Second public engagement event will give people opportunity to discuss long-term future of GP services in Cross Hands and Tumble
HYWEL Dda University Health Board (UHB) will hold a second public engagement event to give people an opportunity to discuss their views on the long-term future of General Practice (GP) services for the patients of Cross Hands and Tumble Surgery…
Paramedic left feeling ‘dirty’ after being spat on by patient
A PARAMEDIC who was called a ‘c**t’ and spat at by a patient has relived his ordeal. Geoff Williams (pictured), who is based in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, needed hospital treatment after an attack by the man he was trying to help….
Carmarthen Solicitor celebrates global recognition
SEAN Boucher, Director and Head of Lifetime Planning – West Wales at JCP Solicitors, has been appointed as a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) ¾ becoming one of West Wales’ few industry-accredited Practitioners with…
Housing developer strengthens ties with Bridgend College
A LOCAL housing developer further cemented its partnership with Bridgend College this month by supporting its rugby academy. Persimmon Homes West Wales – whose training academy in Llanilid is run in conjunction with the College – donated £5,000 to…
Prevention programme helps patients keep diabetes at bay
A man has been able to prevent developing a chronic condition thanks to a 30-minute conversation. After a routine eye test highlighted a change to one of his eyes, Darren Rix was sent for a blood test which later revealed…
Police appeal for witnesses to RTC in Ammanford
Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision which occurred at about 9.30pm on Monday, 30th October 2023. A white Lexmoto motorcycle and a blue Nissan Note were involved in the collision on the A483 near Bonllwyn…
Carmarthenshire Business Ball raises almost £14,000 for local family support services
FOUR inspirational Carmarthenshire women who set up an Action Squad to help families in the county supported by Action for Children have raised £13,827 through a charity ball held at the Parc y Scarlets stadium in Llanelli. Inspired by the…
Welsh Lib Dems call for improved access to dental care for elderly in Wales
TODAY (14th November) in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Labour Government to improve access to dental care for the elderly in Wales to help combat rising levels of Oral cancer. According to an Age…
Women in Wales demand action on ovarian cancer awareness crisis
750 women in Wales have come together today to demand that the Welsh government take immediate action on the awareness crisis in ovarian cancer by funding a national campaign focusing on the symptoms of the disease. This afternoon, members…
Charities urged to safeguard donations ahead of Fraud Awareness Week
WITH Charity Fraud Awareness Week taking place between 27th November and 1st December, Ansvar, a leading specialist insurer for the charity, not-for-profit and faith sectors, is raising awareness about how organisations across Carmarthenshire can be proactive to protect their assets, reputation, and…