Llanelli Nightclub Granted Extension to Open Hours
A NIGHTCLUB in Llanelli can open until 5.30am on Saturdays and Sundays, two hours later than previously, councillors have decided. Members of a Carmarthenshire Council licensing sub-committee granted the licensing variation request by Adam Cole, licence holder of The Metropolitan,…
Appeal for witnesses to serious RTC in Llanelli
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a serious road traffic collision on Station Road, Llanelli at around 8.20pm yesterday evening (16 December). The collision involved a lorry and a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider was taken to hospital where his condition has been…
“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…
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…
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…
Burry Port RNLI rescues crew of vessel in distress
In the late hours of 23rd November, Burry Port RNLI volunteers carried out a challenging rescue after shore crew spotted a small vessel in difficulty close to the lifeboat station. The incident occurred in complete darkness, with rough surf conditions…
Former Library Transformed into Vibrant Community Centre in Llwynhendy
Llanelli Rural Council has officially completed renovation works at the former branch library in Llwynhendy, transforming the facility into a vibrant community hub now known as Canolfan Llwynhendy. The newly redeveloped centre will offer a broad range of services and…
Llanelli MP Welcomes News of War Memorial Investments
Nia Griffith, Member of Parliament for Llanelli, has welcomed news that the UK Labour Government will be investing an additional £2 million to protect and maintain war memorials across the country – ensuring that the service and sacrifice of our…
Council Weighs Changes to Next Phases of £218m Pentre Awel Development After Leisure Centre Success
Hundreds of people have signed up for gym and swimming membership at Llanelli’s new multi-million-pound leisure centre but a big change in how the wider site is developed is under discussion. The new leisure centre opened last month and is…
Critical Bleed Control Kits to Be Installed at Eight Llanelli Town Council Sites
Emergency critical bleed control kits will soon be installed at eight Llanelli Town Council sites as part of a new public safety initiative spearheaded by Labour councillor Shaun Greaney. Lliedi ward councillor Greaney introduced the lifesaving proposal to the council’s…