Llanelli MP Welcomes News of War Memorial Investments
Nia Griffith, Member of Parliament for Llanelli, has welcomed news that the UK Labour Government will be investing an additional £2 million to protect and maintain war memorials across the country – ensuring that the service and sacrifice of our…
Council Weighs Changes to Next Phases of £218m Pentre Awel Development After Leisure Centre Success
Hundreds of people have signed up for gym and swimming membership at Llanelli’s new multi-million-pound leisure centre but a big change in how the wider site is developed is under discussion. The new leisure centre opened last month and is…
Critical Bleed Control Kits to Be Installed at Eight Llanelli Town Council Sites
Emergency critical bleed control kits will soon be installed at eight Llanelli Town Council sites as part of a new public safety initiative spearheaded by Labour councillor Shaun Greaney. Lliedi ward councillor Greaney introduced the lifesaving proposal to the council’s…
Nia Griffith MP Issues Statement Following Flooding Across Carmarthenshire
Following the unprecedented levels of flooding across Carmarthenshire, Nia Griffith MP of Llanelli has issued the following statement: “The flooding overnight across parts of Carmarthenshire has caused great distress, disruption and damage in many parts of the area. “My…
Llanelli Market Traders React to Possible Relocation Plans
Markets hold particular attachment for traders and shoppers and that certainly seems to be the case in Llanelli, where talk of relocation prompts varying reactions. On an autumn weekday traders at the indoor market were providing that personal touch, showing…
Overnight Engineering Works Between Carmarthen and Llanelli Scheduled for January 2026
Network Rail has announced that overnight engineering work will take place between Carmarthen and Llanelli in January 2026. The work is scheduled to run from Monday evening (o5 January) until Friday morning (09 January), as part of a programme of…
Police Say Threat Against Dafen CP School Involved Knives
Dyfed-Powys Police are now able to disclose that the threat against Dafen CP School was received online and suggested individuals attending the school with knives on Monday, 3 November. A critical incident was called because of the threat, and we…
Dafen CP School Closed Following Online Threats
Dafen CP School in Llanelli has been closed today after threatening messages were made online during the early hours of the morning. According to Dyfed-Powys Police, information was received at around 2:30am that required immediate safeguarding action. Working closely with…
Backlash Over WRU Plans to Cut West Wales Professional Rugby Teams
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is facing strong criticism following proposals to reduce the number of professional rugby teams in West Wales from two to one. The plans, announced on Friday, would see the Scarlets and Ospreys effectively competing for…
Llanelli MP hails £1.1bn Defence Investment as an “Engine for Growth” in Wales
Llanelli’s Member of Parliament, Dame Nia Griffith said today that Defence investment can be an “engine for growth in Wales” as figures show the UK Labour government has spent £1.1bn in the last year in Wales’ defence industry. It comes…