Scheme for 50 homes in Pembrokeshire town refused
A scheme for 50 homes in a Pembrokeshire town, which was put on hold temporarily last month, has been refused despite a call for it to remain paused. In an application recommended for refusal at the October, and now November,…
Coal Tip Safety Work underway in three areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Work is getting under way in three areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) in relation to coal tip safety. The council has recently given updates on works that are starting in Cwmbach, Clydach Vale, and Mountain Ash. These works are…
Plans for rooftop bar and 158-bedroom hotel approved for Cardiff City Centre
Plans to remodel a group of Cardiff city centre buildings to create a new hotel that features a roof-top pavilion and sky-bar have been approved by the council. The proposals will see a four storey roof-top extension added to buildings…
Council Weighs Changes to Next Phases of £218m Pentre Awel Development After Leisure Centre Success
Hundreds of people have signed up for gym and swimming membership at Llanelli’s new multi-million-pound leisure centre but a big change in how the wider site is developed is under discussion. The new leisure centre opened last month and is…
Cynwyl Elfed’s Disappearing Cyclists: A484 Traffic Surge Puts Rural Wales Off Course
A sharp rise in motor traffic along the A484 near Cynwyl Elfed is raising fresh concerns about air quality, safety, and the slow pace of sustainable transport progress in rural Carmarthenshire. New data from the Department for Transport shows that…
Oriel Myrddin Gallery set to reopen following major redevelopment
This month marks a new chapter for Oriel Myrddin as the gallery in Carmarthen reopens following a major redevelopment, relaunching on 22 November 2025 with the exhibition GWRACH | WITCH Clive Hicks-Jenkins: A Fairy Tale Retold. Gwrach | Witch |…
Carmarthen Kings Triumph Over Llanelli Steelers in SWBA Cup Derby Thriller
Pictured: top row left to right: Andrei Remec,Terence Villamora, Junior Manhede, Tal Remec, George Spencer, Giacomo Moretti, Zack Daniel, bottom row: Aldreich Carbonel, Jerom Kaitharam, Jonty Toland, Harvey Carmody, Kwaku Asibey-Berko, Mckenzie Callard The iconic Carmarthenshire basketball rivalry was reignited on Friday 24th October at UWTSD…
Recent Flooding Across Wales Sparks Renewed Demand for Better Flood Defences
The recent flooding in mid and south west Wales, which was escalated to a ‘major incident’ requiring fire services to rescue people from homes and vehicles, and a ‘threat to life’ has drawn responses from Greenpeace UK who are calling…
Critical Bleed Control Kits to Be Installed at Eight Llanelli Town Council Sites
Emergency critical bleed control kits will soon be installed at eight Llanelli Town Council sites as part of a new public safety initiative spearheaded by Labour councillor Shaun Greaney. Lliedi ward councillor Greaney introduced the lifesaving proposal to the council’s…
Sudden Death in Newcastle Emlyn Prompts Police Investigation
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man at a property on Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to the address at around 12pm on Sunday after reports of…