eBike involved in collision on Bigyn Road, Llanelli
Police are investigating a road traffic collision which occurred at about 7.20pm, Saturday 29th June. A red Mazda 6 and a Sur-Ron electric motorcycle were involved in the collision on Bigyn Road, Llanelli. The male rider of the motorcycle was…
Mentoring gives Sara Edwards courage to embark on right environmental projects for family farm
In the days when Sara Edwards’ great-grandmother farmed, agriculture had an informal network of mentors in the shape of her neighbouring farmers, sharing ideas and passing on knowledge. Three generations later and Sara sees the Farming Connect Mentoring programme as…
‘Save Our School’ campaign launched for Ysgol Heol Goffa
PARENTS, teachers and councillors have launched a campaign to save a Llanelli school for pupils with additional learning needs, which has been rated excellent, from potential closure. Ysgol Heol Goffa pupils are at risk of being split up into mainstream…
Police investigate shoplifting incidents in Parc Trostre
Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating 4 separate shoplifting incidents at Tesco Extra, Parc Trostre, Llanelli, that happened between 03/01/2024 and 09/01/2024. The combined value of the shoplifting offences amounts to approximately £3000. Officers would like to speak with the person in…
Plans for CK’s store in Bynea turned down
PLANS for a CK’s store at a former petrol station east of Llanelli have been turned down. The food retailer’s proposal for Cwmfelin Road, Bynea, was said to have public support but Carmarthenshire Council planning officers said a transport statement…
Llanelli Polish Community commemorates seven Polish Airmen
On Sunday (2nd June) at the Catholic Church Hall Llanelli, Polish children of the Wesołe Nutki choir, parents, council officials, the Lord Lieutenant Sara Edwards and the Llanelli Labour candidate Dame Nia Griffith MP attended an event to raise awareness…
Dafen community mourns loss of former footballer and local hero Glan Letheren
Today (6th June), Dafen Welfare CC issued a statement announcing the passing of former player, captain and team manager Glan Letheren, a dedicated, life member of the Dafen AFC whose contributions to the team as well as his coaching and…
Stradey Park Hotel back in business
Why should you support a local hotel? Llanelli is a relatively small town in the grand scale of towns across the UK. It has seen its fair share of success and disasters. It has had to adapt to the changing…
Llanelli Conservative candidate accuses Welsh Labour of spreading misinformation
Charlie Evans, Welsh Conservative candidate for Llanelli in the General Election, has accused Welsh Labour of spreading “misinformation” when talking about the NHS in Wales, as the General Election campaign enters its third week. Voters across Wales and the…
Dame Nia Griffith MP confirmed as Labour candidate for Llanelli
The Llanelli Labour Party has confirmed that Dame Nia Griffith will be once again standing as its candidate for the Llanelli Constituency at next month’s General Election. Dame Nia, a former comprehensive school teacher and a founder member of a…