Investigation launched following attempted murder at Carmarthen Park
Officers continue to investigate an attempted murder following an incident in Carmarthen Park between 3pm-4pm yesterday afternoon (29 January). A woman was taken to hospital where she remains in a stable condition. Officers are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries…
Ysgol Bro Myrddin placed under lockdown following threat against pupil
A school was placed into lockdown on Wednesday, December 10, following a reported threat against a pupil. Students at Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen were prevented from leaving the premises while emergency services attended the scene, including armed Police. According…
Dyfed-Powys Police and Paladin Win Wales Safer Communities Award for Groundbreaking Stalking Victim Support
Dyfed-Powys Police with Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service, have been awarded the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence category at the Wales Safer Communities Awards 2025 on 27 November at Aberystwyth University. Dyfed-Powys Police was recognised for leading…
Carmarthen-based darts team raises hundreds of pounds for Hywel Dda Health Charities through raffle evening
Nicola Jones and the rest of the Carmarthen and District Ladies Winter Darts League chose to raise money for Glangwili Hospital’s Cilgerran Ward by organising a charity evening and raffle, which was held on the 30th September, with all proceeds going…
Oriel Myrddin Gallery set to reopen following major redevelopment
This month marks a new chapter for Oriel Myrddin as the gallery in Carmarthen reopens following a major redevelopment, relaunching on 22 November 2025 with the exhibition GWRACH | WITCH Clive Hicks-Jenkins: A Fairy Tale Retold. Gwrach | Witch |…
Overnight Engineering Works Between Carmarthen and Llanelli Scheduled for January 2026
Network Rail has announced that overnight engineering work will take place between Carmarthen and Llanelli in January 2026. The work is scheduled to run from Monday evening (o5 January) until Friday morning (09 January), as part of a programme of…
Carmarthen man found guilty of rape and voyeurism
A Carmarthen man has been found guilty of committing rape in 2002 and admitted to voyeurism following a two-week trial at Swansea Crown Court. Daniel Gravell was charged with raping a 19-year-old who was enjoying a night out with her…
Three people charged following operation uncovering cannabis plants worth up to £595,000
Three people have been charged and remanded in custody after police found cannabis plants worth up to £595,000 growing in a disused trye centre. Dyfed-Powys Police carried out a warrant in Johnstown, Carmarthen, on Wednesday, March 26, where they discovered…
Trading Standards Investigation exposes premises selling vapes to underage teens
A 15-year-old who tried to buy vapes as part of a Trading Standards investigation in Carmarthenshire was sold them at eight premises. Formal written warnings were issued to the sellers after Trading Standards officers questioned them under caution and examined…
Carmarthenshire Councillors seek assurances that ‘Christmas kerbside Collection Chaos’ won’t happen again at Easter
WORRIED councillors have sought assurances that Christmas kerbside collection “chaos” in Carmarthenshire won’t happen again at Easter. Cllr Kevin Madge told a council committee that his email “blew up” over the festive period due to complaints from householders whose kerbside…