Llanelli poet raises money for Chemotherapy Unit
MARGARET, a retired shorthand typist for Llanelli Borough Council and the Welsh Water Board, has been writing the poems since 1985. Margaret said: “I’m delighted to have my book published. Having become more immobile recently, I have had more…
Victim in Treforest explosion named
THE person who died following an explosion at premises in Treforest Industrial Estate, can now be named as 40-year-old Danielle Evans. Formal identification took place this morning and her family are being supported by specially trained officers. Danielle’s…
Family subjected to years of ‘relentless and bizarre’ behaviour from stalker
A FAMILY has been subjected to three years of ‘relentless and bizarre’ behaviour from a man who formed the ‘ludicrous’ belief that three siblings were his biological children. For reasons unknown, Robert Innes, of Whitland, formed the idea in 2020…
A485 Brynseison – Pencader road reopens
The Brynseison – Pencader A485 road has today, 15 December 2023, been fully reopened to vehicles, following an emergency culvert replacement carried out by Carmarthenshire County Council. The section of the A485 road, near Pencader, has been under an emergency…
Kai’s Christmas card is number 1 with First Minister
Mark Drakeford has today announced Kai Lloyd as the winner of the annual First Minister’s Christmas card competition. Ten-year-old Kai is a pupil at Ysgol Ty Coch in Pontypridd. This year’s competition was open to primary aged children who attend…
Tata Steel agree two-year sponsorship for Llanelli Half Marathon
TATA Steel have agreed a two-year sponsorship deal with race organisers of the Llanelli Half Marathon, which will be held on 25 February 2024. As one the largest single employers in Carmarthenshire, Tata Steel has been making steel for packaging…
“Questions must be asked” says Plaid MS over damning report into maternity and neonatal services in Swansea
SIONED Williams, Member of Senedd for South Wales West, says “questions must be asked” of Welsh Government following the publication of a damning report into maternity and neonatal services at Swansea Bay Health Board. Following an inspection of antenatal, labour,…
Arrangements made for Christmas and New Year waste collections in Ceredigion
WASTE collection arrangements for Christmas and New Year will vary each year to reflect the day of the week that they fall on. With Christmas and New Year’s days falling on Mondays this year, we will endeavour to provide waste…
Latest update following explosion at Treforest Industrial Estate
FOLLOWING the fire at premises on Severn Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, a joint investigation with partners is now underway to determine the cause of the fire. Detectives are appealing for footage following the explosion which occurred shortly after 7pm…
Caerphilly venues offer warm welcome to those affected by rising energy bills
VENUES across the Caerphilly borough are offering a warm welcome this winter to anyone affected by rising energy bills and the cost-of-living crisis. The ‘welcome spaces’ have been developed in partnership between Caerphilly County Borough Council and groups in the…