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Let’s hear it for the boys
One of the best young boy-bands around comes to the Amman Valley this month. Male Order are four immaculate, youthful, multi-intrustmental entertainers.... all with dynamic personalities and excellent vocal ability. Appearing at the very best venues
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Madcap capers for half-term with Clayton
Get prepared for mayhem! Making his first appearance at Ammanford Miners' Theatre, February 14, Crazy Clayton really is as madcap as he sounds! With seven years' experience under his belt as a children's entertainer, he'll captivate all ages with a mixture
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Unmissable double bill
Ammanford's Tracey Curtis will be joining the legendary Danbert Nobacon in an unmissable double bill at Pontardawe Arts Centre on Friday. This is the only local date on their tour. Danbert, who gained tabloid notoriety after throwing a jug of water
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Clowning around
Join one of Britain's top clowns for an hour and a half of mad mayhem as Paddy makes a welcome return to Carmarthenshire Theatres, bringing his award-winning laughter show to the Lyric Theatre, February 10. Extremely funny, Paddy The Clown's show is
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US pianist plans key performance
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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The only way is up
Neath 48 Llandovery 13 Principality Premiership LLANDOVERY slipped to another defeat on Saturday, this time to an Arwel Thomas-inspired Neath. Thomas controlled the game showing a wide range of skills and a personal tally of 16 points from a try, four
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Amman win again
Llwydcoed 1 Ammanford 2 Macwhirter Welsh League Division 2 AMMANFORD sit in 7th position in Division 2 after this hard-fought but deserved victory. The first corner of the match went to Ammanford when Dean Jenkins looked well-placed to cross into the
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Blacks slump to fourth defeat on the bounce
Morriston 40 Llandeilo 7 Asda National League Division 4 West LLANDEILO slipped to a fourth consecutive defeat at mid table Morriston. Forced into making a number of changes due to a lengthening injury list, the Blacks were on the back foot from the
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Cwmgors impress
Bryncoch 23 Cwmgors 28 Asda National League Division 3 South West CWMGORS' pack was in outstanding form in an open game where both sides played their part. Cwmgors had to shuffle the side around somewhat, and fell behind to an early penalty. The
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Tumble keep up the heat
Haverfordwest 17 Tumble 41 Asda National League Division 3 West Tumble from the outset showed intent to run with ball in hand and, with a solid platform in the scrum being given by props Kenny Jones and captain Alan King, scrum half Nick Bailey released
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Another win edges Blues closer to dream
Pontardawe 3 Ystradgynlais 20 Asda National League Division 5 South West YSTRADGYNLAIS continued their drive for promotion with a hard-fought derby win over local rivals Pontardawe. The Blues kept up their recent run of impressive rugby and have yet
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Betws hit back at Ystrad
Betws 46 Cwmtwrch 0 Asda National League Division 5 South West INSPIRED by some unjustified and derogatory comments by league leaders Ystradgynlais in their report last week, the smaller Betws pack responded with another strong performance to earn the
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Cwmllynfell let it slip away, despite an interval lead
Whitland 42 Cwllynfell 21 Asda National League Division 1 West AFTER their impressive performance against Aberavon, Cwm travelled to Whitland who had also given a fine account of themselves against Premiership opposition in the form of Cross Keys.
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Fera get the victory
Ystalyfera 26 Briton Ferry 19 Asda National League Division 4 South West ON A DAY made for rugby, Ystalyfera entertained league leaders Briton Ferry. After two minutes, early pressure saw the home team take the lead when centre Andrew Spratt landed
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Rollercoaster ride, but Bryn win the day
Rhos 2 Bryn Rovers 4 Neath League If Bryn Rovers were a rollercoaster they would be the loudest, longest, scariest big daddy' of rollercoasters in the world. The Cardiac Kids of the Neath League should come with a government health warning, because
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Hopkins the hero
Cwmaman United 0 Ystradgynlais 1 Macwhirter Welsh League Division 3 In a keenly contested local derby Ystradgynlais came out on top with the only goal of the game coming from the penalty spot. Cwm started the more positive of the two sides and were
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Town have six appeal
Tumble Utd 3 Llandeilo Town 6 Carmarthenshire League Division One Tumble's John Anderson caused a few problems up front from keeper Andy Moore long goal kicks, but these attacks were dealt with quite comfortably by Gareth Norton, John Kelleher, and
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Thugs jailed for pub brawl
Two Amman Valley thugs have been sent to jail following a mass brawl outside a pub in Capel Hendre. The mother of one of the two also received a suspended sentence for her part in the disturbance. One of the men was seen kicking a policewoman as she
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Breeder gives crisis the bird
A TOWY Valley poultry trader insists 0he is not losing any sleep over the current bird flu crisis that is threatening to engulf the nation. At least 160,000 turkeys have already been culled after the deadly H5N1 strain of the disease was found at a farm
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New homes could seal school’s fate
TWO new homes are to be built in the grounds of Trap School - despite fears that the go-ahead moves the historic building one step closer to demolition. The application, submitted by Carmarthenshire Council and given the green light at a planning meeting
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‘Double standards’ broadside over 150 new homes
Tycroes residents have slammed the double standards of county planners following a public meeting in Ammanford. Their comments came as council chiefs, developers, and housing association bosses met Ammanford residents to outline plans for a 111-house
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20 flats for town centre garage site
TWENTY new flats are on their way to Ammanford town centre. The plans, approved at a planning meeting last Thursday, will see the flats built on the Castle Garage site, in High Street, with 27 car parking spaces. Permission was granted, despite the
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Cash-strapped biker faces two-year ban
A LLANDEILO man has been banned from driving for two years after pleading guilty to a string of motoring offences. David Henry Royston Bourne, of 93B Rhosmaen Street, pleaded guilty to driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, without insurance
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2 months without a shower is foul!
Two disabled Cwmgors pensioners have been forced to go without showering for eight weeks following a series of council foul-ups. John and Heather Hayward, of 15 Pant y Fedwen Road, have been unable to use their shower since December, while their bathroom
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We’ll fight tooth and nail for our heritage
A GROUP OF Pontardawe residents has told Neath Port Talbot Council that they will fight tooth and nail to keep the town's college buildings as part of the community. The stark warning comes after it was announced that the council is seeking outline planning
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Arson charge couple remanded in custody
A PONTARDAWE couple accused of setting fire to a house with the intention of endangering lives have had their case adjourned until April. Stephen Wells and Lee Crossman were arrested after a fire in Church Street a fortnight ago. Wells, aged 35, and
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Baton debut for cop frightened by drunk
A LLANDOVERY man who forced a terrified police officer to get out his baton for the first time in six years of service has been ordered to carry out unpaid work. Luke Daniel Charles Watson, of 14 Bronhaul, Cynghordy, was sentenced by Ammanford magistrates
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Suspended sentence for dangerous driver
A 40-YEAR-OLD man has been handed a suspended prison sentence for dangerous driving on the A482 at Llanwrda. Rhys Emrys Morgan, of 40 Brodeg, Cwmbach, Aberdare, crashed his Vauxhall Astra into another vehicle on July 28 of last year. Morgan was given
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Drink-driver lucky to be alive
A CWMLLYNFELL drink-driver has been told she is lucky to be alive after her car rolled down an embankment, miraculously staying out of a river. Janette Dady, of 4 New Road, had drunk the equivalent of a bottle of wine at a party in Brynaman RFC before
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Congregation move to temporary hall
An Amman Valley church is on the move to temporary accommodation, due to the construction of the Ammanford link road. Members of the Christadelphian Church are transferring from their present hall at Pontaman to Cwmgwili School, which has been empty
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Prince of Wales shock
POLICE are on the hunt for thieves who stole three caravans from the Gwendraeth Valley in the early hours of last Wednesday. The thefts took place from Black Lion Caravan Park in Gorslas, where two vehicles were taken, and from outside the Prince of
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Custody for teenager who stole from family
A Tumble teenager has been remanded in custody after stealing £500 from his grandparents' house. Gavin Phillips, of Rhosnewydd, burgled the couple's home at Tir Beca while they were visiting a relative in London at the beginning of November. Phillips
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Booze fuelled drunken attack on PC
A GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN man assaulted a police officer in a booze-fuelled rage after downing a pint of spirits, eight pints of lager and a bottle of Jack Daniels, a court has heard. Michael Shaun Dando, of 5 Crescent Road, had gone on a drinking session at
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‘Compensation would make a difficult situation worse’
A PONTARDAWE man has been given a 12-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to two assault charges. Eifion Rees Morgan, of 3 James Street, admitted assaulting relatives Linda and James Morgan at Bryn Onnen, Pontar-dawe on July 30 of last year
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Carer stabbed her husband in head
A PONTARDDULAIS care worker has admitted stabbing her husband in the head during a row over money - but will not be charged with attempted murder. Gail Oakman was charged with the offence after the incident at her home in Bryniago Road on November 26
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Plaid go walkabout
Plaid are continuing to pound the streets finding out what really matters to the residents of the Amman and Towy valleys. The 5 Streets A Week scheme allows AM Rhodri Glyn Thomas and MP Adam Price to meet constituents face to face to find out the concerns
