Cross Hands East
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council is ready to make a start on the Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site this spring. The local...
Quality Management Accreditation /Environmental Management Accreditation (Procurement)
You are invited to ONE or BOTH of the following ISO 9001/14001 awareness events that will be held in February 2014. The workshops...
Consumer Credit Licence
Carmarthenshire Trading Standards Service is reminding all Consumer Credit Licence holders in the county to re-register with the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). ...
Introduction to ‘Managing Anger’ Workshop
Introduction to ‘Managing Anger’ Workshop This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to know more about anger to enable them to support clients effectively,...
Llanelli firm driving up ‘top company’ charts
A LLANELLI trucking firm is driving up the Welsh top companies’ charts. It is said if you have never seen an...
Avoid stress and financial penalties by filing your tax return early,...
Small businesses across Llanelli are being urged to file their self assessment tax returns early to avoid costly disappointment. Roger Bowen...
New Welsh Government Fund launched for SMEs in Construction sector
A new £250,000 fund to support small and medium sized businesses working in the construction sector across Wales was announced by Economy Minister Edwina...
Business Markets
Budding entrepreneurs have been trying out their business ideas at a youth market in Carmarthen. Pupils from the area’s primary and...
Local Girl Launches Pet Minding Business
A local woman, Siobhan Thomas, has began her own business consisting of dog walking and pet minding. A huge animal lover,...
Proper Welsh Milk
THE leader of Carmarthenshire County Council has promised the local authority will do all it can to help over the proposed closure of the...
Secret Millionaire Kevin Green turns into the secret chauffeur
by Robert Lloyd Secret Millionaire Kevin Green turned into the secret chauffeur to help make a wedding day dream come true. Mr Green, 50,...
Competition offers a beacon of hope for new business ideas
The search is on to kick-start a business idea into fruition with the launch of the Beacon Bursary competition which will see one business...
Business Mentors Wanted!
RDP Sir Gâr’s Dewis Menter project is looking for a new team of business mentors. Dewis Menter, run by...
O2 official drop-off point for Barnardo’s Cymru
For the second year running, O2 franchises across the South of Wales will partner with Barnardo’s Cymru, the children’s charity, to encourage people to...
Millionaire Kevin Green on Boris Johnson's greed is good
by Robert Lloyd Multi-millionaire businessman Kevin Green today gave a cautious welcome to London Mayor's Boris Johnson's 'greed is good speech'. ...
St Elli Shopping Centre in Llanelli has been sold
by Robert Lloyd The landmark St Elli Shopping Centre in Llanelli has been sold to a new retail firm. London-based NewRiver...
Green welcomes Welsh Housing Bill
The UK's biggest private sector landlord, Burry Port-based Kevin Green, has welcomed the Welsh Government's proposed new legislation covering housing in Wales. ...
Millionaire Green back to his roots to repay debt of gratitude
Millionaire social entrepreneur and wealth coach Kevin Green has gone back to his roots to help repay a personal debt of gratitude to the...
COASTAL film gets its big screen premiere
A DOCUMENTARY showcasing the range of opportunities offered to local people through the COASTAL programme has had its big screen premiere. ...
Llanelli woman finds new direction with support from employment project
A 32 year old woman from Llanelli has found a new career direction thanks to the support of an EU-backed employment project. ...
100th Goal Club attendee
The Communities First FED’s team (Financial, Employment and Digital Skills) has welcomed its 100th Goals Club client through the doors at Llanelli Library. ...
Prostate cancer expert gives talk to Llanelli Rotary
By Robert Lloyd Prostate cancer expert Pradeep Bose was the guest speaker at the weekly meeting of Llanelli Rotary Club held at the Stradey...
Another boost for Llanelli as new St Elli Centre shop opens
by Robert Lloyd Llanelli received another shopping boost today with the opening of a new shop in the popular St Elli Shopping Centre. ...
Boost for Llanelli town centre as new travel agency opens
By Robert Lloyd Two travel experts are bucking the trend of shop closures in Llanelli by opening a new independent travel agency in...
Leading Welsh brewer launches search for new apprentice talent
by Robert Lloyd Llandeilo-based award-winning brewer Evan-Evans is starting the search for 10 new apprentices to join the brewing company's pub estate. ...
Council agrees new loan terms with Scarlets Regional Ltd
CARMARTHENSHIRE’S Executive Board has agreed new terms on its financial agreement with Scarlets Regional Ltd, resulting in increased income for the county council. ...
Llanelli man finds job with support from EU backed employment project
Thanks to the support of an EU backed employment project, 27 year old Dafydd William Thomas from Llanelli has found a job with a...
Italian Opportunity for Food and Tourism Businesses
Groups of food and tourism businesses from South West Wales recently took a Taste Local Learning Journey to Puglia in Italy. ...
Hilary Devey and Kevin Green share centre stage
By Robert Lloyd Two 'Secret Millionaires' - one of them from Burry Port - were back on stage at the Cardiff Business Show yesterday....
100s of apprenticeships been gained
Hundreds of people have gained apprenticeships and employment on the back of a huge investment in construction projects, which have delivered new and improved...
Burry Port firm Celtic Couriers is celebrating success in industry Oscars
By Robert Lloyd Burry Port firm Celtic Couriers is celebrating success in the prestigious Motor Transport Awards 2013. The firm, one...
West Wales business supporting Organic September
By Robert Lloyd It's the biggest celebration of all things organic - and they are supporting it at Abaca, the West Wales organic...
DNA helping West Wales business find the source code to success
They are ‘wild about sleep’ at Abaca, the West Wales organic mattress business. They are also ‘wild’ about bringing energy and...
Local Businesses Help Young Entrepreneurs
Following the success of previous events, RDP Sir Gâr’s Mentro will be hosting a networking session for a new group of young entrepreneurs in...
Jenkins donate cake for 40th brithday of Burry Port RNLI
Burry Port RNLI celebrated their 40th anniversary with a dinner at the Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli, last night. The Llanelli-based Jenkins...
Jenkins Bakery duo reach national finals
Two talented cake-makers from the Jenkins Bakery have won a place in the National Cup Cakes finals. Cake department manager Sarah...
Job success blooms from Pride In Your Patch garden scheme
EIGHT people have found employment after taking part in a training scheme linked to the council’s £203million Carmarthenshire Homes Standard programme. ...
Llanelli company launches new educational App for Google Android!
A Llanelli company has launched a new educational App that is available now for Google Android. Epiphany Creative Solutions, who are...
West Wales businesswoman appointed a patron of Prince's Prime Cymru charity
By Robert Lloyd West Wales businesswoman Rhiannon Rowley has been appointed a patron of HRH The Prince of Wales's Prime Cymru initiative. ...
Llanelli teenager wins Next Steps 2013
A SIXTEEN-year-old from Llanelli has made an unusual start to his career, by winning a unique construction apprenticeship. Former St John...
COASTAL Project exceeds target for supporting people back in to employment
OVER 1,000 people with disabilities or long-term health conditions are being supported to take their first steps towards training and employment in the county....
There’s a buzz about Pembrey Airport
PEMBREY Airport has been buzzing with aircraft refuelling over the last month. There has also been interest from Premier League soccer clubs. ...
Burry Port missing out on grant makeovers
BURRY Port town centre is missing out on a pot of money available for a make-over of business premises. Funding...
Surprise Business Venture in Rural Carmarthenshire
TWO of Carmarthenshire’s senior councillors have been on a trip to rural Carmarthenshire to see how a local business is diversifying to take advantage...
Young Entrepreneur
YOUNG businessman Owen Walters has moved into the incubation space at The Beacon Centre for Enterprise in Dafen. Web...
Model agency with a difference launched in Carmarthenshire
ADULTS with learning disabilities in Carmarthenshire are hoping to gain work as models and TV extras as part of an exciting new venture. ...
A week of activities in celebration of Learning Disability Week
A RANGE of activities have been arranged at Llanelli’s Coleshill Centre in celebration of national Learning Disability Week (Aug 19-25). Coleshill...
Unauthorised Stable Blocks
A CARMARTHENSHIRE landowner has been prosecuted for failing to take down stable blocks built without planning permission at Golden Grove. ...
Scarlets invest in Llanelli town centre as region opens doors to...
A striking new Scarlets restaurant and retail store is set to open its doors in one of Llanelli’s town centre’s key developments next Saturday...
Celebrate summer at Carmarthen’s farmers’ market
Celebrate Summer at the next Carmarthen Farmers’ Market on Friday, August 2. Come along and see what some of the finest...