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No regrets over noose demo
A LLANDYBIE father who risked his life by crawling under an articulated gas pipeline lorry with a noose around his neck insists the one-man protest had to be carried out to try and ensure an innocent child is not killed. Meirion Bowen says he was left
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South Wales Guardian Opinion
CRAWLING under an articulated gas pipeline lorry with a noose around your neck may not be the most sensible way to pass a Friday morning. But Meirion Bowen, of Llandybie, claims he had no option after the county council denied him access to traffic
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Quay Street four to be sentenced
FOUR men convicted after a violent disturbance in Quay Street, Ammanford, which left a young footballer fighting for his life, are due to be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Friday. Paul Pugh, captain of Welsh League third division outfit Cwmaman
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Cop attack teen felled with gas
A LLANDEILO teenager had to be subdued with CS spray after he attacked a police officer while on a drunken rampage in the town earlier this month. Clive O'Connor, of 5 Rhosmaen Street, was told that he was extremely lucky to have escaped jail after
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AM backs call to bring back village doctor
CALLS for a doctor's surgery in Llandybie have been backed by local AM Rhodri Glyn Thomas. He has written to Carmarthenshire Local Health Board urging them to consider the proposals, which would mean people from Llandybie would not have to travel outside
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Part POs 'are the future'
A PART-TIME outreach service' could save the rural post office, a postmaster has told the Guardian. As the future of rural and small post offices hangs in the balance, with the announcement that 2,500 facilities are to be closed, Mike Williams has
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Remploy axe a double blow
SIXTY-THREE Remploy workers in Brynaman and Ystradgynlais have been left shell-shocked by the news that their factories are to close. Devastated employees were informed at a meeting Tuesday lunchtime and spoke immediately of the utter devastation the
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Quay Street attack victim will turn out for his football team's charity match
PAUL Pugh will be among the spectators when his devastated team-mates turn out for the man they still regard as their captain in a special charity match at Cwmaman Park on Sunday. The popular 24-year-old electrician suffered serious head injuries after
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Wilkinson shoppers face 'death road' danger
FEARS that someone could be killed by traffic speeding past Ammanford's Wilkinson store have been raised by residents and Ammanford councillors. John Owen, of Fynnon Las, said someone is going to be seriously injured unless traffic calming measures
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Keith has the best body in Wales
AN AMMANFORD man has the best body in Wales - and that's official. Keith Evans was crowned Mr Wales earlier this month. The 29-year-old plasterer won the event in Barry and has now set his sights on the national title, due to be held later this
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Get ready to rumble
A SPECTACULAR night of boxing takes place at Penygroes RFC this Friday. Towy Valley ABC's big hope Ade Adebola returns to the ring after an injury lay-off. Hopes are also high for a number of newcomers on the card. Among them is Ishmael Wicks, who
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Ammanford lost to Ynystawe by eight wickets
YNYSTAWE may not be everybody's favourite setting for a cricket match with the nearby drone of M4 traffic. It has certainly dropped down Ammanford's hotlist of venues after they were well and truly trounced there last Saturday. Losing the toss, Ammanford
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Penybanc 16 Betws 2nds 20
BETWS overcame the odds to deny Penybanc a grand slam of trophies with a battling performance to earn a dramatic extra time victory, with man of the match Phil Saunders scoring in the last minute. Betws were always behind. Outside half Matthew Williams
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Henshaw ahead in 250 race
AMMANFORD motorcyclist Ian Henshaw claimed points in all five of his races at the second round of the British Historic Racing championships at Oulton Park. A misunderstanding over the starting lights during his first outing in the 250cc race saw Henshaw
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Morgan boys are on top
LLANDYBIE Social A claimed a fine 4-3 at title-chasing Legion Whites in the Llanelli snooker league first division thanks to the efforts of Huw Morgan, Roger Morgan and Chris Jones. Elsewhere, Mark Morgan, Geoff Davies and Rob James gave Garnant B' a
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Fruitful weekend for Llandybie
LLANDYBIE Tennis Club had a fruitful weekend with the ladies' team winning at home to Rhondda Tennis Club by nine events to nil. The men's team were also triumphant, winning away to Haverfordwest by six events to nil. The winning ladies parings were
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Ammanford 2nds beat Ynystawe 2nds by six wickets
AT the Park, it was virtually a mirror image of the First XI's disaster as the seconds welcomed their counterparts from Ynystawe. Skipper Carl Phillips won the toss and invited Ynystawe to bat. They tried but failed, being dismissed for 67 after 28
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Llandybie 30 Cwmllynfell 37
IN THEIR final match of the season against Cwmllynfell in the final of the the CC Evans Cup, Llandybie gave one of their best performances of the season. Losing by seven points to their 1st Division opponents was an exceptional result for Division 5
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Busy weekend for bowlers
CWMAMAN Bowls team had a busy week. Midweek they played against Llangennech and Bryn in the Carruthers WBA Shield Being a man down on one rink they lost 62-48 1/2. Cwmaman then took on Carmarthen's bowlers at an under-par Garnant green on Saturday.
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Fine start for Glynhir
GLYNHIR A team kicked off their first home game of the season with a fine 6-3 win against a strong South Pembrokeshire golf club. Unfortunately, due to a fixture clash the club had to play a Welsh team championship match against St. Giles at Builth Wells
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Martyn joins up with sevens to face English and Scots
EX-YSGOL Tregib student Martyn Thomas has been selected in Wales' most competitive sevens squad yet. The Dragons starlet is in a squad of 12 competing in the England and Scotland Sevens tournaments at Twickenham on Saturday. The 20-year-old brother
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Ammanford u8 Whites 5 Burry Port U8s 1
THERE were many talented players on display during this exciting match. Ammanford put on their best team performance of the year to crown their excellent season. Creating numerous opportunities with their open passing play, the Whites deservedly led
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Credits roll for local star
THERE will be a Welsh language finale to the Ffilm Ffest Mai 2007 at Ammanford Miners' Theatre on Friday at 7pm, honouring the on-screen work of well-known local actor and director Dafydd Hywel. Dafydd Hywel has enjoyed a long and varied career both
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Stars shine at festival
A HOST of stars are to appear at the Llandeilo Fawr Festival. The festival has already established a reputation among musical cognoscenti for attracting artists of international calibre. In July the festival will surpass its own previous achievements
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Join the great escape
ESCAPE Into The Park promises to be even bigger and better than previous years, if that is at all possible. Organisers recently secured performances from two of Britain's Hottest stars, Calvin Harris and Just Jack. Calvin's hit record Acceptable in
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Justice turns blind eye to good deed
A Llandybie mechanic has learned the hard way that one good turn will not necessarily earn you another - especially where Ammanford magistrates are concerned. Last Thursday, defendants and their solicitors joined prosecution lawyers, security guards
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Cowman caution
A TUMBLE farmer has been hauled in front of magistrates for breaching rules involving his cattle. Philip George Murrell, of Blaenau Mawr, was cautioned for breaching the six-day standstill period on moving livestock after animals had been brought on
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The making of a mayor
THE new mayor of Ammanford has spoken of how "privileged and honoured" she is to become a pillar of the town. Carol Cadman was handed the chain by her predecessor Irena Hopkins during a ceremony on Monday night at Ammanford Pensioners' Hall. Carol
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Tradition of success continues
WHEN Ammanford housewife Jennifer Maloney launched the Adran Penrhyd village group in 1976 she never dreamt it would still be going strong over 30 years later. The talented group - which includes schoolchildren from Ammanford, Penygroes and Parcyrhun
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Driver's horror at drink result
A GARNANT man has been banned from driving for 16 months after he tested positive after a routine stop by police officers. Paul Andrew Wilkinson, of 13A Coronation Road, pleaded guilty to the offence, which took place just after midnight on Wednesday
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Blowing up a storm
Talented members of Amman Valley School's brass band have every right to blow their own trumpets after beating off competition from across Wales for a chance to win a performance at the Welsh Proms Cardiff 2007. Amman Valley are finalists in the In
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Man kicked out at police driver
AN unemployed Llandybie father-of-four has been ordered to carry out 40 hours of unpaid work after admitting assaulting a police officer. Mark Rhydian Langford, of the Caravan at Pantllyn, had been arrested for possession of cannabis on Pontaman High
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Youth theatre is a bright idea
AMMANFORD Youth Council are urging youngsters to share their thoughts and views about issues they face in the town. At a recent meeting held by Amman Valley Enterprise, the young people shared their ideas and frustrations and made valuable recommendations
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Shortage signals opportunity's end
SHOWDOWN talks have been set up as the fight to save an Opportunities Class in an Amman Valley school rumbles on. A meeting between parents, governors, Gwenda Thomas AM and local councillor Arwyn Woolcock has been arranged for Thursday, June 7 when
