Council approves revised Welsh in Education Strategic Plan
TEN more schools will move to Welsh language education in Carmarthenshire as part of an updated strategy, a senior councillor said. Cllr Glynog Davies, cabinet member for education and Welsh language, said this would happen over the next 10 years,…
Free eye test offer as M&S opens Llanelli opticians
Marks & Spencer has opened the newest branch of its M&S Opticians service, located in the retailer’s popular Llanelli store. M&S Llanelli Parc Trostre will offer customers an expert opticians service, which includes a full eye health examination (OCT scan) for…
‘Conservative Transport Minister Must Do His Job’ says Jane Dodds
RESPONDING to ongoing rail strikes and the possibility of more to come, the Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds has called on the UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps to “get around the negotiating table now and sort this out.” Jane…
Thousands of cataract patients being treated in mobile theatres
THE £1.4m ophthalmic hub featuring two theatres at the University Hospital of Wales are part of the Welsh Government’s ambitious plan to transform planned care in Wales and cut waiting times over the next four years. As the NHS and…
Rugby Union’s finest Phil Bennett OBE passes away
‘They’ll be crying in the streets of Llanelli tonight’ would be the words uttered by the legendary rugby commentator Bill McLarren upon hearing of the death of World Rugby’s legendary number 10 Phil Bennett OBE who sadly passed away today…
Leader of Carmarthenshire Labour has ambitious plans for county if elected
The Leader of Carmarthenshire Labour Rob James has said that he would like to change the culture of Carmarthenshire County Council and the culture of councillors. Cllr James also said that Carmarthenshire residents had been telling him that Llanelli, Ammanford…
Healthy Heart Tips – Influencing Children’s Eating Habits from Heart Research UK
Every parent or guardian has their own style of child-rearing, but ultimately every family has the same goal, which is to raise a healthy and happy child. With a little intention and the right tools, we can do a lot…
£10,000 grant available for Healthy Heart community projects in Wales
Community groups in the Wales region that are helping local people look after their hearts can as of today (31st of January) apply for a £10,000 grant from national charity Heart Research UK. The grant is available for new and…
Anti-Vax protesters target busy Carmarthen roundabout to make their point
A handful of Anti-Vax protesters took part in a protest today, Saturday (Jan 29) on the B&Q roundabout in Carmarthen. Most held placards which contained slogans including ‘Why Vaccinate Kids?’ ‘Enough is Enough’ and ‘No Vaccines, No Passports’. Some motorists…
Somewhere over the rainbow, coming to a coal mine near you
The men and women embroiled in the mining for coal, the distribution and the use of for industry must be looking over their shoulders and trying to work out whether at any moment like a scene from How Green is…