1,100 community rail volunteers and six local partnerships poised to play...
Members of a grassroots movement – including in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire – have continued to strive for Welsh communities and...
Charge for possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine
A MAN has been charged with possessing class A drugs with intent to supply following a proactive police operation to intercept a car travelling...
Cefnogaeth drawsbleidiol yn y Senedd i brosiect Pentre Awel yn Llanelli...
Roedd cefnogaeth drawsbleidiol yn y Senedd i’r prosiect gwerth miliynau o bunnoedd yn Llanelli, Pentre Awel fydd yn cynnwys cyfleusterau ymchwil busnes, addysg, iechyd...
Cross party support in the Senedd for Llanelli’s £40m Pentre Awel...
There was cross party support in the Senedd for the multi-million pound Llanelli project, Pentre Awel that will include world class business research, education,...
Prolific conman jailed for bookmakers’ scam
A prolific conman has been jailed after scamming bookmakers in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire by befriending and confusing cashiers.
Jason Haddigan was so well-versed in fraud...
Carmarthenshire County Council Support for businesses re-opening
Carmarthenshire County Council continues to support businesses allowed to re-open under the easing of further Covid-19 restrictions announced by Welsh Government today.
The council’s public...
Businesses advised about Legionella as they prepare to re-open
Businesses that have been closed for a long period in the latest Covid-19 lockdown are being advised to take precautions around Legionella.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s...
Dinomania set to roar into Carmarthenshire Theatres this Easter
This Easter, Carmarthenshire Theatres are swapping chocolate eggs for dinosaur eggs as they welcome an online dinosaur-themed children’s show which will be streamed to...
‘Mr Selfie’ Hits 12-Month Fundraising Target in Just 79 Days
A Llanelli bus driver, who is known as ‘Mr Selfie’, has already hit his £1,000 target just 79 days into his year-long fundraiser.
Keith Thomas, who...
Isla Raises £500 for Lifesaving Charity
A six-year-old schoolgirl has raised £500 by reading 20 books in 20 days for the Wales Air Ambulance in her first-ever fundraiser.
Bookworm Isla Wilson,...
Changes to Easter bin collections
Householders in Carmarthenshire are being reminded that there are changes to bin collections over the Easter holidays.
From Friday, April 2 until Friday, April 9,...
Help for Heroes employee ‘does her bit’ at Carmarthen Covid-19 vaccination...
A nurse who helps wounded military veterans across Wales has been using her clinical skills in the battle against Covid-19 by volunteering as a...
Walks/Litter picks March Update
Hi Everyone,
I hope that you are all keeping well and safe during these uncertain times.
I am very sad to say that I have made...
Work to start on new £7.4m primary school for Pembrey
Work will start on building a new £7.4million primary school for Pembrey before the end of the summer term.
The new school building will be...
Gwaith i ddechrau ar ysgol gynradd newydd gwerth £7.5 miliwn ym...
Bydd gwaith adeiladu yn dechrau ar ysgol gynradd newydd sy'n werth £7.5 miliwn ar gyfer Pen-bre cyn diwedd tymor yr haf.
Bydd adeilad newydd yr...
Three field hospitals to be decommissioned as health board reviews capacity
Hywel Dda University Health Board would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to our partners, contractors, local communities, staff and volunteers as we confirm our...
Older learners return to school
Older learners in primaries and secondaries across Carmarthenshire have returned to school.
All primary school year groups are now back in the classroom for face-to-face...
Pair jailed after heroin worth £42,000 found in flat
TWO people have been jailed for playing a part in a county lines operation after heroin worth more than £40,000 was seized from a...
Carmarthen man jailed after drugs shipment was intercepted in the post
A Carmarthen man whose shipments of ecstasy were intercepted in the post has been jailed.
Dyfed-Powys Police launched an in-depth investigation after a parcel intended...
WALES & WEST UTILITIES TO BEGIN ROADWORKS IN TYCROES
Wales & West Utilities is starting work to upgrade the gas network in the Tycroes area.
The work, in the Pontardulais Road area, starts on...
Family tribute to Susan Smith after her body is found
Body found on beach confirmed as missing woman from Carmarthenshire
A body found on a beach near Solva in Pembrokeshire on 13 March has been...
Release the brakes’ on sustainable travel says Helen Mary Jones
Plaid Cymru MS Helen Mary Jones speaking ahead of an active travel hustings said it was time for the next Welsh government to 'release...
Seven houses raided for drugs during Carmarthenshire day of action
Police carried out seven drugs warrants in Carmarthenshire as part of a day of action targeting criminals intent on causing harm in their communities.
Dyfed-Powys...
Covid anniversary – Diolch
Blwyddyn yn ôl i heddiw, datganodd Sefydliad Iechyd y Byd fod coronafeirws yn bandemig byd-eang.
Yn ystod haf y llynedd, death staff y Gwasanaeth Iechyd...
Thank you from Hywel Dda Health Charities
A year ago today, the UK entered the first Coronavirus lockdown.
Last summer, NHS staff from across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion came together to say...
Canol trefi ledled Cymru i dderbyn dros £24m
Mae Gweinidogion Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cyhoeddi pecyn cymorth ychwanegol gwerth £24m i adfywio canol trefi Cymru.
Bydd £18.4m o gyllid benthyciad Trawsnewid Trefi yn...
Town centres across Wales to receive over £24m
Welsh Government Ministers have announced an additional £24m package of support to revitalise Wales’ town centres.
£18.4m of Transforming Towns loan funding will breathe...
Diolchodd grŵp ffitrwydd Llanelli am rodd y GIG
Diolch yn fawr i Arumba Llan, grŵp ffitrwydd dielw wedi'i leoli yng Nghlwb Rygbi Llangennech, Llanelli.
Mae gan y clwb dros 60 o aelodau ac...
Llanelli fitness group thanked for NHS donation
Hywel Dda Health Charities has thanked Arumba Llan, a not-for profit fitness group based at Llangennech Rugby Club, Llanelli.
The club has over 60 members...
Restrictions Business Fund Discretionary Grant
The Welsh Government has opened the Restrictions Business Fund to support businesses and sole traders that have been directly impacted by the extended restrictions announced by...
More new pay and display machines
More new pay and display machines are being installed across Carmarthenshire County Council car parks.
The second phase of an investment to improve facilities at...
Works to transform key Llanelli building
Expressions of interest are being sought for units at a key empty Llanelli building currently undergoing transformation.
Number 49 Stepney Street – the former YMCA...
Tree planting underway in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council is actively looking for areas where new trees can be planted to help make up for the loss of trees that...
Firework regulations to be reviewed
Carmarthenshire County Council is to look at current regulations of firework displays and noise limits on fireworks.
It comes after a Notice of Motion calling...
Plaid Cymru calls for reform of pay, terms and conditions to...
In a debate last week in the Senedd, Plaid Cymru called for the disparities between health and social care staff to end, and for...
MORRISONS TO DONATE 100,000 CHOCOLATE EGGS TO FAMILIES THIS EASTER
- The eggs will be distributed to local food banks, schools and community groups via Morrisons Community Champions -
- Morrisons customers can also donate...
Lack of GP services in Trimsaran raised with First Minister
Plaid Cymru MS Helen Mary Jones has raised the lack of GP services in Trimsaran in the Senedd during First Minister questions.
While she was...
TWICE AS NICE – LIDL REVEALS PLANS FOR SECOND STORE IN...
Lidl GB has confirmed it intends to build a brand-new store in Llanelli as part of its ongoing £1.3bn investment across Great Britain in...
Glimpse of exciting leisure centre planned for Llanelli
A glimpse of the exciting new leisure centre planned for Llanelli has been released following Carmarthenshire County Council’s commitment of funding in its ambitious...
CENSUS 2021
The census is coming on Sunday 21 March. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as:
...
Mae elusen y GIG yn ariannu graddfeydd pwyso eistedd ar gyfer...
Diolch i roddion gan y cyhoedd, mae Elusennau Iechyd Hywel Dda wedi gallu prynu cloriannau pwyso eistedd i lawr ar gyfer cleifion Ward Cleddau...
NHS charity funds sit-on weighing scales for patients
Thanks to donations from the public, Hywel Dda Health Charities has been able to purchase a sit-on weighing scales for patients in Cleddau Ward...
Nearly £2m Welsh Government funding brings new life to community spaces
Today, the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, announced funding of £1,946,849 for improvements to community-based facilities right across Wales through the Community...
Bron i £2m o gyllid Llywodraeth Cymru yn rhoi ail wynt...
Heddiw, cyhoeddodd y Dirprwy Weinidog a’r Prif Chwip, Jane Hutt, bod £1,946,849 yn cael ei roi i wella cyfleusterau cymunedol ledled Cymru drwy’r Rhaglen...
Test, Trace, Protect – still critical as restrictions are eased
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Test, Trace and Protect team is urging people who have tested positive to Covid-19 to continue to engage with them as...
Bike hire docking stations installed in Carmarthenshire in Wales first
A series of bike hire stations are being installed at key locations in Carmarthenshire to encourage people to enjoy active travel.
Carmarthenshire County Council is...
Restarting our hospital services
Hywel Dda University Health Board is reaching out to all patients whose operations have been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic as we seek...
Ailgychwyn ein gwasanaethau ysbyty
Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn estyn allan at bob claf y mae ei lawdriniaethau wedi cael eu gohirio oherwydd pandemig Covid-19 wrth...
Keep Wales Safe Campaign – Over 14,000 GP consultations carried out...
A staggering 14,228 GP consultations have been carried out virtually during the past 12 months in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, saving patients time and...
Carmarthenshire Theatres digital success
Despite Covid-19 forcing the closure of theatres across the UK over the past year, Carmarthenshire County Council’s theatres have continued to entertain thousands of...
