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Local pool to close this summer despite petition to save it
Members of Neath Port Talbot Council have agreed to permanently close Pontardawe swimming pool by the end of August 2024. The decision came at an extra cabinet meeting held on May 8, where councillors heard how the pool would be shut down on the
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Young traders gear up for Carmarthenshire competition
Young traders in Carmarthenshire will be able to take part in a competition in Ammanford later this month. The highly anticipated Carmarthenshire Junior Traders Competition 2024, following a successful event at Llanelli Town Centre last year, is
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Upgraded CCTV system set to improve security in Pontardawe
A new CCTV system will be installed in Pontardawe's town centre. This comes after a successful funding application by Neath Port Talbot Council. The high-performance CCTV service, secured through a grant from the Shared Prosperity Fund, aims
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New plaque in honour of Wales rugby legend unveiled
A late Wales rugby legend from Carmarthenshire has been honoured with a plaque. The commemorative plaque for Phil Bennett was proudly unveiled by Carmarthenshire County Council on a pedestrian and cycling bridge in Llanelli. This tribute recognises
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Calls for government to improve safety of coal tips in South Wales
A local MP has asked for the UK government to improve the safety of coal tips across Welsh authority areas. The number of unsafe coal tips has increased by over 50 since 2021 and there are now 350 dangerous locations across 14 Welsh local authorities
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Ysgol Llanedi pupils shine in Urdd Eisteddfod competitions
A primary school in Hendy performed well at the recent Urdd Eisteddfod. Ysgol Llanedi pupils proved triumphant in a series of Art and Design contests. Notably, River Pugh secured the top spot for the Year 5 and 6 T-shirt design competition.
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Ammanford pupils reach final in UK-wide science competition
An Ammanford school is in the final of a science and engineering competition. Ysgol Dyffryn Aman is one of the national finalists in this year’s Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition. The finalists are showcasing projects including
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Betws secures league championship despite midweek defeat
Betws were crowned division champions despite a midweek defeat to Llandeilo RFC. The game was hosted at Heol Y Felin on May 7, where Llandeilo won 37-33. However, the spotlight stayed on Betws, who were presented with the winning trophy after
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Nut farming seen as new venture by innovative Welsh couple
A Towy Valley couple are experimenting on the viability of growing walnuts in Wales. On a one-hectare south-facing slope overlooking the River Towy, Martyn Williams and Alison Harwood have planted walnut and sweet chestnut trees. These varieties