Carmarthenshire News

Ammanford Win a Thriller! Ammanford and Pontarddulais put on an exciting game of cricket at Ammanford Park on Saturday. This 40 overs friendly fixture...

This week, young people turning 18 will for the first time be able to access their Child Trust Fund accounts, the innovative government-funded savings...

THE arrest of a Liverpool uncle and nephew has led to the shut-down of an entire illegal drug smuggling route into Carmarthenshire. The pair were...

Police are urging parents to be aware of their teenage children’s whereabouts, following reports a mass gathering is planned at a Llanelli quarry tonight...

September sees the start of Home Fire Safety month and we are encouraging households to do some basic safety checks within their homes to...

Residents are being warned of bogus emails and text messages circulating Carmarthenshire. The email and text claims to be sent from a councillor to their...

Periods of free parking in council-run car parks are being re-introduced across Carmarthenshire as part of an ongoing pilot initiative. Visitors to the county’s main...

The transformation of Burry Port is underway and already a number of exciting developments are being delivered, with more in the pipeline. Burry Port Harbour...

Pendine’s main car park has re-opened following the completion of a phase of works associated with a £7million development scheme. The car park, off Marsh...

Gorseinon triumph ! Ammanford CC entertained Gorseinon CC in this 25 overs friendly contest at Ammanford Park this afternoon. The weather was part Sun...

Police in Llanelli have charged a man after a 36-year-old was found in the street with head injuries. Dyfed-Powys Police received a report that a...

Police in Burry Port are monitoring reports of mass gatherings planned in the town, after around 200 teenagers had to be moved on earlier...

Secondary school pupils in Carmarthenshire will be required to wear face coverings on school transport and in school indoor communal areas where social distancing...

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have extinguished the fire, involving a freight train, near Pontarddulais Road, Llangennech, Carmarthenshire. Mid and West Wales...

Police were called to reports of a large gathering of youths in Burry Port at around 6.05pm on Wednesday. Dyfed-Powys Police officers are investigating damage...

Carmarthenshire County Council continues to support emergency services and partner organisations to deal with a major incident in Llangennech. Over a hundred residents were evacuated...

As of the 14th August 2020, community centres / village halls have been able to open for some permitted activities. Examples of activities permitted under the...

We’re making some changes to help our town centres get back on their feet, helping our businesses – and you – to stay safe...

02:13AM LLANGENNECH TRAIN FIRE UPDATE:Our fire service colleagues have advised that three carriages of the train are currently on fire.An evacuation zone has been...

Emergency services are dealing with a large diesel train which is on fire on the track near Llangennech. A cordon has been put in place...

Carmarthenshire County Council’s customer service staff have handled 120,000 calls whilst working from home since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in March. That’s nearly...

The Childcare Provider Grant will offer dedicated funding for the childcare sector to help ensure more providers re-open as the schools return in September. Since...

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Pembrey Country Park has been chosen to host one of the first outdoor sports events in Wales since the Covid-19 lockdown. Welsh...

Llanelli Rural Council is continuing with improving children’s play areas transferred from Carmarthenshire County Council. Work has commenced today at Danybanc Play Area, Felinfoel,...

This Sunday's 20 overs Cup encounter between Ammanford CC and Swansea CC was delayed due to a wet outfield in the idyllic setting...

Two temporary field hospitals set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Carmarthenshire are to be returned to the local authority following the...

Hywel Dda University Health Board is proud to be part of NHS Wales’s collaboration with Pride Cymru to mark NHS Wales Virtual Pride Week...

Many young people have been supported with free period products during lockdown by Carmarthen Youth Council and Carmarthenshire Youth Support Services. The team at Carmarthenshire...

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH) following an incident at Burry Port Harbour. At approximately 8.45am on Saturday, August 8,...

There's no excuse for fly-tipping anywhere in Carmarthenshire - that’s the message as people are being warned not to dump their litter at community...

Ammanford AFC are pleased to announce that the Lee Trundle and Andy Robinson are back for a second season with the club.  The pair...

https://www.facebook.com/CarmsCouncil/videos/3265292596872253/?t=44   When you’re visiting our town centres, remember that your experience may be a little different. We’ve worked with local businesses to help them safely re-open...

Carmarthenshire Libraries are pleased to announce that library members are able to attend IT facilities with an appointment in the three main libraries and...

Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating an allegation of assault which occurred on the afternoon of July 19th 2020 on Lon yr Ysgol, Llanelli. It is alleged that...

https://vimeo.com/431771807   The NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect service is now well underway across Carmarthenshire to track the virus and give extra protection to our communities. Anyone...

Nearly £2million is being invested in Carmarthenshire roads over the next few months. Carmarthenshire County Council has announced that 37 sections of road will be...

A man was caught with thousands of pounds worth of items taken from homes and sheds in Llwynhendy after accessing wifi on a stolen...

On a beautiful Sunny afternoon in Carmarthenshire, Ammanford Cricket Club Seconds welcomed their counterparts from the Mumbles Cricket Club Swansea to the wonderful setting...

Police officers seized £10,000 of the psychoactive substance spice after waiting near a motorway slipway for a car returning from a drugs run. Dyfed-Powys Police...

Well the 2020 FA Cup Final will certainly go down in history. An enforced non attendance at Wembley (the home of English Football)...

Carmarthenshire libraries have re-opened some of its IT facilities following the easing of restrictions by the Welsh Government. In addition to the Click, Collect and...

The Childcare Offer for Wales which provides working parents with 30 hours of Government-funded early education and childcare for three and four-year-olds is re-opening...

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Actif Communities team are supporting sports clubs to re-start activities following months of suspension due to Covid-19. Welsh Government has eased restrictions...

Ammanford's newest recruit for the forthcoming 20/2021 JD Cymru South Football Season - Anthony Finselbach brings vast experience to Ammanford's squad having played previously...

The Olive Trust, Wales are pleased to announce that they have received funding to purchase more equipment and to carry on their good work...

One of the first couples in Carmarthenshire to be married after lockdown restrictions were lifted said it was ‘all smiles and laughter’ despite the...

Arrangements for school transport are being made for September, following the coronavirus pandemic. It is ‘business as usual’ in relation to travel passes for eligible...

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton has confirmed people in Wales who are shielding will no longer need to do so...

https://vimeo.com/435772521 Carmarthenshire County Council is asking people to Respect, Protect and Enjoy the county as businesses start to trade again, people begin returning to work...

In order to know who is eligible to register to vote we need to know who lives at your address. The canvass communication that...