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Take a trip to colourful Port Talbot

Take a trip to colourful Port Talbot

If you haven’t yet downloaded the ARTWalk Port Talbot app and explored the town’s dozens of murals, now is the ...
The new tour revealing the dark side of Swansea

The new tour revealing the dark side of Swansea

A new walking tour called Swansea in Gloom is uncovering some of the strangest tales from the area around Swansea ...
Get ready for festival season! 9 unmissable summer events in our region

Get ready for festival season! 9 unmissable summer events in our region

From music festivals to food festivals, here are 10 big events happening around our rail network this summer. 
The 16-year-old running his own farm

The 16-year-old running his own farm

One of this year’s Community Changemakers Fund grant recipients is Will Evans, the incredible 16-year-old who runs his own petting farm. We caught up with him to find out how he’ll be using the grant funding.
11 times King Charles has visited our region – and how to find Coronation activities in your area

11 times King Charles has visited our region – and how to find Coronation activities in your area

With the Coronation on the horizon, we thought we’d take a look back at some of Charles’ key visits to our region. ...
Introducing the recipients of the £20,000 Community Changemakers Fund 2023

Introducing the recipients of the £20,000 Community Changemakers Fund 2023

We’re delighted to have been able to share £20,000 between 25 organisations in South West Wales in the 2023 round of our Community Changemakers fund.
9 great things to do around our rail network during the Easter break

9 great things to do around our rail network during the Easter break

If you're looking for something to keep little (and not so little) ones entertained during the Easter holidays, ...
The colourful new mural welcoming travellers to Swansea Railway Station

The colourful new mural welcoming travellers to Swansea Railway Station

Next time you visit Swansea Railway Station, don’t miss the fabulous new mural gracing Platform 4. Admittedly, it’s hard to miss, being 90 feet long and 10 feet high.
The joys of cold water dipping – meet the Burry Port and Pembrey Bluetits

The joys of cold water dipping – meet the Burry Port and Pembrey Bluetits

The worldwide cold water dipping movement The Bluetits Chill Swimmers originated in St Davids, Pembrokeshire and has many ‘flocks’ in South West Wales. We caught up with Pembrey and Burry Port Bluetits co-founder Anne Studley to discover the fun of splashing about in the waves.
Romantic Walks and Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Romantic Walks and Ideas for Valentine’s Day

A Valentine Story - Myfanwy and Hywel ap Einion Llygliw This 14th-century Welsh tale of unrequited love is one ...
Ghosts, scandals and beauty – visit Llanelli’s unique historical gem

Ghosts, scandals and beauty – visit Llanelli’s unique historical gem

One of the greatest treasures on our rail network is Llanelly House in Llanelli – and this year it celebrates 10 ...
The businesses making Fishguard a top tourist destination

The businesses making Fishguard a top tourist destination

Tourism business is on the up in Fishguard. We met some of the businesses putting the area on the map.
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