Murderer of Sophie Evans jailed for life
The family of Llanelli mum Sophie Evans say they will never forget her ‘beautiful smile and comforting ways’ as a man is jailed for life for her murder. When the 30-year-old let her partner’s father into her home on July…
Llanelli MP backs tough new action on antisocial behaviour and town centre crime as new Crime and Policing Bill launched
Llanelli Labour MP, Nia Griffith has welcomed tough new action on antisocial behaviour and town centre crime as the Labour UK Government introduced a raft of measures including brand new Respect Orders and action against shoplifting, in Parliament this week…
Carmarthenshire Council to Invest £188 million into New Projects
PLANS to spend nearly £188m on projects like new schools, a care home, and improving Llanelli town centre have been agreed by Carmarthenshire councillors. They approved a five-year capital budget which set out a range of investments at a meeting…
Councillor Unhappy over Carmarthenshire’s ‘Crippling Tax Rises’
Responding to the decision by the Plaid Cymru-led administration to raise council tax in Carmarthenshire by 8.9%, seeing Band D households to pay £1745.45, and passing plans to cuts services by millions next year, Independent Councillor Rob James stated “For…
Swansea Bay City Deal Projects Expect Surge of Funding
A SURGE of private sector funding is expected to flow into south-west Wales as various city deal projects come to fruition, a meeting heard. The £1.28 billion Swansea Bay City Deal comprises nine energy, advanced manufacturing, digital, and health and…
Drop-in Events to Learn About Llanelli’s Minor Injury Unit Service
MEMBERS of the local community are invited to attend drop-in events to learn about the ongoing engagement process regarding the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital. The events will provide an opportunity to hear about the potential options…
Dementia UK to Host Free Clinics Across South Wales
NATIONWIDE and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Swansea, Llanelli and Newport Nationwide branches this March, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia. Hosted by Dementia UK’s…
Free Breakfast Club for Llanelli Children
YOUNG children in Llanelli are existing on just one meal a day, a town councillor revealed this week. Labour Lliedi ward councillor Andrew Bragoli said he was shocked to discover the scale of the ‘hidden’ problem of food poverty and…
Sculptor Creates Pheonix Out of Ashes of Old School
A sculptor who rescued wood from an old school in Pembrey Llanelli has been used to create a stunning sculpture of a phoenix which has been presented to the staff and children of the new school. Pembrey School was knocked…
Llanelli Rural Council Unveils New Play Areas
Llanelli Rural Council is delighted to announce in time for school half term, the opening of two new play areas in Cilsaig, Dafen and Penygraig, Bynea. The play areas have been developed on previously redundant land parcels, transferred from Carmarthenshire…