People asked for their views on 101 and 999 services
Residents of the Dyfed-Powys area are being asked to take a few minutes to tell police chiefs about their experiences of the 101 and 999 services, as well as preferences for future modes of contact. The Police Contact Survey opened…
Llanelli councillor condemns foul mouthed comments of Plaid Cymru councillor during virtual meeting
A Carmarthernshire councillor has referred himself to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales after an expletive-laden outburst during a council training seminar. Plaid Cymru’s Dorian Phillips MBE didn’t realise his computer microphone was on when he swore during the virtual…
Pembrey Country Park most awarded Blue Flags in Wales
Pembrey Country Park has won more Blue Flags than anywhere else in Wales. Cefn Sidan has secured the prestigious Blue Flag status once again making it the most awarded Blue Flag site in Wales since 1988. It has won on…
Councillor spurned for role as Mayor by Town Council gets Vice Chair of County Council position
A community stalwart who was allegedly spurned for the position of Mayor of Llanelli by the new Town Council administration has been offered the position of Vice Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council. Louvain Roberts a retired midwife and an independent…
Carmarthenshire Council leadership team is a Plaid -Independent alliance
CLLR Darren Price has been named as the Leader of the Council and Chair of the Cabinet after Plaid Cymru secured the majority of votes with 38 seats out of 75 at the Local Government Elections earlier this month. The…
Cllr Rob Evans elected new county council Chairman
THE new Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council said he plans to raise money for two charities close to his heart during his term of office. Cllr Rob Evans, member for the Dafen and Felinfoel Ward, takes the chain of office…
Leader of Plaid Cymru calls for inquiry into racism in schools in Wales
Leader of Plaid Cymru Adam Price has today called for an inquiry into racism in schools. He said: “Children should feel safe in their own schools” His calls follow the tragic incident at a school in Blaenau Gwent, when an…
Six key aims to tackle Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence in Wales
Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt today unveiled the Welsh Government’s new Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Strategy, highlighting the six aims that the government will set to help end the abhorrent abuse women face. Minister…
Driver jailed for head-on crash that caused life-changing injuries
A driver who caused a head-on collision with a car being driven by a pregnant woman told police officers at the scene he had drunk 13 cans of strong lager the night before. Rhodri Rees, aged 36, of Llandysul, admitted…
£2.9m funding delivering infrastructure improvements for 18 projects in tourist locations
ECONOMY Minister, Vaughan Gething has today announced £2.9 million from the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics capital fund will be shared among 18 projects that will help deliver small-scale infrastructure improvements in strategically important tourism locations across Wales. The fund, which…