Stories from Swansea · United Kingdom

Four men have been jailed for a knife attack outside a Swansea takeaway on St Helen's Road. The incident left several people with stab wounds. A knife and a large piece of wood were among the weapons used.

The First Minister has asked Natural Resources Wales to investigate the River Tawe following concerns over sewage. Reports of people falling ill after swimming in the river were raised in the Senedd.

A new project called NeuroPain aims to identify the specific brain region corresponding to a patient's personal pain experience. This personalized therapy approach is designed for chronic back pain sufferers.

Food hygiene inspectors immediately shut down a takeaway in Swansea after discovering a rat infestation. The inspection found a dead rat and a large quantity of droppings on the premises.

American author Sasha Diplop has won this year's Dylan Thomas Prize for young fiction writers. This is considered one of the most prestigious international awards for emerging authors.

Support for the Labour Party is plummeting in the run-up to a election in Wales. Key issues cited include longer waiting lists for the National Health Service and declining attainment levels in literacy and numeracy within the education system.