Mask wearing reinstated at Prince Philip Hospital
All staff and visitors to Prince Philip Hospital must wear face masks (unless exempt) with immediate effect following the latest review of prevalence of COVID-19 in the community, Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) has confirmed. This follows the decisions…
UK first – Welsh Senedd gives green light for 20mph legislation
Legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph has been approved by the Senedd today. Wales becomes the first UK nation to make the move – helping to save…
Economy Minister launches new ambitious events strategy for Wales
A NEW strategy to help create jobs and spread economic prosperity by encouraging a wide range of successful, sustainable and authentically Welsh events right across Wales has been launched by the Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething. The National Events Strategy for…
A catch-up with Dame Nia Griffith MP
Every now and then we manage to catch-up with Llanelli MP Nia Griffith for a chat about local issues. We took the opportunity having met the MP at Kidwelly carnival to invite her for a chat at the news van…
£816 bill for Tumble man who failed to identify driver alleged to be guilty of motoring offence
A 42-year-old man from Tumble has to pay a total of £816 after appearing before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court. Mr Matthew Darren Gealy of Bethania Road, Upper Tumble appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on July 7th charged with exceeding the 20mph…
Harassment and possession of cannabis lands Carmarthen man in prison
A 39-year-old man from Carmarthen has been fined and sent to prison for harassment and possession of cannabis. James Lane of Lammas Street in Carmarthen appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with harassment and possession of cannabis. The court heard…
Failing to identify driver alleged to have been guilty of an offence cost Brewer £514
38-Year-old Gareth David Brewer of Tonypandy appeared before Llanelli magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jul 8). charged with driving a motor vehicle, on the A40 A40 near the junction to Llanllwch, Carmarthen, subject of a local traffic order, namely the A40…
All Aboard for Diesel Running Day at Cynheidre
The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway are pleased to announce a further opportunity to enjoy a brake van ride behind our local celebrity Sentinel Shunter 10222 on Saturday 16th July 2022. Brakevan rides will operate with 10222 between 10am and…
Cluttered pavements turning Wales off walking
Research finds one in four Welsh people (28%) would be more likely to walk locally if their streets were clutter-free. Parked cars, bins and badly placed lampposts or signs are the most common obstructions. Living Streets, the UK charity for…
Police appeal for witnesses following alleged assault on man on Erw Road
“Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating an allegation of assault which occurred on Erw Road, Llanelli in the early hours of Saturday morning, July 2nd 2022. A man received injuries which required hospital treatment. The suspect is described as a white male,…