Land purchased through CPO to build cycle path from Carmarthen to Llandeilo
PLANS hatched more than a decade ago for a cycle path between Carmarthen and Llandeilo have taken a major step forward after Welsh ministers confirmed a controversial compulsory purchase order (CPO) for land along the route. The order had been…
Royal Observer Corps Association pays tribute to 796 Seaborne Observers
On the 80th Anniversary of the Royal Observer Corps’ contribution to Operation Overlord, the Royal Observer Corps Association paid tribute to the 796 Seaborne Observers from all the home nations, sailed with the allied invasion forces during D-Day. The Seaborne…
92-year-old in severe pain left waiting 14 hours for Ambulance
A 92-year-old woman was left waiting 14 hours for an Ambulance after sustaining an injury to her back and suffering from chest pains. Olwen Simpson (pictured), who lives in Cynwyl Elfed had been at home on Saturday afternoon when she…
Four-year-old protester asks ‘Where is our school for our poor little Millie?’
A FOUR-year-old boy who stood on the steps of County Hall during a demonstration over the decision made by Carmarthenshire County Council to scrap plans for a new facility for Ysgol Heol Goffa asked a profound question which could only…
St Davids Day Parade wows the crowds
Picture Special by Elkanah Evans and Alan Evans Hundreds of people attended the St David’s Day parade in Carmarthen today, Saturday (Mar 2). The parade started from St Peter’s Church headed by Carmarthen Coracles the Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band and…
Remembrance Parade Carmarthen on film
It is a great pleasure to post the Remembrance Parade film from Carmarthen 2023. We hope you enjoy the film. Please share and tag people you recognise. Our content gets thousands of views every day. If you would like your…
Carmarthenshire’s Tywi Centre leads the charge in promoting sustainable heritage conservation in Wales
The Tywi Centre, a built heritage conservation skills provider based in the heart of Carmarthenshire, is spearheading a transformative effort to safeguard and enhance Wales’s traditional built heritage with a resolute focus on sustainability. Wales boasts a rich cultural…
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…
Hammer blow for Carmarthenshire as Wilko set to close majority of stores
Carmarthenshire will receive a hammer blow to its retail industry as Wilko stores prepare to close within weeks after talks to rescue the group collapsed. Unions have been informed that the majority of Wilkos 400 shops will see the shutters…
Motorist has lucky escape as car overturns on Llywnhendy Road
Dyfed-Powys Police were called to a road traffic collision in Llwynhendy in Carmarthenshire yesterday, Thursday (Apr 13). The B4297 road was closed in both directions while the emergency services dealt with the incident. One vehicle had overturned. The occupant escaped…