Torrential Rain Brings Devastation Across Carmarthenshire
Communities across Carmarthenshire are counting the cost after torrential rain swept through the county, flooding homes, businesses, and farmland. Roads were closed, emergency services stretched, and residents left reeling as rivers burst their banks in what many described as the…
Residents Urged to Avoid Travel Amid Worsening Flood Conditions in Carmarthenshire
Residents of Carmarthenshire and motorists are being strongly advised not to travel in and around Carmarthen and other low-lying areas of Carmarthenshire due to rising river levels and surface flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall. Flood warnings have been issued…
Meeting on Proposed Housing Development Leaves Residents Feeling Powerless
On the evening of Wednesday 30th July, residents of Cynwyl Elfed gathered to attend a meeting at the village hall regarding recent news that a proposed planning development was going through a consultation process. The proposed development of 31 homes…
Plans for 31 Homes in Cynwyl Elfed Spark Flood of Concern from Residents
A controversial proposal to build 31 new homes on land off Surgeon Street has triggered strong reactions in the quiet Carmarthenshire village of Cynwyl Elfed, with residents, business owners and local officials voicing serious concerns over infrastructure, flooding, and the…
Traffic Chaos on A484, a living nightmare for residents
The Gwili Valley is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful wooded valleys in Carmarthenshire. The road twists and turns alongside the Gwili River and it is home to the Gwili Steam Railway. Dotted along the valley are the villages of…
Storm Bert renews frustrations over road safety in rural Carmarthenshire
In the wake of Storm Bert, Carmarthenshire and the surrounding area has seen its fair share of burst rivers, power cuts, fallen trees and damaged property. But as the clouds begin to lift and the skies begin to clear, residents…
Landslide closes road to Carmarthen
A landslide which has taken a substantial part of a road away has caused chaos for traffic to and from Carmarthen along the Trevaughan road into Cynwyl Elfed. Road closures are in place with local access still available up…