£45M Play and Sports Pledge & Council-Owned Bus Company Promised By Carmarthenshire Labour
Carmarthenshire Labour has released their local government manifesto ahead of the elections on May 5th, arguing that it is the ‘most comprehensive and credible plan’ for local residents. Under the slogan of ‘Standing Up For Carmarthenshire’, the Labour Group…
Easter family fun planned for Mynydd Mawr Railway
The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway are pleased to welcome visitors to a family friendly fun day with the Easter Bunny at Cynheidre on Saturday 16th April from 10am or 12 noon. There will be unlimited train rides and visitors…
Cautious approach to coronavirus protections to continue but face coverings no longer required in shops or on public transport
Wales will continue to gradually relax some of its remaining pandemic protections, First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce tomorrow. From Monday, face coverings will no longer be required by law in retail settings and on public transport, though they will…
Police appeal for witnesses following robbery in Parc Y Dref
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Parc Y Dref, Llanelli, between 12:00am and 5:00pm on Wednesday, 16th March 2022. A man was assaulted near to Llanelli Leisure Centre, before £200 cash was stolen from him. Anyone with…
COVID-19 has not gone away warns Health Board
COVID-19 has not gone away and we are currently seeing increasing numbers in the Hywel Dda community across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. This is resulting in more COVID-19 patients in our hospitals, higher demand on primary and community teams, and…
“Unpaid carers concerns have been listened to,” says Llanelli MS
In recognition of the pivotal role, they have played during the pandemic, unpaid carers in the Llanelli constituency will be eligible to receive a £500 payment. That announcement, from Welsh Government this/last week, will come as a welcome relief for…
Leader of Carmarthenshire Labour has ambitious plans for county if elected
The Leader of Carmarthenshire Labour Rob James has said that he would like to change the culture of Carmarthenshire County Council and the culture of councillors. Cllr James also said that Carmarthenshire residents had been telling him that Llanelli, Ammanford…
Police appeal for witnesses to road traffic accident in Burry Port
Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision that occurred on Ashburnham Road, Burry port, at approximately 9:10am on Thursday, 10th March 2022. A black hatchback collided with a pedestrian near the Ashburnham Hotel, causing minor injuries,…
“Losing Barry left a hole in our lives”
For Yvonne Bradley, it’s the memory of the special bond between her late husband Barry, 73, and their great-grandson Harrison, six, that hurts the most. “Harrison had some speech and language issues at the time. He wouldn’t talk to anyone….
Footballers pay emotional tribute to remember those suffering through War in Ukraine
As rescuers dig tirelessly to try and find people buried in the rubble of a theatre in Ukraine, some 1,801 miles away in Dafen, Llanelli a large group of footballers were standing shoulder to shoulder as the Ukrainian national anthem…