Llanelli’s Altalia restaurant to close after 18 years
The owners of a family-run restaurant in Llanelli town centre have decided to call time to focus on new ventures.
Al and Tal Einon, who...
Llanelli Town Centre shop for crafters
You cannot fail to be impressed with the astonishing skills of crafters in Carmarthenshire Community Inclusion services.
As part of the day opportunities provided by...
Christmas parkrun schedule
The Christmas & New Year period (December 21st– January 5th) will see an action-packed programme of parkrun events across eleven West Wales locations.
Across the...
Don’t forget – changes to bin collections over Christmas
Residents in Carmarthenshire are being reminded that there are changes to bin collections over the festive period.
From Wednesday, December 25 to Friday 27, collections...
General Election 2019: Carmarthenshire results
The results of the General Election for the constituencies of Llanelli, Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, and Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire have been declared.
...
Beware of unlicensed taxi drivers over party season
A warning has been sounded about rogue taxi drivers as the Christmas party season approaches.
Carmarthenshire County Council licensing officers are urging people to stay...
Carmarthenshire County Council Gritting
Every year we spend more than £1 million on the winter maintenance of trunk and county roads. The roads are salted when there is...
Cold weather and driving
During the winter months, extreme weather conditions can make driving more difficult and potentially hazardous.
The RAC has plenty of tips and advice to help...
Carmarthenshire County Council Severe Weather advice
Information to help you, your business and your community plan for severe weather.
By receiving and understanding weather warnings from the Met Office you can...
Bus services during the 2019/2020 Christmas holidays
Arrangements over the holiday period for bus journeys operated on behalf of Carmarthenshire County Council, including the Carmarthen Park and Ride service, the Bwcabus...
Wales Pension Partnership announces RI policy
The Wales Pension Partnership (WPP), the pooling entity for the eight Welsh LGPS Funds, has announced a new Responsible Investment (RI) policy, highlighting its...
POLICE COMMISSIONER RESPONDS TO COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Outreach Van to be placed in Station Road, Llanelli in run-up to Christmas to help those most in need
Police and Crime Commissioner, Dafydd Llywelyn...
Santa success at Cynheidre
SUCCESSFUL VISIT FOR SANTA
The Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway at Cynheidre are celebrating a successful visit by Santa for a full weekend of seasonal...
Get ready for the annual Walrus Dip!
Plans are underway for the 34th annual Walrus Dip at Pembrey Country Park.
Hundreds of people are expected to take a dip in the sea...
Temporary visitor restrictions in place at Prince Philip Hospital
Members of the public are advised that Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli that all wards are closed to visitors until further notice following a...
Llanelli Standard Xmas Coffee Morning
Hosted by the Carmarthenshire LGBTQ+ Project
Friday, 13 December 2019 from 10:00-12:00
Selwyn Samuel Centre & Lliedi Suite
Come along and meet the team behind the successful...
Fairtrade Christmas Coffee morning
Wednesday, 4 December 2019 from 10:00-12:00
Come along and have a coffee and a Fairtrade Christmas bite and find out all about Fairtrade Llanelli and...
Local AM Lee Waters and Cllr Gary Jones welcome reprieve for...
The Welsh Labour Government have secured arrangements that could save school bus services across Llanelli. Legal changes brought in the by the UK Government...
CASM Christmas Fayre Saturday 7th December 2019
CASM will be holding a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December at St Barnabus Hall, Llewellyn Street. Llanelli.
There will be lots of stalls including:
...
SANTA RETURNS TO CYNHEIDRE
It is now just a fortnight until Santa makes his annual visit to the Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway on the weekend of 7th...
Labour will compensate 1950s women hit by pension changes
Labour will offer pay-outs of up to £31,000, with an average payment of £15,000, to compensate 1950s women hit by the Coalition Government's state...
More drop-in sessions to help those yet to renew bus passes
Carmarthenshire County Council is holding more drop-in sessions to help people renew their Concessionary Travel Cards.
Transport for Wales is rolling out new-style cards by...
How to support this year’s White Ribbon campaign
There's just a couple of days to go until this year’s White Ribbon campaign gets underway.
White Ribbon Day, which takes place on November 25...
Roadside fly tipper
A fly tipper who dumped household and construction waste in a layby has been given a £200 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN). The householder was...
Activities planned as part of Road Safety Week
A programme of activities is taking place across Carmarthenshire during Road Safety Week.
The aim of the week – which is being held between November...
Police investigate Burry Port fire
Police are investigating a fire at an abandoned property in Burry Port.
A call was made at around 1.20am today (Tuesday, November 19) reporting that...
Updated Missing Person Appeal
We are renewing our appeal for information to trace Philip Magor, who is now believed to be in the Llandudno area.
He has not returned...
Lee Waters and Nia Griffith comment on TATA steel
Lee Waters AM said
“This is really worrying news, and will be a real concern to families right across Llanelli and Wales ahead of Christmas.”
“We...
Burry Port Town Band’s Festive Christmas Concert 2019
It has been a busy few months for the Burry Port Town Band, with performances at the National Finals of Great Britain and closer to home, at...
Llanelli Fire Station Open Day
We are pleased to confirm we have reschedule our Station Open Day for 30th of November 2019 11 am til 3 pm, lots to...
MAN DEEMED FIT ‘FIT FOR WORK’ PASSES AWAY AT LLANELLI JOB...
A 65-year-old man collapsed and passed away at Llanelli Job Centre, reportedly waiting for an appointment to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance
The 65-year-old man, who has...
Brecon host joint Welsh Inter-Schools & Colleges and Welsh Athletics Inter-Regional...
Saturday 16th November was a big day as far as Welsh secondary schools and Regions were concerned, as all roads from the Eight Welsh...
Super-Cool Dan Secures Benetton Victory With Last Kick
With the Challenge Cup starting next weekend, the Scarlets were hoping to end this block of League fixtures with a home victory against a...
Bus services during the 2019/2020 Christmas holidays
Arrangements over the holiday period for bus journeys operated on behalf of Carmarthenshire County Council, including the Carmarthen Park and Ride service, the Bwcabus...
Help make a child’s Christmas and give a gift
Residents across Carmarthenshire are being asked to help make a child’s Christmas by donating a gift to those less fortunate.
The message comes as Carmarthenshire...
Temporary suspension of parking enforcement at Glangwili and Prince Philip hospitals...
In August 2019, a new parking enforcement system was implemented to protect parking spaces for patients and visitors at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen...
Christmas in Carmarthenshire: All the Major Events for 2019
All that’s happening in Carmarthenshire to help kick start the feeling of Christmas?
Now that the nights are drawing in and it’s getting colder, our...
Big UK Clubs Cross Country League returns to Pembrey Country Park...
Pembrey Country Park, situated near Llanelli got the opportunity to showcase what it has to offer over the weekend as the re-named John H...
First Minister agrees to investigate hold-up in new school
The First Minister of Wales has agreed to make inquiries about a delay in the building of a new school in Llanelli. The Welsh...
Carmarthenshire residents urged to use their vote
Residents in Carmarthenshire are being encouraged to use their vote in the General Election being held on December 12, 2019.
Those who are yet to...
Tap and take a seat with new contactless bus travel
Travel on public service buses has become a lot easier with the introduction of contactless payments on almost all Carmarthenshire routes.
Carmarthenshire County Council, working...
Upcoming Cross Country @ Pembrey
This Saturday, 9th November, West Wales will be bringing a top cross-country competition back to Llanelli.
The John Collins Gwent Cross Country League – formed...
“A Christmas Sing” by the Parc Howard Association
Parc Howard Association is celebrating the festive season with,"A Christmas Sing" on Friday, December 6th ,2019 at 7pm in Llanelli Parish Church.
The audience will...
Prominent Ammanford cedar tree to be removed
A large cedar tree which has been a focal point near Ammanford’s busy bus station for generations has reached the end of its life...
Drop-in sessions to help those yet to renew bus passes
Carmarthenshire County Council is offering drop-in sessions to help anyone over 60 who is yet to renew their Concessionary Travel Card.
Transport for Wales is...
Teenage fly tipper gets suspended sentence
A Tumble teenager has been given a suspended sentence for ignoring a Fixed Penalty Notice for fly tipping.
The 18-year-old appeared before Newport magistrates and...
Llanelli Veterans take part in the 75th anniversary of the liberation...
Llanelli Veterans Association, under the very able leadership of Lt Col David Mathias, did Llanelli proud when they paraded the standards on four separate...
Movers, Shakers and Legacy Makers – Llanelli Celebrates Black History Month...
Black History Month is a global event going back to 1926 in America.
Regional Coordinator for Black History Month Wales for Carmarthenshire and West Wales,...
Halloween & Bonfire Safety 2019
Remember, remember the 5th of November.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, South Wales Police, Dyfed Powys Police and Local Authorities are working...
From Cambridge to Carmarthenshire: Welsh education attracts family to West Wales.
Hayley Raine-Diplock, and her husband, Alan, decided to move with their young family from Cambridgeshire, to the Llanelli area, Carmarthenshire, in order to give...