Carmarthen News

MediSpace has opened in Carmarthen

New well-being and healthcare hub opens in Carmarthenshire

A man from Carmarthen is raising money for Tenby RNLI, who saved his daughter's life.

A man from Carmarthen is raising money for Tenby RNLI, who saved his daughter's life.

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Dad's thanks after daughter's life saved by lifeboat crews off Pembrokeshire coast

Carmarthen Garden Centre is offering a light up reindeer

Carmarthen Garden Centre is offering a light up reindeer

Carmarthenshire garden centre's festive giveaway

Carmarthenshire school children celbrate with Chair of CArmarthenshire County Council, Cllr Handel Davies, Jessica Roberts, Emma Finucane and Cllr Hazel Evans

Carmarthenshire school children celbrate with Chair of CArmarthenshire County Council, Cllr Handel Davies, Jessica Roberts, Emma Finucane and Cllr Hazel Evans

Carmarthenshire Olympians celebrated by school pupils

The charity will be hosting refreshments after the Remembrance Sunday parade

The charity will be hosting refreshments after the Remembrance Sunday parade

St John Ambulance Cymru to hold events in Carmarthen

Member of Parliament for Carmarthen, Ann Davies, has slammed the UK government's decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments for vulnerable groups.

Member of Parliament for Carmarthen, Ann Davies, has slammed the UK government's decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments for vulnerable groups.

National government

Local MP slams decision to not include vulnerable groups in Winter Fuel Payments

Carmarthenshire County Council are looking for a tenant to take over a kiosk in Carmarthen town centre.

Carmarthenshire County Council are looking for a tenant to take over a kiosk in Carmarthen town centre.

Council looking for tenant to take on town centre retail kiosk

Nathen Amin will be talking about the Welsh origin of the Tudors in Pembroke and Carmarthen as well as signing copies of his new book

Nathen Amin will be talking about the Welsh origin of the Tudors in Pembroke and Carmarthen as well as signing copies of his new book

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Tycroes historian to host free Tudor talks in west Wales

The family information, childcare and play team hosted the events during the summer

The family information, childcare and play team hosted the events during the summer

Success of play day events, including one in Ammanford

Paul and Nick of Tea Traders are amongst those learning Welsh

Paul and Nick of Tea Traders are amongst those learning Welsh

Carmarthenshire: Welsh language business scheme praised

Street Food Cinema's Hallowe'en festival will be coming to Carmarthen

Street Food Cinema's Hallowe'en festival will be coming to Carmarthen

Hallowe'en drive-in street food cinema to visit Carmarthenshire

National Lottery winners from across Wales and the south west host a party for volunteers, donors and suppliers of Cegin Hedyn, a community kitchen in Carmarthen, to celebrate 30 years of The National Lottery and Cegin Hedyn’s 2nd anniversary. Issue

National Lottery winners from across Wales and the south west host a party for volunteers, donors and suppliers of Cegin Hedyn, a community kitchen in Carmarthen, to celebrate 30 years of The National Lottery and Cegin Hedyn’s 2nd anniversary. Issue

Town's community kitchen gets millionaire treatment from lottery winners

Porthyrhyd Post Office and Spar has a new owner

Porthyrhyd Post Office and Spar has a new owner

Village's post office and Spar store sold to new owner

Ten Carmarthenshire pubs have been listed in the 2025 CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

Ten Carmarthenshire pubs have been listed in the 2025 CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

Good Beer Guide

Ten Carmarthenshire pubs listed in renowned Good Beer Guide

The event will focus on pine martens

The event will focus on pine martens

Wildlife event focusing on pine martens in Carmarthenshire

A new Shoezone will be opening in Carmarthen

A new Shoezone will be opening in Carmarthen

New Shoezone store to open in Carmarthenshire this weekend

Beauty and the Beast will be performed in December in Carmarthen

Beauty and the Beast will be performed in December in Carmarthen

Carmarthen pantomime cast announced as tickets sell fast

The All Wales Ploughing and Hedging Championships took place in the Towy Valley.

The All Wales Ploughing and Hedging Championships took place in the Towy Valley.

West Wales farmers take centre stage at ploughing and hedging championships

Neil has been reported missing since last being spotted in Carmarthen.

Neil has been reported missing since last being spotted in Carmarthen.

Fears grow for missing Carmarthenshire man as police launch appeal

A 103-year-old veteran was awarded his World War Two medals at a special ceremony.

A 103-year-old veteran was awarded his World War Two medals at a special ceremony.

Local World War Two veteran, 103, honoured in special ceremony

Ron Kirby died on March 4, 2024, from mesothelioma after his family believe he was exposed to asbestos when working for the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB).

Ron Kirby died on March 4, 2024, from mesothelioma after his family believe he was exposed to asbestos when working for the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB).

Carmarthenshire station worker died from cancer caused by absestos exposure

Carmarthenshire County Council have revealed the fixed penalty notices for environmental offences last month.

Carmarthenshire County Council have revealed the fixed penalty notices for environmental offences last month.

Local firms fined for littering and flytipping offences

Ammanford locals believe the town is not receiving enough investment from Carmarthenshire County Council.

Ammanford locals believe the town is not receiving enough investment from Carmarthenshire County Council.

Local government

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Locals claim ‘disgusting’ Ammanford is being left behind by county council

Ammanford High Street

Ammanford High Street

Local government

Council has 'masterplan' for Ammanford amid Carmarthen favouritism claims

One person was sent to hospital following a crash on the B4310 near Felingwmuchaf.

One person was sent to hospital following a crash on the B4310 near Felingwmuchaf.

Person rushed to hospital after crash between car and motorbike

Councillor Kevin Madge at the former Workmen's Hall in Garnant. The building was set alight last month.

Councillor Kevin Madge at the former Workmen's Hall in Garnant. The building was set alight last month.

Local government

Request for public ownership of fire-ravaged Amman Valley hall rejected

Alfie Newton failed to stop for the police and assaulted an officer.

Alfie Newton failed to stop for the police and assaulted an officer.

Llanelli Magistrates' Court

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Driver attacked police officer after refusing to pull over

Bin collections in Carmarthenshire

Bin collections in Carmarthenshire

Local government

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'Shambolic' plans for Carmarthenshire refuse workers to work four-day week slammed

Harlech Foodservice has won a contract with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

Harlech Foodservice has won a contract with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

Welsh food firm with Carmarthen base wins council contract

Work began in July and information will be up on boards at the site

Work began in July and information will be up on boards at the site

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New Carmarthenshire health and wellbeing hub work starts

Scopophobia will premiere this weekend

Scopophobia will premiere this weekend

Carmarthen and Tenby actors in horror film Scopophobia

Fans are being urged to check their last train

Fans are being urged to check their last train

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Extra trains from Carmarthenshire for Wales v Turkey football match

Five people were taken to hospital following a crash on the A48 in Carmarthen.

Five people were taken to hospital following a crash on the A48 in Carmarthen.

Five people taken to hospital following serious crash on Carmarthenshire road

A crash caused the A48 near Nantycaws to close for over two hours.

A crash caused the A48 near Nantycaws to close for over two hours.

Police and paramedics rush to serious crash on A48

Major Carmarthenshire closed due to crash near roundabout

Major Carmarthenshire closed due to crash near roundabout

Major Carmarthenshire closed due to crash near roundabout - RECAP

Key Carmarthenshire road closed due to crash

Key Carmarthenshire road closed due to crash

Key Carmarthenshire road closed due to crash - RECAP

A horse that fell to the ground was put back on it's feet with the help of a tractor.

A horse that fell to the ground was put back on it's feet with the help of a tractor.

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Fallen horse rescued by tractor after being stuck on ground for hours

Some of the works will involve roads being closed

Some of the works will involve roads being closed

Local government

Major improvements coming to Carmarthenshire town centre

Adam Morgan after scoring for Ammanford AFC against Carmarthen Town

Adam Morgan after scoring for Ammanford AFC against Carmarthen Town

New management era begins with defeat for Ammanford AFC

Dafydd has been found safe and well,

Dafydd has been found safe and well,

Man, 44, missing from Ammanford area, found safe and well

Dr Alex George is hosting the three-part series

Dr Alex George is hosting the three-part series

Carmarthen's Dr Alex George hosts Young Minds podcast

The Welsh House will be opening a new restaurant in Carmarthen

The Welsh House will be opening a new restaurant in Carmarthen

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Welsh restaurant branch will open in Carmarthen soon

Residents are unhappy about Carmarthenshire County Council purchasing a former Wilko store in Carmarthen.

Residents are unhappy about Carmarthenshire County Council purchasing a former Wilko store in Carmarthen.

Local government

'More investment needed in Amman Valley' - anger as council purchase former store

The hwb will be in the old Debenhams building

The hwb will be in the old Debenhams building

Work starts on new wellbeing centre for Carmarthen

Plans have been lodged for a solar farm at Carmarthenshire recycling site

Plans have been lodged for a solar farm at Carmarthenshire recycling site

Planning and development

Solar farm plans submitted at Carmarthenshire recycling centre site

Carmarthen youngsters were given a helping hand by Ed Clancy and Dani Rowe at Towy Riders.

Carmarthen youngsters were given a helping hand by Ed Clancy and Dani Rowe at Towy Riders.

Youngsters given helping hand by Olympic champions at local cycling club

A range of products from Carmarthenshire have been awarded such as brownies, honey and lamb.

A range of products from Carmarthenshire have been awarded such as brownies, honey and lamb.

Carmarthenshire food and drink producers win at Great Taste Awards 2024

A car fire caused the A48 between Llanddarog and Carmarthen to close for two hours.

A car fire caused the A48 between Llanddarog and Carmarthen to close for two hours.

Key A48 stretch closed for two hours after car fire

Tesco's community champions are making a positive difference to local charities.

Tesco's community champions are making a positive difference to local charities.

How Tesco is making a difference to charities in Ammanford and Carmarthen

A Carmarthen mansion has been sold at an auction for £93,000.

A Carmarthen mansion has been sold at an auction for £93,000.

Historic Carmarthenshire mansion sold at auction for bargain price

A tumble dryer caused a fire in a Burry Port home and destroyed the kitchen.

A tumble dryer caused a fire in a Burry Port home and destroyed the kitchen.

Tumble dryer causes massive fire in home which ‘completely destroyed’ kitchen

Carmarthenshire County Council is considering to switch black bin collection to every four weeks.

Carmarthenshire County Council is considering to switch black bin collection to every four weeks.

Local government

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Council considers switching black bin collection to every four weeks

The funds went towards Nintendo games, Nintendo Switch cases and items like universal remotes and TV brackets

The funds went towards Nintendo games, Nintendo Switch cases and items like universal remotes and TV brackets

Games boost for children in Carmarthenshire hospital

Serious crash leaves A48 closed both ways - LIVE

Serious crash leaves A48 closed both ways - LIVE

A48 remains closed after fatal crash - RECAP