Dafen CP School Closed Following Online Threats
Dafen CP School in Llanelli has been closed today after threatening messages were made online during the early hours of the morning. According to Dyfed-Powys Police, information was received at around 2:30am that required immediate safeguarding action. Working closely with…
Backlash Over WRU Plans to Cut West Wales Professional Rugby Teams
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is facing strong criticism following proposals to reduce the number of professional rugby teams in West Wales from two to one. The plans, announced on Friday, would see the Scarlets and Ospreys effectively competing for…
Llanelli Businesses invited to take part in Annual Christmas Window Competition
The festive season is nearly here, and Llanelli is ready to shine. The Llanelli Chamber of Trade and Commerce is once again inviting local businesses to take part in its beloved Annual Christmas Window Competition, encouraging traders to dress their shopfronts in…
Llanelli MP Nia Griffith Supports Plans for Clean Energy Jobs Boom in Wales
Dame Nia Griffith, MP for Llanelli has today supported plans for a clean energy jobs boom in Wales, which is set to create 15,000 new jobs by 2030. Labour’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan shows how demand for clean energy workers…
Woman Charged FollowingAssault in Llanelli Town Centre
A woman has been charged and brought before a court following an assault in Llanelli town centre Officers responded to a report of an assault on Stepney Street at around 4pm on Wednesday, October 15. The victims, a man aged…
Llanelli Poppy Appeal: RBL Calls for Volunteers
The Llanelli branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) is calling for volunteers to help with this year’s Poppy Appeal, as it looks to build on last year’s record total of more than £21,800 raised locally. The branch will launch…
Labour MP Nia Griffith urges local businesses to speak up amid Late Payment Scourge
Nia Griffith, Member of Parliament for Llanelli, has urged local businesses in the area that are being choked by late payments to speak up and help with the introduction of new laws to tackle the problem. Dame Nia is supporting…
Reform Councillor’s Social Media Post Sparks Criticism from Llanelli Town Council
A social media post by Reform UK councillor Michelle Beer has drawn sharp criticism from Llanelli Town Council leaders, who accuse her of misunderstanding how public services are run in the town. Cllr Beer, who represents the Lliedi ward on…
Council Backs Safety Measures at Llanelli Accident Blackspot
Plans to improve safety at one of Llanelli’s busiest and most accident-prone roads have been approved by councillors. Traffic calming measures and other interventions will be introduced at Station Road and New Dock Road following a series of serious collisions…
Access Row Over Llanelli Cenotaph Ramp
Frail and disabled veterans may face difficulties paying their respects at Llanelli’s Cenotaph this Remembrance Week after Carmarthenshire County Council declined a request for a temporary access ramp. Labour councillor and RAF veteran Rob Evans submitted a request in early…