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Future of Llanelli, Ammanford and Carmarthen town centres set out in new plans
Carmarthenshire County Council has launched a public consultation on new “placemaking” plans for Llanelli, Ammanford and Carmarthen, setting out how the county’s three primary towns could evolve in the years ahead. The post Future of Llanelli, Ammanford and Carmarthen town centres set out in n...
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Major disruption set to affect Carmarthen town centre for weeks with roads closed
Carmarthenshire Council has thanked the public for putting up with 'short-term inconvenience' while gas pipeline upgrades are carried out in a section of Carmarthen
£3m Welsh Government fund to boost museums, libraries and archives across South West Wales
Museums, libraries and archives across South West Wales are set for a major upgrade thanks to a share of more than £3m in Welsh Government funding. The post £3m Welsh Government fund to boost museums, libraries and archives across South West Wales appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
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New ‘Secret Fares’ offer up to 50% off London–South Wales train travel
Budget‑conscious travellers heading between London and South Wales could save up to half the usual ticket price thanks to a new “Secret Fares” scheme launched by Great Western Railway (GWR). The post New ‘Secret Fares’ offer up to 50% off London–South Wales train travel appeared first on...
Notorious rapist and paedophile's planned move to open prison blocked
Sex cult leader Colin Batley was jailed 14 years ago for a string of sex offences including inciting a child to have sex and 11 counts of rape
He put on a blonde wig and stalked his ex, then got her arrested for harassing him
Daniel Morgan's former-partner spent 16 hours in a police cell because of the lies he told about her
Aldi reveals plans to open 80 new supermarkets as part of £1.6bn expansion plan
A total of 21 stores are set to open in the next 13 weeks, including Shoreditch in London, Durham in the North East, and Kirkintilloch in Scotland.
Superheroes and giant inflatables at Ammanford summer extravaganza
Ammanford hosted a vibrant summer extravaganza featuring market stalls, car shows, and family entertainment
Warning to parents as illegal 'killer' car seats sold online years after recall
Parents are being warned of illegal car seats that are still being sold 10 years after they were first recalled.
'Gardener' was hiding in attic as police busted £100,000 cannabis factory
Amarildo Lleshi, 33, was hiding in the attic as police seized cannabis plants capable of being worth more than £100,000 in an Ammanford drugs raid
New artwork to brighten corridors of four hospitals
Staff from Hywel Dda University Health Board have created a series of colourful artworks to be displayed at hospitals in the region.
'Do not eat': Sainsbury's recalls popular food product due to diarrhoea risk
Anyone who has purchased the recalled food products from Sainsbury's is being urged not to eat them.
Key A-road closed after Green Skoda crashes into telegraph pole
A green Skoda crashed into a telegraph pole on the A476 near Llandeilo in the early hours of September 15
A first look inside town's new £2m arts centre complete with 74-seat cinema
A £2 million project to expand and revitalise a popular Pontardawe arts centre is expected to be completed in the coming weeks
Aldi to offer 'great and innovative' service in 500 stores starting next week
Aldi shoppers will soon be able to donate their pre-loved clothing and textiles to the Salvation Army through InPost lockers at its stores.
Trial to boost electric vehicle charging in Carmarthenshire
A trial is helping more people in Carmarthenshire to charge electric vehicles at home
Key A-road closed after BMW crashes into central reservation
A48 closed in an eastbound direction after BMW crashes into central reservation
AA warning to UK drivers over TikTok 'car hack' that can lead to huge £5k fine
The AA is warning drivers about being misled by viral TikTok "car hacks" which they say could lead to car damage, costly repairs, or even fines.
Partnership to shape future of health and wellbeing in west Wales
A partnership is set to shape the future of health and wellbeing in west Wales.
Historic pub receives prestigious rating and welcomes new head chef
Y Castell has been awarded a four-star rating and welcomed a new head chef