Owens Group raises money for Wales Air Ambulance to celebrate its 50th anniversary
A Carmarthenshire logistics, warehousing and distribution company has marked half a century in business by raising money for the Wales Air Ambulance. Llanelli-based Owens Group celebrates its 50th anniversary this year having started trading with just one van, carrying furniture,…
Christmas Toybox Appeal once again Asking for Donations
The appeal, in its 12th year, helps hundreds of children with families who can’t afford to buy toys or gifts. Last year saw us help more families than ever who were struggling financially with more than 7,700 gifts distributed to…
Council support White Ribbon Day
Carmarthenshire County Council are showing our support for White Ribbon Day once again this year, our video is attached. Our aim is to raise awareness and work towards ending male violence against women. While domestic abuse affects both sexes, the…
Christmas Toybox Appeal once again Asking for Donations
The appeal, in its 12th year, helps hundreds of children with families who can’t afford to buy toys or gifts. Last year saw us help more families than ever who were struggling financially with more than 7,700 gifts distributed to…
Carmarthenshire Council congratulate Llanelli Lights & Design Competition Winners
Every year, Carmarthenshire County Council, Llanelli Rural & Town Councils, Llanelli Chamber of Commerce and Ymlaen Llanelli, run a Christmas lights design competition with the winning design displayed in Stepney Street, Llanelli. We are delighted to announce that Phoebe Davies,…
60-year-old gets suspended sentence for dangerous driving
A driver who dangerously overtook the same lorry twice in 15 minutes has been given a 6-month suspended prison sentence, disqualified from driving for 15 months, ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work and pay a £128 fine, after…
Police investigate burglary at Ponthenry
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a burglary at a property in Ponthenry. People broke into a shed at a home in Victoria Road at around 8.30pm on Monday, 31 October, before leaving after spotting a CCTV camera. They returned at around…
Passengers reminded to only travel by train if necessary on Saturday due to 24-hour strike by Aslef
Train services will be severely disrupted on Saturday 26 November due to a walkout by drivers at eleven train companies. Passengers should only travel by train if necessary and should check their journey in advance, and expect some disruption on…
Devastating and irreversible personal impact on thousands across Wales, Carers Wales warns
Compounded by cost-of-living crisis and lack of health and social care, Carers Wales warns of irreversible and devastating impact on thousands of unpaid carers in Wales. Two fifths of carers have been waiting more than a year for NHS assessment…
British Heart Foundation celebrates Inspirational people from Llanelli
BHF Cymru is celebrating the inspirational people from Llanelli who’ve been nominated in the British Heart Foundation’s Heart Hero Awards 2022. The annual awards ceremony returns for a fifth year on Thursday 1st December. The charity will honour incredible young…