Campaigners demand urgent action to tackle ‘shocking neglect’ of autistic children in Llanelli
CAMPAIGNERS are demanding urgent action to tackle the ‘shocking neglect’ of autistic children in Llanelli. The recent report commissioned by Carmarthenshire County Council indicated that 115 children have no suitable education provision and many others face a three year wait for an official diagnosis….
Man dies following serious RTC on Station Road, Llanelli
Dyfed-Powys Police received reports of a serious RTC in Station Road, Llanelli involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian at approx. 9.55pm on Friday August 1, 2025. The male pedestrian was walking near the Home Bargains store in Station Road, when…
Public Consultation on future of Minor Injury Unit at Prince Philip Hospital now closed
The twelve-week public consultation seeking views on the future options for the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli has now closed. Launched on 28 April 2025, the consultation invited views on four potential long-term options for…
We Need a Vision’: Backlash Grows Over Llanelli Market Plans
Llanelli traders and shoppers must be given their say on plans to move the town’s popular indoor market and demolish the Murray Street multi-storey car park. That’s the demand from residents, as well as leading local Labour politicians who fear…
Llanelli to Honour Legacy of Jim Griffiths, “One of the Greatest Sons of Wales”
Fifty years after the death of Llanelli MP Jim Griffiths—a man widely regarded as one of the greatest sons of Wales—a special memorial event will be held in the town to celebrate his extraordinary legacy. The free commemorative event will…
Llanelli Market could be set to relocate as well as potential demolition of ‘ageing’ multi-storey carpark
PROPOSALS to relocate Llanelli Market and potentially demolish the ageing multi-storey car park above have been unveiled by Carmarthenshire Council. The authority is looking at four options, including moving the indoor market to the former Woolworths building in nearby Vaughan…
Llanelli Town Council Leader fires back at ‘scathing article’ by Mail Online
Llanelli Town Council leader David Darkin has hit back at a scathing article by the Mail Online, which portrayed the Welsh town centre as a place in crisis, overrun by “boarded-up shops” and “drug addicts.” The article, published under the…
Have your say on future of MIU at Prince Philip Hospital before consultation closes
With just days remaining until the consultation closes, Hywel Dda University Health Board is urging members of the public to have their say on the future of the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli. The twelve-week…
Fears for Ysgol Heol Goffa School Plan If Political Shift Hits Senedd Elections Next Year
Llanelli Labour councillor Shaun Greaney has warned that the long-delayed project to build a new special school for Ysgol Heol Goffa could be at risk if there is a major political shift at the next Senedd elections in May 2026….
Llanelli appoints new Town Mayor for 2025-26
Cllr Andrew R. Bragoli (Labour), a lifelong resident of the Lliedi ward, has been installed as Llanelli’s 51st Town Mayor, succeeding Cllr John G. Prosser for the 2025–26 civic year. His deputy, Cllr Sarah Evans, also of Lliedi, assumes the role of Deputy Mayor . Professional and…