Rugby star’s plans for family homes 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…
Campion is Champion of Sandy Water ParkRun
First male home in the Sandy Water ParkRun was Callum Campion from Llanelli AAC in a time of 16:37. The first woman home was Anne Jones in a time of 22:04. 119 Runners, joggers and walkers took part in the…
Image released after homophobic assault on board train
Officers investigating an incident of homophobic assault on-board a train from Cardiff to Newport are today releasing this CCTV image in connection. At around 11pm on 21 November, an altercation took place on the train between two groups of passengers….
Hang up! Motorists urged to toe the line by putting down phone while driving
This week sees the start of the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) National Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving Operation. Officers from the four Welsh police forces and GoSafe will be working with partners across Wales to educate road users…
Police appeal for witnesses to road traffic accident on Pontamman Road
Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 8:30pm on Tuesday, 8th February, on Pontamman Road, Ammanford. The collision involved a silver Volkswagen Jetta and an e-scooter. The 25-year-old woman riding the e-scooter…
Man jailed after being found in Llanelli cannabis factory with £232k-worth of plants
A man has been jailed for two years after he was found in a house converted into a sophisticated cannabis factory containing 249 plants. Elton Haizi, aged 25, of no fixed abode, was found inside the property in Highmead Avenue,…
Man jailed for unprovoked attack that left victim in hospital for two months
A 21-year-old man who calmly walked away after knocking a man out in an unprovoked attack, which saw his victim spend two months in hospital, has been jailed for four years and 10 months. Christian Hart, of Heol Tregoning, Llanelli,…
New Deputy Chief Fire Officer for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Confirmed
Iwan Cray, current Assistant Chief Fire Officer, has been confirmed as the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Following the announced retirement of Chief Fire Officer Chris Davies, who will leave the…
Benches get new life at railway
The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway have been successful in acquiring a quantity of ex mainline metal benches in a recent Network Rail Redundant Assets sealed bid auction. These will now start a new life at the railway’s Cynheidre base…
Council sets out its 10-year vision for education in Carmarthenshire
AN ambitious 10-year strategy on the future vision for education has been approved by Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet. The plan sets out the council’s aspirations for learners and staff for the next 10 years. Education Sir Gȃr 2022-2032 recognises the…