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There's just a couple of days to go until this year’s White Ribbon campaign gets underway. White Ribbon Day, which takes place on November 25...

A programme of activities is taking place across Carmarthenshire during Road Safety Week. The aim of the week – which is being held between November...

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Police are investigating a fire at an abandoned property in Burry Port. A call was made at around 1.20am today (Tuesday, November 19) reporting that...

We are renewing our appeal for information to trace Philip Magor, who is now believed to be in the Llandudno area. He has not returned...

It has been a busy few months for the Burry Port Town Band, with performances at the National Finals of Great Britain and closer to home, at...

We are pleased to confirm we have reschedule our Station Open Day for 30th of November 2019 11 am til 3 pm, lots to...

Lee Waters, Assembly Member for Llanelli and Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport in the Welsh Government, has announced £3 million to improve the...

Local Assembly Member Lee Waters has announced £100,000 of funding for a project to transform local food production and boost the economy across Carmarthenshire. The...

We had these pictures sent through by Douglas Terry a reader of our newspaper the Llanelli Standard, take a look at them and let...

With the Challenge Cup starting next weekend, the Scarlets were hoping to end this block of League fixtures with a home victory against a...

The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) says it's fine to buy your tree from December 1 onwards, but the middle of the season,...

Llandeilo’s Tywi Centre is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. To mark the milestone, three council staff are lacing up their trainers for a special...

In August 2019, a new parking enforcement system was implemented to protect parking spaces for patients and visitors at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen...

Here’s an update for this missing person appeal: Philip Magor from Llanelli is still missing. After many enquiries, new information shows Mr Magor on CCTV...

All that’s happening in Carmarthenshire to help kick start the feeling of Christmas? Now that the nights are drawing in and it’s getting colder, our...

Santa will be making his annual visit to the Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway at Cynheidre on the weekend of 7th and 8th December...

Dyfed-Powys Police is searching for Philip Magor, aged 64, who is missing from Llanelli. He recently returned from working abroad, and was last seen at...

Free advice about the UK Government’s EU Settlement Scheme is being made available to EU citizens in Carmarthenshire. A mobile team from Newfields Law, who...

Chief Inspector Stuart Bell said: “At approximately 10.10pm last night (Wednesday, November 6) Dyfed-Powys Police were requested to attend at a property in Cae...

People in West Wales have until the 22 November to nominate an outstanding education professional for the Professional Teaching Awards Cymru. With three new categories...

A Tumble teenager has been given a suspended sentence for ignoring a Fixed Penalty Notice for fly tipping. The 18-year-old appeared before Newport magistrates and...

The Welsh Athletics Under 14 and Welsh Schools Under 16 and Under 18 Indoor Combined Events Championships took place yesterday at the National Indoor...

We're appealing for information following a robbery which took place at a flat in Station Road, Llanelli on Saturday, November 2. Between 5pm and...

Dyfed Powys Police (DPP) are investigating the sudden death of a 30 year old man, whose body was discovered in a property in Wind...

Following South Africa’s superb win against England to become World Champions in the Rugby World Cup, the Scarlets welcomed the Cheetahs to Parc y...

Losing a loved one is lonely and in the build up to the festive season and the traditional time of celebration and sharing, a...

Chairman Cllr Sharen Davies and consort Miss Shelley Williams Vice Chairman Cllr Tegwen Devichand and consort Cllr Jason Hart invited Police and Crime Commissioner...

Hazardous co-sleeping with infants and adults who self-neglect are among topics for discussion highlighted in National Safeguarding Week in Mid and West Wales which...

Two young women are putting their faith in Swansea's rich history to forge big futures for themselves. Chelsea Thomas and Roxanne Bryan have started trainee...

There’s still time to get help filling in the census rehearsal questionnaire. Residents of Ceredigion who haven’t yet taken part in the rehearsal and want...

Commenting on the announcement of a general election on 12th December, Nia Griffith MP said: “This election is our opportunity to get rid of...

Local Assembly Member Lee Waters has secured new and extended services for bus passengers in Burry Port. The AM who has campaigned for better public...

The Big Learner Relay 2019 appeals day will be held on Friday 15th November. This year the relay will be heading for the National Space...

MISSING | We’re concerned for the welfare of 39-year-old Michael Smith, who is missing from the Llanelli area. He was last seen at around...

Remember, remember the 5th of November. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, South Wales Police, Dyfed Powys Police and Local Authorities  are working...

Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters AM have announced the winners of the annual competition to design their Christmas cards. Llanelli’s MP and AM...

Our New Llanelly House Menu has plenty of scrumptious options including Daily Specials, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free choices. Check out our online...

A local Carmarthenshire race made a return for the third year in succession on a bright and crisp Sunday morning, 27th October. The National Botanic...

It may be the semi-final weekend of the Rugby World Cup and with England securing their spot in the final with a superb display...

Heavy rain is expected to cause significant disruption and difficult road conditions across many parts of Wales during Friday and Saturday. People are being urged...

Llanelli’s Tyisha ward is to be transformed as part of an exciting multi-million-pound regeneration project. It follows a major consultation exercise with residents and businesses...

Proactive use of new hi-tech CCTV cameras helped a vulnerable man who was assaulted in Ammanford town centre receive justice. Last week two men were...

A Llanelli man has been charged following an alleged attack using a baseball bat in Burry Port. Police attended Heol Elfed at around 10pm on...

Llanelli’s MP Nia Griffith is fighting for a fairer pension deal for former miners. She and other Labour MPs from former coalfield areas pledged...

January 27th, 2020 will mark the Holocaust Memorial where Cardiff, Swansea and nationally around we see ceremonies marking the sad occasion.   This, will be...

The annual Llanelli Christmas Carnival takes place on Friday November 22, sponsored by Rainscape, Dwr Cymru. Market stalls full of festive eats, treats and gift...

More than 200 people from all four corners of the country headed to the Vale Resort Hotel in Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan on Saturday...

HALLOWEEN THEMED FUN AT CYNHEIDRE The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway will be holding an Halloween themed running day in just one weeks time...

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