Nino Williams

Feb 10, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | Nino Williams

Ever wandered through Mumbles and pondered the origin of its quirky name, or maybe you're a local from Bonymaen but haven't given much thought to the etymology behind it? These names have simply become synonymous with the scenery they describe, many of which carry a history stretching back centuries. While some place names around Swansea might be easier to decipher, others offer more of a riddle. For the latest Swansea news, sign up to our newsletter here.

Feb 6, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | Nino Williams

Is there anything more quintessentially Welsh than the sight of the national rugby team standing proud on the sacred ground of the Principality Stadium, belting out the national anthem with the three feathers proudly displayed on their iconic red jerseys? Unfortunately, there's a slight issue with the crest that symbolises the Welsh Rugby Union. The emblem, featuring three white ostrich feathers set behind a golden coronet, actually represents an English figure, not a Welsh one.

Feb 5, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | Nino Williams

Floral tributes by the roadside are a common, albeit sombre sight, usually marking the spot where someone has tragically lost their life. So when flowers appeared on Prince of Wales Road in Swansea, back in 2018, it likely didn't seem out of the ordinary to those passing by. However, a closer inspection of a note left with the flowers revealed a poignant message: "RIP Victims of September 9, 1950." This sparked curiosity on social media about what had transpired on that particular date.

Mar 14, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Ewan Mowat |Nino Williams

Drivers were left stunned after spotting a caravan being towed down a road... by a mobility scooter. The unusual sight was captured on the streets of Rhyl, North Wales, in March 2022. Casey Hulme, who lives in nearby Prestatyn, was baffled when she spotted a young lad riding the scooter and dragging the massive caravan along the road with just a a single rope tied to the tow bar.