No plans to close Llandovery Hospital, Health Board affirms
Hywel Dda University Health Board has no plans to close Llandovery Hospital and will return to the town to hear more about their views on the future role of the community hospital and opportunities for the future. More than 400…
Four charged following house fire in Ferndale
Following the house fire on Protheroe Street, Ferndale during the early hours of yesterday morning four people have been charged. South Wales Police was called at 1.25am on Monday July 28, with a report of a house fire on Protheroe…
Harmony, Friendship and Feel-Good Singing – Ammanford Choir Brings Joy to the Community
In the heart of Ammanford, a group of women are finding joy, strength, and connection through the simple power of song. Côr Persain, a vibrant ladies’ choir, has become much more than a musical group – it’s a weekly dose…
Man charged with murder following assault in Brynmill area, Swansea
South Wales Police have confirmed that a man has been charged with murder following a fatal assault in the Brynmill area of Swansea. Emergency services were called to reports of an assault and an unconscious male outside The Mill on…
Disappearance of Charlene Hobbs now being treated as a Murder Investigation
South Wales Police continues to investigate the disappearance of Charlene Hobbs. Today (July 24, 2025) marks a year since Charlene was last seen, and her disappearance is being treated as murder. A reward of up to £20,000 for information on…
Iconic Dylan Thomas Boathouse in Laugharne hosts its first wedding
The romantic former home of one of Wales’s most celebrated poets has celebrated a remarkable milestone by hosting its first wedding on 21 June 2025. In a picturesque ceremony held on the terrace with panoramic views of the serene Taf…
In-house auditors find weaknesses in Carmarthenshire Council systems
SOME staff who submitted travel claims included mileage from their home to office or depot while other claims were found to be duplicate, a Carmarthenshire Council report said. In-house auditors checked a sample of 20 mileage claims and found that…
National Library of Wales path upgrade scheme
Ceredigion County Council is to carry out works to improve the path that links with the National Library of Wales (NLW) following the appointment of a local contractor. This path section starts next to the Gorwelion building on Llanbadarn Road…
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…
Man from Neath Port Talbot jailed after launching violent attack on ex-partner
A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after launching a violent attack on his ex-partner in her own home. 28-year-old Cameron Gladwin, from Waunceirch, had been separated from his ex-partner for several months at the time of the…