Ammanford teen jailed for raping a 12-year-old
A teenager has been sentenced to three years and six months in a young offender’s institution after pleading guilty to raping a 12-year-old. Jake Richards, aged 19, of Garnswllt, admitted to raping the girl when he was 17 years old…
Plaid Cymru Steps Up for Ammanford: Fighting for Banking Hub After Lloyds Exit
Plaid Cymru representatives are leading efforts to secure a permanent Banking Hub in Ammanford, following Lloyds Bank’s decision to close its branch on Quay Street on 12 January 2026. The closure will leave Ammanford without a full-service bank – a major…
Ysgol Dyffryn Aman loses greenspace in favour of School Bus Park
The majority of a large lawn at a secondary school in Carmarthenshire will make way for a bus park although five mature trees there will be retained. The new bus park and turning area at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, Ammanford, will…
Harmony, Friendship and Feel-Good Singing – Ammanford Choir Brings Joy to the Community
In the heart of Ammanford, a group of women are finding joy, strength, and connection through the simple power of song. Côr Persain, a vibrant ladies’ choir, has become much more than a musical group – it’s a weekly dose…