Largescale cannabis farm discovered following raid on King Street, Carmarthen
Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at a property on King St, Carmarthen Wednesday, October 23. During the warrant, a large hydroponic set up was located with 930 cannabis plants seized, with a potential street value of over £870,000. One man,…
Carmarthenshire Veteran to join Cenotaph March-past in Charity Delegation
An RAF veteran from Ammanford, Carmarthanshire, is one of 44 veterans, carers, and staff from Help for Heroes, who will pay tribute to fallen comrades and family members who served, by joining the Cenotaph march-past on Remembrance Sunday (10 November),…
Carmarthenshire’s Climate Action Group Recognised for Pioneering Work in Climate Change Education
Carmarthenshire’s Climate Change Education portfolio has been officially recognised in the Wales Net Zero Challenge Group’s recently published research documents. This comprehensive report outlines a pathway for education, jobs, and community engagement to effectively address the Climate and Nature Emergency,…
Flagship after-dark event set to showcase at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
From Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th October 2024 the National Botanic Garden of Wales will play host to an immersive after dark event experience that combines fire, music, poetry and performance, all set against the backdrop of one of Wales’ most iconic…
Carmarthenshire Businesses embrace Welsh Language Learning with New Programme
To mark Shwtmae Sumae Day 2024, Carmarthenshire County Council is celebrating its groundbreaking initiative aimed at helping local businesses embrace and promote the Welsh language. Named “Welsh for Carmarthenshire Businesses,” the initiative is a collaboration between Carmarthenshire County Council’s ARFOR programme and…
16-year-old arrested following threatening messages sent to pupil at Ysgol Bro Myrddin
Dyfed-Powys Police attended Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin this morning, Friday October 11 at approx. 11.20am. Concerns were raised following a threatening message against one of the pupils of Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin, Carmarthen. The messages were not from…
Labour councillors refuse to support call for essential extra funding for social care, schools and highways
The Labour opposition group on Carmarthenshire County Council have been slammed for failing to support a motion calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to provide fair funding in her budget on October 30th to place cash-starved local councils back on a…
Three men to appear in court for break-in at BT Depot, Carmarthen
Three men charged to appear in court. Police were called to a report of a break in at the BT depot, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen on Sunday evening, 29th September 2024. Fourteen drums of copper cable were reported missing, some of which…
Investment of over £500,000 to sustain and enhance sports facilities in Carmarthenshire
As the new sporting season kicks off, improvements to sporting facilities in the County, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund [UKSPF], will provide a boost to many teams. One of the largest improvements will be the development…
Cabinet member quizzed about changes to waste collection
A SENIOR councillor has been asked why he and his colleagues are pressing ahead with plans to centralise waste collection operations and reduce black bag collections in Carmarthenshire “despite clear dissatisfaction from those who will be most affected”. The written…