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Deeply loved village school with just 17 children learns fate

Parents have been fighting to keep the school open after Carmarthenshire Council suggested it was not sustainable with so few pupils

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Blade falls off wind turbine - you can predict the reaction

Part of a popular forest has been closed as a safety precaution while the wind turbine operator investigates. Meanwhile, opinions have been cast

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Man left schoolgirl with nightmares after raping her while she was on family holiday

Leon Kidner lied to the police and jurors by claiming that the sexual activity between him and the schoolgirl had been consensual

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WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Met Office weather maps show temperatures to soar in Wales this week

Temperatures are expected to reach 16C in Wales this week

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Blade falls from giant 475ft wind turbine in popular Welsh forest

Natural Resources Wales has confirmed that a large part of Brechfa Forest in Carmarthenshire has been been closed off after the incident

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Hotel at centre of disastrous asylum seeker plan to 'shut with immediate effect'

Stradey Park Hotel made national headlines in 2023 when a Home Office plan sparked huge protests in a corner of west Wales

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Angle grinder crowbar and sledgehammer used in ruthless £45,000 overnight crime spree

The pair gave fake names to the police and changed their vehicle registration number to avoid getting caught, but in their van officers found £45,000 of golf equipment as well as cash, an angle grinder and a sledgehammer

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Air ambulance lands at scene of crash on major Welsh road

Part of the A48 in Carmarthenshire was shut after a crash on Monday afternoon

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Blade shears off wind turbine shutting Welsh beauty spot

The public have been blocked from a vast area of natural beauty

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Drunk driving instructor crashes car into ditch

Timothy Howells was on his way to pick up a learner driver when he left the road and crashed into a hedge while over the drink drive limit

South Wales Guardian | News

Three teachers given awards for bravery during knife attack in their school

A young fundraiser and three teachers were among those honoured for courage and compassion.

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Popular restaurant raided by immigration officers

The bust was in connection to alleged 'illegal working'

South Wales Guardian | News

Thousands more people eligible for travel cards from this week, are you one of them?

Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.

Carmarthen News - Swansea Bay News

Max Boyce and local heroes celebrated at St David Awards

Welsh icon Max Boyce and record-breaking footballer Jess Fishlock were among the winners at this year’s St David Awards, which also recognised a host of inspirational figures from across the Swansea Bay region for their courage, compassion and dedication. The post ...

South Wales Guardian | News

Breaking flood alerts issued in Carmarthenshire

Multiple flood alerts have been issued

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Senedd election poll shows rural Wales 'there to be won'

The poll which surveyed 1,000 people in rural Wales suggested a divided electorate

South Wales Guardian | News

Gardeners urged to cut lawns for the first time after winter on these 2026 dates

Experts have urged gardeners in the UK to cut their grass for the first time after winter around these 2026 dates

South Wales Guardian | News

Church in Wales ‘appointed ex-bishop to senior roles despite abuse allegations’

Former bishop Anthony Pierce was appointed to senior roles within the Church in Wales despite allegations of sexual abuse being made against him, a review has found.

South Wales Guardian | News

Carmarthenshire council tax to increase by nearly five per cent

Carmarthenshire Council has approved a budget which was looking 'very grim' just a couple of months ago, according to a cabinet member