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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...

Wales Women have named a 36-player squad featuring 10 uncapped players for this year’s Women’s Six Nations. There are five potential debutantes apiece in the...

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...

A new grant scheme will provide greater support for hydropower developers in Wales than is available in the rest of the UK thanks to...

Wales have named a 39-man squad for the 2018 NatWest Six Nations, led by captain Alun Wyn Jones and featuring two uncapped players, flanker...

The draw for the 2018 Rugby League Commonwealth Championships has been made as Moreton Bay in Queensland prepares for two exciting days of Nines...

NEW HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BLUEPRINT WILL FAIL WITHOUT PROPER FUNDING   A new blueprint to improve social care for vulnerable people in Pembrokeshire will fail...

INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR CROSSES THE FLOOR TO PLAID   An Independent Councillor for Llangadog last week crossed the floor to join the Plaid Cymru Group within Carmarthenshire...

This week's Press Conference Updates, sponsored by First Choice Carpets & Flooring. Following an impressive European performance against Bath on Friday evening that got the...

Andy Lloyd has been appointed Elite Performance Exiles Manager at the Welsh Rugby Union. The former Wales international lock, who made over 80 appearances for...

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...

Runners can register for the race for just £10 if they commit themselves to raising £300 for the NSPCC. Runners taking part urged...

L.T.C. MOBILITY CARMARTHENSHIRE ASSOCIATION SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE SENIOR LEAGUE RESULTS   Saturday January 13th T G Davies Cup (Round 2) Sponsored by ROOKS Tumble 1 v Ammanford 2 T G Davies Cup (Round...

Principality Stadium to host Heavyweight unification blockbuster The Heavyweight unification fight the world has been waiting for between Anthony Joshua MBE and Joseph Parker will...

The Welsh Rugby Union is on the search for a National Women's Rugby Manager to continue the strategic development of female rugby in Wales...

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...

A huge contingent made their way over the Severn Bridge as Bath became a sea of red ahead of the crunch fifth round match...

STEP CLOSER TO A CURE FOR PARKINSON’S IN WALES People in Wales are being asked to unite with thousands of others across the UK and...

National NSPCC campaign to protect young children from sexual abuse launches with new game and TV ad   Return of Pantosaurus the dinosaur to help...

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...

SUSTRANS WELCOMES ASSEMBLY INQUIRY INTO WALKING AND CYCLING LAW   Sustrans Cymru has welcomed the announcement by the Assembly's Economy, Infrastructure & Skills Committee that it...

CARDIFF ARMS PARK STADIUM TO HOST THE 2018 QUIDDITCH PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP   * Cardiff Arms Park Stadium to host the Quidditch Premier League (QPL) Championship...

Plaid Cymru AM Simon Thomas called on the Welsh Government to trigger the EU Continuity Bill in the National Assembly for Wales to ensure...

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...

Wales Rugby League have announced their 15-man squad who will compete in the Commonwealth Games exhibition tournament next month in Queensland, Australia.   The Commonwealth Championships...

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...

Sponsored by https://www.facebook.com/firstchoicepembrey/ The Scarlets have the luxury of a full training week this week for the first time since before the festive period as...

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...

NSPCC comment on Welsh Government consultation to remove the defence of ‘reasonable punishment’   Following the Welsh Government’s announcement that it will launch a consultation on...

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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...

L.T.C. MOBILITY            CARMARTHENSHIRE ASSOCIATION SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE               SENIOR LEAGUE RESULTS   Saturday January 6th T G Davies Cup (Round 3) Seaside 0 v Gorseinon 4 PICTON SPORTS Senior Cup (Round 2) Pengelli Res v Penyfan W/O Premier Division Carmarthen Stars 4 v Felinfoel 5 Pontlliw 2 v Pengelli 2 First...

West Wales Raiders are launching a women’s side with the aim to become the first ever female club rugby league outfit in Wales.   Girls matches...

Following a successful festive period where the Scarlets completed the double over both the Ospreys and the Blues, the target for this season is...

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...