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Het werk van Rob Jetten als formateur zit erop. De D66-leider bracht zaterdagmiddag een bezoek aan Paleis Huis ten Bosch om koning Willem-Alexander bij te praten over de kabinetsformatie. Nu ook het staatshoofd is bijgepraat, is volgens de Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst voldaan aan "alle democratische en...
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What Makes It Great?
Well, part of the answer is Jordan Hall. Part of the answer is Rob Kapilow, and of course the rest is the music. #Boston #JordanHall #vivo #CelebritySeries
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Rob Thomson Announces Zack Wheeler News Ahead of 7th Phillies Season https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/633032/ #Baseball #BostonRedSox #CyYoung #MLB #PaulSkenes #Philadelphia #PhiladelphiaPhillies #PhiladelphiaPhillies #Phillies #PittsburghPirates #RangerSuarez #RobThomson #UpcomingSeason #ZackWheeler
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Rob Thomson Announces Zack Wheeler News Ahead of 7th Phillies Season https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/633032/ #Baseball #BostonRedSox #CyYoung #MLB #PaulSkenes #Philadelphia #PhiladelphiaPhillies #PhiladelphiaPhillies #Phillies #PittsburghPirates #RangerSuarez #RobThomson #UpcomingSeason #ZackWheeler
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Heavenly Share Details About Their New Album And New Single “Excuse Me”
Photo courtesy of the band.Heavenly are seen as the originators of a whole genre of music – known to some as ‘jangle’, others as ‘twee’ and to the band themselves as ‘indiepop.’ As fiercely independent as any punk band, but as sweetly melodic as any chart-topping act, Heavenly combine sharp-edged politics with shamelessly joyful pop music.
Highway To Heavenly shares this recipe with the band’s first four albums, all of which were released in the 1990s at a time when sensitive indie types in the UK were sheltering from the prevailing macho-rock storm under the Sarah Records umbrella, and when women in the US were starting to find their Riot Grrrl voices in the small town of Olympia, where labels like K and Kill Rock Stars were designing a new creative space.
Heavenly were on Sarah Records in the UK and on K in the US – and maybe this is a useful shorthand for understanding the band’s ability to meld the attitude of American Riot Grrrl bands with the pop charms of the English indie scene. In terms of style, Heavenly presented an androgynous look – short hair and pinafores for Amelia and Cathy – while Peter Rob and Mathew determinedly avoided the theatrics of male rock.
Heavenly did not want to fit in with the hyper-gendered corporate music scene of the 1990s, and the band has stayed determinedly independent ever since (this new album is released on Rob and Amelia’s Skep Wax label). The new songs on Highway To Heavenly (Feb. 27) are full of anger, of grief, of empathy, of love, and set themselves in opposition to the resurgence of the cold ‘masculine energy’ that is making the world a miserable, aggressive place today.
Heavenly has recently enjoyed a huge resurgence of interest from a younger generation of fans, who have cottoned on to Heavenly’s music, but also embraced the band’s inclusive version of feminism. ‘Portland Town’ is a joyful celebration of a place where diversity is welcomed. ‘Press Return’ is a demolition of those men who think technology and wealth make them winners rather than sad losers. ‘Excuse Me’ is an outburst of punk energy, as effervescent as a song on the first Undertones album, gleefully celebrating a teenage romance with the nerdiest boy in school. ‘A Different Beat’ tells the entire story of a doomed relationship, its heroine falling for and then escaping from an oppressive man, before heading for the metaphorical disco of freedom.
Heavenly have clearly been to a disco or two lately: opening track ‘Scene Stealing’ feels like a distant cousin of Blondie’s ‘Heart Of Glass’ and tells the story of self-obsessed YouTube influencers who don’t know how to treat women with respect. By contrast, album closer ‘That Last Day’ may be the most poignant song about bereavement you will hear all year, certainly the only one you’ll want to sing along to. It’s all pop here, but Highway To Heavenly has a huge range of tones and moods.
The band comprises original members Amelia Fletcher, Peter Momtchiloff, Cathy Rogers and Rob Pursey, who are now joined on drums by Ian Button. (An important element of the Heavenly story was the loss of Mathew Fletcher, who took his own life just before the fourth album was released. It took Amelia, Peter, Cathy and Rob a long time to get over the loss; maybe it took even longer to find a drummer as good as Ian.)
The new Heavenly have played a number of sold-out shows in the past couple of years, where older fans have mingled with new devotees. The band are looking forward to their slow-motion international tour in the first half of 2026, with dates in the UK, the US, Canada, France, Greece and Spain.
Highway To Heavenly was recorded at Rumbaba (Deptford, London) and at The Sunday School (Kent). It was produced by Toby Burroughs.
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14 Mar OXFORD @ The Nest
18 Mar MANCHESTER @ Yes
19 Mar GLASGOW @ Mono
20 Mar SUNDERLAND @ Pop Recs
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26 Mar BRIGHTON @ Hope & Ruin
4 Apr CARDIFF @ Wales Goes Pop
16 Apr WASHINGTON DC @ Black Cat
17 Apr PHILADELPHIA @ Johnny Brenda’s
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19 Apr BOSTON @ The Sinclair
21 Apr TORONTO @ The Great Hall
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7 May VALENCIA, @ Loco Club
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21 Jun SAN DIEGO @ Casbah
22 Jun LOS ANGELES @ Regent Theater
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26 Jun PORTLAND @ Aladdin Theater
27 Jun SEATTLE @ The Crocodile
28 Jun VANCOUVER @ Hollywood TheatreTickets for most gigs are already on sale.
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'It hurts' - Page proud of Wales despite 'cruel' shoot-out defeat
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'It hurts' - Page proud of Wales despite 'cruel' shoot-out defeat
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'It hurts' - Page proud of Wales despite 'cruel' shoot-out defeat
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Karen Read Trial Verdict?
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Current WC looking like this. Main reason for playing it now is the obvious fixture swings but mainly the arrival of some good enablers like Tsmikas, Gordon and Palmer. Robbos injury cemented it for me.
The main debate I'm having is Son Vs Saka.
Going Saka means I can upgrade a few positions like Pau to Gabriel.
But I have 0.5 locked up in Son so selling him is sooo hard. Pretty happy with the rest of it.
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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: £4.9m school boost gets underway in Townhill
A brand-new dining hall and all-weather sports pitch are being built at Townhill Community Primary School, with leaders hailing the project as a “game-changer” for pupils and families.
The investment — backed largely by the Welsh Government — aims to make sure every child can benefit from free school meals without squeezing into cramped facilities.
Right now, all pupils are entitled to a free lunch — but the school’s current kitchen and canteen simply can’t keep up.
Council leader Rob Stewart said:
“This is making a real and important difference to families throughout Swansea.”
And it’s not just about food.
The new hall will double up as a performance and community space — giving parents more room to watch school concerts and opening the doors for wider local use.
Meanwhile, a brand-new multi-use games area will give pupils — and the wider community — a place to stay active all year round.
Townhill Primary School, which was built in 1924 (Image: Swansea Council)Education boss Robert Smith said:
“This will be an exciting addition… boosting health and wellbeing during the day and beyond.”
Contractors Andrew Scott Ltd are leading the build, which is expected to take around a year.
School leaders say the investment is about more than bricks and mortar.
Headteacher Peter Owen outside Townhill Community Primary School, which is set for a £4.9m upgrade.
(Image: Swansea Council)Headteacher Peter Owen said:
“We are delighted the school and community are going to have such a superb resource.”
And governors say it marks a step towards becoming a true “community school” — with facilities used long after the final bell rings.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
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Welsh farmers say they’re being cut out of the system.Council to trial seasonal school dinner menu
Veg grown on the authority’s own farm set to hit the plates.School celebrates dinner supervisor’s 40 years
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PAUL BOSTAPH Reflects On Worst Show He Ever Played As Member Of SLAYER
During a new appearance on "Put Up Your Dukes", the podcast hosted by ex-EXODUS singer Rob Dukes, acclaimed San Francisco Bay Area drummer Paul Bostaph, who has toured and/or recorded with SLAYER...https://blabbermouth.net/news/paul-bostaph-reflects-on-worst-show-he-ever-played-as-member-of-slayer
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SWANSEA: Ospreys lifeline as council seals historic St Helen’s deal
Swansea Council has struck a landmark deal with the Ospreys in a move being hailed as a potential lifeline for professional rugby in west Wales.
The agreement will see millions invested into the historic St Helen’s ground, transforming it into a dual-use home for both elite rugby and community sport.
Council leaders say the plan could reshape the future of the game in Swansea — at a time when fears over the Ospreys’ survival have dominated headlines.
Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart speaks to media at St Helen’s after sealing the deal with the Ospreys
(Image: Swansea Council)The partnership, approved by the council’s Cabinet, is being described as the first of its kind in the UK, bringing a local authority and a professional team together in a joint long-term investment.
Under the proposals, the council will fund improvements aimed at community use, including a new pitch and upgraded floodlights.
Meanwhile, the Ospreys will invest in facilities designed to attract crowds back to the sport, including a new stand, fan zone and broadcast infrastructure.
Local schoolchildren join Ospreys players at St Helen’s as the new community-focused rugby model is unveiled
(Image: Swansea Council)It follows months of uncertainty over the future of the region, with the Ospreys at the centre of a bitter national row over plans to cut a Welsh team — a crisis we’ve been tracking closely in our ongoing coverage of the WRU civil war.
At the height of the turmoil, Swansea Council launched legal action and even sought to block controversial plans that could have seen the Ospreys effectively wiped out, as reported when the authority went to the High Court in a dramatic bid to stop the deal.
Now, council leader Rob Stewart says this new agreement is about securing the region’s future — and restoring confidence in the game.
He said: “Welsh rugby cannot afford to lose the Ospreys. That’s why we have stepped up and secured this agreement.”
He added: “This is a blueprint for how rugby can thrive in our region and across Wales.”
Council leader Rob Stewart with Ospreys players and officials at St Helen’s following the announcement of the new Swansea rugby modelCllr Stewart also stressed the wider benefits for the city, saying the Ospreys are “a massive part of our culture” and bring millions into the local economy every year.
He said: “By investing in St Helen’s, we’re creating a fantastic facility for the community — opening the doors to schools, local clubs and young players taking their first steps in the game.”
The deal will also see Welsh rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones take on a key role in overseeing the new model, joining a Swansea Rugby Community Board.
Cllr Stewart said his involvement would be vital, adding: “Having such a rugby icon involved will be invaluable in ensuring we get the right pathway for our children.”
A state-of-the-art 4G pitch is set to be installed at St Helen’s, allowing the Ospreys to play matches there as early as next season.
But the venue won’t just be for elite sport — schools, local clubs and community groups will have regular access throughout the week.
Key figures gather at St Helen’s as Swansea Council and the Ospreys agree a landmark partnership
(Image: Swansea Council)Cllr Stewart said: “Working in partnership, we will deliver a community programme that inspires young people and creates a clear pathway from school and local club rugby through to the Ospreys.”
Council bosses say the aim is to reconnect the professional and grassroots game, boosting participation among young people while improving health and wellbeing across the area.
The Ospreys are also expected to expand their community programme significantly, with more school sessions, coaching opportunities and open training events.
For Swansea fans, the move signals a dramatic shift after months of crisis, protests and political pressure over the future of the region.
The hope now is that St Helen’s can become a symbol of renewal — not just for the Ospreys, but for rugby across Swansea Bay.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
St Helen’s stadium revival plan unveiled as Swansea Council moves ahead amid Ospreys uncertainty
Earlier plans revealed the scale of ambition for redeveloping the historic ground.Council goes to High Court as Swansea seeks urgent injunction to stop WRU deal
Legal action showed how far the council was willing to go to protect the Ospreys.Seismic showdown: WRU confirms date for fight for survival EGM
#CllrRobStewart #featured #grassrootsRugby #Ospreys #StHelensStadium #StHelensSwansea #SwanseaCouncil #WRU
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St Helen’s stadium revival plan unveiled as Swansea Council moves ahead amid Ospreys uncertainty
Council leader Rob Stewart said the future of the ground had been held back by unresolved questions around Welsh rugby.
“The future of St Helen’s has been on hold due to ongoing discussions about regional rugby in Wales which are unlikely to end anytime soon,” he said.
“The WRU is not giving us the answers we need to move forward despite our requests, such as how Y11 can own two teams for a long period of time. In light of the impending EGM, I doubt the WRU knows where it is going.”
Moving ahead despite uncertainty
Stewart said Swansea must now act rather than wait for clarity from the Welsh Rugby Union.
“We must break that deadlock in the meantime and find how we can move forward as a city despite the WRU’s lack of answers,” he said.
“We propose to create a new model that strengthens both professional and grassroots rugby across Swansea and the Ospreys region.”
New vision for St Helen’s
The plans would see St Helen’s redeveloped into a modern rugby venue centred on a new all-weather 4G pitch. The surface would be used by the Ospreys for matchdays and weekly team run-outs, while also being opened up to Swansea RFC, schools, clubs and community groups for the rest of the week.
Stewart said the aim is to create a facility that serves both elite sport and the wider community.
“Our joint investment would give the Ospreys a home worthy of professional rugby while opening up this iconic ground to the community like never before.”
Under the proposed model, the council would fund key community-focused upgrades including the pitch and floodlights, while the Ospreys would deliver professional-level improvements such as a new stand, fan zone and broadcast facilities.
The St Helens Stadium in Swansea
(Image: Swansea Council)Focus on grassroots rugby
The proposals also include a significant expansion of community rugby activity, with the Ospreys expected to deliver club nights, school sessions, open training events and coaching development opportunities.
“For the first time in many years, children and young people will have access to a safe, modern, central facility — whatever the weather,” Stewart said.
“This model strengthens the player pathway by linking clubs, schools, colleges and the Ospreys Academy.”
A new Swansea Rugby Community Board is also proposed to help ensure the redevelopment delivers long-term benefits for local people, while former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has agreed to work with the council on the project.
Ospreys return in sight
The Ospreys say they have been working with the council for months on the proposals and believe the plan could allow them to return to Swansea as early as next season while expanding their community work.
Stewart added: “This continues our support for the Ospreys remaining as a professional rugby region based in Swansea.”
Ospreys at St Helens
(Image: Swansea Council)Decision within days
The proposals are due to be considered by the council’s cabinet this week, with work potentially starting in April if approved.
The council has also confirmed its legal action over the WRU’s proposed Y11 deal is continuing — underlining the wider uncertainty surrounding the future of Welsh rugby.
Ospreys crisis: key stories
Swansea unites as Ospreys crisis deepens
Councillors back the region amid growing fears over its future.Council takes legal action over WRU deal
High Court move aims to block a plan that could end the Ospreys.‘Smoking gun’ minutes revealed
Documents fuel claims the region’s future was already decided.WRU sets date for crunch showdown
Emergency meeting could shape the future of Welsh rugby.Alun Wyn Jones warns of ‘rugby black hole’
Legend speaks out over fears for the region’s future.WRU boss quits before key vote
#AlunWynJones #CllrRobStewart #communitySport #featured #Ospreys #Rugby #StHelenSStadium #StHelensStadium #StHelensSwansea #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #SwanseaRugbyCommunityBoard #WRU
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Free bus rides return for Easter as Swansea families urged to “leave the car at home”
Council leader Rob Stewart confirmed the scheme will run across eight days during the school holidays, starting from March 28.
The move follows previous schemes that have already seen more than one million free journeys taken in Swansea.
£450,000 set aside
The council has earmarked £450,000 from this year’s budget to fund not just the Easter offer – but free buses again in the summer and Christmas holidays too.
That means families could continue to benefit from the scheme throughout the year.
Save up to £20 a trip
Rob Stewart said the initiative is designed to ease the pressure on household budgets during what can be an expensive time.
He said families could save up to £20 per trip, encouraging people to ditch the car and spend that money elsewhere instead.
Cllr Stewart said: “Since we launched the offer people have enjoyed more than 1m free bus rides.
“Easter can be an expensive time for everyone but we’re committed to ensuring families in Swansea can save a bit of money on travel costs, leave the car at home and save their petrol money to spend on other things, saving up to £20 a time for family of four.
“The city centre is a great shopping destination in itself for people wanting to take a free trip. But it is also about giving the public the chance to travel all across Swansea, whether it’s to visit family members or just enjoy to what Swansea has to offer.”
Cutting traffic and boosting buses
Cabinet member Andrew Stevens said the scheme also aims to get more people onto public transport.
He added that many residents still rely on cars – and the free travel offer is a chance to get them trying buses for the first time, while also helping reduce congestion on local roads.
“It’s important we support public transport operators in Swansea and do what we can to increase passenger numbers.” Cllr Stevens said.
When are buses free?
Free travel will be available on:
- Saturday 28 March
- Sunday 29 March
- Friday 3 April (Good Friday)
- Saturday 4 April
- Sunday 5 April (Easter Sunday)
- Monday 6 April (Easter Monday)
- Saturday 11 April
- Sunday 12 April
Back again after popular demand
The Easter scheme builds on previous free bus initiatives covered by Swansea Bay News, which proved hugely popular with residents looking to cut costs and explore the city without worrying about fares.
With another school holiday around the corner, council bosses are now hoping even more people will jump on board.
More transport stories from Swansea Bay News
“Five years of promises” – calls to restart St Clears station project
Pressure mounts for action on a long-delayed rail link in Carmarthenshire.Fuel fears grow as rationing plans emerge
Concerns over supply and rising costs raise questions for drivers and businesses.Swansea motor giant hits 100
From a single garage to a UK powerhouse – the story behind a major local success.NCP enters administration putting Swansea car parks at risk
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WRU HITS BACK: Rugby chiefs say Swansea Council notes ‘not accurate’ after Ospreys meeting row explodes
The Welsh Rugby Union has hit back at Swansea Council after the authority published controversial notes from a private meeting about the future of the Ospreys.
The row erupted after the council released its account of a January meeting between council leaders, WRU chief executive Abi Tierney, and Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley.
According to the council’s notes, Bradley suggested there would be no professional Ospreys team playing at St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Ground if a proposed takeover deal involving Cardiff Rugby went ahead.
But the WRU has now challenged the accuracy of the document, saying the meeting had been confidential and was never formally minuted.
In a statement issued on Friday, the governing body said:
“The WRU notes that Swansea Council has chosen to publish its purported minutes of a meeting with Abi Tierney and Lance Bradley on 21 January 2026. Our position has been clear and consistent throughout. This was a confidential meeting.”
The WRU added that the notes released by the council were “not an accurate reflection of what was said” and insisted Tierney had made that clear previously.
“It was not formally minuted – as Swansea Council themselves acknowledge. The notes are not an accurate reflection of what was said, and Abi Tierney has stated this throughout,” the statement continued.
“Indeed, her own comments on the notes – now published without her consent – make clear that she did not say what is purported. The WRU has behaved professionally and courteously throughout and has nothing further to add.”
The dispute comes amid a growing political storm over plans involving Cardiff Rugby, after proposals emerged that could see the club purchased by the Ospreys’ ownership group Y11 Sports & Media.
Swansea Council insists it had no alternative but to release its account of the meeting after Tierney said earlier this week that no decision had been taken about the future of the Ospreys.
Council leader Rob Stewart said those comments were “misleading”, prompting the authority to publish the notes in full.
The release of the document has intensified an already bitter row between the council and Welsh rugby’s governing body.
Swansea Bay News previously revealed what it described as “smoking gun” notes from the meeting, which suggested the Ospreys could effectively lose their future as a professional team at St Helen’s if the controversial deal goes ahead.
The council has also demanded Tierney resign over what it claims is a “duplicitous plot” surrounding the potential takeover.
Long-time Ospreys supporter and benefactor Rob Davies has also weighed into the debate, insisting Welsh rugby must retain four professional regions.
Swansea West MP Torsten Bell has also confronted the Welsh Rugby Union over the crisis.
The escalating war of words now leaves the future of the Ospreys – and the wider structure of professional rugby in Wales – hanging in the balance.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
“Be straight with fans”: Swansea MP challenges WRU bosses in crisis talks
A tense showdown as MPs demand clarity over the Ospreys’ future.WRU hits back as row over Swansea Council notes explodes
Rugby chiefs push back hard after claims about behind‑closed‑doors talks.“Resign now”: Council leader calls for WRU boss to quit
A political firestorm erupts as accusations of a “duplicitous plot” surface.“Smoking gun” minutes reveal explosive new details in Ospreys saga
Secret notes land — and they raise even bigger questions about what really happened.More WRU coverage
#AbiTierney #CllrRobStewart #Ospreys #RobStewart #Rugby #SwanseaCouncil #WelshRugby #WRU
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RESIGN NOW! Council leader calls for WRU boss to quit as ‘duplicitous’ plot exposed
In an explosive personal statement, Cllr Rob Stewart said the “last shreds of trust” in the Welsh Rugby Union have been “completely destroyed.”
It comes after the council published bombshell minutes from a secret January meeting, which revealed the WRU’s plan to axe the Ospreys by 2027.
In a bizarre twist, it has emerged that the WRU itself may have inadvertently caused the secret notes to be made public by submitting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the council.
Cllr Stewart branded the move “really you could not make this up,” suggesting the WRU accidentally forced the release of information they were trying to keep private.
He said: “It’s now really clear the actions were duplicitous, the statements misleading, the processes predetermined.”
“Ms Tierney must now resign immediately to restore trust in Welsh rugby.”
The Council Leader also turned his fire on the wider WRU board, questioning whether the chairman and other directors were aware of the “misleading” statements.
He raised “serious concerns” about whether the WRU leadership had misled a Senedd committee during recent evidence sessions.
The Senedd has already accused the WRU of a “dereliction of duty” over its plans to cut a Welsh region.
Cllr Stewart added: “WRU leaders cannot mislead fans, Government and the public and remain in post — it’s time to go!”
The fallout follows the council’s decision to launch high-stakes legal action to block the sale of Cardiff Rugby to Ospreys owners Y11.
The council claims the deal is a “predetermined” move to wipe out the Ospreys as a regional force in West Wales.
Alun Wyn Jones previously warned that the loss of the region would leave a “rugby black hole” across the city.
The latest showdown has sent shockwaves through the game, with 51 clubs already moving to axe the WRU chairman in a vote of no confidence.
Cllr Stewart concluded: “Our national sport is in disarray, we need a change in leadership at the WRU quickly.”
The WRU has hit back at Cllr Stewart’s claims saying the notes released by the council were “not an accurate reflection of what was said”.
Meanwhile, Swansea West MP Torsten Bell has confronted the Welsh Rugby Union over the crisis.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
“Be straight with fans”: Swansea MP challenges WRU bosses in crisis talks
A tense showdown as MPs demand clarity over the Ospreys’ future.WRU hits back as row over Swansea Council notes explodes
Rugby chiefs push back hard after claims about behind‑closed‑doors talks.“Resign now”: Council leader calls for WRU boss to quit
A political firestorm erupts as accusations of a “duplicitous plot” surface.“Smoking gun” minutes reveal explosive new details in Ospreys saga
Secret notes land — and they raise even bigger questions about what really happened.More WRU coverage
#AbiTierney #CllrRobStewart #Ospreys #RobStewart #SwanseaCouncil #WelshRugby #WRU
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🤦♂️ Who knew that funding a coup was just a misunderstood line item in the budget? Just another day in the life of a finance boss mistaking an AK-47 order for #office #supplies. 📈💥 Meanwhile, Bloomberg's CAPTCHA test is more of a coup attempt than anything else. 🤖🔒
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-25/jane-street-s-rob-granieri-says-he-was-duped-into-funding-south-sudan-coup-plot #misunderstoodbudget #financehumor #coupattempt #technews #HackerNews #ngated -
Pulling into Boston this morning.
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#Boston #BostonHarbor #BostonCustomHouse @universalhub -
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A sculpture of the god Hercules battling his rival Achelous, here transformed into a serpent. The story of #Achelous, in the form of a bull, battling with #Hercules for the hand of Deianeira, was told as early as the 7th century BC.
It's located in the Louvre museum in Paris. Achelous was a son of the Titans and was also said to be the father of the Sirens. The sculpture was made by François Joseph Bosio in 1824.
#Louvre #ancienthistory #histodons #ancientGreece #mythology #Heracles #Sophocles
