Tata Steel UK supports WWT Llanelli with the refurbishment of the popular ‘Heron’s Wing’ footbridge
Tata Steel in Trostre, where the company manufactures steel for tin cans is supporting WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) Llanelli by contributing funding to the restoration of the ‘Heron’s Wing’ footbridge, having maintained a longstanding relationship with the wetlands charity…
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Launches New Postcard Adventure Trail for the Summer Holidays
The school summer holidays are here, and families looking for a fresh adventure that will deepen their connection with nature can enjoy a new postcard adventure trail launching on July 20 at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre. The trail is one…
Dame Nia Griffith MP issues statement on Ysgol Heol Goffa petition
“The presentation of a 5,000 signature petition against Plaid Cymru’s deplorable u-turn on their promise of a new school for Ysgol Heol Goffa to Carmarthenshire County Council today is a clear sign of the overwhelming opposition to their decision.” “Why…
Family pay tribute following death of Sophie Evans on Bigyn Road, Llanelli
The family of a woman who died following an incident at Bigyn Road, Llanelli, have paid tribute, describing her as ‘beautiful in every way’. Sophie Evans, aged 30, died on Friday, July 5. Her family has issued the following statement:…
Police to clamp down on illegal off-roaders in Llanelli
Dyfed-Powys Police is clamping down on illegal off-roaders in the Llanelli area after a number of complaints of off-roaders riding illegally and recklessly on footpaths. Areas affected include Penyfan quarry, Delta lakes, Sandy Water park, Trimsaran (near to the racecourse),…
Police investigate death of Llanelli woman
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the death of a woman, following the discovery of a body at a house in Bigyn Road, Llanelli yesterday (Friday, July 5). A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. We are not looking…
Motorcyclist Runs From Scene of Crash Leaving Shoe as Clue
Report and pics by Ron Cant POLICE in Llanelli have been looking for a motorcyclist who miraculously ran away from a head-on collision with a car on a busy Llanelli Road leaving his helmet and one shoe behind within 100…
Parents brought to tears as Council deliberate on Ysgol Heol Goffa’s future
Following the demonstration held by members of the Heol Goffa community in May, a second demonstration, organised by the newly formed action committee for Ysgol Heol Goffa, is due to take place on the 10th of July, outside county hall…
eBike involved in collision on Bigyn Road, Llanelli
Police are investigating a road traffic collision which occurred at about 7.20pm, Saturday 29th June. A red Mazda 6 and a Sur-Ron electric motorcycle were involved in the collision on Bigyn Road, Llanelli. The male rider of the motorcycle was…
Mentoring gives Sara Edwards courage to embark on right environmental projects for family farm
In the days when Sara Edwards’ great-grandmother farmed, agriculture had an informal network of mentors in the shape of her neighbouring farmers, sharing ideas and passing on knowledge. Three generations later and Sara sees the Farming Connect Mentoring programme as…