No sleigh, no way: population of Wales needed to deliver world’s...
Santa’s sleigh needs to travel at over 13 million mph to deliver the world’s presents in one night
It would take over 12,000...
REVEALED: Netflix Originals disrupt top 10 favourite Christmas movie list
BRITS DITCH DVD’S IN FAVOUR OF STREAMING SITES THIS CHRISTMAS
Almost three quarters of Brits will shun DVDs in favour of streaming sites for...
‘Keep your cool at Christmas,’ says Joyce
Assembly member Joyce Watson is backing a campaign to crackdown on retail rudeness.
As the final weekend before Christmas approaches, shopworkers’ union Usdaw is reminding...
Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway open days in 2019
EXTENDED NUMBER OF RUNNING DAYS IN 2019
Building on the success of its open days in 2018 the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway at Cynheidre...
Swansea Last minute shopping! Christmas Eve and Boxing Day Shopping Guide.
Despite best efforts to buy stocking fillers well in advance, chances are that last-minute shopping simply cannot be avoided this year (again). Instead of...
HUNDREDS OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS DELIVERED TO MONMOUTH CHILDRENS CHARITY
Hundreds of gifts, donated by generous St David’s Cardiff shoppers, were provided to Home Start in Monmouth this week as part of the centre’s...
CAPESTONE TO SUPPLY 160,000 TURKEYS TO M&S THIS CHRISTMAS
Pembrokeshire turkey farmer celebrates 20 years of partnership with M&S this Christmas
* Pembrokeshire-based M&S supplier, Capestone, has been working around the clock to supply...
48 Years of Christmas Presents: But Which Year Was Most Expensive?
With Christmas just around the corner, parents are thinking about how much it'll cost to fulfil their children's Christmas lists. But how has this...
Welsh traditions are key for a holly jolly Christmas
Research reveals traditional customs are still at the heart of a Welsh Christmas
It seems the nation’s love for a traditional Welsh Christmas knows no...
LLANELLI FORUM FOOD BANK COLLECTION
Fforwm Llanelli Forum will be providing a drop-off point for donations to both Myrtle House and Antioch foodbanks ahead of the Christmas period.
We will...
CHRISTMAS SCAMS: THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING TO FRAUDSTERS
Ashley Hart, Head of Fraud at TSB offers top tips for protecting against fraud this Christmas time
Fraud and security may be the last...
Super Sam set to star at big Llanelli Christmas concert
The popular soloist Samuel Wyn-Morris will be the featured guest at one of the highlights of the West Wales concert calendar – Côr Meibion...
Are ‘male-only Santa’ job roles discriminatory?
Headlines in New Zealand have recently focused on the firing of the Farmers Auckland Christmas parade’s Santa after he commented that females could not...
FIND CHRISTMAS MAGIC AND MORE AT CAREW CASTLE AND ORIEL Y...
Find Christmas magic and more at Carew Castle and Oriel y Parc
Whether you’re looking for great Christmas gifts or want to visit Santa in...
Aberglasney Gardens to host one of Wales’s largest festive events
Aberglasney Gardens in Carmarthenshire will host one of Wales’ biggest festive events when the annual Winter Fair takes place from Friday the 30th of...
Starbucks hits record number of Christmas gifts to be donated to...
Starbucks hits record number of Christmas gifts to be donated to charity
Starbucks stores across South Wales and Swindon collect 1,800 presents to support...
Childline prepared to help hundreds of young people over festive period
Childline prepared to help hundreds of young people over festive period
Nearly 2,500 counselling sessions by Childline last Christmas and New Year
Young people...
Warning against Drink Driving at Christmas
Warning against Drink Driving at Christmas
Motorists in Carmarthenshire are being warned not to drink and drive this Christmas.
The county council’s road safety unit is...
Time with family at the top of Christmas wish list
Time with family at the top of Christmas wish list
It’s not the turkey, not the presents and it's not the Christmas films; it turns...
Making sure Margam’s Animals don’t miss out on Christmas Dinner/Mae anifeiliaid...
Making sure Margam’s Animals don’t miss out on Christmas Dinner
Christmas Day will be a working day like any other for Margam Park’s Staff, who...
This year’s Mad Friday to be the maddest in years
This year's Mad Friday to be the maddest in years
Last Friday before Christmas just happens to fall on the 22nd, and authorities expect mayhem
"We...
Help us relieve loneliness this Christmas
Help us relieve loneliness this Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner - a time for family and togetherness - but I'd like to ask...
Councillor urge Carmarthenshire drivers to avoid drink driving
Councillor urge Carmarthenshire drivers to avoid drink driving
As the festive season gets underway, Cllr Rob James is urging drivers in Carmarthenshire to avoid drink...
Charity donates Christmas parcels to every baby in neonatal care in...
Bliss donates Christmas parcels to every baby in neonatal care in Wales
Bliss, the UK’s leading premature and sick baby charity, has donated Christmas parcels...
Smyths Toys reveal top toy for Christmas 2017
SMYTHS TOYS JOINS GROWING NUMBER OF RETAILERS HAILING THE JEDI TRAINING REMOTE AS THE TOP TOY FOR CHRISTMAS
A miniature droid that resembles a Jedi...
Winter Wonderland/Gŵyl y Gaeaf
Yr Ardd Fotaneg – fel nad ydych erioed wedi ei weld o’r blaen
The Botanic Garden – like you’ve never seen it before
Winter Wonderland
December 8-17
4pm-7pm
To...
Dash into the sea on Boxing Day | Mentro i’r môr...
Mentro i'r môr ar Ŵyl San Steffan
DISGWYLIR i filoedd o bobl lenwi traeth Cefn Sidan er mwyn mentro i'r môr ar Ŵyl San Steffan.
Mae...
Santa Feeds his Deer this Saturday at Margam Country Park
Santa Feeds his Deer this Saturday at Margam Country Park
SEE Santa feed his deer at Margam Park in preparation for the mammoth task ahead...
Social media season’s greetings a no-no for the Welsh
Social media season’s greetings a no-no for the Welsh
When it comes to Christmas, we’re a sentimental bunch and would prefer to receive a...
Council disability service to showcase its work at Christmas Fayre
Council disability service to showcase its work at Christmas Fayre
Neath Port Talbot Council’s employment and training service for adults with disabilities is set to...
Christmas Cookery Demonstration/Arddangosiad Coginio Nadolig
Arddangosiad Coginio Nadolig
Mae Arddangosiad Coginio Nadolig wedi cael ei drefnu i godi arian tuag at elusennau Cadeirydd Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin.
Mae’r Cadeirydd y Cyng. Irfon...
Elves to the rescue to ensure Santa’s carnival carriage | Galw...
Elves to the rescue to ensure Santa’s carnival carriage
SNOW way! Llanelli’s Christmas carnival lead float has failed its MOT.
Have no fear. Christmas is not...
Christmas in Llanelli bigger than ever
Christmas in Llanelli bigger than ever
THE annual Christmas Carnival takes place this Friday and will be spread over two days as Llanelli outdoor market...
Appeal helping more smile through Christmas | Mwy o bobl yn...
Appeal helping more smile through Christmas
LET’S put a smile on a lot more faces this Christmas by being generous to those less fortunate across...
Gift Fair – Ffair Anrhegion
Garden Gift Fair just keeps on giving
Chocolate gifts, jewellery, handbags, scarves, children’s books and a warming festive tipple - you’ll find all this and...
Christmas at Llanelli Library
Christmas at Llanelli Library
Llanelli Library is putting on a range of great activities for the Christmas holidays.
The fun kicks off this Saturday (December 17)...
Beware Unlicensed Taxi Drivers
Beware Unlicensed Taxi Drivers
A WARNING has been sounded about rogue taxi drivers as the Christmas party season approaches.
Licensing chiefs at the local authority are...
Drink Drive Campaign
Drink Drive Campaign
Llanelli Scarlets are backing the Carmarthenshire County Council-led campaign to tackle drink driving this Christmas.
Hooker Ken Owens and outside half Rhys Patchell...
Panto star and school choir raise the market roof
Panto star and school choir raise the market roof
One of Llanelli’s most famous panto star’s, Denny Twp (oh yes he is) joined in the...
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – 14TH December, 2016.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – 14TH December, 2016.
Christmas is always a good time for films on TV. This year’s no exception with old favourites...
Santa Claus visits CETMA’s First Ever Christmas Fayre on Saturday 17th...
Santa Claus visits CETMA on Saturday 17th December
It’s just over week for Santa Claus to star in the first ever CETMA (Community, Engagement, Technology,...
Freezing food can lead to a less wasteful Christmas
Freezing food can lead to a less wasteful Christmas
FSA releases advice to help consumers have a less stressful and wasteful festive season
Christmas is often...
Gizmo the Pug Saves Christmas in New Vision Direct Advert
Gizmo Saves Christmas
Gizmo the Pug Saves Christmas in New Vision Direct Advert
Vision Direct, the UK's largest online only retailer of contact lenses, glasses and...
Crafts for Christmas
The Christmas Craft Fair at the National Botanic Garden of Wales over the weekend of December 10 -11 will provide the ideal opportunity to...
A guide to holiday traditions worth starting in 2016
A guide to holiday traditions worth starting in 2016
(BPT) - Every family has their own set of traditions. Some involve going to holiday parties...
Llanelli Market goes Christmas crackers
Llanelli Market goes Christmas crackers
VISITORS to Llanelli Market are in for a treat this Christmas with a whole host of festivities going on.
Primary schools...
Children’s Festive Designs Will Light Up Town
Children’s festive designs will light up town
SCHOOLGIRLS Lia Davies and Lucy Johnson will see their winning festive designs lighting up Llanelli town centre.
Every year...
Star Trek: Beyond Review by Adam Roberts
So I know it’s a month late, but I’ve FINALLY seen the new Star Trek movie… At… last!
So as the film started, after what...
Immobilise – protect your purchases
Carmarthenshire Police Neighbourhood Development Team and Carmarthenshire Community Safety Partnership are working together with retailers to get electrical items registered at the point of...
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