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New book tribute to family bus operator
THE history of a much-loved former bus service has been captured by a Llanelli man in a new book.Vernon Morgan, of Swiss Valley, has written A History of J. James and Sons Ltd, Ammanford, including...
View ArticleChemists Wednesday December 5
THE following are open tonight from 5.30pm to 6pm unless stated:Clydach: *Lloyds, Heol y Nant, and High Street. Cwmfelin: Carmarthen Road, Swansea. Cwmllynfell: Nat Co-op, Gwillym Road. Llangennech:...
View ArticleCouncillors' concern at lack of planning action on alterations
COUNCILLORS have raised concerns over planning policies after no action was taken following alterations to a property without permission.St Clears Town Council members have asked why Carmarthenshire...
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Lifter battles injury to claim third spot
A POWERLIFTER from the Gwendraeth Valley has overcome injury to finish third in the world championships.Endaf Williams from Pontyberem took home bronze in the 2012 World Powerlifting Championships in...
View ArticleCouncillor hopes to serve up Arthurian-themed food festival
A FOOD festival themed around Arthurian legend could be coming to Ammanford next year.Plans for an event in September next year are being drawn up and if successful it is hoped it will become an annual...
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School's eco work goes Platinum
PUPILS at a Carmarthen school have had their eco-friendly programme rewarded.Children at Peniel Primary School have received the Platinum award under the Eco-Schools scheme.To celebrate the prestigious...
View ArticleClub defends boy racers over quay
CLAIMS that Kidwelly's historic quay was shut down due to damage caused by boy racers have been slammed by the chairman of the town's motor club.It was announced in October that the nature reserve,...
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Carys beats the bullies to win award for her efforts
A TEENAGER from the Gwendraeth Valley has come through half a decade of abuse at the hands of bullies to be named achiever of the year.After leaving Ysgol y Gwendraeth, 17-year-old Carys Jones says she...
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Birthday celebration for Harri after life-saving op
A TUMBLE tot will celebrate his first birthday this week — nearly a year after receiving a lifesaving heart operation.At just 19 days old, Harri Stephens was diagnosed with a rare and complex heart...
View ArticleSanta's visit
FATHER Christmas will visit a Gwendraeth Valley primary school later today.Ysgol Drefach is holding a Christmas Fair, from 6pm, with refreshments and stalls.
View ArticleUni campus 'to help boost local traders'
A CALL has been made for Neath and Port Talbot companies and workers to benefit from Swansea University's new campus.Councillors have approved detailed plans for the £250 million first phase of the...
View ArticleCwmavon teen took BB gun to school to use as prop in drama class
THE mother of a 14-year-old boy who took his new BB gun to school to use as a prop in his drama class has asked for the weapon to be returned.Staff at Dyffryn Comprehensive School confiscated the...
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'Impossible' to keep pigeons out of Swansea bus station
PIGEONS have been causing a nuisance at the city centre bus station.Deterrents, put up in Swansea's transport hub have been putting off the pests, but they have now moved into unprotected parts of the...
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Cat's paw caught in banned trap in Pontarddulais
VETS in Swansea have saved the leg of a cat which found itself caught in a trap which has been banned in Britain for more than 50 years.One and a half year old Sol appeared on his owner's doorstep in...
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Filming of Paul Potts' biopic One Chance with James Corden wraps
FILMING for singer Paul Potts's biopic One Chance film has finished.More than 500 extras were called up to help shoot the film, which was partly set in Port Talbot, about the mobile phone salesman who...
View ArticleRoad chaos is sparked by black ice
GRITTING lorries were out in force in Swansea last night after icy conditions caused traffic chaos for early morning motorists yesterday.Council gritters took to the roads at 5pm in a bid to stop a...
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Apology after ambulance fails to pick up ill Port Tennant man at surgery
THE ambulance service has apologised after a vehicle did not show up to collect a man left waiting hours in his GP's surgery.Lee Allen, 21, of Ysgol Street, Port Tennant, visited his doctor suffering...
View ArticleFirefighters in Pembrokeshire urge public to stay safe in winter following...
Firefighters in Pembrokeshire are urging the public to stay safe following a number of weather related incidents. Crews from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service say they have attended a number...
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'Careful' driver is cleared of killing Trimsaran biker in collision
A JURY has unanimously cleared a woman of causing the death of a Trimsaran biker by careless driving.Elizabeth Karen Wilson, who had been accused of causing the death of Thomas Joseph James during a...
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Port Talbot lifeboat crew rescue kite surfer stranded in freezing sea
A KITE surfer owes his life to Port Talbot's lifeboat crew who plucked him to safety when he got into trouble at sea. He was left stranded in poor conditions a mile off Aberavon Beach when the kite...
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