We Need a Vision’: Backlash Grows Over Llanelli Market Plans
Llanelli traders and shoppers must be given their say on plans to move the town’s popular indoor market and demolish the Murray Street multi-storey car park. That’s the demand from residents, as well as leading local Labour politicians who fear…
Llanelli to Honour Legacy of Jim Griffiths, “One of the Greatest Sons of Wales”
Fifty years after the death of Llanelli MP Jim Griffiths—a man widely regarded as one of the greatest sons of Wales—a special memorial event will be held in the town to celebrate his extraordinary legacy. The free commemorative event will…
Llanelli Market could be set to relocate as well as potential demolition of ‘ageing’ multi-storey carpark
PROPOSALS to relocate Llanelli Market and potentially demolish the ageing multi-storey car park above have been unveiled by Carmarthenshire Council. The authority is looking at four options, including moving the indoor market to the former Woolworths building in nearby Vaughan…
Llanelli Town Council Leader fires back at ‘scathing article’ by Mail Online
Llanelli Town Council leader David Darkin has hit back at a scathing article by the Mail Online, which portrayed the Welsh town centre as a place in crisis, overrun by “boarded-up shops” and “drug addicts.” The article, published under the…
Have your say on future of MIU at Prince Philip Hospital before consultation closes
With just days remaining until the consultation closes, Hywel Dda University Health Board is urging members of the public to have their say on the future of the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli. The twelve-week…
Fears for Ysgol Heol Goffa School Plan If Political Shift Hits Senedd Elections Next Year
Llanelli Labour councillor Shaun Greaney has warned that the long-delayed project to build a new special school for Ysgol Heol Goffa could be at risk if there is a major political shift at the next Senedd elections in May 2026….
Llanelli appoints new Town Mayor for 2025-26
Cllr Andrew R. Bragoli (Labour), a lifelong resident of the Lliedi ward, has been installed as Llanelli’s 51st Town Mayor, succeeding Cllr John G. Prosser for the 2025–26 civic year. His deputy, Cllr Sarah Evans, also of Lliedi, assumes the role of Deputy Mayor . Professional and…
Labour aims to ‘put more bobbies back on the beat’ with £200 million to kickstart recruitment
In a bid to increase neighbourhood policing, the Labour Party is aiming putting more bobbies back on the beat, with the UK Government delivering up to 33 new neighbourhood police officers for the Dyfed Powys Police within a year. The…
World Champion Kick Boxer Builds Centre of Excellence at Former Car Factory Social Club
In Llanelli, Wales, a town celebrated for producing World Champion snooker legend Terry Griffiths, another world champion is making her mark, Tennessee Randall, a two-time kickboxing world champion and European champion has fought in destinations across the globe and in…
Consultation on Llanelli’s MIU passes six-week midpoint
The consultation on Llanelli’s Minor Injury Unit (MIU) has now passed its six-week midpoint, and Hywel Dda University Health Board is thanking the community for its involvement, while responding to some of the feedback received so far. The MIU at…