Dyfed-Powys Police Backs ‘Own The Night’ Campaign
Dyfed-Powys Police has backed a campaign aiming to make running safer for women this winter. Own The Night / Ein Nos Ni, a national campaign launched by Welsh Athletics that both recognises and hopes to lessen the growing concerns women…
Lee Waters says ‘Traditional Business Model’ for Welsh Town Centres is ‘Dead’
A former minister has warned that the traditional business model for Welsh town centres is “dead”, arguing that familiar solutions such as free parking and abolishing business rates are not the answer. Labour’s Lee Waters said the economic shift towards…
Carmarthenshire to receive £20m Pride of Place funding for regeneration
A major £20 million regeneration package for Carmarthenshire, delivered by Llanelli’s MP Nia Griffith, has been welcomed by Labour councillors as “fairness in action” — but Plaid Cymru leaders have questioned the UK Government’s Pride of Place scheme. The funding,…
Police and Emergency Services attend three-vehicle RTC near Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen
Dyfed-Powys Police responded to a serious road traffic collision involving three vehicles on the B4333 near Cynwyl Elfed on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30pm, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The collision resulted in three individuals…
Swansea and Carmarthenshire Councils Paid Over £1m to Suspended Staff in Three Years
THEFT, turning up to work under the influence of alcohol, and aggressive behaviour led to a small number of council employees in Swansea being suspended in 2024-25. In total 40 workers were suspended on full pay during the 12-month period…
In-house auditors find weaknesses in Carmarthenshire Council systems
SOME staff who submitted travel claims included mileage from their home to office or depot while other claims were found to be duplicate, a Carmarthenshire Council report said. In-house auditors checked a sample of 20 mileage claims and found that…
Tractor goes up in flames near Llandysul
At 2.17pm on Friday, July 18th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llandysul, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Lampeter, Newcastle Emlyn and Llanelli Fire Stations were called to an incident at Llangeler in Llandysul. Crews responded to a…
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…
Carmarthen man found guilty of rape and voyeurism following trial
Daniel Gravell, aged 43, was found guilty of raping a woman in 2002 and admitted to voyeurism following a two-week trial at Swansea Crown Court that concluded in May this year. Recognising the lasting impact of the rape offence committed…
Should the west coast railway lines be recommissioned? – The £2billion debate in the Senedd
Senedd members debated calls to reopen railway lines along the west coast of Wales to connect north and south but balked at the estimated £2bn cost. Carolyn Thomas led the debate on June 18 following a near-13,000-name petition calling…