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Jealous Ammanford man showed up at ex-partner's home and attacked him
Roger Cook “went way over the top” when he assaulted his ex-partner after flying into a jealous rage at the thought that he had moved on
How to save on summer holiday childcare as parents face £1,076 bill per child
Families paying for childcare over the six-week summer holiday now face a bill of £1,076 per child on average
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Mother ‘didn’t have career’ before opening successful Amman Valley forest school
The owner of Friends of the Forest in the Amman Valley never thought ‘she would have a career’ after becoming a mother
‘Staggeringly low’ number of complaints upheld against Senedd members
Trade unions called for an independent system to address bullying and harassment of staff by Senedd members, warning a “staggeringly low” number of complaints are upheld.
‘Alarm bells’ over revamped farming scheme
Senedd members criticised the lack of an economic impact assessment and long-term certainty after the Welsh Government unveiled revised financial support for farmers.
Future of childcare and early education ‘at serious risk’
Many childcare providers across Wales will be forced to close due to the unsustainable funding model imposed by the Welsh Government, the sector warned.

Huge four-hour operation to rescue cow
Fire crews were on the scene until midnight after the cow fell down a steep embankment

LIVE: All traffic held on M4 near Ammanford due to vehicle fire
Traffic is at a standstill on the M4 near Ammanford after a vehicle caught fire. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays.
Sainsbury's announces major change that could save shoppers £150
Sainsbury’s say the new offers could save shoppers more than £150 over the course of the year.
GP issues warning that this bedtime habit could be affecting your health
Nearly a third of Brits admit to eating in bed, but a leading GP is warning that it could affect your health.
'Lazy and disrespectful’ litterers at community field slammed
Resident slams those responsible for burnt pages and plastic bottles left behind at a pitch in Pantyffynnon
Autograss racing to return to Carmarthenshire this summer
Autograss racing is returning to the Carmarthenshire coast this summer.
Weight loss jabs such as Mounjaro linked to lower dementia and stroke risk
Weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro may offer a protective effect against dementia and stroke, according to a new study.
More than 90 vintage cars fill streets for annual show
Vintage cars filled the streets of Llandeilo for the fifth annual Llandeilo Classic Car Show
Full justice devolution ‘not on the agenda’
A UK minister appeared to “row back” on a commitment to devolve powers over probation and youth justice to Wales, with Westminster set to retain responsibility.
Warning issued to homeowners as invasive insect destroys gardens in summer
Have you spotted this insect in your garden? It could be causing damage to your plants
Ammanford food festival sees town 'buzzing' with activity
Ammanford hosted its first-ever food festival over the past weekend, drawing large crowds
Co-op confirms 6.5 million members had data stolen during cyber attack
Co-op's chief executive said she was “incredibly sorry” and "devastated that information was taken"
Poundland confirms closure of Ammanford store as part of ‘recovery plan’
Poundland has confirmed it will close its store in Ammanford this year