Llanelli Mind share concerns over MIU closure at Prince Philip Hospital
The charitable organisation Llanelli Mind have expressed their concern over the decision made by the Healthboard to instate a temporary closure of the MIU service at Prince Philip Hospital. In a statement, CEO of Llanelli Mind Jean Cato said: “When…
Healthboard agrees to temporary closure of Llanelli’s MIU at Prince Philip Hospital
The Minor Injury Unit at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli will temporarily become a 12-hour daytime service from 1 November 2024 due to safety issues. The temporary change, agreed for a period of six months by Hywel Dda University Health…
March to be held in support of Ysgol Heol Goffa
CAMPAIGNERS are set to march in Llanelli on Saturday the 7th of September for a new special school for Ysgol Heol Goffa. Campaigners say they are battling for justice for disadvantaged children in the county. The fight for a new…
Mother of two scared to live in her council flat in Llanelli
A MOTHER-of-two said she was scared to live in her council flat in Llanelli due to what she claimed was anti-social behaviour and drug abuse at the estate. Sylwia Torunska lives in a two-bedroom first-floor flat at Granby Close with her…
Planned road closure for Cowell Street and Stepney Street, Llanelli
A planned road closure is taking place at Cowell Street and Stepney Street, Llanelli from Tuesday 27 August 2024 for a period of 7 weeks, in order for Carmarthenshire County Council to carry out essential public realm improvement works. Both…
Pups born with rare genetic trait surprise Llanelli family
A Llanelli family has had a wonderful surprise when the family boxer dog gave birth to a litter of puppies. Penny the boxer dog is now the proud mother of 11 adorable puppies. There were 7 pups born with…
Llanelli Pride a roaring success
Llanelli Pride got underway on, Friday (Jul 14). With the event continuing throughout the weekend at the Selwyn Samuel Centre, EJ’s and around People’s Park in Llanelli. Hundreds of people joined in the celebrations and the centre was transformed into…
Angry scenes outside hotel as owners allegedly escape through hedge
There were angry scenes on Saturday (Jul 8) outside the Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli. Roads were closed as protesters demonstrating against Home Office plans to house asylum seekers at the hotel were met with a large police presence…
Stradey Park Hotel protesters accuse police of allowing unlawful action by site operators
THERE was widespread anger at the role of the police during a tense stand-off between campaigners and the team behind the Stradey Park Hotel asylum seekers plan yesterday. Fencing which had been erected and locked at the private land at…
Llanelli’s Sports Direct to Close as company opens flagship £10m store in Birmingham
Llanelli’s Sports Direct store at the St Elli Centre is to close in September 2022. The Parc Trostre store is not closing. The closure comes at a time when the Wilko store in the centre has been reduced to almost…