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

The average person in Wales thinks about quitting their job 17 times a year, and will retrain for an entirely new role twice over...

Helen Mary Jones AM takes part in Poppy Ride The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Ride in the Senedd took place ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Helen...

Family letters tell tragedy of young soldier’s death on Armistice Day Letters between the family of 19-year-old Welsh soldier Noel Evans, tell the bittersweet story...

Welsh Three Peaks in a Day – Heini Jones, Tumble Congratulations to Heini Jones, from Tumble, for completing the Welsh Three Peaks in a...

Dafen shoppers have a new convenience store in town. The Hundal Family opened their new One Stop store on Saturday 3rd November with a large...

Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters AM have urged Ministers in the UK and Welsh Governments to take action to persuade Shaeffler to retain...

Responding to the announcement that Automotive supplier Schaeffler will close its Llanelli site due to the ‘uncertainty of Brexit', Plaid Cymru AM for Mid...

Your chance to register for tickets for the spectacular Superprix of Wales The organisers of the brand new Superprix of Wales have started to launch...

Adults who are at risk of abuse and neglect are the focus of the 2018 National Safeguarding Week in Mid and West Wales taking...

Innovation is key to our future success says Swansea University leader Swansea University’s Hilary Lappin-Scott has urged female entrepreneurs and innovators of the future to...

  LTC MOBILITY            CARMARTHENSHIRE ASSOCIATION JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE               JUNIOR LEAGUE GAMES     Saturday November 3rd                   Under 12's Division (Section A)       Camford   1 v Johnstown 0 Pwll   6 v Bancffosfelen 3 Seaside   6 v Ammanford 1               Under 12's Division (Section B)       C K Swiss Valley 0 v Carmarthen Stars 8 Llandeilo   1 v Pontarddulais 6 Loughor   3 v Dafen   3 Peniel   4 v Drefach   1               Under 13's...

New leisure centre at heart of Llanelli’s Wellness Village plans A cutting-edge new leisure centre that will give a major boost to health, fitness and...

HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT Public Health Wales is urging all pregnant women to have their free flu vaccine as research shows they are seven times more likely...

SPORTS UPDATE Josh Ralph can't wait for Wales' first match on home turf since his original international call-up. The Dragons take on Ireland at the Racecourse...

Bilingualism is an important factor when caring for dementia The needs of Welsh speakers living with dementia are not met and even though national policies...

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK - REMEMBRANCE  This Sunday we stand as a nation in remembrance of those who died in two world wars and all...

Acclaimed First World War Drama makes its print debut to mark Armistice Centenary The Torch Theatre has announced that its critically acclaimed production of The...

New venue for memorial service for loved and lost babies Growing numbers of families are coming together every year to remember their loved and lost...

Llanelli MP and AM urge action to save jobs at Schaeffler plant Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters AM have urged Ministers in the UK...

Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a collision between a lorry and a car, which took place on the A477 at 11.45am today (November 6). Sadly, the...

British public urged to beware of poppy merchandise scams • The Intellectual Property Office and The Royal British Legion urge consumers to beware of fake...

Responding to the announcement that Automotive supplier Schaeffler will close its Llanelli site due to the ‘uncertainty of Brexit', Plaid Cymru AM for Mid...

POLITICAL UPDATE Plaid call for ambulance time target for stroke patients, following NHS Amber Review Responding to the Findings of the Independent Accelerated Programme for Amber...

BUSINESS NEWS Ben Lake, MP for Ceredigion, will be visiting the site of Chuckling Goat Ltd. on Thursday, November the 8th at 10am, to cut...

THE SECRET LIFE OF MEN IN WALES  THE secret world of the British male has been laid bare as men across the country admit hiding...

Thoughts of home inspire award-winning textile artist The pretty, pastel-coloured houses which give Aberaeron harbour its distinctive charm have helped local textile artist Helen Evans...

International Stress Awareness Day: Your Workplace Rights For this Wednesday’s International Stress Awareness Day, Hannah Parsons, a solicitor at DAS Law, takes a look at...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JAMES PRICE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF TRANSPORT FOR WALES  Today we’re speaking to James Price, chief executive of Transport for Wales (TfW). They...

CCTV APPEAL: South Wales Police in Brecon are investigating a number of thefts from vehicles which were parked in the Pont-ar-Daf Car Park, Storey Arms at...

POLICE APPEAL South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision involving a mini Honda motorcycle on CAEGLAS ROAD, RUMNEY CARDIFF. The...

DR PHIL HAMMOND: HAPPY BIRTHDAY NHS? AUTUMN 2018 UK TOUR 14TH SEPTEMBER – 7TH DECEMBER 2018 The NHS turned 70 this year, but will she make it to...

Farmers warned by police to watch out for fraudsters This December, Tarian the Regional Organised Crime Unit for southern Wales is expecting an influx of...

Ben Lake, MP for Ceredigion, will be visiting the site of Chuckling Goat Ltd. on Thursday, November 8th at 10am, to cut the ribbon...

NEWS UPDATE The family of four-year-old Darcy-May Elm, who sadly died in road traffic collision near Carmarthen on Saturday, October 27, has issued the following...

GMB MEMBERS IN LEISURE INDUSTRY PREPARED FOR STRIKE ACTION We won’t let this become a race to the bottom for our members working at Aneurin...

Missing person appeal – Chloe Shearer South Wales Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 15-year-old Chloe Shearer, who has been reported missing. Chloe...

PEOPLE IN WALES PREFER A WINTER GETAWAY TO A CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY SUN-SEEKERS in Wales would rather spend their hard-earned cash on a winter holiday than...

NEWS UPDATE A drug dealer from Swansea who was selling drugs under the name of a fake party company has been sentenced to four years...

Jonathan Donne sentenced to life in prison Jonathan Donne, 42, from Townhill, was sentenced to life in prison (October 1) for the murder and robbery...

TELEVISION OPPORTUNITY  TV company Monkey Kingdom are currently casting PARENTS for a brand new TV social experiment for a major UK broadcaster. They're currently casting...

Squad announced for Portugal double header Wales manager Jayne Ludlow has named nine uncapped players for the squad to face Portugal in a double header...

Ospreys team to play Glasgow Warriors this evening The Ospreys team will play Glasgow Warriors at Liberty Stadium this evening (Friday the 2nd of November...

Don’t panic. Don’t communicate. Don’t pay. That’s the advice given to victims of online blackmail after Bitcoin payments spark sextortion fears. Victims are faced with demands...

NEWS UPDATE The West Wales Chronicle has received reports just after 4.30pm this afternoon (November 1) of a male igniting fireworks, namely rockets at Llanelli...

Never Again I am writing this after the killing of 11 Jewish worshippers and the wounding of 6 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in...

LLANELLI & MYNYDD MAWR RAILWAY Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5YF Project Bubble 19 - Railcar Restoration The Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr...

Having a fireworks night party? Here is what you need to know to keep in line with the law Bonfire Night brings thrills and fun...

Jamie’s uncle makes plea for information to catch his nephew’s murderer Exactly one year since the grim discovery of Jamie Perkins’ body in Gilfach Goch, and...

Releases Halloween Treat ‘LA Five Four (309)’ Acclaimed Album ‘Coup De Grace’ Out Now 13 Date UK Winter Tour   With his UK tour starting next month, Miles Kane...