School transport arrangements underway for September
Arrangements for school transport are being made for September, following the coronavirus pandemic.
It is ‘business as usual’ in relation to travel passes for eligible...
Information on shielding for ‘extremely vulnerable’ people
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton has confirmed people in Wales who are shielding will no longer need to do so...
Respect, Protect and Enjoy Carmarthenshire
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Carmarthenshire County Council is asking people to Respect, Protect and Enjoy the county as businesses start to trade again, people begin returning to work...
Annual update of the Voters’ Roll
In order to know who is eligible to register to vote we need to know who lives at your address. The canvass communication that...
Environmental awards for Llanmiloe and Five Roads schools
Children at Llanmiloe and Five Roads Primary Schools are celebrating after being recognised for their environmental efforts in the Better Energy School Awards 2020.
Llanmiloe...
Ammanford and Llanelli Hwb buildings to re-open
Carmarthenshire County Council’s customer service centres in Ammanford and Llanelli will re-open from Wednesday, July 29.
The Hwbs will re-open in a phased approach to...
Chinook makes an emergency landing in a Carmarthenshire field
A Chinook helicopter made an unplanned emergency landing on Carmarthenshire farmland, officials from the Ministry of Defence have confirmed.
The incident happened on Tuesday evening...
Another month of free town centre parking agreed
Another month of free parking is being offered in Carmarthenshire town centres.
Carmarthenshire County Council has agreed to extend the current free parking period, brought...
Llanelli Rural Council Children’s Playgrounds to Reopen
Llanelli Rural Council owned children playgrounds will open on Saturday afternoon. Please follow the guidelines in the signage for your own safety and the...
Llanelli man left out of pocket after bonfires
A Llanelli man who ignored warnings to stop burning waste is out of pocket by more than £1,700 after being taken to court by...
Police investigate alleged sexual assault at Pembrey Country Park
Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a six-year-old child in Pembrey Country Park.
Police Officers are investigating claims that the youngster was...
Residents’ views wanted on Tywi Valley Path
A consultation has been launched to find out residents’ views on the exciting Tywi Valley Path project.
The council wants to create a 16-mile path...
Eat Out to Help Out
Restaurants and other establishments serving food for consumption on the premises can now sign up to a new government initiative aimed at protecting jobs...
Click, collect, deliver – new chapter for libraries
Libraries in Carmarthenshire are set to return with a click and collect service from Wednesday, July 1.
Members will be able to order a selection...
Executive Board agree strategy to help businesses recover
Key business leaders will help form an advisory group to support businesses overcome the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Carmarthenshire County Council is forming the...
Garden reopens – Mae Gardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru yn Agored
The National Botanic Garden of Wales reopens
We are delighted to announce that the National Botanic Garden of Wales is open to the pubic...
Llanelli man charged after spice worth £10,000 found in a car
A Llanelli man has been charged with possessing a class B drug with intent to supply after a car was stopped by police.
Dyfed-Powys Police...
Dyfed Powys Police launch investigation of criminal damage
We are investigating criminal damage to the Cofiwch Dryweryn memorial on the A487 near Llanrhystud, which was reported at 11.30am this morning, Tuesday, 30th...
Thefts from gardens
Police in Carmarthenshire are investigating a number of thefts of garden ornaments.
The thefts, which were reported to police between June 12 and 23, include:
23/06/2020...
Ysbyty Enfys Caerfyrddin provides care for patients / Ysbyty Enfys Caerfyrddin...
Carmarthen’s field hospital Ysbyty Enfys Caerfyrddin has welcomed its first patients, providing care and support for those who no longer need medical input but...
Business start-ups urged to apply for new grant support
New businesses in Carmarthenshire could be eligible for a new grant aimed at helping them with immediate cash flow support.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s economic development...
Missing Person appeal Dyfed Powys Police
UPDATED: Have you seen Christian David Fisher?
He was last seen in the Carmarthen area yesterday morning (Saturday).He is in his mid-40s, 5'9'' tall, medium...
Missing person appeal Dyfed Powys Police Update
UPDATE: Robert may have been spotted between Kidwelly and Pembrey at around 3.15pm today. If you were in the area and think you may...
Plaid Cymru Carmarthenshire politicians express their concern about potential job losses...
The announcement of possible job cuts at Castell Howell Foods in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire has been met with concern by Plaid Cymru representatives.
Plaid Cymru...
Union leader advocates increase in powers for Wales over rail
Transport trade unionist Mick Lynch giving evidence to the Senedd’s Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee this week gave his backing for more powers for...
SaveEasy Credit Union announce office relocation
Llanelli based Credit Union, SaveEasy, has now moved from its Bridge Street office base where it has been situated since the late 1990’s to...
Three PCs assaulted
Three police officers were assaulted while arresting a Whitland woman wanted for failing to appear at court.
The Dyfed-Powys Police PCs were at the Bryngwenllian...
Nia Griffith MP – Statement on Castell Howell Foods Ltd jobs...
Llanelli MP, NIA GRIFFITH, commented:
“The news that Castell Howell Foods Ltd are beginning consultation with their employees on possible job losses is deeply worrying. ...
Man and woman arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to...
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply in Llanelli’s town hall gardens.
A PCSO was carrying out proactive...
COVID-19 causing job losses at Castell Howell
More misery in Carmarthenshire, as COVID-19 causing job losses at Castell Howell
Castell Howell Foods Ltd, the Carmarthenshire based food wholesaler and processor, has...
EMERGENCY FOODBANK SUPPORTS HENDY RUGBY CLUB
CETMA’s Surplus Food Llanelli Emergency Food bank has been helping vulnerable families and individuals for several months and are now proud to be able...
Carmarthenshire day of action
POLICE have carried out a day of action across Carmarthenshire, disrupting criminal activity and targeting those who prey on the most vulnerable.
Officers from Ammanford,...
Pollution of Air and Water –The Lock down has shown us...
In beautiful West Wales there should surely not be areas of severe air and water pollution. Unfortunately Carmarthenshire has there problems, mainly in the...
Council Chair makes history after being installed online
A new Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council has been elected in an online annual general meeting - a first of its kind for the...
County council owned parks reopened on Friday, June 12
Carmarthenshire County Council managed parks, including Pembrey Country Park, Parc Howard, Llyn Llech Owain and Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park reopened to the public on...
Meet The Dogs At Many Tears, Can You Re-Home Cosy Rosy?
Meet the dogs at Many Tears
Can you re-home Cosy Rosy? Cosy Rosy is a sweet and graceful greyhound. She was raced but was not...
How Have Many Tears Coped With The Pandemic?
How Have Many Tears Coped With The Pandemic?
Many Tears Animal Rescue are one of many charities/organisations that have had to close doors during the...
‘Coliadaur a Cwpanaid’ (Bytes and Bites) – Prosiect dysgu traws oed...
Derbyniodd y Fforwm addewid ariannol gan Bartneriaeth Gofal Gorllewin Cymru i rhedeg prosiect traws oedran ar draws lleoliadau yn Sir Gaerfyrddin. Pwrpas y cynllun...
Charity’s Virtual Run Raises Over £18k/Ras Rithwir Elusen yn Codi Dros...
Charity’s Virtual Run Raises Over £18k
The Wales Air Ambulance is thanking participants who took part in the My Air Miles - Virtual Run...
Police officer’s donation gives rare blood cancer patient a chance of...
A Carmarthen police officer has described the honour of potentially saving the life of a person fighting a rare form of cancer as he...
Improving access for walking and cycling in Carmarthenshire
Residents are being asked their views on improving access for walking and cycling in Carmarthenshire.
From Monday people will be able to make suggestions on...
Family Fundraising After Charity Saves Toddler’s Life
A family has raised £2,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance after the service recently saved the life of their two-year-old daughter.
The Charity’s Dafen-based helicopter...
Staying safe whilst having fun in the sun
With the sun shining, it’s a great time to have a barbeque in your garden.
The council’s Environmental Health Officers have some top tips to...
Carmarthenshire towns win two prestigious awards
Carmarthenshire County Council has congratulated two local town councils for their success in the One Voice Wales Awards.
Pembrey and Burry Port Council won the...
Household waste and recycling centres open
Trostre and Nantycaws household waste and recycling centres re-open yesterday for the first time since the Coronavirus pandemic. Wernddu in Ammanford and Whitland will...
Look after your Wellbeing – Sharing Carmarthenshire’s Kindness #Sirgâredig
During these new, strange and sometimes difficult times, it's more important than ever to make time to look after your health and wellbeing. Carmarthenshire...
More Carmarthenshire residents on shielding list
More residents in Carmarthenshire who have been asked to take shielding measures will receive a letter with information and advice from the council.
People with...
Kidwelly man charged after 47 drugs runs to Newport in two...
A man has been charged after police discovered he was doing drug runs less than a day after being released from custody.
Aled Wyn Samuel...
Flying Start app launched to connect with families
A new app has been launched in Carmarthenshire to help Flying Start families to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Flying Start is a Welsh...
There is lots of help and advice for parents in Carmarthenshire...
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The School Improvement Team have created their very own version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow to celebrate the amazing staff at the hubs.
Thanks to...
