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Swansea City are aiming to restore their academy to Category One status ahead of the 2027-28 season, with chief executive Tom Gorringe confirming the club has formally begun the process.

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Swansea look to regain category one academy status for next season

A powerful new short film is set to shine a light on the extraordinary life of Ocean Therapy founder Phil Owen, whose decades of helping others has inspired a community to come together as he faces the biggest challenge of his own life.

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The Turning Tide: new short film tells the inspiring story of Ocean Therapy

Southampton have announced the signing of Wales midfielder Laura Hughes, following her departure from Melbourne City.

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Southampton announce signing of Wales midfielder Laura Hughes

Wrexham are set to add to their summer business with the imminent signing of Preston North End skipper Ben Whiteman, with the midfielder reportedly doing a medical on Tuesday.

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Wrexham closing in on Whiteman as Heckingbottom hits out at departing captain

Newport County's pre-season came to a close with a spirited but ultimately one-sided 4-1 loss to Serie A heavyweights AS Roma, in front of a sold-out and suitably fancy-dressed Rodney Parade.

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Roma too rich for Newport despite battling display in front of bumper Rodney Parade crowd

Zoe Backstedt continued Welsh cycling's dream week by finishing fourth in the time trial stage of the Tour de France Femmes.

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Welsh cyclist Backstedt fourth in Tour de France Femmes time trial

Arianna Elektra Nikitaidis came from Germany to become a Welsh champion, with the title helping to justify missing her school prom after reaching the final of the Welsh Girls Championship.

Nikitaidis and Palfrey win Girls and Boys Welsh golf titles

Benjamin Pritchard defended his European title as part of a successful week for British Rowing at the European Rowing Championships.

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Pritchard defends European rowing title as Britain wins five golds at Euro Championships

Swansea City have seen two players leave the club, with Wales winger Cameron Congreve completing a permanent move abroad while midfielder Ollie Cooper has headed out on loan to Notts County.

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Swansea confirm double departure: Congreve heads to Belgium as Cooper joins Notts County on loan

Swansea City have strengthened their defensive options with the loan capture of Tiago Parente from Benfica, the club have announced.

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Swansea land Benfica full-back Parente on season-long loan

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