New language learning centres will support children to become bilingual
TWO new language learning centres have been developed in Carmarthenshire to provide additional support to children to become bilingual. The language centres – one for primary age pupils and the other for pupils in secondary schools – have been…
Black Mountains unveiled as tough stage finish for Women’s Tour 2022
The stunning Black Mountain climb near Llangadog will be the backdrop for the Women’s Tour’s toughest stage finish to date when the UK’s most prestigious women’s cycle race returns to Carmarthenshire in June. Organisers SweetSpot have today unveiled details of…
42-year-old Carmarthenshire man found guilty of rape and abuse of children
A Carmarthen man has been convicted of abusing and raping children following a trial at Swansea Crown Court. James Thomas, aged 42, of Mansel Street, Carmarthen, denied all 21 charges – 10 of the rape of children, including two on…
Young carers in Carmarthenshire to get new ID card
A new national ID card for young carers has been launched in Carmarthenshire in recognition of their caring responsibilities for a family member at home. The ID card will give young carers a quick way to inform teachers, pharmacists and…
Register to vote for May local elections
CARMARTHENSHIRE residents will go to the polls on Thursday May 5 to vote for the people they wish to represent them on the county council and their local town and community councils. Local elections are held every five years and…
Llwynhendy Hub Project needs your views
There has been significant progress with funding plans for a new multi-purpose community hub and outdoor space in Llwynhendy. The project steering group has negotiated a package of support to help realise the project and over £800,000 has been secured…
Carmarthenshire leads the way by launching phosphate calculator tool
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council has become the first planning authority in Wales to launch a free tool to help developers calculate the impact of their project on local phosphate levels. Planning applications for developments in large parts of Wales are currently…
Ysgol Bro Dinefwr strives to become the first carbon neutral school in Wales
PUPILS at a Carmarthenshire secondary school vying to become the first carbon neutral school in Wales have met with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for climate change. Students at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr showed Cllr Ann Davies around their school building…
Solar farm for health board’s Carmarthen site
Hywel Dda University Health Board’s first solar farm will be installed at its Carmarthen site. Work has begun on creating the solar farm at Parc Dewi Sant, off Jobswell Road, which will involve approximately 1,080 panels being installed on an…
New tax rules for second homes
The Welsh Government has announced an increase to the maximum level of council tax premiums for second homes, as well as new local tax rules for holiday lets. The changes represent more steps taken to ensure people can find an…