Apprenticeships are giving women the opportunity to excel in the STEM industries”
A 25-year-old apprentice from Llanelli wants to inspire a generation of female engineers through tackling stereotypes in the workplace. Emily Owens, an Apprentice Engineer at telecommunications giant Openreach, says apprenticeships can be the perfect opportunity for school leavers who…
From The Courts August 18th
The following appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Aug 18). 35-year-old Adam Joseph Brookes of Beeches Way The court heard that on 27/05/2022 at Safety Camera Unit,Pontypridd, having been required by or on behalf of the Chief Officer of…
No changes to August Bank Holiday bin collections
THERE are no changes to bin collections in Carmarthenshire over the August Bank Holiday. Householders should put out their rubbish by 6am on their usual collection day. Hygiene/nappy and garden waste will also be collected as normal. Please recycle as…
22-year-old fined £440 for exceeding speed limit
22-year-old Jack Murphy Bennett of Cradoc Close, Brecon appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Aug 18). The court heard that on 24/02/2022 at Powys Bennett drove a motor vehicle on a restricted road, namely the A470 Llyswen, at a…
Theft of two candles and chocolate bars lands 33-year-old woman in prison
33-year-old Bridgette Evans appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Aug 18) charged with theft. The court heard that on 17/08/2022 at Llanelli, Evans stole two candles and chocolate bars, to the value of £20.72, belonging to Asda. Contrary to…
34-year-old Carmarthen woman ordered to pay £75 compensation for assault on emergency services worker
34-year-old Katrina Mary James of Parc y Ffordd Johnstown Carmarthen appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Aug 18) charged with assaulting an emergency worker. The court heard that on 05/07/2022 at Carmarthen James assaulted Sion Moore, an emergency worker,…
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
RESPONDING to the Latest NHS Wales performance data a Welsh Government spokesperson said: “Progress continues to be made to reduce the longest waits. The number of pathways waiting more than two years fell for the third consecutive month and was…
Ymateb Llywodraeth Cymru i data perfformiad diweddaraf GIG Cymru
MAE Llywodraeth Cymru wedi ymateb i ddata perfformiad diweddaraf GIG Cymru. Dywedodd llefarydd ar ran y Llywodraeth: “Mae cynnydd yn parhau i gael ei wneud i leihau’r amseroedd aros hwyaf. Am y trydydd mis yn olynol, lleihaodd nifer y llwybrau…
Welsh Government to develop new £1.5m Speech, Language and Communication tool for young children
THE development of a new tool to better identify Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in children has been confirmed by the Welsh Government. The £1.5 million bespoke Welsh tool will provide an evidence based, bilingual approach to identifying Speech,…
Temporary hosepipe ban use comes into force today to protect Pembrokeshire’s water supplies and environment
A TEMPORARY use ban – more commonly known as a hosepipe ban – will come into effect today for over 60,000 households served by Llys y Fran reservoir in Pembrokeshire. Following the driest year since 1976, record temperatures and record…