Flooding at Wisemans Bridge, Narberth
At 09:13am this morning, Tuesday 25th August 2020, crews from Tenby and Narberth attended a flooding incident at a caravan park in Wiseman's Bridge, Narberth.
Approximately...
Pembrey Country Park to host one of first post-lockdown even
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Pembrey Country Park has been chosen to host one of the first outdoor sports events in Wales since the Covid-19 lockdown.
Welsh...
Congratulations for Carmarthenshire’s GCSE students
Carmarthenshire County Council has congratulated all GCSEs pupils for their hard work and determination in what has been an exceptionally challenging year.
Cllr Glynog Davies,...
Picton monument survey launched by council’s new group
A new task and finish group set up by Carmarthenshire County Council to improve diversity and address racism has begun its first piece of...
Pub landlord warned after serving beer during lockdown
A St Clears pub landlord caught serving alcohol twice in one day during lockdown has been warned by Carmarthenshire County Council’s licensing committee and...
Carmarthenshire Youth Council support young women
Many young people have been supported with free period products during lockdown by Carmarthen Youth Council and Carmarthenshire Youth Support Services.
The team at Carmarthenshire...
Rural communities to get improved internet connection
Financial help is being made available for residents struggling with internet connection in Carmarthenshire’s rural communities
A new scheme has been set up to help...
Pembs young carers worker takes on virtual Ride London just weeks...
Vikki rides 100 Pembrokeshire miles for Action for Children
Plucky Vikki Phillips has completed an epic 100-mile virtual Prudential Ride London course around...
Bike thefts fall 21% in 12 months
Approximately 19,000 fewer incidents of bicycle theft were reported to the police in the past 12 months compared to the year before, according to...
Date set for re-opening of Oriel Myrddin Gallery
Preparations are underway for the phased re-opening of Oriel Myrddin Gallery in Carmarthen on Tuesday, August 25.
The gallery and shop on Church Lane, opposite...
40,000 Wearable School Uniforms Binned in Wales Every Year
New research has revealed that parents in Wales unnecessarily threw away 40,000 school uniforms in 20191 despite the fact they were still in good condition,...
Welsh Lib Dems welcome change to A-Level results grading
Responding to the Welsh Government's decision to grade A-Levels based on the recommended grades from teachers, Welsh Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds said:
"I'm pleased that Kirsty...
LGA RESPONDS TO NHS CONFEDERATION REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Responding to an NHS Confederation report on mental health services facing rising demand due to coronavirus, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government...
End of furlough scheme brings economic cliff-edge, says Chief Economist
Comment on this morning's unemployment figures from the Chief Economist at Equals, Jeremy Thomson Cook, as he warns the end of the furlough scheme...
Andrew ‘Tommo’ Thomas – A Tribute
It is hard to imagine a match day experience at Parc y Scarlets without the enthusiastic tones of Andrew Thomas on the mic. ‘Tommo’,...
March Madness for Swansea’s Never Mind the Business
Action for Children’s ultimate music quiz returns for fourth year
Tables available to book now for March fundraiser that has raised over...
#RockHuntSirGar
Young people in the county are being encouraged to take part in a Rock Hunt this summer with the chance of winning £30 of...
Popular Radio Broadcaster Dies Aged 66
Radio Broadcaster Chris Needs MBE has died at the age of 66 after suffering a Heart Attack overnight.
Chris who joined BBC Radio Wales in...
‘Let’s build bridges’: Hungarians send heartfelt video message to Wales
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT9lJazd34M
‘Let’s build bridges’: Hungarians send heartfelt video message to Wales
The campaign invites Welsh people to write their own message to Hungarians
Hungarians from all...
Youth Council meets Executive Board to discuss environment
TWO Carmarthenshire Youth Council members have been finding out more about what Carmarthenshire County Council is doing to protect the environment.
Cai Phillips and Arwen...
Police and Crime Panel’s first virtual meeting
The Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel will meet virtually for the first time on Friday, July 24.
Panel members, representing the four local authorities...
‘RESET AND START AGAIN’: OLYMPIC PURSUIT MEDALIST KATIE ARCHIBALD EXPALINS HOW...
GB athletes Elinor Barker and Katie Archibald talk about their year so far and look ahead to rescheduled Games
Cycling UK’s Women’s Festival...
LEISURE PROVIDERS RESCUE PACKAGE VITAL IN FIGHT AGAINST OBESITY, COUNCILS WARN...
Hundreds of leisure facilities could close permanently or be unable to reopen without urgent funding which would damage the nation’s health and undermine the...
YMCA BUILDING, STEPNEY STREET, LLANELLI / YMCA, STRYD STEPNEY, LLANELLI
Asbri Planning Ltd. has been commissioned by Carmarthenshire County Council to undertake pre-application consultation in respect of the proposed retention and reinstatement of the...
CLINK@HOME LAUNCHES
The Clink Training Restaurant, operating from HMP Brixton, has announced it is launching Clink@Home for its customers from 16th July 2020.
Delivering to homes within a...
Llanelli remembers Srebenica
To mark the 25th anniversary of the tragedy at Srebenica members of Llanelli Multicultural Network (LMCN) lit a candle to honour the victims...
OVER A QUARTER OF PARENTS IN WALES ‘OUT OF THEIR DEPTH’...
New Action for Children research shows UK parents are on the edge as pandemic causes mental health issues for them and their children
• Parents...
EU money which could help nation recover from COVID-19 risks going...
More than £730 million in vital EU cash which could help local communities bounce back from COVID-19 risks going unspent and being sent back...
Confederation of Passenger Transport reaction to Welsh Government launch of Bus...
CPT Cymru Director John Pockett said:
“Buses across Wales play a vital role in getting people to work, retail and leisure venues and to see...
LGA RESPONDS TO THE GOVERNMENT’S RETURN TO SCHOOL PLAN
Responding to the Government’s plans for all children and staff to return to school as normal from September, Cllr Teresa Heritage, Vice Chairman of...
Welsh Lib Dems voice support for Flintshire lagoon plan
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have voiced their support for the Flintshire Tidal Lagoon project unveiled by Port of Mostyn.
The plans published would see a 6.7 kilometre...
Staff and councillors pay tribute to former work colleague
Staff and councillors at Carmarthenshire County Council have paid tribute to a former work colleague who passed away recently.
Executive Board Member for Social Services...
Business start-ups urged to apply for new grant support
New businesses in Carmarthenshire could be eligible for a new grant aimed at helping them with immediate cash flow support.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s economic development...
LGA RESPONDS TO EARLY YEARS ALLIANCE REPORT
Responding to the Early Years Alliance report which warns that the childcare sector is at risk of mass closures without urgent government intervention, Cllr...
Nia Griffith MP – Statement on Castell Howell Foods Ltd jobs...
Llanelli MP, NIA GRIFFITH, commented:
“The news that Castell Howell Foods Ltd are beginning consultation with their employees on possible job losses is deeply worrying. ...
LGA RESPONDS TO BARNARDOS REPORT ON FOSTER CARE
Responding to a Barnardo’s report on the number of children needing foster care during the coronavirus pandemic, Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the Local...
New automated lettings platform PlanetRent helps landlords offer fair pet-friendly rentals
PlanetRent generates fully compliant contracts in minutes which can include a standardised pet-friendly clause, and additional rent for the pet
Despite 44% of...
Free school meals will continue during summer
Families eligible for free school meals will continue to receive payments during the summer holidays in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The majority of families...
Ring the Summer with these Tire Maintenance Tips for Your Safety
It goes without saying that tires are an essential part of the car. They ensure that your vehicle runs smoothly on the road by...
County council owned parks reopened on Friday, June 12
Carmarthenshire County Council managed parks, including Pembrey Country Park, Parc Howard, Llyn Llech Owain and Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park reopened to the public on...
A message to all school staff in Wales from Kirsty Williams,...
https://www.facebook.com/educationwales/videos/273997570625703/
In the letter shared online and in a video posted from her Twitter channel, the Minister says:
Thank you for all that you have done,...
COUNCILS CALL FOR SUSPENSION OF NO RECOURSE TO PUBLIC FUNDS DURING...
The No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition needs to be suspended by government so that all vulnerable individuals are entitled to receive support...
LGA RESPONDS TO TEST AND TRACE SERVICE FIGURES
Responding to the publication of the NHS Test and Trace service figures for the period 28 May – 3 June 2020, Cllr Ian Hudspeth,...
Meet The Dogs At Many Tears, Can You Re-Home Cosy Rosy?
Meet the dogs at Many Tears
Can you re-home Cosy Rosy? Cosy Rosy is a sweet and graceful greyhound. She was raced but was not...
How Have Many Tears Coped With The Pandemic?
How Have Many Tears Coped With The Pandemic?
Many Tears Animal Rescue are one of many charities/organisations that have had to close doors during the...
BLM Taking the knee. picton monument, Monument Hill Carmarthen.
Residents of Carmarthen held a socially distanced protest in Carmarthen by the Picton Monument to show solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement across the...
Black Lives Matter Protest Carmarthen
150 people attended the Black Lives Matter Protest in Carmarthen.
They made several demands:
1. Immediate suspension of UK sales of tear gas, riot shields...
Green light for £60 million Pembrokeshire marine energy project
A £60 million marine energy project that will help tackle climate change while reviving Pembrokeshire’s economy in the wake of Covid-19 has been given...
CETMA FOODBANK RECEIVES LOTTERY SUPPORT
Pembrey and Burry Port foodbank have been awarded £9900 by the National Lottery Community Fund.
The CETMA project, has been awarded the funding to help...
Flytipping causing hell for neighbours
Dylan Recycling Area in Bryn has seen a massive surge in flytipping. The flytipping is so bad that residents are concerned that this may...



























































