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‘Waste of time’ as council continues search for premises after town hall eviction

Councillor Calum Higgins has revealed Ammanford Town Council is still looking for a new premises to host their meetings

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Pupils step into leadership roles through youth sports programme

Hundreds of Carmarthenshire pupils are stepping into leadership roles through a youth sports programme.

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Price of a pint could rise from February as Reeves considers Alcohol Duty hike

Ahead of the autumn budget, there's speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike alcohol duty by as much as 4.5%.

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Bid to sell alcohol 24 hours a day at Ammanford petrol station

Park Street Garage in Ammanford has submitted the application to Carmarthenshire County Council

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Fundraising effort raises £168,000 for Fire Fighters Charity

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has raised more than £168,000 for the Fire Fighters Charity in the last 12 months.

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Council announces new traffic order - here's what you need to know

A new traffic order has come into effect on a cul-de-sac in Ystalyfera.

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White ribbons fly for campaign to end violence against women

White ribbons have been flying high in Carmarthenshire, including Ammanford, as part of a campaign to end violence against women and girls.

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I tried Lidl's Christmas sandwiches and one got me singing a merry tune

Lidl has released its Christmas sandwich selection for 2025, and I got to try a few from the supermarket

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The full list of DWP benefits and discounts millions of pensioners are missing out on

As the budget looms and there's a focus on the triple lock and pensions, these are the DWP benefits for people over State Pension age, plus some that start at 60

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Beautiful Welsh attraction to be transformed into a Christmas wonderland

Aberglasney Gardens is hosting a festive fair next week with lots on offer for families including a visit from Santa Claus himself

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'Cheeky' Mum charging kids and family £20 a head for the 'luxury' of Christmas dinner

We're just a few weeks out from the big day, but the age-old Christmas dinner argument has already started.

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Tributes pour out to footballer, 28, after body found in water

Numerous people have paid tribute to Rehaan Akhtar after he was reported missing

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No waiting restrictions to be introduced in Amman Valley

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is set to introduce 'no waiting at any time' restrictions in Gwaun Cae Gurwen

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What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

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Expert highlights health risk for everyone drinking from reusable water bottles

Bugs can grow in reusable bottles, causing health issues including diarrhoea, pneumonia and vomiting

WalesOnline - Carmarthenshire

Christmas shopping with a difference is coming to these Welsh town centres

Next week will see the opening of a number of festive pop-up shops, offering local businesses the chance to showcase their goods in three town centres

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Warning to Tesco shoppers as supermarket giant says 'we're sorry'

Tesco has apologised to shoppers after a “do not eat” warning and recall alert was issued by the supermarket giant

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How to get Lidl’s rare 1-day chocolate advent calendar for Christmas (be quick)

Find out how you can get Lidl’s rare 1-day chocolate advent calendar for Christmas 2025 - you need to be quick

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Expert reveals how long you can use a hot water bottle: is yours safe to use?

With energy bills set to rise again in January, we are increasingly reminded to heat ourselves and not our homes to save money

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Towy Valley company applies to expand fleet of vehicles

A construction and land drainage company has applied to expand its vehicle fleet in Llandeilo.