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Quartet of ex-Llandovery pupils grab international rugby caps
Four former members of Llandovery College – including Tycroes's Harry Randall - have been capped for three different countries on the same day, writes Huw S Thomas. All four former pupils were replacements for England, Wales and South Africa in
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‘Utter shambles’ - Anger as locals demand refund from Wales Balloon Festival
Some locals are demanding a refund after attending the Wales Balloon Festival 2024 last weekend. The event took place at the Carmarthen Showground from June 27 to June 29 which featured a range of hot air balloons on display, funfair rides, food
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Man found with heroin, cocaine and cannabis says he isn't a drug dealer
AN UPPER Brynamman man has admitted being found with heroin, cocaine and cannabis, but denied he was a drug dealer. Lee Byrne, 35, of Cwmgarw Road, appeared at Swansea Crown Court via video link charged with six drug offences. He was accused
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Man threatened two people with knife at Ammanford home
A MAN accused of threatening two people with a knife has admitted affray. Daniel Popovici, 39, of Wind Street in Ammanford, appeared via video link at Swansea Crown Court charged with three offences. Popovici was accused of threatening two
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Ex-hotel manager who had sex with child admits using fake name online
A FORMER hotel manager jailed for having sex with an underage schoolgirl has admitted breaching the terms of a court order. Nathan Pearce, now 33, was convicted of three offences of sexual activity with a child and of possessing 13 indecent images
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Police appeal after 20mph speed limit signs damaged and stolen
Police are appealing for information after speed limit signs in a Carmarthenshire village have been damaged and stolen. Officers say that a number of 20mph signs and also national speed limit signs have been damaged and stolen in the village of
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Week-long classical music festival coming to Llandeilo next week
A week-long classical music festival will take place in Llandeilo next week and feature renowned Welsh artists. From July 13 to July 20, the Llandeilo FAWR Festival of Music 2024 will commence. July 13 is the day of the Opening Festival Concert
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Fun-filled family show tackling children’s mental health comes to town
DRAGONS of all shapes and sizes will be appearing at The Ffwrnes in Llanelli as accessible family show You’ve Got Dragons comes to town this summer. You’ve Got Dragons (Mae Gen Ti Ddreigiau) is an inclusive and accessible take on Kathryn Cave and
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Shoplifter brought before court for stealing two bottles of beer
A MAN stole two bottles of beer and smashed two other bottles at a Tesco store. Christopher Evans, 32, of Heol Y Foel in Foelgastell, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with shoplifting and criminal damage. It was alleged that
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Man, 18, accused of having and sharing indecent images of children
AN 18-YEAR-OLD from Ammanford has been charged with having and sharing indecent images of children. Caleb John, of Glanyrafon, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with five offences. John was accused of three offences of possessing
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19th Pink Ribbon Race sees Ammanford turned pretty in pink
The annual Sue Ladd and Friends Pink Ribbon Race took place on the weekend. Participants donned pink and various costumes for the charitable event which began at Penybanc RFC and saw participants stopping at pubs and clubs throughout Ammanford