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NEWS UPDATE Two charged under Modern Slavery Act South Wales Police has this afternoon charged two men with offences under the Modern Slavery Act and assault. Anthony...

University team to play vital role in two global research projects Swansea University’s reputation for top-level research has been given another major boost after it...

NEWS UPDATE Sexual predator given fresh jail term after 2016 conviction prompts further victim to come forward A sexual predator has been handed an extra five...

DYFED-POWYS POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the theft of prescription drugs, which were taken from outside a property in Ammanford...

From 1 April 2019 Neath Port Talbot Council is to introduce a new, equality proofed pay and grading structure that will implement a new...

Pupils from Radnor Primary School were joined on Friday 25 January by the Older People’s Commissioner Heléna  Herklots and Children’s Commissioner Sally Holland as...

Janine, aged 42, from Wrexham in North Wales, turned her life around as a newly single, unemployed mother twenty years ago by joining...

Councillor Takes A Swipe At Administration Before Joining Opposition Carmarthenshire Councillor takes a swipe at the Council’s administration before joining the Welsh Labour opposition. The Welsh Labour...

Councillor Takes A Swipe At Administration Before Joining Opposition Carmarthenshire Councillor takes a swipe at the Council’s administration before joining the Welsh Labour opposition. The Welsh Labour...

Lanterns to light up Dragon Parade’s ten year anniversary Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre will hold a Dragon Parade with a difference on...

Women in Camarthenshire offered career boosting opportunity Women working in Camarthenshire and the surrounding area are being given the chance to take part in a...

POLICE APPEAL AFTER CARMARTHEN ROBBERY LEAVES WOMAN SHAKEN Police are appealing for a woman who might have witnessed a robbery in Carmarthen to come forward...

Rhyl Seafront Travelodge is scheduled to open this spring and will offer rooms from £29   Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain which operates 575...

NEWS UPDATE Drug users in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot warned about potent heroin batch Drug users across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are being urged...

NEWS UPDATE AM WELCOMES EU AND WELSH GOVERNMENT FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE & SEXUAL VIOLENCE Local Assembly Member Lee Waters has...

POLICE PREPARING FOR EXPECTED SNOW Dyfed-Powys Police is making preparations ahead of snow predicted to affect Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys from Thursday afternoon (January...

NEWS UPDATE Fatal collision, M4 Junction 45 – Family tribute The family of a man who died following a collision on the M4 on Sunday...

NEWS UPDATE Pontarddulais pensioner assault update Officers investigating an assault which left a pensioner in a critical condition in hospital have made two arrests. Two men, aged...

Man ordered to pay back £35,000 at POCA hearing A man who was found asleep in a car next to bundles of cash, has been...

NEWS UPDATE Precept increase supported for plans to keep protecting vulnerable people, tackle crime and maintain neighbourhood policing Plans to keep protecting vulnerable people, tackle crime...

Sarah recognised for her commitment to training the next generation of midwives Long-standing dedication to training the next generation of midwives has put Sarah Norris...

Haven launches brand new entertainment for 2019 UK family holiday company Haven, is excited to announce a new medley of entertainment across its 36 coastal...

WILD TRAIL SNACK BRAND WINS NEW CO-OP WALES LISTING  WILD TRAIL’S FIVE-INGREDIENT SNACK BARS LISTED IN CO-OP STORES IN WALES Welsh snack brand Wild Trail today...

NEWS UPDATE NEWLY-QUALIFIED DRIVER SHAKEN AFTER STONES THROWN AT HER MOVING CAR A newly-qualified driver was left shaken and in shock after stones were thrown at...

Residents urged to have say on local development Nia Griffith MP, along with local residents and councillors from Bynea, Bryn and Llangennech are urging everyone...

Barnardo’s Cymru awarded Home Office funding for new, whole-family approach to overcoming domestic abuse Children’s charity Barnardo’s Cymru has been awarded £950,000 of Home Office...

Over 11,000 pupils in West Wales taught the importance of rail safety   Over 50,000 children from 1,000 schools across Wales and the Borders have received...

Llanelli Lifesaving & Surfing Club News Llanelli Lifesaving & Surfing Club have around fifty members currently. There are 9 active trainers at the moment and...

NEWS UPDATE Appeal for Witnesses Fatal Road Traffic Collision, M4 at Junction 45, Ynysforgan off-slip South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic...

Llanelli Coast parkrun results for Event number 110 26th January 2019 This week 164 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 16 were first...

DYDD SANTES DWYNWEN HAPUS! Lidl UK has all you need to celebrate St Dwynwen’s Day this year Charm your loved one with Champagne, perfume...

Members of the public are being asked for their views as the development of the new Local Development Plan for the Pembrokeshire Coast National...

Officer helps to reunite family with lost dog South Wales Police PC Simon Shaughnessy has helped to reunite a family with their lost dog on...

NEWS UPDATE Six people sentenced for conspiracy to supply heroin! Six people, five men and a woman have been sentenced to more than 44 years in...

Essential items appeal launched for patients with cancer  The public are being urged to help people with cancer who are admitted to hospital at short...

A465 fatal collision – family tribute The family of a man who died in a collision on the A465 yesterday (Wednesday, January the 23rd) have...

Angelshark History Roadshow, starting 25 January 2019, 10:00 – 17:00, Llŷn Maritime museum, Nefyn  Collective-memories of Welsh people could safeguard Critically Endangered Angelshark Communities asked to...

Operation Timmia update We can confirm that one of the suspects in Operation Timmia investigation has been arrested. The 19-year-old was arrested by colleagues at Leicestershire...

Lee Waters AM and Nia Griffith MP - Local representatives react to Schaeffler closure. Local representatives Lee Waters AM, Nia Griffith MP and Cllr Deryk...

NEWS UPDATE County lines drug dealer jailed for child trafficking in landmark case A county lines drugs dealer who forced a London teenager to travel...

There’s a few weeks remaining for you to have your say on the future development of Carmarthenshire. Carmarthenshire County Council recently invited submissions from developers,...

JOIN THE DECLUTTERING MOVEMENT AND DONATE PRE-LOVED ITEMS TO THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION ~ Charity retailer offers perfect sustainable solution for the nation’s decluttering enthusiasts...

MUSIC NEWS Dido New Single ‘Give You Up’ Out Now New Album ‘Still On My Mind’ Out March 8th Plays Two Roundhouse Shows 30th + 31st of May Dido Releases...

NEWS UPDATE Llanelli MP marks Holocaust Memorial Day  Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday the 27th of January, Llanelli’s MP Nia Griffith has signed the...

NEWS UPDATE DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS PERSON IN RELATION TO ARSON OFFENCES! Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating two arsons that took place in the Gorslas area on...

NEWS UPDATE Long running Allied Steel and Wire pension fight "still not won" National Assembly debate reminds us that the long running pension fight has still...

NEWS UPDATE Pontarddulais pensioner assault – Police continue to appeal for help to identify attacker Police are continuing to appeal for help to identify an...

NEWS UPDATE PUBLIC APPEAL A465 CLOSED FOR SIX HOURS AFTER FATAL CRASH RESULTS IN DEATH OF MAN South Wales Police is investigating a fatal road traffic collision...

Welsh Jobs Figures Hit Record High New figures show Wales has seen the largest increase in the employment rate anywhere in the UK. 75.8% of 16-65...

Happy Walking New Year! Jan to Mar 2019 Events... PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND ANY OF OUR WALKS Note - Please check Facebook...