Vandalism Strikes Burry Port Playground, Delaying Fun for Children
Burry Port Memorial Park Playground has fallen victim to vandalism, delaying the completion of a space designed for children and families to enjoy. Freshly poured concrete has been ripped from a protected pit, fencing clamps have been forced open, safety…
Reform Councillor’s Social Media Post Sparks Criticism from Llanelli Town Council
A social media post by Reform UK councillor Michelle Beer has drawn sharp criticism from Llanelli Town Council leaders, who accuse her of misunderstanding how public services are run in the town. Cllr Beer, who represents the Lliedi ward on…
National Library on High Alert over Cyber Attacks
Wales’ digital treasures, viewed more than 1.5 billion times, face a threat similar to the “catastrophic” cyber attack that left part of the British Library’s website offline for two years. The stark warning came from Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, chief executive…
Wales qualify for Para Lawn Bowls at Glasgow CWG 2026
Wales have officially qualified for the Para Lawn Bowls competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, joining seven other nations in what promises to be one of the most exciting and inclusive events of the Games. Athletes from Australia, England,…
Council Backs Safety Measures at Llanelli Accident Blackspot
Plans to improve safety at one of Llanelli’s busiest and most accident-prone roads have been approved by councillors. Traffic calming measures and other interventions will be introduced at Station Road and New Dock Road following a series of serious collisions…
Access Row Over Llanelli Cenotaph Ramp
Frail and disabled veterans may face difficulties paying their respects at Llanelli’s Cenotaph this Remembrance Week after Carmarthenshire County Council declined a request for a temporary access ramp. Labour councillor and RAF veteran Rob Evans submitted a request in early…
South Wales Police announce forensic review of Gurnos murders investigation
South Wales Police is carrying out a forensic review of the murders of Diane Jones, 21, two-year-old Shauna Hibberd, and 13-month-old Sarah-Jane Hibberd in 1995. Thirty years on from the murders, the Major Crime Review Unit at South Wales Police…
Llanelli Town AFC Becomes First Welsh Club to Launch on Republic Europe
Llanelli Town AFC has become the first football club in Wales to launch on Republic Europe, the sports investment platform that allows fans and investors worldwide to own equity stakes in professional clubs. The partnership opens up a new era…
Rhun ap Iorwerth: Ceasefire in Gaza Must Be ‘First Step’ Toward Justice and Reconstruction
After two years of intense fighting that has devastated Gaza and cost tens of thousands of lives, negotiators have announced a breakthrough: Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan that aims to…
Works on Ceredigion’s Museum backed by county planners
In an application recommended for approval at the September meeting of Ceredigion County Council’s development management committee, Gareth Evans, of Canolfan Rheidol Rhodfa Padarn, sought listed building consent for works on the Grade-II-listed Ceredigion Museum, Colliseum, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth. The…