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Heating oil theft gang members on the run for 10 years 'unlikely' ever to serve prison sentences
The oil thieves are believed to have skipped the country and fled to Romania, while their fellow gang members served time after being found with containers full of oil in Carmarthenshire

Tango launches limited-edition drink with 'outrageously bold flavour' at Tesco
Tango has launched a new drink flavour and shoppers can find it in Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and convenience stores
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Man arrested in Carmarthenshire after £380,000 worth of cannabis plants found
A man was arrested at an address in Old Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen after £380,000 worth of cannabis plants were found
Aldi was the cheapest supermarket in the UK in January - see the full list
Asda has beaten Tesco with a Clubcard and regained its place as one of the UK’s cheapest supermarkets

Pet warning as mystery sickness making dogs ill at Welsh beach
Lottie James is one of several pet owners who have spent hundreds of pounds on vet bills after visits to Llansteffan beach in Carmarthenshire, Wales

Man who burnt down brother's flat found with samurai sword
Robert Morris also tried to bite an officer while he awaited sentence for burning down his brother’s Ammanford flat
Large container filled with waste dumped in Carmarthenshire layby
A large container filled with waste has been dumped in a lay-by in Carmarthenshire

Terrifying CCTV footage shows moment pupil tried to murder three people at school
The 14-year-old girl has been convicted of three counts of attempted murder over the knife attacks at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford


Father of teenage girl who stabbed two teachers claims 'her actions have some merit'
The father of a teenager who stabbed two teachers and a fellow pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has spoken about his daughter's convictions for attempted murder

Local company to create 20 new jobs as it purchases factory
A manufacturing company is set to create 20 new jobs after buying an Ammanford site
Can you build in a garden without planning permission? Rules and regulations
Want to build in your garden but not sure if you'll need planning permission? Here are the rules and regulations
Can you travel when your passport is being renewed? The rules and regulations
If you are planning on travelling abroad while your passport is being renewed, you will want to check the rules and regulations.
Michelin star South Wales restaurant with 'secret menu' named among UK's best
Home at Penarth and The Shed (Swansea) have featured on the UK's Top 100 Restaurants for 2025 list by SquareMeal.
CARAS Cymru honour for Pembrokeshire farmer
Pembrokeshire farmer Mansel Raymond MBE FRAgS has been elected as the new chair of CARAS Cymru, the prestigious Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies.
Cheapest day to book flights and best days to travel (according to an expert)
Find out the cheapest day to book flights and the best days of the week to travel in 2025, according to an expert
Lidl reveals £5 Valentine's box with £60 of items but you'll have to be quick
Lidl is releasing a Premium Home & Beauty Set in time for Valentine's Day with it containing around £60 worth of items for £5
Public meeting to be held over closure of area's last high street bank
A public meeting has been called over the closure of the last bank in the Swansea Valley.
Major emergency response exercise in Carmarthenshire
People in part of Carmarthenshire can expect an increase in emergency services personnel today as they carry out a planned emergency training exercise
‘I hope to continue avoiding it’ – ‘Grim’ British hangover food causes debate
Hunger Breaks' The Full Monty can has been reviled and praised in equal measure as a British hangover classic in a post on Reddit