First Minister visits Llanelli Library to launch Carmarthenshire Labour’s Local Election Campaign
Carmarthenshire Labour have launched their local government campaign with First Minister, Mark Drakeford, under the slogan ‘Standing Up For Carmarthenshire’. The campaign events held in Llanelli and ultra marginal Glanamman were supported by the First Minister, former Welsh Government Deputy…
Welsh Government supporting growth and development of home-grown events
Arts and cultural events across Wales are looking forward to welcoming back visitors in person over the coming months as organisers switch back to live audience performances. Many of these home-grown events have had funding support from the Welsh Government…
Llanelli MS warns of ‘Despicable scam targeting unpaid carers’
The Member of the Senedd for Llanelli, Lee Waters, is warning unpaid carers of a new scam that is targeting them over the £500 payment they’re set to receive from the Welsh Labour Government. The Welsh Government has issued a…
Animal Search UK new alliance with RSPCA
From April 2022, Animal Search UK are proud to support a new alliance with a wonderful organisation, RSPCA. Animal Search UK are the UK’s leading lost and found service for missing pets. With over 20 years’ experience reuniting…
Talented young rhythmic gymnast seeking sponsor
10-year-old Grace Woods from Llanelli is a competitive rhythmic gymnast. Since the age of 4, she has attended the Llanelli Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy, which has been established for over 25 years and is run solely by volunteers. After winning her…
‘I’m in it to win it,’ says Hengoed Independent candidate Ray Jones
As part of a series of interviews in the run up to the local elections of 2022 we caught up with the outspoken Ray Jones, Independent candidate for the Hengoed Ward. Ray is no stranger to our letters page and…
Llanelli’s MS impressed by Gateway Resort
The Member of the Senedd for Llanelli, Lee Waters, has visited the Gateway Resort in Bynea. As well as a tour of the site’s facilities, he spoke to owner, Ken Strelley, about the resort’s impressive developments, its eco-friendly practices, and…
Questions asked about Ammanford Town Council’s accounts
It has been confirmed by the Audit Wales office that Ammanford Town Council has not submitted its accounts for audit since 2018. Council candidates Calum Higgins and Anthony Jones submitted a freedom of information request about the audit status of…
Town council turns down application for Albies to play at Stebo despite ground running at a loss
Llanelli Town Councillors have turned down an application from a successful Llanelli football club to play their games at what one councillor described as a premiere ground. The item was discussed at a recent meeting of Llanelli Town Council held…
Ammanford AFC credit National Lottery cash as lifesaving, ahead of National Lottery Football Weekends
With just a few days to go before Ammanford AFC opens its doors for the National Lottery Football Weekends, the club has declared National Lottery funding as lifesaving. Not only did the club receive vital funding as part of the…