42-year-old man charged with spate of burglaries in Ammanford
An Ammanford man has been remanded in custody after being charged with three burglaries in the town’s Pantyfynnon Road on Wednesday, 23 February. Jason Owen, aged 42, of Carregamman Isaf, Ammanford, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates Court on Friday, 25 February,…
Man rescued after spending 10 hours trapped in tractor surrounded by floodwater
A TRACTOR driver was rescued after spending more than 10 hours stranded in floodwater in Powys. David Jones, aged 64, from Acton Burnell, near Shrewsbury, became trapped in the water on his way to a quarry near Llandrinio to collect…
‘Mind the Gap’ Second Vintage Tube train arrives at Cynheidre
The Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway and the London Transport Traction Group (LTTG) are delighted to announce that the second of two ex-London tube trains acquired by the LTTG has now arrived at the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railways (L&MMR)…
Wanderers seal victory over Crymych
The game between Llanelli Wanderers RFC and Crymych RFC was played in very windy conditions on Saturday (Feb 19). Even our photographer got blown around the ground. Despite the horrendous conditions the players managed to put on a great game…
Llanelli’s dancing legend Ann Jones is back with ‘Dancercise’
When it comes to dancing they don’t come more experienced than Llanelli’s own Strictly legend Ann Jones. Ann has been teaching dance for decades and is one of Wales’ longest serving dance teachers. Born in Felinfoel but now living in…
Storm Eunice batters Wales and leaves over 7,000 homes without electricity
Storm Eunice has done its best to batter Wales overnight. Winds in excess of 90mph have been forecast with potential risk to property and life as a result as the red warning storm continues throughout the day. Over 7,000 homes…
Carmarthenshire couple given equine ban after breaching disqualification order
A husband and wife have been handed a further ban on keeping animals and given suspended jail terms – after admitting a series of animal welfare offences, including causing a pony to suffer and breaching a previous disqualification order. Kidwelly…
Council offers free activities as part of winter of wellbeing
FAMILIES across Carmarthenshire are continuing to enjoy a winter full of fun-packed activities hosted by Carmarthenshire County Council – with more fun to come during half-term. The council secured over £360,000 from the Welsh Government’s Winter of Wellbeing initiative to…
‘Apply for Winter Fuel Payment’ urges Llanelli’s MS
THE Member of the Senedd for Llanelli, Lee Waters MS, is concerned that only around half of all eligible households have applied for the Welsh Government’s £200 Winter fuel support scheme. The Welsh Government has announced measures to help people with…
Rugby star’s plans for family homes comes under fire from community
Residents and councillors have raised concerns over the planning application for a traveller site in Llangennech. The application has been submitted by Llanelli and Wales rugby player Samson Lee. The application is for: Creation of 10 additional traveller pitches to…