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Predicted rise in people aged 85 and over in county is eye-opening and there are big consequences
While it's good news that people are living longer, social care costs will rise. At the same time, the number of working people is expected to fall

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Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


Fury as dog poo bags left hanging 'like Christmas tree decorations' at riverside walk
A local councillor has said he doesn't understand the mentality of some dog walkers

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This abandoned building in a stunning location could be about to be transformed into luxury holiday lodges
The empty £1.25m former pumphouse is a stunning structure that is looking for a new lease of life


Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Wales and 14 areas will see the worst of it
Rain and thunder is set to hammer Wales this weekend

One of the longest-living sharks lurking in shallow UK coastal waters
Find out more about the Spiny Dogfish/Spurdog Shark, including if it's dangerous, where to find it in the UK, and what it looks like
Carmarthenshire heroes recognised in the BBC Make a Difference Awards
Carmarthenshire community heroes have been nominated for awards
Councillor ‘outraged’ as Ammanford foodbank denied £150,000 extension grant
Cllr Kevin Madge has expressed his anger after Ammanford Foodbank were denied a £150,000 grant by Carmarthenshire County Council
‘People are choking with the dust’: calls for action
More than 11,000 people added their voices to a chorus of calls for a mandatory 1,000-metre buffer zone around all quarries.
Taxpayer to foot £5.25 million settlement for power station contract row
Taxpayers will foot the bill for a £5.25million settlement after a legal claim over the awarding of a demolition contract for Aberthaw power station, a committee heard.

Declining flu vaccination rates among health and social care workers a 'concern'
The jabs aren't compulsory and some staff may have personal reasons not be immunised

Delays on key Carmarthenshire A-road as emergency repairs continue - RECAP
There are delays on the A48 near Cross Hands due to emergency repair work continuing.
Thieves steal van with two dogs inside as police seek witnesses
Police are appealing for information after a van containing two dogs was stolen
Volunteers' contribution to community sport in Amman Valley recognised
Carmarthenshire County Council is recognising the efforts of those who give their free time to support and develop sport across the county
Millions of drivers warned they might have illegal number plates amid crackdown
The Government will get tough on illegal number plates sold online that allow speeding drivers and criminals to evade prosecution.
Covid NB.1.8.1 cases 'rapidly' rising - what is known about new variant so far
Here is what is known about the new Covid NB.1.8.1 variant from cases in the UK, symptoms, what the World Health Organisation has said and more

Huge sum raised for family of 'one of the best' killed in crash
Dai Roberts from the Carmarthen area died 13 years after his brother was also killed in a rally crash. He's been described as a 'winner in life' who had a 'big, big heart'

Ammanford dancers win first place in Europe’s largest youth festival
Dancers from Adran/Aelwyd Penrhyd in Ammanford won first place at the 2025 Urdd National Eisteddfod Therw
Local equine charity celebrates 40th anniversary with open day
The Lluest Horse and Pony Trust, based in Llandeusant, marked the milestone on Sunday, June 1, with a variety of activities
What to do in your garden in June? How to make rose and strawberry plants thrive
See what gardening jobs you can do in June according to experts, such as caring for rose and strawberry plants, and making homemade bug spray