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Burst sewer causes chaos in village as locals fume at council
A SEWER serving a village in Carmarthenshire has burst three days after residents urged the council not to approve a major new housing development because they claimed the infrastructure would not be able to cope. Welsh Water was alerted to the
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Beautiful five-bedroom family home on the market near Ammanford
A five-bedroom detached property in the village of Tycroes with a large garden and potential annexe has come onto the market at a guide price of £499,950. The family home in Cwmfferws Road, Tycroes, near Ammanford comprises of a lounge, a kitchen
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West Wales Gaza vigil remembers the 14,500 children killed in conflict
A washing line bearing 14 items of children's clothing was a poignant feature of the 27th vigil by the West Wales Friends of Palestine at the weekend. As part of Saturday's vigil in Guildhall Square, Carmarthen, calling for a permanent ceasefire
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The salary needed to buy a home in each Carmarthenshire town
House prices are increasing everywhere in the UK and the county of Carmarthenshire is not exempt. The cost-of-living crisis coupled with stagnant salaries mean the majority of people don’t have the income required to purchase their own place.
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Carmarthen care home employee awarded coveted Long Service Award
An employee at a Carmarthen care home has received a Long Service Award to celebrate 30 years. Ann Davies, an activities assistant at Plas y Dderwen Care Home, started at the Barchester-run facility in April 1994. During her tenure, she has
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Pair in court after multiple people attacked in village
TWO men have denied multiple assaults in Ystalyfera. Nathan and Roy Brown, both of Rotherham, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with a series of offences relating to allegations from March 29. Both defendants were charged with assault
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Ammanford man accused of stealing booze, doughnuts and hair straighteners
AN AMMANFORD man has been accused of stealing alcohol, doughnuts and hair straighteners from shops across the town. David Nicklin, 34, of High Street, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with five offences of shoplifting. Nicklin
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Swansea Market spotlighted as one of UK's top food markets
A west Wales market has been named as one of the best in the UK. A recent study by Capital on Tap revealed that Swansea Market is one of the most popular food markets in the UK. The study utilised social media and Google search data to determine
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Welsh female voices unite for captivating Llanelli event this May
People Speak Up is hosting an evening with three Welsh female voices in music and poetry. The special night is set to be held on Thursday, May 9 at Ffwrnes Fach, Llanelli. It will feature two lauded poets, Clare E Potter and Rhian Elizabeth