Category: Carmarthenshire News

Welcome to Carmarthenshire News Online’s Carmarthen section, covering the latest news, events, and community stories from across Carmarthenshire West Wales. Stay up to date with local government updates, business news, culture, and sport — from the oldest town in Wales to Llanelli the steel town. Your trusted source for independent Carmarthen news and stories that matter to local people.

Carmarthenshire NewsSenedd Election 2026

Green Party Candidate for Carmarthenshire demands ‘Real cost of Pylons’ within weeks of new Welsh Gov

Elkanah Evans

[tta_listen_btn] Real cost of pylons must be released within “weeks” of new Welsh Government, says Green councillor The Green Party…

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New Tapas Venue to Open in Carmarthen

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[tta_listen_btn] A new tapas-style venue is to open in the centre of Carmarthen after councillors granted a premises licence. The…

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River Tywi site in Llandeilo to gain Legal Water Protections from 2026

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[tta_listen_btn] A popular swimming spot at Llandeilo Swing Bridge on the River Tywi will be granted official Bathing Water Designation…

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Could Snoop Dogg’s ‘Vegas of Wales’ Dream Change What’s on Our Doorstep?

Elkanah Evans

Snoop Dogg (Bruce Baker from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons) [tta_listen_btn] Swansea is only 30 miles…

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Food Hygiene Inspections Backlogged in Carmarthenshire

Richard Youle

[tta_listen_btn] DETAILS of food hygiene inspection backlogs faced by a council struggling to recruit qualified staff have been disclosed. Carmarthenshire…

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Kidwelly Marks Easter with Traditional Blessing of Historic Wells

Tessa Finch

[tta_listen_btn] Over the Easter Weekend, Carmarthenshire News Online followed Jim Flanagan, the presiding Vicar in Kidwelly since March 2023, on…

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Llanelli’s Lauren Bryant Claims Multiple Titles at WMAC World Championships

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[tta_listen_btn] Llanelli kickboxer Lauren Bryant, a recipient of Snap Fitness’ Grassroots to Greatness Athletic Grant, delivered an outstanding performance at…

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Green Party Candidate for Carmarthenshire Rob James Demands Answers Over Delayed Ammanford School Project

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[tta_listen_btn] Questions are being raised over the future of land purchased by Carmarthenshire County Council for a new school in…

Carmarthenshire NewsSenedd Election 2026

Reform UK Candidates Take Campaign to the Streets of Llanelli and Carmarthen with aims of ‘Correcting Misinformation and Building Momentum’

Elkanah Evans

[tta_listen_btn] Reform UK Carmarthenshire (Sir Gaerfyrddin) was out in force this Saturday morning, campaigning in both Llanelli and Carmarthen. The…

Carmarthenshire NewsSenedd Election 2026

The Race is On for the Upcoming Senedd Election in May

Elkanah Evans

[tta_listen_btn] Wales is heading into one of the most consequential elections since devolution began in 1999. The 2026 Senedd election…

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