Lord Griffiths of Burry Port recalls life of ‘abject poverty’ in Burry Port at Grammar School reunion
The Reverend Lord Griffiths of Burry Port was the guest speaker at the Llanelli Boys Grammar School and Graig Former Pupils Association lunch at the Diplomat Hotel on Friday April 1st. Lord Leslie John Griffiths , Baron Griffiths of Burry…
Police appeal for witnesses following burglary at Llanelli property
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a burglary that occurred sometime overnight on Monday, 14th and Tuesday, 15th February at a property in Coronation Road, Llanelli. Keys to a SsangYong Tivoli were taken from the property. This vehicle was then involved in…
Leader of Carmarthenshire Labour has ambitious plans for county if elected in May
The Leader of Carmarthenshire Labour Rob James has said that he would like to change the culture of Carmarthenshire County Council and the culture of councillors. Cllr James also said that Carmarthenshire residents had been telling him that Llanelli, Ammanford…
“Unpaid carers concerns have been listened to,” says Llanelli MS
In recognition of the pivotal role, they have played during the pandemic, unpaid carers in the Llanelli constituency will be eligible to receive a £500 payment. That announcement, from Welsh Government this/last week, will come as a welcome relief for…
£11,000 boost to the local community to mark end of innovative scheme in Llanelli
To mark the end of an innovative programme to remove surface water from the wastewater network in Llanelli, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water recently donated £11,000 to support 11 local community project to make a difference in the community. This was…
Police appeal for information following allegation of assault at AJ’s Tavern, Llanelli
“Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing or witnesses following an allegation of assault which occurred in AJ’s Tavern, Maescanner road, Llanelli. A 57-year-old man was assaulted by two men at approximately 10.45pm, Saturday, 12th February 2022. Anyone with information that could help…
Carmarthenshire couple given equine ban after breaching disqualification order
A husband and wife have been handed a further ban on keeping animals and given suspended jail terms – after admitting a series of animal welfare offences, including causing a pony to suffer and breaching a previous disqualification order. Kidwelly…
Man remains in custody as police execute warrant at Llanelli property under The Explosive Substances Act
Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that a warrant was executed, under The Explosive Substances Act, at an address in the Llanelli area on Thursday, 10th February 2022. A specialist search took place, with the assistance of the ambulance and fire services,…
Family launch Hand Bike challenge in memory of much loved Gran to raise funds for British Heart Foundation
Family and friends of a much-loved mother and grandmother from Capel Hendre in Ammanford are taking part in a 10-mile sponsored hand-bike and walking challenge in her memory after she passed away suddenly having suffered a heart attack last October….
Man jailed for unprovoked attack that left victim in hospital for two months
A 21-year-old man who calmly walked away after knocking a man out in an unprovoked attack, which saw his victim spend two months in hospital, has been jailed for four years and 10 months. Christian Hart, of Heol Tregoning, Llanelli,…