Feedback on future of MIU at Prince Philip Hospital to be considered at Public Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board, following a public consultation, will decide the future of the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, at a Board meeting next Thursday (25 September 2025). The Minor Injury Unit has been operating…
Remembering Jim Griffiths: The Collier Who Built Britain’s Welfare State and Fought for Wales
First Minister Eluned Morgan has paid tribute to the late Jim Griffiths, Llanelli’s Labour MP credited with creating Britain’s modern social security system — a model once described as “the envy of the civilised world.” At a commemorative event at…
Reform UK Councillor Accuses Plaid of “Undermining Welsh Identity”
Carmarthenshire County Council has begun removing Welsh flags that had been hung by activists on lampposts, road signs, and other public spaces across the county as part of the “Raising the Colours” protest. The campaign, which saw flags displayed prominently…
Exciting Plans for New Town Centre Museum and Creative Quarter in Llanelli
Llanelli could soon boast a new town centre museum and Creative Quarter thanks to an ambitious vision from local artists and volunteers. The group behind the initiative, the John Street Project, aims to transform and beautify John Street, acquiring the…
Welsh Motorsport and Supercar Festival returns to Pembrey Circuit
On Sunday, September 21st, Pembrey Circuit will roar to life as the highly anticipated Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival arrives for a full day of high-octane action. From rare and exotic supercars to thrilling motorsport demonstrations, the event promises excitement…
Llanelli woman with “heart of gold” wins Inspire! Adult Learning Award
Retirement can be an opportunity for a slower pace of life, but for one Llanelli woman it has opened her up to a whole new world of adult learning and community volunteering. Gloria Beynon is a retired teaching assistant who…
Petition calling on WRU to protect Scarlets’ Future supported by Anne Davies MP and Cefin Campbell MS
Cefin Campbell, Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd, and Ann Davies, Plaid Cymru Member of Parliament, who represent Carmarthenshire and Llanelli, have encouraged local people and supporters to sign a petition calling on the Welsh Rugby Union to protect the…
National Grid customers in Llanelli to receive safety check visits
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will be visiting customers’ properties in and around Llanelli from next week as part of a safety inspection programme. Domestic and small business customers in the SA15 postcode will receive visits from NGED-approved contractors to…
Llanelli Rallies to aid Families Following Felinfoel House Fire
On Thursday, August 21, a devastating house fire in Felinfoel completely destroyed one property and caused serious damage to another, leaving the residing families displaced and devastated. Emergency services responded swiftly, ensuring the families from the affected homes were evacuated…
BREAKING: House ablaze in Felinfoel
Just over an hour ago, we received reports that a substantial fire had broken out at several properties in Felinfoel Llanelli. It has been reported that emergency services have been called and are now tackling the blaze. Residents are urged…