Llanelli Rallies to aid Families Following Felinfoel House Fire
On Thursday, August 21, a devastating house fire in Felinfoel completely destroyed one property and caused serious damage to another, leaving the residing families displaced and devastated. Emergency services responded swiftly, ensuring the families from the affected homes were evacuated…
From Elvis to Mr Bean: Village Carnival Brings Characters, Cars, and Cheer to Cynwyl Elfed
On Saturday 9 August 2025, Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed School hosted the Cynwyl Elfed Carnival & Sports. The event brought together local residents for a relaxed morning of fun, friendly competition, and creative costumes. The village carnival was a feast for…
Heritage, Homesteading, and Harmony: The Mission of Simon Birkett and the TWI
A quiet corner of rural Wales has recently drawn national attention following the purchase of land near Llanafan Fawr by Simon Birkett, founder of The Woodlander Initiative (TWI). Birkett describes the site as part of a plan to create family-oriented…
Llanelli to Honour Legacy of Jim Griffiths, “One of the Greatest Sons of Wales”
Fifty years after the death of Llanelli MP Jim Griffiths—a man widely regarded as one of the greatest sons of Wales—a special memorial event will be held in the town to celebrate his extraordinary legacy. The free commemorative event will…
Laura Anne Jones MS defects to Reform UK as Labour describe Tories as a ‘sinking ship’
In a high-profile switch that has sent shockwaves through Welsh politics, Laura Anne Jones MS has left the Welsh Conservatives to join Reform UK, becoming the party’s first Member of the Senedd (MS). Announcement at Royal Welsh Show Jones made…
Llanelli Town Council Leader fires back at ‘scathing article’ by Mail Online
Llanelli Town Council leader David Darkin has hit back at a scathing article by the Mail Online, which portrayed the Welsh town centre as a place in crisis, overrun by “boarded-up shops” and “drug addicts.” The article, published under the…
Plans for 31 Homes in Cynwyl Elfed Spark Flood of Concern from Residents
A controversial proposal to build 31 new homes on land off Surgeon Street has triggered strong reactions in the quiet Carmarthenshire village of Cynwyl Elfed, with residents, business owners and local officials voicing serious concerns over infrastructure, flooding, and the…
World Champion Kick Boxer Builds Centre of Excellence at Former Car Factory Social Club
In Llanelli, Wales, a town celebrated for producing World Champion snooker legend Terry Griffiths, another world champion is making her mark, Tennessee Randall, a two-time kickboxing world champion and European champion has fought in destinations across the globe and in…
Local Photographer’s Dream Takes Flight with the Red Arrows
A young man from Llanelli has fulfilled a lifelong dream by soaring through the skies with the Red Arrows, the renowned Royal Air Force aerobatic team. On Thursday June 5th, Iwan did what most of us can only dream of….
Taxpayers hit with £5.25m bill for botched Aberthaw contract
Taxpayers will foot the bill for a £5.25m settlement after a legal claim over the awarding of a demolition contract for Aberthaw power station, a committee heard. The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) lost a high-court legal challenge brought by a…