Llanelli News

Dark Land: Hunting the Killers The unsolved murder of a schoolgirl, whose body was found near Llanelli, has been reinvestigated by an expert team hoping...

Ammanford Accountants, Ashmole & Co, are helping to support the young local mathematicians of the future by making a donation to Ysgol Llandybie Primary...

A group of Llanelli Councillors are calling for authorities to work together tackle the recent spate of fireworks that have disturbed residents all over...

Preparations are underway to host the first ever virtual Llanelli Christmas Carnival. The carnival will go digital for the first time in its 42-year history due...

Following a sharp increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Llanelli area, new restrictions have been introduced to reduce the spread of the virus...

A public consultation is underway for people to have their say on plans to relocate Ysgol Heol Goffa to a new site and increase...

A planned key development in Llanelli town centre has taken a step forward. Carmarthenshire County Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans to rebuild five buildings...

The people of Llanelli are helping to control the rate of Covid-19 infections in the area, but more needs to be done before restrictions...

A new order has been introduced into parts of Llanelli Town Centre to help combat alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour. The Public Spaces Protection...

This is a grant to provide financial assistance to freelancers in the cultural and creative sectors that are facing financial challenges as a result...

https://vimeo.com/464250375 Residents in Llanelli are being thanked for all their efforts to help control the spread of Covid-19 – almost a week after new local...

Terrifically Tempting Deal Days ... And Weddings .. Christmas Menu Preview Helping To Keep Everyone Safe#llanellyhouse #openforbusinessWe've absolutely loved welcoming everyone back to the Llanelly House Bistro and we...

Carmarthenshire County Council has re-opened Llanelli Leisure Centre after it was returned to the local authority earlier this month. Work has been underway to bring back...

Carmarthenshire Theatres have unveiled a virtual programme of winter shows and events to keep people entertained at home. Live music, plays, audio dramas, children’s theatre...

The Llanelli Christmas Carnival's Design a Light competition which is organised every year will be judged remotely this Wednesday, by Chairman Cllr Sharen L....

Llanelli Christmas Carnival will not be held this year, for the first time in its 42-year history. Partners have confirmed that the decision has been...

If we don’t social distance, we risk going into a local lockdown – that’s the message from south west Wales local authority leaders, the...

Residents in Carmarthenshire are being encouraged to shop local and support market traders. Llanelli and Carmarthen Markets is gradually increasing its numbers, in line with...

Parents whose children are eligible for the Childcare Offer in Carmarthenshire from the autumn term (for children who turned three between April 1 and...

Parc Howard museum is welcoming back visitors once again following its closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The museum is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday...

A Llanelli-based mobility aid company must pay out £17,550 after their shoddy workmanship left an 87-year-old disabled woman at risk. Carmarthenshire County Council’s trading standards...

Carmarthenshire libraries are preparing to welcome back visitors following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Llanelli, Carmarthen, Ammanford and community libraries in Burry Port, Llandeilo and...

Welcome back to Llanelly House and huge thanks to all our wonderful customers for your support now we have reopened our Bistro. This was incredible...

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...

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...

Hospitality businesses in Carmarthenshire are being reminded of their responsibility to keep records of their staff, visitors and customers. Welsh Covid-19 regulations make it compulsory...

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

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Restaurants and other establishments serving food for consumption on the premises can now sign up to a new government initiative aimed at protecting jobs...

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...

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...