Chairman of council receives Queen’s Baton at Pembrey
The Queen’s Commonwealth Games Baton arrived at Pembrey Country Park on Friday (July 1). The Queen’s Baton Relay travelled from North Wales on Wednesday 29 June 2022, down to Pembrokeshire and across South Wales over a total of 5 days….
First Minister welcomes final terms of reference for UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry
MARK Drakeford MS, First Minister has welcomed the final Covid-19 Inquiry Terms of Reference: Covid-19-Inquiry-Terms-of-Reference-Final In a statement the First Minister said: “I have had the opportunity to comment on these terms of reference and I would like to thank…
Llanelli politicians respond to unveiling of five potential ‘super’ hospital sites
SENEDD Member, Lee Waters for Llanelli, and MP, Dame Nia Griffith, have responded to the unveiling of five potential sites for a new ‘super’ hospital serving Hywel Dda University Health Board. Both Lee Waters and Nia Griffith have expressed some…
Welsh Government look at reducing school summer holiday and extending holiday time elsewhere in year
THE WELSH government is committed to exploring the structure of the school year to see if it can better support learner and staff wellbeing, tackle disadvantage and educational inequalities, and bring it more into line with modern and future patterns…
Police and paramedics respond to medical emergency at Eastgate Public Conveniences
At approx. 1.40pm on Wednesday June 29, police were called to the public toilets outside Eastgate Shopping Centre in Llanelli, where a man was experiencing a medical emergency. Ambulance and Fire services were at the scene, and the man was…
£138m new regional investment plan for South West Wales being developed
A NEW regional investment plan is being produced aimed at securing funding worth nearly £138m to South West Wales over the next three years. The plan is being put together by the region’s four local authorities will unlock money already…
Council offers career opportunities through new Care Academi
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council has launched a new Care Academi which offers exciting opportunities to those looking for a career in social work or social care. Open to all ages, the Academi will provide training, support and guidance to successful applicants,…
Capel Hendre microbrewery distillery expansion plans agreed
A HOME-GROWN microbrewery and distillery run by a chemist father and son is to expand. Zoo Brewery will move to a new, larger building beside its current unit at Capel Hendre Industrial Estate, near Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. It will have 30…
Llanelli bids farewell to Phil Bennett OBE
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. The words of W. H Auden seemed fitting…
Free eye test offer as M&S opens Llanelli opticians
Marks & Spencer has opened the newest branch of its M&S Opticians service, located in the retailer’s popular Llanelli store. M&S Llanelli Parc Trostre will offer customers an expert opticians service, which includes a full eye health examination (OCT scan) for…