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A petting farm based in the Gower are urging pet owners struggling to care for their animals not to abandon them, after 5 guinea pigs were found on the side of a road.

Will Evans told That's TV that they provide a rescue service at the farm for cases such as this.

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Ystalyfera Community Library has reopened providing support and volunteering opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

Sioned Williams AS/MS ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ says the service run by volunteers at Pathfinders Cymru make it more than a library, but an integrated community service too.

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A campaign led by Llanelli Chamber has been launched in a bid for Llanelli to gain city status as they hope it will attract investment to the area.

President David Darkin told That's TV that they plan to consult with community groups to guage their oppinions.

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House prices in Wales see a moderate annual rise of 1.2% despite having fallen in March.

Swansea East Senedd Member Mike Hedges told That's TV that this outcome is the best they can hope for in maintaining stability.

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A dove workshop exhibition has been on display to mark the 40th anniversary of the miners strike.

The Dove Workshop was set up by a group of women in support of the miners movement.

One of them was Mair Francis who talks about the movement and how it led to changes for women.

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Research from @Swaneauni reveals how a more powerful shower can help reduce your households carbon emissions.

Prof. Ian Walker told That's TV how the increased water pressure meant people tended to have shorter showers.

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According to a recent report, Swansea Council seized 21,000 illegal vapes in 2023, which is more than any other local authority in Wales.

Trading Standards told That's TV how they have been working to get these products off the market.

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Proposals for a Public Transport Safety Bill was backed by a majority in the Welsh Parliament following concerns that twice as many women as mendo not use public transport for fear of their safety.

Sioned Williams AS/MS ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ told That's TV how legislation would hope to improve safety for women.

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Supporting the launch of Disability Sport Wales's Para Sport Festival was World Para Surfing Champion Kirsty Taylor who told That's TV how she took part in the California Championships just one year after her amputation.

ParaSport Festival

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Disability Sport Wales have launched the 2024 ParaSport Festival which will see a week of tournaments take place in Swansea this summer.

Disability Sport Wales's Robyn WIlkins told That's TV how these events hope to show people how they can reach their full potential.

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A scheme being trialed at @swanseauni are working with a village in Nepal to plant a tree for every graduate.

Swansea University Tree Society have already completed the planting of 1,400 trees for the Faculty of Science and Engineering graduates.

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The Gower Seal Group came out to support South Wales Police in a national campaign to reduce disturbance to all marine life.

Operation Seabird hopes to engage and educate the public about wildlife and how they can help reduce pressures faced by coastal wildlife.

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The Egypt centre have recently acquired the largest surviving watercolour painted by the archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb.

The Egypt Centre, Museum // Y Ganolfan Eifftaidd's Ken Griffin and told That's TV how they were thrilled to have the piece join their collection.

Swansea University

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After the mass demonstration in Cardiff where farmers came out against the new sustainable farming scheme proposed by the Welsh Government, South Wales West Senedd member Tom Giffard MS says he fears the scheme could deter young farmers from staying in the industry.

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Mobile hubs offering support to people affected by dementia have expanded to reach communities across Swansea Bay.

That's TV spoke to carer Jeff Davison at their Llansamlet site and he said their support had made a huge difference.

Dementia Hwb Swansea

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Farmers marched their tractors through Swansea in protest against the Welsh Governments proposed sustainable farming scheme which would require farmers to give 10% of their land for trees and another 10% for wildlife habitats.

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A group set up in response to Swansea Council plans to build a Skyline on Kilvey Hill have ramped up their opposition as they receive over 260 responses to a survey asking local residents what they would like to see the hill used for.

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A young Swansea woman who had her smear test delayed over the covid-19 lock down has now been told she is incurable.

abi mac was diagnosed with stage 1b cervical cancer in September 2020 at the age of 30.

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