Llanelli Youth Theatre gear up for 40th anniversary concert
Members of Llanelli Youth Theatre (LYT) are getting ready for what promises to be an extra special 40th anniversary concert this weekend. LYT will be staging ‘LYT @ 40’ at Ffwrnes Theatre in Llanelli on Saturday, June 1. The event…
Reform UK announce Gareth Beer as candidate for Llanelli Constituency
Reform UK is pleased to announce that Gareth Beer, a local businessman, father of four, and Kidwelly Town councillor, will be the party’s candidate for the new Llanelli Constituency in the upcoming general election. Beer is committed to representing the…
Police investigate RTC involving car and motorcycle on Pembrey Road
Police are investigating a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at about 5.15pm, Wednesday 29th May 2024. A car and a motorcycle collided on Pembrey Road, Llanelli. The male rider of the motorcycle was taken to hospital with injuries…
Thousands of nature activities completed by school children at Wetlands Centre, Llanelli
Through Generation Wild, a project spearheaded by WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, 6,135 nature activities have been completed by children who traditionally have fewer opportunities to make meaningful connections with nature at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre. Over…
Four-year-old protester asks ‘Where is our school for our poor little Millie?’
A FOUR-year-old boy who stood on the steps of County Hall during a demonstration over the decision made by Carmarthenshire County Council to scrap plans for a new facility for Ysgol Heol Goffa asked a profound question which could only…
Anglers urged to avoid fishing in Lliedi Reservoir, Swiss Valley
Llanelli Rural Council has issued a statement today (21st May) urging anglers to avoid fishing at the lower Lliedi Reservoir in the Swiss Valley until at least June 3rd. This measure aims to protect and conserve the fish population by…
Council issue statement following community backlash over Heol Goffa decision
Carmarthenshire County Council has today (16th May), issued a statement addressing the local concerns over the Heol Goffa decision. Following concerns locally, it is essential to provide clarity as to the County Council’s intentions about the future of Heol Goffa…
Demonstration set to take place following Council decision to scrap plans for new Ysgol Heol Goffa
A demonstration is set to take place on the 22nd of May, outside County Hall in Carmarthen. The demonstration is in opposition to the decision made by the Council to scrap plans for a new school building for Ysgol Heol…
Dame Nia Griffith MP opposed to Council decision to shelve Ysgol Heol Goffa plans
Dame Nia Griffith, Member of Parliament for Llanelli has issued a statement following the Council’s decision to axe plans for Ysgol Heol Goffa: “The decision by Plaid Cymru and Independent controlled Carmarthenshire County Council to abandon longstanding plans to build…
Council issue statement on Heol Goffa decision
Carmarthenshire County Council is unable to continue with its current plans to build a new special school in Llanelli, to replace the existing Ysgol Heol Goffa, due to financial pressures. The Headteacher, Miss Ceri Hopkins and school governors were informed…