Police appeal to identify men in CCTV images following assault outside Met Bar
Dyfed-Powys Police is seeking to speak to these men to help with its enquiries following an assault outside a Llanelli bar. At around 3am on Monday, 29 August, a man was attacked outside the Met Bar in Station Road. He…
Random pub conversation spirals into bit of an epic adventure
LIKE many good ideas, a cycling odyssey which has become an annual undertaking for a group of pals began with a random pub conversation. Geraint Rowlands met up with A Level college friend Gareth King over a beer when they…
Environment hero helps to keep Carmarthenshire clean
A young volunteer has been praised by Carmarthenshire County Council for his environmental work in the Whitland area. 10-year-old Leon litter picks his local area every day, helping to keep the area clean and tidy. As a reward for his…
Plans for 92 Persimmon Homes on land west of Carmarthen
PLANS for a new phase of housebuilding on land west of Carmarthen have been unveiled. Persimmon Homes wants to build 92 two, three and four-bedroom houses and flats at the strategic Carmarthen West site, north of the A40. Eleven of…
Investigation launched after man dies following attack by bull at Llandeilo farm
Dyfed-Powys Police were called to an incident at a farm near Llandeilo on Friday (Sep 23) following reports that a man had suffered an injury. The man subsequently died as a result of his injuries. It is understood that the…
Carmarthenshire Council outlines qualifying arrangements for Welsh Government Fuel Support Scheme announced
THE Welsh Government is introducing a Fuel Support Scheme. Eligible households can claim a one-off £200 payment to provide support towards paying their winter fuel bills. The payment is available to eligible households (one payment per household). Carmarthenshire Council aim…
County Council cracks down on fly-tippers
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council handed out a total of £4,350 in fixed penalty notices (FPN’s) related to fly-tipping last month. 17 FPN’s were issued as a result of CCTV footage at Carway recycling facility, resulting in a total of £2,675 in…
Historic first Welsh Agriculture Bill to support farmers into the future
THE FIRST ever Welsh Agriculture Bill has been laid before the Senedd today, paving the way for ambitious and transformational legislation to support farmers, sustainable food production, and to conserve and enhance the Welsh countryside, culture and language, Rural Affairs…
From the courts September 22nd
The following people appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on September 22nd, 2022. 57-year-old Nigel Black of River Way, Ammanford The court heard an application for a domestic violence protection order. A domestic violence protection notice was served by a Constable…
Children in Wales to benefit from £100m investment in childcare
A significant investment of nearly £100m is being made by the Welsh Government to improve childcare availability, boost Welsh language provision and fund free part-time places. The funding includes £26m for the next phase of the expansion of part-time Flying…