Police warn of increased reports of phone scammers
Dyfed-Powys Police is warning people to be on their guard after an increase in reports of attempted phone call scams in recent days. The force received four reports on Tuesday (2 May) from people who had been targeted in the…
Cwmduad Community Centre gears up for Coronation Day
Cwmduad Community Centre is gearing up for Coronation Day on Saturday May 6th. The small community is throwing its doors open like many across Wales to welcome locals and visitors to the area and invite them to join in the…
Family raise thousands for Special Care Baby Unit at Glangwili Hospital
Katie and Jonathan Thomas have raised a fantastic £2,080 for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Glangwili Hospital. Katie and Jonathan organised a Tenby Spectacular Raffle with wonderful prizes in support of the unit. Katie and Jonathan’s son,…
Crowds turn out for 40th anniversary Mayor’s Fun Run Races
On Bank Holiday Monday (1st May), the Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run Races celebrated its 40th anniversary event. It was organised by Noelwyn Daniel from Healthy Life Activities and supported by Carmarthen Town Council, McDonalds and GD Harries along with twenty…
Leader accuses Conservative party members of ‘hijacking and misusing’ public questions slot
THE leader of Carmarthenshire Council has accused Conservative Party members of “hijacking and misusing” a meeting’s public questions slot for political purposes. Cllr Darren Price said three questions asked at a cabinet meeting were a “co-ordinated decision” by the Conservative…
Police find domestic violence suspect thanks to drone
A man accused of assaulting his parents was arrested less than an hour-and-a-half after being reported thanks to a police drone. The suspect, who was located in dense woodland, began making his way to officers when he heard the drone…
Butcher Matthew battles back after near death trauma with help from Love Island star Connagh
A butcher from Carmarthen who has battled two serious illnesses in the past four years is determined to get his health back on track with the help of a life-changing TV show. Four years ago Matthew Rees had sepsis and…
Street ‘blighted by traffic’ to be closed to improve school safety
A primary school street “blighted by traffic” in Penarth will be closed during school run hours to improve safety and encourage active travel. Vale of Glamorgan Council cabinet members yesterday approved plans to go ahead with a pilot scheme which…
Controversial clay pigeon shoot plans get green light
CONTROVERSIAL plans for clay pigeon shooting and other rural pursuits on land in Carmarthenshire have been approved by an inspector because the council didn’t make a decision in time. The council’s planning committee had discussed the proposals for the five-hectare…
Why do people in Cwmaman pay more council tax than anywhere else in Carmarthenshire?
IF you live in Cwmaman, Carmarthenshire, you might be wondering why you pay more council tax than anywhere else in the county. As well as the county council’s share of the bill, plus the Dyfed-Powys Police precept, there is also…