Category: Carmarthenshire News

Welcome to Carmarthenshire News Online’s Carmarthen section, covering the latest news, events, and community stories from across Carmarthenshire West Wales. Stay up to date with local government updates, business news, culture, and sport — from the oldest town in Wales to Llanelli the steel town. Your trusted source for independent Carmarthen news and stories that matter to local people.

Carmarthenshire News

Housing Scheme in Carmarthen Turned Down Due to Traffic, Pedestrian and Wildlife Concerns

Richard Youle

Outline plans for 20 new houses in Carmarthen have been turned down again. Carmarthenshire Council has rejected a second application…

Carmarthenshire NewsSenedd Election 2026

The Road to Cardiff Bay: All Eyes on Carmarthenshire

Elkanah Evans

THE 2026 Senedd election has been described by commentators as the most consequential since Welsh devolution began in 1999. For…

Carmarthenshire NewsSenedd Election 2026

Green Party Candidate for Carmarthenshire demands ‘Real cost of Pylons’ within weeks of new Welsh Gov

Elkanah Evans

Real cost of pylons must be released within “weeks” of new Welsh Government, says Green councillor The Green Party has…

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New Tapas Venue to Open in Carmarthen

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A new tapas-style venue is to open in the centre of Carmarthen after councillors granted a premises licence. The empty…

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River Tywi site in Llandeilo to gain Legal Water Protections from 2026

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A popular swimming spot at Llandeilo Swing Bridge on the River Tywi will be granted official Bathing Water Designation from…

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Could Snoop Dogg’s ‘Vegas of Wales’ Dream Change What’s on Our Doorstep?

Elkanah Evans

Snoop Dogg (Bruce Baker from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons) Swansea is only 30 miles from…

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Food Hygiene Inspections Backlogged in Carmarthenshire

Richard Youle

DETAILS of food hygiene inspection backlogs faced by a council struggling to recruit qualified staff have been disclosed. Carmarthenshire Council…

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Kidwelly Marks Easter with Traditional Blessing of Historic Wells

Tessa Finch

Over the Easter Weekend, Carmarthenshire News Online followed Jim Flanagan, the presiding Vicar in Kidwelly since March 2023, on his…

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Llanelli’s Lauren Bryant Claims Multiple Titles at WMAC World Championships

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Llanelli kickboxer Lauren Bryant, a recipient of Snap Fitness’ Grassroots to Greatness Athletic Grant, delivered an outstanding performance at the…

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Green Party Candidate for Carmarthenshire Rob James Demands Answers Over Delayed Ammanford School Project

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Questions are being raised over the future of land purchased by Carmarthenshire County Council for a new school in Ammanford,…

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