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Eric rolls into town
The red carpet is being rolled out in Llandeilo this weekend when Bay City Roller Eric Faulkner comes to town. The music legend plays at Llandeilo Civic Hall on Saturday and tickets are selling fast. Eric plays in the Towy Valley as part of a nationwide
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Recital with touch and soul
PREMIER Prix-winning pianist Ivan Ilic arrives at Theatr Elli for a stunning recital of selected works by Handel, Schubert, Liszt, Debussy plus a new piece by Reynold Tharp, on February 22. A rising star on the Parisian music scene, the 28-year-old American
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Ghost on TV
Local Celtic roots band Padraig Lalor and Henry Marten's Ghost made their television debut this week on the S4C drama Cowbois ac injuns. The Ammanford-based outfit where filmed playing during a supposed kidnap scene. Padraig Lalor said that working with
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Classic 70s rock
A FANTASTIC 70s band will be turning back the clock this Friday when they appear at Ammanford Welfare. BIG CAR, little car- made up of Simon and Morty from popular band Racing Cars - will be performing from 7.30pm. After splitting in 1978, they reformed
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Supper dance
THE Ammanford Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association will be holding their annual St Valentine Supper Dance at the Aman Centre on Friday, February 23, at 7pm for 7.30pm. Those attending will be dancing to the sound of the Morriston Big Band. Tickets
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Falling in love again...
YOU CAN rely on a cracking good laugh when Miracle Theatre comes into town. This February they will be stopping off at The Welfare - Ystradgynlais to explore the world both past and future with the aid of an extraordinary and somewhat unpredictable Time
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Drovers switch focus to Cardiff
LLANDOVERY have a golden chance of reaching the last eight of the Konica Minolta Cup when they entertain Caerphilly at Church Bank this Saturday, writes Huw S Thomas. The Drovers can put the cares and woes of the Principality Premiership behind them
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Shon set to shine as Gorslas star looks to
GORSLAS boxer Shon Davies is looking to continue the super start to his professional career when he fights in Merthyr Tydfil this Saturday. Davies, who has won every fight since turning pro, takes on Jamie Amler of Aberystwyth at the Rhyd y Gar Leisure
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Daniel and Jones are both ready for Gruff and tumble
THE IRB U19 World Championships are no more than six weeks away and Wales start their preparations on Friday when they play Ireland at Stradey Park (KO 7 15 pm), writes Huw S Thomas. A number of local boys are in action, headed by Amman Valley CS and
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Sparkes boys on fire as CGMD win in 7-0 drubbing
Frame wins from Chris Jones, Roger Morgan and Phil Lewis edged Llandybie social A to a narrow 4-3 victory against Penygroes RFC A, in a Llanelli snooker League; the RFC's replies came from Jeff Jones, Andrew Lloyd and Rhydian Jones. Elsewhere, Mark Morgan
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CCTV cameras turn blind eye
Criminals and thugs in Ammanford are getting away scot-free because nobody is watching. Growing street violence put a Pontaman man in a coma last month, but the town's CCTV system appears to remain an afterthought for the authorities. A recent meeting
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Bypass wait almost over
THE LONG-AWAITED decision on the route of the proposed Llandeilo bypass is expected within weeks, it has been revealed. Residents have fought for decades to get the out-of-town road in place - and it now appears that an announcement on the chosen path
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Three bailed over violent pub brawl
THREE MEN have been bailed while police carry out further enquiries into a serious assault outside a Swansea Valley pub that put one victim in hospital. The incident, which took place outside the Copper Beech in Abercrave on February 9, saw two men assaulted
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Pipeline threat: We’re in for a hell of a shock
RESIDENTS of the Amman and Towy valleys have been told they are in for "one hell of a shock" after the second phase of the controversial gas pipeline, which will rip through the heart of the area, was given the go-ahead last week. The warning comes from
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Gran slams school and police after 2 children go missing in the snow
A Towy Valley grandmother has slammed the authorities after her grandchildren failed to get home in the heavy snows last Friday. Veronica John, of Gwenfe Road, has criticised Llandeilo's Ysgol Tre-gib and the police after nobody bothered to inform either
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Birthday boy damaged car on Boxing Day
A GWAUN CAE GURWEN man caused almost £700 of damage when he jumped on the bonnet of a parked car after a drinking session to celebrate his birthday, a court has heard. Philip James Lee, of 18 Ger yr Afon, pleaded guilty to the offence, which took place
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Burglars hit jackpot in social club raid
Burglars have raided an Ammanford social club in a disciplined and well-planned attack. The robbers broke into the Manor Road Social Club and targeted gambling machines during the early hours of Friday. They also made off with £230 from behind the bar
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Jailed for brake caper
A BETWS man has been sent to prison after lifting the handbrake of a police car after being arrested. Sion Dulais Davies, of Maes Ty Llyd in Mardy Road, admitted the offence, which happened on May 21, at Neath magistrates. Magistrates decided to jail
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Project helps kids enjoy environment
A TOWY Valley Special Needs Unit is holding an exhibition and presentation on local landscapes and heritage at Llandeilo Civic Hall next week. Pupils from Ysgol Tre-gib are taking part in the project, which runs in partnership between the school and
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Heroic carers battle through
TWO AMMAN Valley carers went well beyond the call of duty last week and marched through the snow to help a seriously ill patient. The two carers had to park their cars in Station Road, Brynaman, before entering the Heol y Gelynen estate due to the dangerous
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Snow problem for council
TWO days' worth of heavy snow caused total chaos in the Amman, Gwendraeth, Swansea and Towy valleys at the tail end of last week. Schools were shut, roads were closed and businesses were forced to send workers home early as Thursday's conditions worsened
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Carry on camping
PLANS for the relocation of ten static caravans at a Towy Valley camp site have been approved. The application, for caravans to be relocated from within the Camping and Caravanning Club site at Rhandirmwyn, was given the go-ahead at a Carmarthenshire
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Runaway success for dashing Dewi!
A Towy Valley schoolboy has left the competition for dead after being named Carmarthenshire Young Sportsman of the Year. Dewi Griffiths, a pupil at Ysgol Tre-gib, scooped first place at a glittering awards ceremony to celebrate the county's finest athletes
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Stardom or bust for models
MODELS in the area moved a step closer to stardom earlier this month - but the potential posers who couldn't make the Cross Hands-based agency's recruitment drive have one more shot at glory. Over 100 people turned up in the hope of getting picked by
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Another pooch goes missing
A Garnant dog-lover is heartbroken after her beloved pet went missing. Julie Edmonds, of Nant Gwineu Barn, in Llandeilo Road, is offering a £200 cash reward to anyone who can help return Gypsy - a four-year-old terrier - safe and sound. Julie and her
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Full steam ahead for rail project
A Gwendraeth Valley tourism and education project has received a major cash boost. The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway Company has been given £50,000 to create a heritage centre on the site of the former Cynheidre colliery near Llannon. The money -
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Swap your weekend lie-in for a fundraiser
AMMANFORD Mayor Irena Hopkins has called on the people of the Amman Valley to give up their Sunday morning lie-in on March 11 to join the annual Transplant Walk for Life. The mayor launched preparations for the 20th walk earlier this month and will lead
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Transport cash puts bums on bus seats
GWENDA Thomas AM has welcomed the news that investment by the Labour Assembly Government in the Welsh transport system is set to top £500 million by the end of 2007. Speaking in the Assembly this week, Welsh Transport Minister Andrew Davies AM said the
