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'I'll carve him up - murder accused'
A woman asked a solicitor for advice on getting Bernard Evans evicted from his home in Ammanford just hours before she allegedly stabbed him to death, a jury has heard this afternoon. Maxine Williams, aged 22, told police she was angry when she
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Trio show aging can be fun
Hot on the heels of a hugely successful Edin-burgh Festival and 2007 tour, and loaded with a first-full of rave reviews, Mutton Productions will be bringing their side-splitting, brilliantly funny sketch show Mutton to Carmarthen’s Lyric Theatre on Thursday
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Tribute to Edith Piaf
You’ve seen Oscar-winning film La Vie En Rose. Now you have the chance to catch an unforgettable tribute to French music legend Edith Piaf at Ammanford Miners’ Theatre on Friday, November 7 at 7.30pm. Gifted singer Tina May’s astonishing vocal ability
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Tales of London town
Ammanford and District Arts Club presents The Shakespeare Ladies Club Tales of Georgian London at Ammanford Miners Theatre on Friday October 24 at 7.30pm. Written and performed by Alison Neil and directed by David Collison. Amid the fascinating trivia
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Woodcutter is typically Wilde
Back by popular demand, Support Act Theatre presents Oscar Wilde’s Star Child at Theatr Elli on Saturday, November 1, at 1.30pm. A poor woodcutter finds a baby abandoned in the woods and raises him as his own. The boy grows up to be handsome, but also
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In pink for charity
Tycroes Rugby Club is to hold a night of entertainment to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Friday, October 24 at 7.30pm. Entertainment includes an impersonator and singers. Come in fancy dress or just in pink, the signature colour of breast
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Annual concert
Côr Meibion Dinefwr will hold their annual concert with Llandovery Male Voice Choir on Saturday, October 25, at 7.30pm. Admission (programme only) cost £6 adults, £3 children. A cheque will be presented to the Children’s Ward, Glangwili, on the night
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Whispering Bob speaks
Don’t miss ‘An Audience with Bob Harris’ at Pontardawe Arts Centre on Friday October 24 at 7.30pm. The radio legend, dubbed ‘whispering Bob’ will also be accompanied by his special guests The Storys, who will play live. Bob Harris is famed for his promotion
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Think pink at quiz
Llandybie Friends of Tenovus are holding a Pink Quiz Night at Llandybie Rugby Club on Friday, October 17, to raise money for the cancer charity. Teams must be a minimum of four people and must wear something pink. Entry fee is £10 per team. First prize
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Betws 45 Trimsaran 10
Swalec League Division 4 West Betws have experienced a difficult opening period in Division 4 West, losing their three away fixtures, albeit to the top teams in the division, but remaining unbeaten at home with another convincing win against visitors
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Pontypool 13 Llandovery 11
Principality Premiership Pontypool legends Ray Prosser and Graham Price wrung their hands in despair after watching a game lacking in continuity and blighted by poor skills, writes Huw S Thomas. The only true round of applause to ring out at Pontypool
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Pembroke Dock Quins 17 Brynaman 16
Swalec League Division 4 West THE Greens travelled west on Saturday confident of an away-day success, but found themselves denied victory in the dying moments by the determined effort of the home eight. Robust and uncompromising exchanges were the order
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Night rider has true grit
In his final race of the 2008 season, mountain biker Matthew Page from Llandovery recently made the journey to Thetford Forest, East Anglia in an attempt to defend his ‘Dusk ‘til Dawn’ title. The event, which is held entirely at night, is the premier
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Llandybie TC suffer mixed fortunes
Llandybie Tennis Club’s winter league ladies and mixed teams have been in action over the last few weeks with mixed results. The ladies’ team played at home against Stow Park, Newport, and although the match ended with each side winning two events,
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Llandovery expected to have edge on old rivals
THE 120th match between old rivals Llandovery College and Christ College Brecon takes place at Llandovery’s home ground, Tredegar Close, this Saturday, KO 2 30 pm. The first game was played as long ago as 1879 and even if Llandovery are well in the lead
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Accused told me death ‘did my mum a favour’
A woman accused of murdering an Ammanford man confessed to what she had done in front of two social workers, a jury has heard. Maxine Williams, 22, said she had done her mother Julie a favour by stabbing to death Bernard Evans in the early hours of
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Clampdown on dog mess and litter louts
POLICE and council officers are mounting an offensive on litter louts and inconsiderate dog owners in Llandovery. The clampdown follows concerns that the town’s playing fields are being fouled. Local policeman Howie Davies said a minority of dog-owners
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Opinion
WITH banks tumbling, the financial world seemingly in meltdown and the alarming prospect of a winter of discontent looming on the horizon, is it any wonder even the most optimistic of us are finding it hard to obey that old Monty Python entreaty to always
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American adventure marks anniversary
MEMBERS of Llandybie Male Voice Choir have returned from a successful tour of North America to mark their 100th anniversary. The trip had been thrown into jeopardy by the collapse of Zoom airlines. But choristers and their supporters elected to press
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‘Winning drugs war’
AMMAN Valley Police say they are winning their fight against drugs. This follows a series of stop-searches and the execution of search warrants throughout the sector over the past year. And this major offensive has seen recorded offences – ranging
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Family experiences wartime way of life
The Griffiths family from Gwaun Cae Gurwen are not the only ones flying the flag for the Amman Valley in the BBC Wales TV programme Coal House at War which began on Monday. Cardiff-based Natalie Paisey, 30, who has also stepped back to the 1940’s with
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Old wives tales may aid herbal history of Wales
TWO LLANDEILO medical herbalists are appealing for local people to come forward with their stories and experiences with herbal medicine. Stella Byrne (formerly Anderson) and Dylan Warren-Davies say these could be old recipes from a relative, stories
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Decision is delayed on homes plan
COUNTY councillors have demanded a second look at plans for a housing estate on the junction of a busy Gorslas road. Members of the planning committee are unhappy about an application for nine houses at the junction of Black Lion Road and Gorsddu Road
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Boxer threatened his former girlfriend's ex
A professional boxer from the Towy Valley who threatened his ex-girlfriend’s former boyfriend has been told he could be facing a prison sentence. Ammanford magistrates heard how Ademola Adebolu of 3 Bro Hywel, Llandeilo, started to harrass Mark Palin
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Search for have-a-go heroine
POLICE are seeking a teenage have-a-go heroine who sprang into action when a schoolgirl was allegedly attacked in the middle of Pontardawe on Wednesday afternoon. The Guardian understands the girl intervened on seeing the 11-year-old grabbed by a man
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Tycroes mum was four times over legal limit
A Tycroes mother of four is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty to drink-driving with two of her children in the car. Ammanford Magistrates Court heard how Lesley Wilkes, of 50 Tycroes Road, was found to be four times over the legal drink-drive limit
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Police in new blitz on crime
SWANSEA Valley Police helped arrest 85 individuals during a three-day operation to tackle crime. Operation Anvil targeted burglars and those involved in the associated crimes of handling stolen goods and drugs. A total of 85 arrests were made and a
