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Praise for Carmarthenshire council's commitment to rural schools

Welsh language group Cymdeithas yr Iaith has praised Carmarthenshire Council's commitment to rural schools.

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Councillor slams claim HS2 funding could be used to build new Ammanford school

Kevin Madge has slammed a Plaid Cymru councillor for claiming that funding from the UK HS2 project would help Ammanford build a new school

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Railcard warning as woman receives £1,100 fine despite buying a train ticket

Tash Bacarese-Hamilton had been traveling home from a funeral when she was handed the £1,100 fine

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Woman set to dance for 24 hours straight in charity fundraiser

The founder of Tumble Lindy Hop Jive, Paula Eldridge will dance for 24 hours straight to raise money for charity

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New well-being and healthcare hub opens in Carmarthenshire

A new wellbeing and healthcare hub has opened in Carmarthen.

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School pupils take part in cycle ride inspired by TV star

Newcastle Emlyn school pupils have completed a sponsored cycle ride.

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Doctor reveals the body parts people aren't washing enough

Doctor Jen Caudle on TikTok has revealed the places people aren't washing enough when they step into the shower or bath.

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Man dies after Carmarthenshire crash that closed part of main road for almost 20 hours

The man's family are being supported by specialist officers. Dyfed-Powys Police said the crash involved a single vehicle - a grey Isuzu D-Max

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Councillor receives lifetime achievement award after almost 50 years of service

Carmarthenshire County Councillor Kevin Madge received a lifetime achievement award at the Welsh Labour conference

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Man admits assault and using pool cue as a weapon at pub

Robert James, of Pontyates, has admitted assault and using a pool cue as a weapon at Tafarn-Y-Phoenix in Gorslas.

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Man, 55, dies in crash on A48 prompting witness appeal

A 55-year-old died in a crash on the A48 near Cross Hands

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How to spot, prevent and treat mould in your home this winter

The best way to deal with mould is to prevent it happening in the first place, but if it does, you should know how to spot it and remove it quickly

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Teenager dies after air ambulance called to ‘medical emergency’ at rugby club

Girl dies after a medical emergency at a Amman United RFC, police have confirmed.

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Teenage girl dies after emergency services called to rugby club

Police have said that the girl became unwell and was taken to hospital but died hours later

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Woman allegedly strangled in Ammanford attack

Lisa Knight-Little has been accused of strangling and assaulting another woman, causing actual bodily harm, in the Amman Valley

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Dad's thanks after daughter's life saved by lifeboat crews off Pembrokeshire coast

David Evans is running the Newport Marathon in April to raise money for Tenby RNLI who saved his daughter's life

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'Devastating blow' as former Carmarthenshire coal mine won't get safety funding

Decision not to use funding to make a water-filled East Tip former opencast mine safe is “a devastating blow for residents”

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Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

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Showdown as farmers' anger grows over inheritance tax changes

The new Labour government is facing a showdown with farmers as anger mounts over plans to raise inheritance tax revenue from normally exempt agricultural holdings.