Dyfed-Powys Police join four-week firearms amnesty for TVBFs
Dyfed-Powys Police is joining forces across the UK in holding a four-week firearms amnesty for Turkish manufactured top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) branded as BLOW, CEONIC ISS, EKOL and RETAY, which are now illegal to possess following testing by the National…
Man who killed son’s girlfriend in fit of rage found guilty of murder
A MAN who killed his son’s girlfriend in a fit of rage has been found guilty of murder. Richard Jones denied murdering Sophie Evans, but admitted manslaughter – saying he snapped when he suspected the victim and her boyfriend, his…
Health Board invites Llanelli residents to shape potential options for the future of Prince Philip Hospital’s MIU
Hywel Dda University Health Board is inviting people from the wider Llanelli community to shape potential options for the future of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital. A temporary change to the opening hours of the unit,…
Carmarthenshire County Council urged to improve Street Cleaning and Waste Collection Services
Llanelli MP, Dame Nia Griffith, has called on Plaid Cymru run Carmarthenshire County Council to up its game on street cleaning and waste collection following long running criticism from local residents about the state of local streets and areas across…
Driving tips issued by Safety Charity amid heavy snow and ice disruptions
With heavy snow still disrupting the UK, a former long-serving police officer who is now Chief Riding Examiner for advanced driving and motorcycling at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), has shared advice to keep the public…
“Time for action on grooming & child abuse, not just words” – Nia Griffith MP
Dame Nia Griffith has issued a statement in support of the immediate action that promises to implement recommendations to ensure that the taskforce that deals with grooming gangs is accelerated. In her statement, Nia Griffith said: “Child sexual abuse and…
Police investigate assault at Trostre Retail Park, Llanelli
Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating an assault that took place at Boots, Tostre Retail Park, Llanelli at around 1pm on Monday 23 December. The incident took place near the fragrance display inside the store where a member of staff was pushed…
Exceptional Sporting Talent Honoured at 73rd Brin Isaac Awards
The 73rd Annual Brin Isaac Memorial Fund Presentation Dinner took place on December 3rd at the Diplomat Hotel in Llanelli, showcasing the remarkable achievements of local athletes across various sports. Featured speaker Dr. Jamie Roberts, a former Wales and British…
More trees to appear on Council land as cabinet approves new woodland strategy
MORE and more trees will appear on Carmarthenshire Council land after its cabinet approved a new woodland strategy. The plan is to plant an average of nine-and-a-half hectares of woodland per year over the next 25 years to increase the…
Welsh Ambulance Service declares ‘critical incident’
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a ‘critical incident’ because of significantly increased demand across the 999 service and extensive hospital handover delays. Demand on the 999 service is currently very high, with more than 340 calls waiting to be…