken of the 'romantic' name of Swansea City ahead of a talk at the Dylan Thomas Centre on Saturday (November 3). More about Top football writer speaks of 'romantic' Swansea City

• Tourism survey extended to help Swansea businesses Operators are being asked to fill in a tourism survey to help improve Swansea Bay as a visitor destination in future. More about Tourism survey extended to help Swansea businesses

• Tourism team tactics praised by Premier League Innovative ways of promoting Swansea Bay have been recognised by someone who knows a thing or two about raising the profile of the Premier League across the world. More about Tourism team tactics praised by Premier League

• Turf cut on multi-million pound school transformation An exciting £22 million transformation of a school will take a major step forward this week. More about Turf cut on multi-million pound school transformation

• USA soccer tour puts Swansea Bay on world map It wasn't that long ago when Swans fans were venturing to all corners of England on rainy winter evenings to watch lower league football. More about USA soccer tour puts Swansea Bay on world map

• Wales Coast Path now open! Final sections of coastal path in Swansea lifted into place in time for national launch More about Wales Coast Path now open!

• Wales National Pool's delight as Golden Girl Ellie does it again. Staff at Wales National Pool Swansea, the training base of Britain's Paralympic star Ellie Simmonds, are celebrating her dream start to the Paralympic Games. More about Wales National Pool's delight as Golden Girl Ellie does it again.

• Welcome signs could give warm Swansea greeting Eye-catching signs could soon be installed at some of the key gateways in and out of Swansea to give commuters and visitors a better welcome to the city. More about Welcome signs could give warm Swansea greeting

• World cricket legend speaks of love for Swans A world cricket legend says Swansea's Premier League status means the city's profile is being raised across the planet More about World cricket legend speaks of love for Swans

• Youngsters set sail for a better future Swansea youngsters are taking part in the sea voyage of a lifetime in a bid to steer them towards a brighter future. More about Youngsters set sail for a better future

• Your chance to be recognised for environmental excellence Eco-friendly people and businesses across Swansea once again have the chance to be recognised for environmental excellence More about Your chance to be recognised for environmental excellence

• Youth Council set to give a voice to city's young people Young people in Swansea are getting the chance to have a bigger say in the future of their communities. More about Youth Council set to give a voice to city's young people

• Archbishop of Canterbury boosts Dylan Thomas Society and Birthplace The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has agreed to become an Honorary Vice President of the Dylan Thomas Society as it heads towards the centenary of the writer's birth in 2014 More about Archbishop of Canterbury boosts Dylan Thomas Society and Birthplace

• Swansea's Premier League status worth £58 million to the local economy Swansea City FC's amazing first season in the Barclays Premier League was worth a staggering £58m to the local economy, an in-depth study has revealed. More about Swansea's Premier League status worth £58 million to the local economy

• Panoramic sea views: new Swansea waterfront boardwalk proposed A new boardwalk and viewing platform could soon be available for enjoying panoramic sea views on Swansea's waterfront. More about Panoramic sea views: new Swansea waterfront boardwalk proposed

• Major sports writer Jonathan Wilson among 2013 Dylan centre line-up Jonathan Wilson, a sports writer who contributes to major global publications like Sports Illustrated and World Soccer is among the line-up at Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre over the coming months. More about Major sports writer Jonathan Wilson among 2013 Dylan centre line-up

• Expert help on researching family history at the West Glamorgan Archives A series of expert workshops are being staged for anyone whose New Year's resolution is to research their family history or discover more about the history of their local area. More about Expert help on researching family history at the West Glamorgan Archives

• Hafod Copperworks site plans unveiled Plans to regenerate Swansea's historic Hafod Copperworks site will be on show this week. More about Hafod Copperworks site plans unveiled

• Winterland stats show 126,000 festive visitors Waterfront Winterland attracted 126,000 visitors over the festive season. More about Winterland stats show 126,000 festive visitors

• Gower Peninsula (Oxwich Point walk) included in the Independent's 10 Best Coastal Walks feature Swansea Bay's Oxwich Point coastal walk in Gower featured amongst the The Independent's 10 Best Coastal Walks. More about Gower Peninsula (Oxwich Point walk) included in the Independent's 10 Best Coastal Walks feature

• Tropical Plantastia offers an escape from the cold Temperatures may have regularly dipped below freezing in Swansea over the last week, but some people have been enjoying weather more reminiscent of Miami beach right on their doorstep. More about Tropical Plantastia offers an escape from the cold

• Cup football match against Chelsea boosts business for Swansea Football fever means business was booming for Swansea's hotels on Wednesday evening. More about Cup football match against Chelsea boosts business for Swansea

• Swansea Museum continues to wow history fans Visitors are flocking to Swansea Museum in greater numbers, according to new figures. More about Swansea Museum continues to wow history fans

• Historic Swansea castle courtyard landscaping works begin Events that help bring the past back to life could soon be held with the backdrop of historic Swansea Castle More about Historic Swansea castle courtyard landscaping works begin

• Alan Davies among Brangwyn Hall stars booked for 2013 It's just been announced that leading comedian Alan Davies is among the line-up for Swansea's Brangwyn Hall this year alongside the likes of Enter Shikari and Cerys Matthews. More about Alan Davies among Brangwyn Hall stars booked for 2013

• Swansea style is gripping Gangnam Gangnam in South Korea has gone Swansea style! More about Swansea style is gripping Gangnam

• Murals to brighten up major city gateway Imaginitive public art is being introduced along a key gateway in and out of Swansea city centre More about Murals to brighten up major city gateway

• An audience with famous football writers at the Dylan Thomas Centre A line up of famous football writers will be at Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre next month to talk about the sport and what makes shot-stoppers like Michael Vorm and Gerhard Tremmel tick More about An audience with famous football writers at the Dylan Thomas Centre

• Community Boat takes to the river again from March A community boat that runs trips up and down the city's historic River Tawe will take to the water once again from March More about Community Boat takes to the river again from March

• Show the Swans some love on Valentine's Day Swans centenary bunting will be on show in the city centre later this week as excitement builds ahead of the club's historic Wembley appearance. More about Show the Swans some love on Valentine's Day