Generous grant from local group funds bed for bereaved parents at Glangwili Hospital
A generous grant from a volunteer-led Group, part of the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands, has funded a bespoke fitted pull-down bed for the bereavement room on the labour ward at Glangwili Hospital. The new bed, which…
Extra Day Added to Christmas Holidays Thanks to Snowfall
Many Schools across Carmarthenshire, which were due to reopen today (Monday, 5 January) following the Christmas and New Year holidays, remained closed for many pupils after snow and icy conditions made travel unsafe. Carmarthenshire County Council confirmed that dozens of…
Snow and Icy Conditions hit Carmarthenshire
Snow showers are continuing to affect parts of Carmarthenshire, including the Carmarthen area, as a spell of cold winter weather holds on across the county. While accumulations are variable, bursts of snow are falling at times, particularly over higher ground,…
Tributes paid to Blood Biker who tragically died in RTC near Llanddarog
The family of Andrew Rogers aged 61 from Hayscastle, wish to pay tribute to the beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and uncle, who sadly passed away in hospital on Thursday 1 January 2026, following a road traffic collision on…
“Christmas of the future!” – Llanelli MP’s Christmas Card Design Competition Winners 2025 announced
Hundreds of pupils from schools across Llanelli have been working hard to submit entries to this year’s competition to design the official Christmas Card of the area’s Member of Parliament, Dame Nia Griffith. Based on the theme of “Christmas of…
Young voices lead the way in tackling litter in Carmarthenshire
A new youth-led initiative has been challenging stereotypes and putting young people at the heart of the fight against litter. The Keep Wales Tidy project, delivered in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council, local youth groups, and community partners, set out…
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…
New Parc Penprys Development Set to Ease Llanelli Crematorium Parking Pressures
Overspill parking on the A4138 has been repeatedly highlighted by grieving families, funeral directors and local councillors for many years. Bartypower, the landowner behind the Parc Penprys scheme, is proposing a 150-space dedicated car park within safe walking distance, designed…
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…
Police appeal for information following collision in Llanelli
Police are appealing for the driver of a van, involved in a collision in Llanelli on Friday 10th October at about 5.30pm, to come forward. A report was received that a child on a scooter was involved in a collision with…