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Man accused of growing cannabis as police seize 800 plants at former restaurant
A MAN has been accused of growing cannabis after police seized around 800 cannabis plants from a suspected cannabis farm at an empty former restaurant. Officers raided the long-term vacant Mountain Gate in Tycroes on Tuesday, May 21 and found a
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Ammanford man admits burglary after stealing copper piping
A MAN has admitted stealing copper piping from a Carmarthenshire address. Gary Patterson, age 37, of Ffynnon Las in Ammanford, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with burglary. It was alleged that Patterson entered a property on Granby
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'Beyond comprehension': Man ordered pistol and ammo in post from America
AN AMMAN Valley man has been jailed after he ordered a pistol and ammunition from America. Authorities in the United States examined a parcel heading to Ammanford on March 11, prosecutor Frederick Hookway said. Inside was a Glock 26 9mm self-loading
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Trial date set for girl accused of stabbing teachers and teenager at school
A GIRL accused of stabbing two teachers and a teenager will face a trial later this year. The now-14-year-old – who cannot be named due to her age – was charged with three offences of attempted murder after teachers Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin and
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Local socks and knitwear business receives Royal Warrant from HM The King
A local socks and knitwear business has been awarded a Royal Warrant from HM The King. Corgi Hosiery in Ammanford is the first clothing company to receive the Royal Warrants associated with the new reign. Corgi are now awaiting the artwork
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Man denies strangling and attacking his now former partner
AN AMMANFORD man has denied attacking and strangling his now former partner. Dale Ginn, 34, of New Road, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with two offences. Ginn was alleged to have assaulted a woman by beating her at an address in Ammanford
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Thrilling penalty shootout decides football tournament winner
The annual Festival of Senses football tournament went to a nail-biting penalty shootout. The five-a-side tournament took place at Tregib Sport Ground, Llandeilo, on Saturday, May 18 with a total of 14 participating teams. Despite the hot weather