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Past articles by Christie:

The most expensive streets in Swansea right now

Many come with stunning sea views and coastal walks on their doorstep, as well as a seven figure price tag → Read More

The number of people caught with cannabis in and around Newport and how they were punished

One man had been carrying 358g of the Class B drug when police stopped him → Read More

The areas of Swansea with the most crime and the offences being committed

There were 26,451 crimes reported in Swansea between July, 2020, and June, 2021. We've looked at the latest data available - for the month of June - to see where crimes are being committed and what types → Read More

Driver who clocked 68mph among those fined for speeding on Swansea's Carmarthen Road

They also include eight drivers whose speed reached 40mph and above → Read More

Urgent warning after toxic algae found at popular Llanelli beauty spot

Visitors and their pets have been urged to avoid contact with the algae → Read More

The streets where cannabis factories have been found in Swansea Bay

Want the latest news from Swansea sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for the SwanseaOnline newsletterWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info If you spot a swarm of police swoop on a property near you, there's… → Read More

The number of drink drivers caught in west Wales so far this year

They include a man who was almost three times over the limit when police stopped him in a McDonald's car park → Read More

Four people from London charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Wales

The arrests were made as part of an investigation into Class A drug supply → Read More

Drivers who clocked 78mph among those fined for speeding on Swansea's Fabian Way

They also include a 20-year-old man was caught driving at more than double the speed limit → Read More

Swimming coach found guilty of sexual offences against children

Tom Piggott was found guilty on 10 counts following a trial at Mold Crown Court → Read More

Man, 83, fined three times in three months as wave of pensioners caught speeding

A 78-year-old man driving at almost double the speed limit in Laugharne was also among the elderly drivers caught speeding in west Wales → Read More

Woman died in fire after 'dropping lit match' while smoking in bed

Dianne Parkhouse had been warned by family and carers not to smoke while in bed → Read More

Man who travelled from London to Tenby among those prosecuted for Covid travel breaches

A man who drove to the Brecon Beacons for 'fresh air' and to take photos with his classic car was among those taken to court → Read More

Mum-of-three had 'lethal level' of anti-depressant in her blood, inquest hears

Nicola Mills, 35, had 'almost three times the lethal level in her blood' when she died → Read More

Man found dead on communal stairway in flat block

David Michael Smith was 'unresponsive' when he was found on the stairway → Read More

What beaches and beauty spots in Wales looked like this weekend

Sunday was officially the hottest day of the year in Wales and people were totally ready to take advantage of the sun → Read More

Thick smoke billows from coffee shop on fire in Swansea

Firefighters spent more than 90 minutes tackling the fire at Café Milano's in Gors Avenue, Townhill → Read More

Classic car catches fire on busy Swansea street

Firefighters were called to extinguish the blaze on Sunday morning → Read More

The enormous and unusual creatures seen around Wales' beaches so far this year

From a famous walrus to a 23ft-long basking shark there have been plenty of strange sightings so far this year → Read More

The men who beat their partners: These men have all been jailed for domestic abuse this year

They include a man who murdered his partner before booking into a hotel and a man heard repeatedly punching his partner during a 999 call as well as others → Read More