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Op Adriatic launches for 2026 to keep Aberavon free of ASB
09:15 29/05/2026This month marked the launch of this year’s Operation Adriatic, which addresses issues of anti-social behaviour on Aberavon Seafront.
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Anthony Pierce: Appeal for victims to come forward
11:30 07/05/202685-year-old Anthony Pierce, the former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon from Swansea Vale, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16 at Swansea Crown Court in February 2025.
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Policing operation targets illegal motorbikes and off-road bikes in Swansea
13:00 28/04/2026Op Akalat is an operation which cracks down on the illegal and anti-social use of off-road bikes, stolen cars/bikes, and drug dealing, issues which increase policing demand in Swansea.
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Port Talbot woman jailed following deliberate hit and run
10:45 28/04/2026Louise Blackwell showed no signs of slowing down as she then fled the scene in her vehicle.
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South Wales Police thanked after child sex offender sentenced in Scotland
10:02 05/03/2026South Wales Police teams have been thanked after their efforts helped bring a serial child sex offender to justice.
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Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints Baglan Park
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School parking, obstructive or dangerous parking
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Anti-social behaviour - Youth nuisance
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Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use - Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously
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Road safety & speeding
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Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use - Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously
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