Police and paramedics respond to medical emergency at Eastgate public toilets
At approx. 1.40pm on Wednesday June 29, police were called to the public toilets outside Eastgate Shopping Centre in Llanelli, where a man was experiencing a medical emergency. Ambulance and Fire services were at the scene, and the man was…
Iolo Williams opens Wild Meadow
On Saturday 25th June, the weather was kind after heavy rain and the sun shone for the opening of a wild meadow by Iolo Williams. Organisers said: “Many volunteers and villagers turned up to see the results of their efforts…
Llanelli bids farewell to Phil Bennett OBE
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. The words of W. H Auden seemed fitting…
Free eye test offer as M&S opens Llanelli opticians
Marks & Spencer has opened the newest branch of its M&S Opticians service, located in the retailer’s popular Llanelli store. M&S Llanelli Parc Trostre will offer customers an expert opticians service, which includes a full eye health examination (OCT scan) for…
Crowds turn out to support Armed Forces Day Parade
VETERANS from the armed forces, serving members of the armed forces and cadets were present at the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the Falklands War today, Saturday (June 24) in Llanelli. Civic dignitaries including Nia Griffith MP, The Vice Lord Lieutenant…
Plaid politicians concern as Carmarthenshire NHS continues under pressure
Plaid Cymru politicians have expressed concern as latest NHS waiting figures released this week shows that health service in Carmarthenshire remains under immense pressure. Across Wales, those waiting for hospital treatment have reached a record level, with figures published…
Police issue information for parking for those attending the funeral of Phil Bennett
The funeral service of Phil Bennett will take place tomorrow at Holy Trinity Church, Felinfoel, Llanelli. Due to the large numbers expected to attend to pay their respects, parking arrangements have been made to try and ease some of the…
Man who filmed rape on victim’s phone jailed for 10 years
A man who filmed himself raping a woman on his victim’s phone has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Cameron Hassan, aged 31, of no fixed abode, attacked the woman, raping her as she slept in Ammanford on 21…
‘Conservative Transport Minister Must Do His Job’ says Jane Dodds
RESPONDING to ongoing rail strikes and the possibility of more to come, the Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds has called on the UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps to “get around the negotiating table now and sort this out.” Jane…
Thousands of cataract patients being treated in mobile theatres
THE £1.4m ophthalmic hub featuring two theatres at the University Hospital of Wales are part of the Welsh Government’s ambitious plan to transform planned care in Wales and cut waiting times over the next four years. As the NHS and…