Development works set to begin on Market Street North, Llanelli
FROM Monday, 18 September 2023, development works will start at Market Street North, Llanelli. TRJ have been appointed as contractor, with the first part of the works involving piling and expected to last for seven weeks. Once completed,…
Llanelli MP issues statement on Tata funding announcement
Dame Nia Griffith, Labour MP for Llanelli, said: “The Tata Steel Trostre plant remains heavily reliant on steel supplied directly from the blast furnace process in Port Talbot. I have already spoken with the Secretary of State for Wales calling…
Owners accused of ‘land grabbing’ at Stradey Park Hotel
Tensions have risen at Llanelli’s Stradey Park Hotel, with protestors and objectors claiming the hotel owners are pouring fuel on the fire. Members of the Furnace Action Committee, the group of volunteers set up to oppose the plan to house…
Two charged following Llanelli murder investigation
Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that James Alan Smith, aged 35, from Llanelli has been charged with the murder of Ashley Sarsero. Stephen George Morgan, aged 36, also from Llanelli, has been charged with assisting an offender. Both will appear at…
Family pay tribute to 26-year-old who died following incident at Maestir
The family of a man who died following an incident at Maestir, Llanelli say “he will be greatly missed”. Ashley Sarsero, aged 26, died in the early hours of Sunday morning, 10th September 2023. His family has issued a statement…
Home Office accused of ‘blatantly disregarding the law’ in relation to Stradey Park Hotel
THE Home Office is under attack for blatantly disregarding the law in relation to questions about the Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli. Members of the Furnace Action Committee, the group of volunteers set up to oppose the plan to house…
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder of man at property in Felinfoel
Dyfed-Powys Police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder following the death of a man at a property in Maestir, Felinfoel. There is still a large police presence outside the property in Maestir and another property at Maeswerdd. Police…
Hotel owners enrage protesters by filling skips with four star furniture
THE people of Llanelli continue to be treated with utter contempt by the owners of the Stradey Park Hotel. That’s the view of the Furnace Action Committee, the group of volunteers set up to oppose the plan to house asylum…
Joseph Coelho to read and perform for children at Llanelli Library
THIS Saturday, September 9 at 2:30pm, the Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2022-2024), Joseph Coelho will be reading and performing for children at Llanelli Library as part of his nationwide ‘Library Marathon’ mission. The award-winning performance poet, playwright, and children’s author is…
Veteran seeks bravery medal to pass on to grandson
A veteran of the Second World War is trying to get the bravery medal he is entitled to so that he can pass it on to his grandson who is also serving in the Armed Forces. 96-year-old Idwal Davies who…