Crowds turn out to support Armed Forces Day Parade
VETERANS from the armed forces, serving members of the armed forces and cadets were present at the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the Falklands War today, Saturday (June 24) in Llanelli. Civic dignitaries including Nia Griffith MP, The Vice Lord Lieutenant…
70-year-old airlifted to hospital following road traffic collision in Newcastle EmlynPolice appeal for witnesses following
“Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision which occurred on College Street, Newcastle Emlyn just after 4pm on Monday 20th June. A black coloured Honda CRV vehicle collided with two people on the pedestrian crossing. A 70-year-old…
Community encouraged to have say on Tycroes Surgery plans
FOLLOWING the application from Margaret Street Practice, Ammanford, to close its branch surgery, Tycroes, Hywel Dda University Health Board is encouraging people to have their say before June 24. Tycroes has been closed since February 2020 due to the COVID-19…
Rugby Union’s finest Phil Bennett OBE passes away
‘They’ll be crying in the streets of Llanelli tonight’ would be the words uttered by the legendary rugby commentator Bill McLarren upon hearing of the death of World Rugby’s legendary number 10 Phil Bennett OBE who sadly passed away today…
Elisa Longo Borghini sets up thrilling Women’s Tour finale with Queen Stage Win
Reigning Italian road race champion Elisa Longo Borghini won the queen stage of this year’s Women’s Tour atop the Black Mountain in Carmarthenshire on Friday to set up a thrilling finale in the battle to be crowned this year’s overall…
Gruelling day in the saddle on Stage 5 of Women’s Tour in Carmarthenshire
ANYONE who has ever ridden a bicycle in Carmarthenshire will know the ups and downs that involves. The landscape goes from billiard table flat to Everest like hills sans Sherpas to help with the struggle. O.K. Everest like may be…
Banning energy drinks for under-16s among new ideas to reduce obesity
Banning the sale of energy drinks for under-16s and limiting hot food takeaways near schools are among new ideas to improve the health of young people and stop the rising rates of obesity in Wales The rising consumption of high-caffeine…
Finalists revealed for Welsh Teaching Awards includes Maes y Gwendraeth’s Iona Llyr
29 educational professionals from Wales have been announced as finalists for the national awards which returns with a new category This year, 29 education professionals have made it to the finals of the fifth annual Professional Teaching Awards Cymru, which…
Over 600 people attend International Family Celebration of Food to mark the Platinum Jubilee
Over 600 people attended a free food event, which brought together communities from across Llanelli and Carmarthenshire to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. With over 600 attendees and foodie representation from over 15 countries including China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, England, Ukraine, Poland, Italy, Syria, Wales, Greece, Romania,…
Carmarthenshire hosts exciting Women’s Tour of Britain
CARMARTHENSHIRE plays host to stage five of the 2022 Women’s Tour of Britain on Friday, June 10 – a day of racing that begins in Pembrey Country Park and finishes at the top of the Black Mountain on the western…