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National Categorisation   TODAY’S National School Categorisation System outcomes have shown that once again schools across Carmarthenshire are responding well to support. The primary purpose of...

Blue bag deliveries continue  THOUSANDS of households have already received their three rolls of blue bags as deliveries continue throughout the county. The decision to deliver...

(In the photo – from left to right: Chloe Lynons (Primary School Coordinator), Lowri Roche, Casey McCourt, Mali Evans, Caden Warren and Lilly-May Howells) Budding artists...

Government funding secured to develop modular Passivhaus homes The United Welsh Housing Association (UWHA) has secured crucial Welsh government funding to develop modular Passivhaus homes...

Planning event for community and town councils   AN event has been held for community and town councils across the county to find out more about...

Investment in Ysgol Llangadog   THE first sod has been cut to mark the start of a £4.5million investment in Ysgol Llangadog. Work is being jointly funded...

New company for technology enabled care   CARMARTHENSHIRE could soon become a centre of excellence for technology enabled care, allowing people to live independently in their...

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Homecare Rapid Response Team has been praised for its high standards of care delivered to patients.   The team were described as...

Neath Port Talbot Council is giving its backing to the newly formed ‘Friends of Pontardawe Arts Centre’ group ahead of its official launch event...

A social care leader says there's an urgent need to build more new care homes in Pembrokeshire to cater for the boom in the...

Commissioner faces questions about police air support   POLICE and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn is being asked what he is doing to ensure Dyfed Powys is...

Proposed police precept to be scrutinised by panel   THE proposed precept for Dyfed Powys Police will be put under scrutiny at the first meeting of...

Planning for Carmarthenshire’s future   THE future shape of Carmarthenshire will soon be considered as part of a review of Carmarthenshire’s Local Development Plan (LDP). The LDP...

Carmarthenshire County Council has been shortlisted for a national award for its approach in tackling homelessness. The local authority has been announced as a finalist...

 

Whilst Llanelli was celebrating an historic evening in Parc y Scarlets on Saturday evening, residents from the surrounding areas were yet again faced with...

New Year funding boost for Tywi Valley Path THE exciting Tywi Valley Path project has received a New Year’s funding boost of £128,000. The money will...

NB: See our Short Annimation click here http://bit.ly/2DrgqhG (Eng) http://bit.ly/2FW9cQ7 (Wel) Hywel Dda University Health Board will present the public with preferred options to transform community...

More than 70 farmers attended an event hosted by Farming Connect at which Pembrokeshire-based Natural Wagyu and Capestone Organics revealed strategies for growing their...

Canolfan Peniarth presents ‘Cyw’ resources to Cylch Meithrin Ffynnonwen Thursday 18th of January at 10am a representative from Canolfan Peniarth will visit Cylch Meithrin Ffynnonwen...

Hywel Dda heralds Designed to Smile initiative the most successful in Wales As a result of Implementing the National Designed to Smile initiative across the...

Cefn Sidan beach blitz People are being encouraged to take part in a beach clean-up this weekend. Pembrey Country Park is organising a two-day blitz of...

Burry Port Harbour’s exciting plans Exciting new plans for Burry Port Harbour will be unveiled at an open day next month. People are being encouraged to...

Carmarthenshire throws spotlight on culture in 2018 THE spotlight is being thrown on culture in Carmarthenshire with several awards and initiatives launching during 2018. Carmarthenshire County...

Carmarthenshire’s first Celebration of Culture Awards THOSE who enrich our lives through music, arts and literature will be recognised in Carmarthenshire’s first Celebration of Culture...

Council gets tough on fly-tipping with bigger fines   PEOPLE caught dumping rubbish now face even tougher fines than before. Council enforcement officers now have additional...

Carmarthenshire Libraries will soon be offering its members access to free digital newspapers. Whether you are on the go or relaxing on the sofa members...

New link road will boost economy and ease congestion   A MAJOR infrastructure project will help to bring significant employment opportunities and ease congestion in Cross...

Sheep Scab cases   CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council’s animal health team has been made aware of several cases of Sheep Scab in the area, and are reminding...

There are tasty treats a-plenty to cheer up the long, cold month of January at the National Botanic Garden’s Food Fair weekend.   The event takes...

Farming for a sustainable future is within the grasp of all Welsh farmers   Farmers throughout Wales are being urged to examine their business performance...

Wednesday 10 January is 50 days to go until the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 and to mark this occasion, the organisers of...

High-Flying Property Specialist To Head Up JCP Solicitors’ West Wales Teams   South and West Wales law firm JCP Solicitors has appointed a new Director and...

Petition calls for drug charity base to be relocated A PETITION calling for the relocation of a drug rehabilitation charity in Llanelli has been presented...

Care leavers could be exempt from council tax until 21   PEOPLE leaving the care of Carmarthenshire County Council when they reach adulthood could soon be...

Council hit by theft of gully covers Thieves have stolen seven gully covers from roads across Llanelli. Council leaders have hit out at those responsible. They...

Car parking charges to free up spaces New changes to car parking at Llanelli Leisure Centre and Llanelli Bowls Club will come into force later...

Mental health teams commended for commitment to carers Three mental health teams have been recognised for their commitment to and support for carers and their...

Llanelli gym owner’s hefty cost for fly posting A Llanelli gym owner has felt the full weight of the law after advertising a couples only...

The £7m new primary school being built in Briton Ferry has been named after an iconic standing stone on the school grounds, which is...

365 of the best loved chefs from the UK's leading restaurants, private members clubs and 5* hotels have collaborated with CHARITABLE BOOKINGS by sharing...

Neath Port Talbot – the ‘Outdoor Gym’ where your New Year’s Resolution of a better you can come true - for free If it’s your...

Moving Forward in Carmarthenshire – five year plan   CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council’s executive board has set out almost 100 priority projects, schemes or services they plan...

Still time to nominate county’s businesses for top tourism awards   THERE’S still time to ensure Carmarthenshire and its tourism businesses are recognised in this year’s...

Recycle your old electrical items in Llandovery   RESIDENTS in Llandovery are being urged to take advantage of a one-off chance to get rid of their...

Pobl ifanc yn lansio ymgyrch iechyd meddwl   DAETH dros 100 o bobl ifanc rhwng 11 a 25 oed o ysgolion, colegau a phrosiectau ieuenctid ar...

Council budget consultation 2018/2019 One week left to have your say   Residents, third sector organisations, charities, local businessesand community groups in Neath Port Talbot have one...

Special weekend devoted to wood   Wood-turners, lovespoon-carvers, stick-makers, power tools and pyrography are just some of the attractions gathering together in the National Botanic Garden...

Work begins on parking improvements at Pontneddfechan   Work is due to get underway to improve parking provision at Waterfall Country, Pontneddfechan; a hugely popular location...

Mae arweinwyr iechyd yn Ne-orllewin Cymru yn dadorchuddio'r cynllun gwasanaethau canser pwrpasol cyntaf ar gyfer pobl ledled y rhanbarth cyfan. Mae Byrddau Iechyd Prifysgol Abertawe...