Ceredigion County Council recruiting Trainee Social Workers
We are offering the opportunity to ‘earn as you learn’ as a Trainee Social Worker. The scheme has been established to offer a sponsorship route to becoming a Social Worker. Geraint Edwards, Ceredigion County Council’s Corporate Lead Officer for People…
Police appeal for information following allegation of assault at AJ’s Tavern, Llanelli
“Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing or witnesses following an allegation of assault which occurred in AJ’s Tavern, Maescanner road, Llanelli. A 57-year-old man was assaulted by two men at approximately 10.45pm, Saturday, 12th February 2022. Anyone with information that could help…
Wanderers seal victory over Crymych
The game between Llanelli Wanderers RFC and Crymych RFC was played in very windy conditions on Saturday (Feb 19). Even our photographer got blown around the ground. Despite the horrendous conditions the players managed to put on a great game…
Llanelli’s dancing legend Ann Jones is back with ‘Dancercise’
When it comes to dancing they don’t come more experienced than Llanelli’s own Strictly legend Ann Jones. Ann has been teaching dance for decades and is one of Wales’ longest serving dance teachers. Born in Felinfoel but now living in…
Storm Eunice batters Wales and leaves over 7,000 homes without electricity
Storm Eunice has done its best to batter Wales overnight. Winds in excess of 90mph have been forecast with potential risk to property and life as a result as the red warning storm continues throughout the day. Over 7,000 homes…
COVID-19 mobile testing units and mass vaccination centres closed due to Storm Eunice
In response to a “stay indoors” warning issued by the Met Office ahead of Storm Eunice, Hywel Dda UHB has made the decision to close mass vaccination centres and mobile COVID-19 testing sites on Friday 18 February. COVID-19 mobile testing…
Carmarthenshire couple given equine ban after breaching disqualification order
A husband and wife have been handed a further ban on keeping animals and given suspended jail terms – after admitting a series of animal welfare offences, including causing a pony to suffer and breaching a previous disqualification order. Kidwelly…
Council offers free activities as part of winter of wellbeing
FAMILIES across Carmarthenshire are continuing to enjoy a winter full of fun-packed activities hosted by Carmarthenshire County Council – with more fun to come during half-term. The council secured over £360,000 from the Welsh Government’s Winter of Wellbeing initiative to…
‘Apply for Winter Fuel Payment’ urges Llanelli’s MS
THE Member of the Senedd for Llanelli, Lee Waters MS, is concerned that only around half of all eligible households have applied for the Welsh Government’s £200 Winter fuel support scheme. The Welsh Government has announced measures to help people with…
Rugby star’s plans for family homes comes under fire from community
Residents and councillors have raised concerns over the planning application for a traveller site in Llangennech. The application has been submitted by Llanelli and Wales rugby player Samson Lee. The application is for: Creation of 10 additional traveller pitches to…