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Estate Access Approval

A call to amend plans for a new estate of 54 homes in a south Pembrokeshire seaside village to allow the first of them...

Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week 2025

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This Deaf Awareness Week, Carmarthenshire County Council is joining communities across the UK in recognising and celebrating the rich culture, language, and experiences of...

Hwb o ÂŁ31.5 miliwn i drefi a dinasoedd Cymru

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Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn darparu ÂŁ31.5m ychwanegol i awdurdodau lleol i gyflawni prosiectau adfywio a fydd yn trawsnewid canol trefi ledled Cymru.  Bydd y cyllid...

ÂŁ31.5 million boost for Welsh towns and cities

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The Welsh Government is providing an additional £31.5m to local authorities to deliver regeneration projects that will transform town centres across Wales.  The funding will...

AS YN BEIRNIADU CYMHARIAETH “AMHRIODOL” GAVIN A STACEY Y PRIF WEINIDOG

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Mewn araith i’r Senedd, disgrifiodd Sioned Williams AS ymateb yr Aelod Seneddol i doriadau lles Llafur fel un "di-chwaeth" Mae Sioned Williams AS, llefarydd Plaid...

Diffoddwr Tân Ar Alwad yn mynd ar daith gerdded elusennol 24...

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Ddydd Sadwrn, 17 Mai, bydd y Diffoddwr Tân Ar Alwad Rhys Fitzgerald o Orsaf Dân Cydweli yn mynd ar daith gerdded, 24 milltir, i...

MS CALLS OUT “CRASS” GAVIN & STACEY ANALOGY BY FIRST MINISTER

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In a speech to the Senedd, Sioned Williams MS described the FM’s response to UK Labour welfare cuts as “tasteless” Sioned Williams MS, Plaid Cymru’s...

On-Call Firefighter Takes on a 24-Mile Charity Walk this May!

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On Saturday, 17th May, On-Call Firefighter Rhys Fitzgerald from Kidwelly Fire Station will be embarking on a 24-mile Walk to train for his climb to...

Our Rural Towns: Cwmaman

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As part of the Ten Towns programme delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council, the county’s rural market towns have received support to develop exciting new...

Senedd debates Labour’s record as election looms

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Senedd members debated the Labour Welsh Government's record over the past four years, with the next election looming in 12 months. Rhun ap Iorwerth accused...

Older people’s voices ‘must be heard’ on bus reforms

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The older people's commissioner for Wales warned people could be denied a meaningful say about a major shake-up of bus services due to a...

Dwayne urges Scarlets to create a slice of history

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Head coach Dwayne Peel has urged his players to create a slice of history on South African soil over the next two weekends. For the...

Major shake-up of Welsh language education reaches final stage

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An overhaul of Welsh language education cleared the penultimate hurdle in the Senedd, with new school categories and legal requirements on the horizon. Senedd members...

Carmarthen man found guilty of rape and voyeurism

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A Carmarthen man has been found guilty of committing rape in 2002 and admitted to voyeurism following a two-week trial at Swansea Crown Court. Daniel...

Senedd backs data bill despite constitutional concerns

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The Senedd signed off on the UK Government's data bill despite constitutional concerns, with the proposed legislation "completely failing" a key test set by...

Join Carmarthenshire County Council and take part in No Mow May!

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Research has revealed pollinator numbers are declining in the UK, which could have a serious effect on biodiversity, food supply and even human health....

Bouygues UK yn cyflawni gwerth cymdeithasol rhagoral ym mhrosiect Pentre Awel...

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Mae tÎm y prosiect wedi darparu dros £35 miliwn mewn gwerth cymdeithasol trwy gyflogaeth, addysg, y gadwyn gyflenwi ac ymgysylltu â'r gymuned Mae 76 o...

‘We must never forget’: Senedd unites to mark 80th anniversary of...

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Wales' first minister led tributes to the sacrifices of past generations as the Senedd marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Eluned...

Bouygues UK Delivers Outstanding Social Value at Llanelli’s Pentre Awel Project

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The project team has delivered over ÂŁ35 million in social value through their employment, education, supply chain and community engagement 76 jobs and 62 apprenticeships...

Llanelli man jailed after multiple-rape conviction

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A man from Carmarthenshire has been jailed after he was convicted of sexual offences against two separate victims. 37-year-old Geoffrey Jones, from Llanelli, was under...

Plaid Cymru the only credible pro-Wales government on offer in 2026.

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The 2026 Senedd Election offers a “golden opportunity to elect a pro-Wales government” Plaid Cymru’s leader has said. Marking a year to go until the...

Plaid Cymru yw’r unig lywodraeth gredadwy o blaid Cymru yn etholiadau’r...

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Mae Etholiad Senedd 2026 yn cynnig “cyfle euraidd i ethol llywodraeth o blaid Cymru” meddai arweinydd Plaid Cymru. Gan nodi blwyddyn i fynd cyn i...

Carmarthen Mayor’s Race 2025

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On Bank Holiday Monday, the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run Races returned to the town centre in its 42nd year. It was organised by Noelwyn Daniel...

Council Hwbs help Carmarthenshire residents claim over ÂŁ7.5m in support payments

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Carmarthenshire County Council wants to make sure that all its residents are aware of the financial help and household support that is available to...

A new deal for Kemsley!

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Wales international prop Kemsley Mathias has become the latest home-grown player to commit to the Scarlets. The 25-year-old Pembrokeshire loose-head has signed a new deal...

Jake Ball to return to Scarlets!

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Scarlets favourite Jake Ball is returning to Llanelli for next season, the club is delighted to announce. The 50-cap Wales international spent nine memorable years...

Ministers urged to act over school violence ‘epidemic’

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Senedd members demanded urgent action to address an "epidemic" of violence after a 14-year-old became the first person convicted of attempted murder in a...

Agricultural Vehicle Fire in Gelli Aur – 30-04-25

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At 6.37pm on Wednesday, April 30th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ammanford, Tumble and Pontarddulais Fire Stations were...

Tesco colleagues raise more than ÂŁ50,000 for Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice...

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Tesco colleagues have raised ÂŁ51,854 for Ty Hafan Children's Hospice and Cancer Research UK after a mammoth 13-mile sponsored walk and a range of...

Four local volunteers to be honoured at Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025

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As preparations scale up for Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a MĂ´r 2025 this month, Urdd Gobaith Cymru takes the opportunity to thank a group...

Anrhydeddu pedwar o wirfoddolwyr ardal Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025

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Gyda golygon y genedl yn troi at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a MĂ´r 2025 ddiwedd y mis, mae Urdd Gobaith Cymru yn cymryd y...

Carmarthenshire schools launch food waste monitoring initiative

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To mark Stop Food Waste Day (30 April 2025), we're highlighting the Future Generations Menu (FGM) pilot, an initiative to redesign primary school lunches...

Teenage girl sentenced for attempted murder at Carmarthenshire school

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A 14-year-old girl has been jailed for the attempted murder of two teachers and a pupil at a school in Carmarthenshire. The teenager, who cannot...

Carmarthenshire to Mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day

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Carmarthenshire County Council will be proudly commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this May, with a number of special events...

Welsh Government sets out plans for new laws

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The Welsh Government set out plans to introduce laws on homelessness, building safety, environmental governance, greyhound racing and visitor accommodation. Julie James, who is counsel general,...

First minister under fire over ‘betrayal’ of steel workers

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Wales' first minister came under fire over the Labour UK Government's decision to step in to save Scunthorpe steelworks after failing to do the...

Adder Sightings Prompt Warning for Dog Walkers Along Swansea Coast

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Authorities have issued a cautionary alert following a surge in adder sightings along the Swansea coastline, particularly in areas like Port Eynon and Rhossili...

Award-winning Welsh railway is calling all railway modellers

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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, crowned the 'Best Attraction' at the National Tourism Awards for Wales in March, are holding an event next month...

Vintage Vehicles Rev Up At Carew Castle For May Bank Holiday

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One of the most popular events in the local calendar will return this spring, as Carew Castle prepares to host its annual Classic Car...

Plaid Cymru yn datgelu cynllun i “anadlu bywyd newydd” i economi...

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Gwneud i Gymru Weithio: Cynllun Economaidd Newydd Plaid Cymru yn “uchelgais economaidd, gwrthbwynt i ddirywiad Llafur” – Luke Fletcher AS Bydd cynllun economaidd newydd Plaid...

Plaid Cymru unveil plan to “breathe new life” into the Welsh...

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Making Wales Work: Plaid Cymru’s New Economic Plan is “economic ambition, antidote to Labour stagnation” – Luke Fletcher Plaid Cymru’s new economic plan will “breathe...

Steff Evans to say farewell to Scarlets at the end of...

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Steff Evans to say farewell to Scarlets at the end of the season Steff Evans, one of the leading try-scorers in URC history, will be...

Aspire 2Be programme helps Gemma to secure teaching assistant role

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A dedicated learner has described Aspire 2Be’s Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification as “life-changing” after it helped her to become a full-time teaching assistant. Gemma...

Landlord jailed after 200 cannabis plants found at his property

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A man who allowed members of an organised crime gang to establish a commercial scale cannabis factory at his property has been jailed. Martin Evans...

NHS charity funds innovative surf therapy programme

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Thanks to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities – the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board – has funded a Tonic Surf...

Diffoddwr Tân Ar Alwad yn mynd ar daith gerdded elusennol 24...

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Ddydd Sul, 20 Ebrill, bydd y Diffoddwr Tân Ar Alwad Rhys Fitzgerald o Orsaf Dân Cydweli yn mynd ar daith gerdded Sul y Pasg,...

On-Call Firefighter takes on a 24-Mile Charity Walk this Easter Sunday!

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On Sunday, 20th April, On-Call Firefighter Rhys Fitzgerald from Kidwelly Fire Station will be embarking on a 24-mile Easter Sunday Walk to train for his...

Tad yn gwneud heic 24 awr i godi arian ar gyfer...

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Bydd Hefin Thomas yn dringo Cadair Idris am 24 awr i godi arian ar gyfer yr Uned Gofal Arbennig i Fabanod (SCBU) yn Ysbyty...

Dwyn cymunedau anghysbell at ei gilydd trwy chwedleua ar draws Sir...

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Mae Pembrokeshire Storytelling / Straeon Sir Benfro a People Speak Up wedi bod yn rhedeg cyfres o ddigwyddiadau ar draws Sir Benfro yn 2025,...

Bringing isolated communities together through storytelling across Pembrokeshire.

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Fishguard Storytelling / Straeon Sir Benfro and People Speak Up have been running a series of events across Pembrokeshire in 2025, bringing people and...
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