South Wales Evening Post - May 09, 2025

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May 09, 2025

Bletchley Park veteran honour at major VE Day 'street party'

AN unforgettable and historic celebration was held in Aberafan Shopping Centre yesterday, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a spectacular street party event that brought together generations in honour of our veterans.

1 min

Skipper 'at heart of' £100m cocaine smuggling operation

A SWANSEA trawler skipper was “at the heart” of a £100m cocaine-smuggling operation, a court has heard.

5 mins

Private school faces closure as pupil numbers fall

A SECOND private school in Wales has announced plans to shut.

3 mins

Cop was driving too fast when he crashed into oncoming car

A POLICE officer crashed into an oncoming car while pursuing a suspect vehicle at speed in a van, a court has heard.

3 mins

Council will keep on subsidising leisure centres

SWANSEA Council will need to keep subsidising leisure centres but using a third party to operate them is less expensive than running them itself, a meeting heard.

2 mins

Road remains closed for resurfacing

A BUSY road in Swansea will remain closed until next week due to resurfacing work that will be carried out overnight.

1 min

Retirement village for the over-55s planned

A NEW retirement village featuring a shop with co-working space above, a hall, bowls area and children’s play space has been proposed in Swansea.

2 mins

Women share their stories of migration and climate change

A GROUP of migrant and refugee women in Swansea are taking part in a powerful new project that connects their personal stories of migration with climate change.

2 mins

Tenants lined up to open at former Debenhams store

TWO retailers and a leisure operator will open at Swansea's former Debenhams store next year, council chiefs have said.

2 mins

American is new Pope

THE first-ever American Pope has appeared in front of jubilant crowds in Rome as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

2 mins

King leads thanks at VE service

THE King has led the nation in honour-ing the sacrifices of those who brought peace to Europe 80 years ago.

1 min

PM hails 'historic day' as trade deal agreed with US

THE conclusion of a US-UK trade agreement is a “fantastic, historic day,” Sir Keir Starmer said as he and Donald Trump formally announced the deal.

1 min

Arrivals to 'need better English' to work in UK

THE UK Government will crack down on record high levels of migration in a forthcoming document, No 10 has suggested, amid reports migrants will need a higher standard of English to work in the UK.

2 mins

I've lost everything, says cleared BGT star

A FORMER Britain's Got Talent finalist said he has \"lost everything\" and will be \"slowly rebuilding\" his life after being cleared of raping two women.

1 min

Construction industry facing recovery delay

ONE of the UK's largest building materials suppliers, Lords, has warned that the construction industry is unlikely to recover before the end of the year due to rising taxes and increased uncertainty.

1 min

Alphabet share price plunges as Apple eyes Al search plans

Alphabet's share price fall wiped around $150bn off the tech giant's market value

2 mins

It's the end of the affair... for now

APPARENTLY, love is a complex emotion usually recognised by deep affection, care, and respect for another person, animal, or thing.

2 mins

Pupils step outside for lessons in the open air

THE University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) recently celebrated Wales Outdoor Learning Week 2025 with a series of practical, outdoor-based learning experiences designed to inspire both university students and local school pupils.

2 mins

Stalking victims suffer PTSD

Victims of stalking may not be receiving the support they need to deal with psychological trauma

3 mins

Transmission accomplished

Alexandra Palace officially opened 150 years ago. MARION McMULLEN finds how Ally Pally became the birthplace of BBC TV

3 mins

Game changers

Cool mobile gaming add-ons mean you may not need to join the scramble for the new Nintendo Switch

3 mins

We never want the audience to believe they've cracked it

Jason Watkins and Robson Green star in new thriller The Game. Damon Smith finds out what's in store

2 mins

Dance has the power to bring people together... I can't wait to party with everyone

DANCING QUEEN OTI MABUSE CHATS TO MARION MCMULLEN ABOUT HER TOUR AND HOW SHE'S EMBRACING HER NEW BODY AFTER HAVING HER DAUGHTER

2 mins

CIT'S SO PRACTICAL BUT DULL TO DRIVE

HYBRID C4 BALANCES CLUNKINESS UNDER BONNET WITH SUPERB COMFORT INSIDE

3 mins

Boost for Glamorgan as Labuschagne set to make a flying visit

GLAMORGAN are set for a boost with the news that Australia Test star Marnus Labuschagne will make a brief return later this month to replace Colin Ingram for two Championship matches.

2 mins

Van der Merwe predicts big things for Scarlets... and targets Boks call-up

MARNUS van der Merwe is backing the Scarlets to make waves in the coming seasons - and he's hoping his form in Wales will catapult him into the Springboks squad.

3 mins

Ospreys will aim for the wins that could give Tipuric one last hurrah

JUSTIN Tipuric is relying on his team-mates to give him at least one more game as a professional rugby player.

3 mins

Itoje is following in the footsteps of legendary England skipper Johnson

MARO Itoje has become the first English captain of the British and Irish Lions since Martin Johnson in 2001 after being placed in charge of the squad bound for Australia this summer.

2 mins

Morgan in mid-air as he learns of his call-up for Lions

WALES captain Jac Morgan became a British and Irish Lion yesterday - but didn’t get to witness the moment live after the Ospreys’ internal flight in South Africa was delayed.

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