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Our best news pictures for 2021

Dimitris — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:29:56 +0000

It wasn’t just the Covid-19 pandemic that made the news, there were severe floods, politics, gigs, a riot, a double-decker bus and a man who loves baked beans…

A day before Storm Christoph affects parts of the United Kingdom, fire service rescue personnel wade through the a flooded section of Dynevor Road, Skewen, Wales. Thursday 21 January 2021

Two young men run into the sea at the end of an unusually warm day, just before sunset in Swansea, Wales, UK. Sunday 28 February 2021

A woman has her hair washed at Boosh Hair Salon on the day lockdown measures were eased off with barbers’ and hairdressers’ opening in Swansea, Wales, UK. Monday 15 March 2021

Adam Price, leader of Plaid Cymru during his Senedd (Welsh Parliament) pre-election campaing in Ton Pentre, Wales, UK in Ton Pentre. Tuesday 27 April 2021

Cardiff West independent candidate, Captain Beany speaks to two women outside the Senedd, during his pre-election campaign in Cardiff Bay, Wales, UK.

Palestinian people and local supporters hold a rally in Swansea, Wales, UK. Sunday 16 May 2021

The immediate aftermath of a riot, two burned-out cars in the Waun-Wen area of Mayhill in Swansea, Wales, UK. Thursday 20 May 2021

A young couple take a selfie on the beach as the sun rises, marking the beginning of the meteorological summer, Swansea Bay, Wales, UK. Tuesday 01 June 2021

Investigation into the death of five year old Logan Mwangi. A police diver surfaces from the river Ogmore in the Sarn area of Bridgend, Wales, UK. Monday 02 August 2021

Emergency services attend the scene of an accident in which a First Cymru Coaster open top bus lost its roof after crashing onto a tree while travelling on Mumbles Road near Swansea, Wales, UK.

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis on stage at St David’s Hall in Cardiff, Wales, UK. Sunday 26 September 2021

GB News live broadcast Farage at Large, in which, Nigel Farage spoke with local MP Stephen Kinnock at the Twelve Knights pub in Port Talbot, Wales, UK. Thursday 15 October 2021

A band of five drummers, part of the Christmas Parade in Swansea, Wales, UK. Sunday 21 November 2021

Vistors of Luminate Live at Margam County Park, Wales, UK. Monday 29 November 2021

Two men fool around during Mad Friday in Wind Street, Swansea, Wales ,UK. Friday 17 December 2021

Our best of the year pictures, Covid-19 pandemic, 2020

Dimitris — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:04:28 +0000

Our best of the year pictures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

People queue outside a Boots pharmacy in the Uplands area of Swansea, south Wales, UK. Thursday 19 March 2020

A man removes his facemask to light a cigarette in the city centre of Swansea, south Wales, UK. Friday 20 March 2020

Manager Levente Jakab and owner Noah Redfern, kill time after doing some light maintenance work at Noah’s Yard bar and cafe, which had to close following instructions from Government, in the Uplands area in Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 21 March 2020

Ewan Donaldson who is self-isolating in his flat in Neath, Wales, UK. Friday 27 March 2020

Two mounted police officers inspect the deserted car park in Bracelet Bay near Swansea, Wales, UK. Friday 10 April 2020

Workers build the temporary Bay Field Hospital near Swansea, Wales, UK. Thursday 16 April 2020

Nikolas Ioan, 15, is doing homework at his home while isolating with his family during the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic, Swansea, Wales, UK. Friday 24 April 2020

Two police officers and a Coastguard officer speak to a man who was swimming in Langland Bay near Swansea, Wales, UK. Sunday 26 April 2020

A man creates giant soap bubbles at the end of a warm sunny day, just before sunset on the sandy beach of Swansea Bay, Wales, UK

Local residents Hayley Francis (R) with daughter Evie who is an army cadet, celebrate VE Day by social distancing in the Loughor area of Swansea, Wales, UK. Thursday 26 March 2020

A Stay Home graffiti on a wall at St Helen’s Ground in Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 16 May2020

Protests for NHS pay take place in Castle Square, Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 08 August 2020

Layla, one of the young women whose work at the For Your Eyes Only club has been affected because of the Covid-19 pandemic in Cardiff, Wales, UK. Tuesday 29 September 2020

Barber Maz Kamal gives customer Paul Phillips a haircut in Narberth, Wales, UK. Friday 23 October2020

A woman waves while standing outside Chick-o-land take-away in Wind Street during Beaujolais Day, Swansea, Wales, UK. Thursday 19 November 2020

A member of staff tests himself before the Covid-19 mass testing facility opens for the public at the Leisure Centre in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK. Saturday 21 November 2020

Shoppers during the Tier 4 lockdown in the almost deserted Oxford Street, Swansea, Wales, UK.

Our best Swansea City AFC pictures for 2020

Dimitris — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:44:22 +0000

The 2020-2021 season marks the third year since Swansea City got relegated to the Championship after enjoying seven successive years in the Premier League.

2020 saw the previous football season being interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic which continued in late summer.

Working as the exclusive photographers for the south Wales Club, we have witnessed first hand what has been happening behind the scenes since 2008.

Andre Ayew of Swansea City celebrates scoring his side’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City at Ewood Park on in Blackburn, England, UK. Saturday 29 February 2020

Marc Guehi of Swansea City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Huddersfield Town at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 17 October 2020

Saïd Benrahma of Brentford battles with Matt Grimes of Swansea City during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi-final 2nd Leg between Brentford and Swansea City at Griffin Park in Brentford, England, UK. 29th July, 2020

Rhian Webster of Swansea City celebrates his goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Wigan Athletic at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 19 January 2020

Connor Roberts of Swansea City crosses the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Swansea City at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, UK. Sunday 12 January 2020

Marc Guehi ,Tivonge Rushesha, Jordon Garrick and Kristoffer Peterson of Swansea City during the Swansea City third kit launch at The Fairwood Training Ground in Swansea, Wales, UK. Tuesday September 22 2020

The Liberty Stadium is illuminated in blue, in support to the NHS and the fight against the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic, Swansea, Wales, UK. Thursday 22 April 2020

Matt Grimes of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Derby County at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 08 February 2020

Jake Bidwell of Swansea City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Swansea Citry at Craven Cottage in London, England, UK. Wednesday February 26, 2020

Jay Fulton of Swansea City (C) celebrates his goal with team mate Rhian Webster (R) during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Huddersfield Town at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 22 February 2020

Ben Pearson of Preston North End vies for possession with Bersant Celina of Swansea City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Swansea City at the Deepdale Stadium in Preston, England, UK. Saturday 01 February 2020

George Byers (C) and Connor Roberts run to the pitch during the Swansea City Training Session at The Fairwood Training Ground, Swansea, Wales, UK. Thursday 09 January 2020

A general view of the Liberty stadium during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Queens Park Ranger at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, UK. Tuesday 11 February 2020

A general view of The Liberty Stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Luton Town at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 27 June 2020

Tivonge Rushesha of Swansea City in action during the pre season friendly match between Swansea City and Forest Green Rovers at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, UK. Tuesday 01 September 2020

Freddie Woodman of Swansea City in action during the Swansea City Training at The Fairwood Training Ground in Swansea, Wales, UK. Tuesday 22 September 2020

Jake Bidwell of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship between Swansea City and Rotherham at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 21 November 2020

Julian Winter new CEO for Swansea City poses for a portrait after a press conference at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, UK. Tuesday 22 September 2020

Lewis Webb of Swansea City in action during the Swansea City Training at The Fairwood Training Ground in Swansea, Wales, UK. Tuesday 22 September 2020

Yan Dhanda of Swansea City in action during the pre season friendly match between Swansea City and Forest Green Rovers at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, UK. Tuesday 01 September 2020

Connor Roberts of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Sheffield Wednesday at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, UK. Sunday 05 July 2020

Player take the knee for the black life matters campaign during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Millwall at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 03 October 2020

Rhian Brewster of Swansea City celebrates at full time with Steve Cooper Head Coach of Swansea City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Swansea City at the St. Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium in Birmingham, England, UK. Wednesday 8th July 2020

Marc Guehi of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Birmingham City at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, UK. Saturday 19 September 2020

Rhian Brewster of Swansea City celebrates scoring his side’s fourth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Swansea City at the KCOM Stadium, Hull, England, UK. Friday 14 February 2020

Conor Gallagher of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage, London, England, UK 26 February 2020

Connor Roberts of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wycombe Wanderers and Swansea City at Adams Park Stadium, High Wycombe, England UK. Saturday 26 September 2020