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BBC News
24-06-2025
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'Violent attacks' in south Wales lead to five swan deaths in Neath
An investigation has been launched into a series of "violent attacks" across south Wales led which have to multiple swan Wales Police said officers had been responding to "several incidents" involving swans along the Neath canal over the past three to four years, in various locations from Briton Ferry to Neath. While no suspects have been identified yet, the force said there was "nothing to suggest its the same person responsible" for all of the deaths. Volunteers from the Swan Rescue South Wales said they were "devastated" by the said one bird appeared to have been shot in the head by an air rifle, while another had a brick dropped on it. Warning: There are images in this story that some readers may find distressing The small animal welfare group - which offers "sticking plaster" support for what it believes has become a growing problem, by rescuing and re-releasing as many of the injured animals as possible - said it was aware of at least five swan deaths in the said one swan was found, believed to have been beaten to death, while another appeared to have been shot after a pellet was found lodged near its tongue. The group said it had received about 190 calls this year, with about 10% related to "violent attacks" on well as within its own patch, the volunteers have also been receiving calls from Somerset, Llandrindod Wells in Powys and even Penmaenmawr in Conwy county. Vanessa Price, a volunteer from the group, said they had seen a brick dropped onto a young cygnet, breaking its back and causing it to drown. "A female swan was also shot through the head with an air rifle and seven of her eggs stolen, which were two weeks away from hatching," she added."There have been dead ducks, and moorhens found. Lots of pigeons have been shot too."It's been awful."She said police had been patrolling the area since the investigation was launched, but added it was mainly the volunteers who kept the birds safe."We can't be there 24/7 and neither can the police because they have other cases to deal with," she Wales Police added it wanted to "remind the public that it is an offence to injure or kill a swan and we will prosecute if we find that someone has".
BBC News
30-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cardiff City beat TNS to clinch Adran Premier title
Championship Conference Cardiff City 3-1 The New Saints: Cardiff City beat TNS to secure a third successive Adran Premier title. Following a scoreless opening half in which Mackenzie Haydn-Jones saved Ffion Price's penalty at Cardiff International Sports Stadium, Eliza Collie and Mackenzie Olden notched in the second half. Mia Davies pulled a goal back for the visitors late on, but Fiona Barry made it 3-1 three minutes from time. Iain Darbyshire's side are seven points clear at the summit of the table with two matches remaining. The Saints stay fourth, two points behind Wrexham, having failed to claim any points in phase 1-3 Briton Ferry Llansawel: Briton Ferry secured second place in the Championship Conference after an impressive win over Wrexham at the Stok Racecourse. Tija Richardson put the visitors in front in north Wales, only for Abbie Iddenden to equalise seven minutes later. But Jade Crofts restored Briton Ferry's lead prior to half time before Laura-May Walkley scored a third for Rhys James' side on 53 minutes to end Wrexham's nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Plate Conference Barry Town United 0-3 Swansea City: Swansea confirmed themselves as Plate Conference winners following an emphatic triumph over Barry. Jessica Williams opened the scoring on seven minutes before Stacey John-Davis netted twice in quick succession as Swansea earned all three points at Jenner Park. Barry are guaranteed to finish the season in sixth Town 2-1 Cardiff Met: Cardiff Met's relegation from the Adran Premier was confirmed after they lost at Aberystwyth. Libby Isaac put the hosts in front after just five minutes at Park Avenue. Beca Thomas equalised for Met on 76 minutes, but Gwenllian Jones struck a late winner as the hosts secured their top-flight status. Met are 12 points adrift at the foot of the table with only two matches left to play.
BBC News
23-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cardiff City secure incredible comeback win over TNS in Adran Premier
Championship Conference Sunday, 23 MarchThe New Saints 2-3 Cardiff City: Cardiff City made a remarkable comeback to take a big step towards securing the Adran Premier title. The Bluebirds found themselves two goals down with just over an hour played, Chantelle Teare and Kay Baker with the goals for hosts The New Saints. TNS held their 2-0 lead until the 88th minute, before the most unlikely of turnarounds. Nieve Jenkins gave Cardiff a glimmer of hope with two minutes remaining before Shannon Evans looked to have snatched a point in the first minute of added time. But there was to be even more late drama, as 19-year-old Megan Bowen scored in the 93rd minute to send the Bluebirds seven points clear at the top of the table with three games Ferry Llansawel 2-2 Wrexham: Wrexham's five game winning run came to an end on Sunday as they were held to a draw at second-place Briton Ferry. The hosts took an early lead through Megan Kearle's penalty, but it was Wrexham who lead at half time thanks to goals from Abbie Iddenden and Ava Suckley. Briton Ferry kept their slim title hopes alive 10 minutes into the second half, as Kearle scored her second of the game. The draw, coupled with Cardiff's win, means Briton Ferry must win all three of their remaining fixtures and hope the Bluebirds drop points in each of their games. Plate Conference Sunday, 23 MarchAberystwyth Town 0-2 Barry Town United: Barry Town United returned to winning ways for the first time in five games on Sunday afternoon. After a goalless first half, the deadlock was broken on 53 minutes as Danielle Broadhurst supplied Sienna Stone for the opener. And Broadhurst bagged her second assist of the game six minutes later, this time for Lucy Attwood. Defeat for Aberystwyth means they are not mathematically safe from relegation with three games City 1-0 Cardiff Met: Cardiff Met are on the brink of relegation after a narrow loss away at Swansea City. Nia Jones thought she had given the Swans the lead with a thumping volley, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside. Swansea did find the breakthrough in the second half, as Stacey John-Davis converted a 73rd minute penalty before Chloe Chivers's strike made the points safe. The winless Archers are now nine points adrift at the bottom of the league, with three games remaining.
BBC News
02-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cardiff beat Briton Ferry to extend lead at Adran Premier summit
Sunday, 2 MarchChampionship ConferenceBriton Ferry Llansawel 0-2 Cardiff City: Cardiff City moved eight points clear at the top of the Adran Premier after victory over Briton Ferry in the battle of the top two. Ffion Price put the visitors ahead after 15 minutes, as her corner kick from the Cardiff left found its way into the far corner of the net in sensational style. The Bluebirds doubled their lead 10 minutes later when Mackenzie Olden headed home the rebound from Shannon Evans' initial effort. The defeat is just a second of the season for Briton Ferry, who remain two points above The New 3-1 The New Saints: The New Saints missed the chance to go second as they were beaten 3-1 at Wrexham. Two goals in two minutes from Ava Suckley gave the hosts a two-goal lead approaching the half-hour mark, but Molly Havard pulled one back for TNS before the break. Carra Jones' brilliant strike from an acute angle sealed the win for Wrexham, as they closed the gap on third-place TNS to just two ConferenceCardiff Met 1-2 Aberystwyth: Cardiff Met's wait for a Adran Premier win this season continued as they let a lead slip at home against Aberystwyth. Beca Thomas had put the Archers ahead in the first half, and they remained in the lead until past the hour mark. However, Lleucu Mathias drew the visitors level after 64 minutes and Imogen Scourfield's 86th minute strike sealed a crucial win for Aberystwyth. Aber's second win of the season moves them six points clear of Met, who remain winless this City 0-0 Barry Town: Swansea City and Barry Town played out a goalless draw of few clear cut chances. The hosts dominated the first half, but were unable to find a way past Molly Arnesen. The visitors had to wait until 61 minutes for their best chance of the game, but Jasmine Turner dragged her effort just wide.
