Crowds Brave Rain to Honour the Fallen Across Carmarthenshire
Despite relentless rain, residents across Carmarthenshire turned out in force on Sunday to pay tribute to those who served and died in conflict. In Carmarthen, the town’s annual Remembrance Service began at 9.so am with a parade from Guildhall Square…
Rapist Jailed for Committing Multiple Child Sex Offences
A man from Swansea has been jailed after committing child sex offences. Mohammed Raihan, aged 22, from Swansea city centre, committed several sexual offences against a teenage victim in July 2024. Raihan later contacted the victim to threaten her to…
Welsh Gov Back Paddles on Promise to ‘Ban’ Lying Politicians
The Welsh Government has rowed back on a promise to bring in a ban on lying politicians – a commitment previously made to avoid defeat in a key Senedd vote. Welsh ministers had promised to introduce a law before the…
Senedd Calls for Plastic-wrapped Veg Ban Amid Health Fears
Alarming health warnings that micro plastics are being found in human brains, blood and breastmilk sparked calls for a ban on single-use plastic on fresh fruit and vegetables. Rhys ab Owen, who sits as an independent, brought forward a cross-party…
“My thoughts are with all those affected by the flooding” – Ann Davies, MP for Carmarthen
Following the flooding across Carmarthenshire, MP for Carmarthen Ann Davies has issued the following statement in support of those affected by the floods: “My thoughts are with all those affected by the severe flooding across Caerfyrddin. The scale of the…
Plaid Cymru MS Calls for Welsh Government Support for Carmarthenshire Flood
Adam Price MS has called on the Welsh Government to support flood victims in Carmarthenshire and to prioritise future preventative measures. The Plaid Cymru Member, who represents Carmarthen East & Dinefwr, raised the issue with the Deputy First Minister in…
Nia Griffith MP Issues Statement Following Flooding Across Carmarthenshire
Following the unprecedented levels of flooding across Carmarthenshire, Nia Griffith MP of Llanelli has issued the following statement: “The flooding overnight across parts of Carmarthenshire has caused great distress, disruption and damage in many parts of the area. “My…
Torrential Rain Brings Devastation Across Carmarthenshire
Communities across Carmarthenshire are counting the cost after torrential rain swept through the county, flooding homes, businesses, and farmland. Roads were closed, emergency services stretched, and residents left reeling as rivers burst their banks in what many described as the…
Residents Urged to Avoid Travel Amid Worsening Flood Conditions in Carmarthenshire
Residents of Carmarthenshire and motorists are being strongly advised not to travel in and around Carmarthen and other low-lying areas of Carmarthenshire due to rising river levels and surface flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall. Flood warnings have been issued…
Times and Dates of Remembrance Services across Caerphilly County Borough
This year, Remembrance Sunday falls on November 9 and services to mark the occasion will take place across Caerphilly County Borough. As Armistice Day approaches, it is a time to reflect and remember those we have lost in service and…