News in Mumbles

First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced that an extra £682 million will be included in the Budget to support the response to the pandemic in the coming months.

Speaking at a press conference today Mr Drakeford said that "the worst of the second wave is hopefully behind us" as the seven-day rate has fallen to 64 cases per 100,000 people and in every part of Wales, the rate is below 100 cases per 100,000 people.

The warmer weather at the weekend brought people to the beaches, cliffs and promenades around Mumbles.

However, South Wales Police received numerous reports of crowds gathering at beauty spots, with Swansea Council having to close car parks at Langland, Caswell, and Bracelet Bay on Sunday.

A search for a missing woman has continued after Coastguard rescue teams, including Mumbles Coastguard, were called to assist a search of coastal areas.

Dyfed-Powys Police has released an appeal in the search for Susan Smith, who was last seen at 1:30pm on Saturday 27 February walking in the Carmarthen Bay Holiday Village, Kidwelly area.

The job market is tough at the moment, so Mumbles Nub News has introduced our new 'Job of the Week' feature.

Every week, we will be showcasing a job opportunity in the Mumbles area.

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Mumbles has recorded low rates of coronavirus cases, according to the latest data from Public Health Wales.

Every area in Swansea, apart from Birchgrove and Cwmbwrla, now has a coronavirus infection rate below 100.

South Wales Police will join Swansea Council and Safer Swansea at a public engagement session in Clyne Park next week.

The police force announced today that they will join public engagement sessions for locals across seven Swansea parks, including Clyne.

People living in Swansea can now go for a free Coronavirus test if they have a wider range of symptoms, Swansea Bay NHS has announced.

In addition to the three well-known symptoms of a fever, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change of taste and smell, you will now be able to get a test if you have other symptoms.

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The Jobs section is now easier than ever to browse and apply for the latest opportunities in the area.