Grieving mum describes devastating loss of ‘loving, caring and funny’ son as killer jailed
A grieving mum has described the devastating loss of her ‘loving, caring and funny’ son as his killer is jailed. Liam Morgan Whittle died after suffering catastrophic head injuries from two punches following a night out in Llanelli. He was…
Murderer of Sophie Evans jailed for life
The family of Llanelli mum Sophie Evans say they will never forget her ‘beautiful smile and comforting ways’ as a man is jailed for life for her murder. When the 30-year-old let her partner’s father into her home on July…
Aberglasney ‘Autumn Morning, Clearing Mist’ photograph rewarded in International Garden Photographer of the year competition
Aberglasney is delighted to announce its photographer, Nigel McCall, has been recognised once again in the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) competition for his stunning image ‘Autumn Morning, Clearing Mist’. IGPOTY brings together the best garden, plant, flower…
Man sentenced for offences under Malicious Communications Act
A Carmarthen man has been sentenced following a trial where he was convicted of two offences under the Malicious Communications Act. Matthew Thomas, 47, from Carmarthen, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates Court on Thursday, February 13, 2025, where he was handed…
Police and Crime Commissioner launches four-year Police and Crime Plan for 2025/2029
Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, Dafydd Llywelyn, has launched his four-year Police and Crime Plan for 2025 to 2029, setting out his vision to improve public trust and confidence in policing. The plan reflects the priorities of people in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire,…
Betting Shops and Bingo Halls in Carmarthenshire reduced by nearly a third
The number of betting shops and bingo halls in Carmarthenshire has reduced by nearly a third in the last three years, reflecting a shift from bricks and mortar gambling to online, a meeting heard. Council licensing officers have reviewed the…
Council to get £12.9m of ‘transition year’ funding after Shared Prosperity Fund ends next month
MILLIONS of pounds of funding which has helped a community transport project buy a new minibus and a company train nearly 200 people in hospitality in Carmarthenshire is continuing for another year, but at a lower level than currently. The…
Planning policy aimed at ensuring 1,936 new affordable homes in Carmarthenshire takes step forward
A PLANNING policy which aims to ensure nearly 2,000 new affordable homes are built in Carmarthenshire has taken a step forward. The affordable housing supplementary planning guidance, as it’s known, will be incorporated into a new planning blueprint for the county…
New service to help older people stay warm across Carmarthenshire
A new service has been launched by Care & Repair Carmarthenshire to help older people across the county stay warm and safe in their homes and keep energy bills down. The Older Not Colder initiative offers home energy assessments, expert…
New maternity and neonatal facilities open at Glangwili Hospital
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) today (6 February 2025) welcomed Jeremy Miles, MS Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, to officially open maternity and neonatal facilities at Glangwili Hospital. Following a £25.2m Welsh Government investment, the Special Care…