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Geraldine Evans is one of the residents who was given employment through the project

Major project creating job opportunities for residents

Blaenos House received a ten out of ten review score on carehome.co.uk

Blaenos House received a ten out of ten review score on carehome.co.uk

Care home becomes top rated in Carmarthenshire following flawless score

The tender applications are now open

The tender applications are now open

South West Wales framework for construction contractors

A £300,000 project to improve the heating of local homes and businesses in St Clears is now complete.

A £300,000 project to improve the heating of local homes and businesses in St Clears is now complete.

Eight-month gas works that caused disruption in town complete

Boiler Grants Wales 2024: Learn how to upgrade your home’s heating system

Boiler Grants Wales 2024: Learn how to upgrade your home’s heating system

Boiler Grants Wales 2024: Learn how to upgrade your home’s heating system

The proposals currently involve lining the countryside with pylons. Picture: Bute Energy

The proposals currently involve lining the countryside with pylons. Picture: Bute Energy

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Plaid Cymru calls for underground cables instead of pylons

The council is tendering for contractors.

The council is tendering for contractors.

Businesses get chance to apply to work with council

The area below Foundry Road is said to be on a category C coal tip

The area below Foundry Road is said to be on a category C coal tip

Here's where the category C and D coal tips are in the Amman and Swansea valleys

The application relates to the area at Garnswllt Wastewater Treatment Works

The application relates to the area at Garnswllt Wastewater Treatment Works

Plans to abstract water from under Garnswllt Wastewater Treatment Works

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

The Welsh Government is to consider cable ploughing as an alternative means to undergrounding

The Welsh Government is to consider cable ploughing as an alternative means to undergrounding

Welsh Government comments on cable ploughing welcomed by MS

There are plans for a new renewable energy park on the border between Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion

There are plans for a new renewable energy park on the border between Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion

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Proposals for new energy park on the Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion border

Plaid Cymru backed a motion to call for undergrounding of electricity cables proposed by Carmarthenshire councillors.

Plaid Cymru backed a motion to call for undergrounding of electricity cables proposed by Carmarthenshire councillors.

Undergrounding of cables should be preferred method, says Plaid Cymru

Protestors against an extension to Glan Lash opencast mine were delighted at the council's refusal. Picture: Friends of the Earth

Protestors against an extension to Glan Lash opencast mine were delighted at the council's refusal. Picture: Friends of the Earth

'Councillors made the right decision today,' campaigners on Glan Lash refusal

Glan Lash opencast mine. Picture: Google Maps

Glan Lash opencast mine. Picture: Google Maps

Plans for further coal mining at Ammanford site to be decided this week

The deal, which would see B&M purchase around 50 Wilko stores, could be announced as early as this morning

The deal, which would see B&M purchase around 50 Wilko stores, could be announced as early as this morning

B&M agree deal to take over 51 Wilko stores from administrators

RM&S Roofing of Gorslas is one of the companies that has been accepted onto the Buy With Confidence list. Picture: Carmarthenshire County Council

RM&S Roofing of Gorslas is one of the companies that has been accepted onto the Buy With Confidence list. Picture: Carmarthenshire County Council

Buy With Confidence: Gorslas company named as 'reliable traders' by council

An example of the pylons planned for the Towy Valley. Picture: Bute Energy

An example of the pylons planned for the Towy Valley. Picture: Bute Energy

Calls for independent review into electricity pylons proposed for Towy Valley

Gwaun Cae Gurwen Colliery map from the early 1900s. Picture: OS Maps 2nd Edition

Gwaun Cae Gurwen Colliery map from the early 1900s. Picture: OS Maps 2nd Edition

Gwaun Cae Gurwen Colliery: Mining disasters and court cases

Network Rail and Natural Resources Wales are continuing their partnership, including a scheme in Ammanford. Picture: Network Rail

Network Rail and Natural Resources Wales are continuing their partnership, including a scheme in Ammanford. Picture: Network Rail

Partnership between Network Rail and NRW helps Ammanford flood defences

Aneira Thomas was born in Amman Valley Hospital, becoming the first baby born on the NHS. Today, she unveiled a train named after the founder Aneurin Bevan to celebrate 75 years of the NHS. Picture: GWR

Aneira Thomas was born in Amman Valley Hospital, becoming the first baby born on the NHS. Today, she unveiled a train named after the founder Aneurin Bevan to celebrate 75 years of the NHS. Picture: GWR

First NHS baby - born in Amman Valley - unveils train named after founder

What the pylons would look like if plans go ahead. Picture: Bute Energy

What the pylons would look like if plans go ahead. Picture: Bute Energy

MP calls for Towy Valley pylons to be put underground in Parliamentary debate

Haywood Homes Ltd wants to build 30 homes on a field by Llangennech RFC, on Pontarddulais Road.

Haywood Homes Ltd wants to build 30 homes on a field by Llangennech RFC, on Pontarddulais Road.

Housebuilder to reapply for planning permission for 30 new homes

An existing example of the type Green GEN Cymru are proposing, near Llandyfaelog in Carmarthenshire.

An existing example of the type Green GEN Cymru are proposing, near Llandyfaelog in Carmarthenshire.

Llandeilo and Llandovery to host consultation events on pylon proposals

Carmarthenshire's three Jobcentres hold support and recruitment events, as well as offering job advice.

Carmarthenshire's three Jobcentres hold support and recruitment events, as well as offering job advice.

Help with re-joining the workplace is on hand from Ammanford Jobcentre

An existing example of the type Green GEN Cymru are proposing, near Llandyfaelog in Carmarthenshire.

An existing example of the type Green GEN Cymru are proposing, near Llandyfaelog in Carmarthenshire.

Energy network launches public consultation on proposed pylons in Towy Valley

Joyce Watson MS; Monique Jones, Operations Manager; Steff Dancey, Apprentice Project Manager/Estimator; and Matt Kennedy, CITB.

Joyce Watson MS; Monique Jones, Operations Manager; Steff Dancey, Apprentice Project Manager/Estimator; and Matt Kennedy, CITB.

Ammanford roofing firm celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

An example of the pylon that Bute Energy propose.

An example of the pylon that Bute Energy propose.

Hundreds sign petition opposing proposals for pylons along the Tywi Valley

Firefighter Steve Davies facing difficult conditions during the rescue effort in Turkey. Picture: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Firefighter Steve Davies facing difficult conditions during the rescue effort in Turkey. Picture: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

“It is heart breaking:” Welsh firefighter deployed to Turkey rescue effort

Eifion Griffiths.

Eifion Griffiths.

Welsh woollen mills face significant challenges as they adapt to future

Tywi Valley pylon concerns raised in Senedd

Tywi Valley pylon concerns raised in Senedd

Pylon concerns for 'beautiful Tywi Valley' are raised in the Senedd

Karen Jones, the Chief executive of Neath Port Talbot Council. Image by Martin Ellard -www.martinellardphotography.co.uk ..

Karen Jones, the Chief executive of Neath Port Talbot Council. Image by Martin Ellard -www.martinellardphotography.co.uk ..

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Potential benefits of a freeport in south-west Wales highlighted

The hunt is on for Wales' butcher of the year

The hunt is on for Wales' butcher of the year

Are you a cut above the rest? The search is on for Wales' best butcher

Carmarthen driving examiners are expected to join national strike starting this week.

Carmarthen driving examiners are expected to join national strike starting this week.

Carmarthen driving examiners expected to join national strike

Carmarthenshire is making changes to its waste collections.

Carmarthenshire is making changes to its waste collections.

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Fly tipping fears as council introduces changes to bin collections

National Grid's apprenticeship scheme is open and Carmarthen East and Dinefwr residents should consider them according to local MP

National Grid's apprenticeship scheme is open and Carmarthen East and Dinefwr residents should consider them according to local MP

Energy sector apprenticeships are a great opportunity, says local MP

Behind the scenes filming for His Dark Materials - which was filmed across Wales. Picture: Creative Wales

Behind the scenes filming for His Dark Materials - which was filmed across Wales. Picture: Creative Wales

Praise for Welsh-made drama His Dark Materials, partially filmed in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire County Council

Carmarthenshire County Council

Council make more timely decisions on new planning applications

Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Southern Water, South West Water, Thames Water and Yorkshire Water were named as the worst performing companies.

Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Southern Water, South West Water, Thames Water and Yorkshire Water were named as the worst performing companies.

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Welsh Water are 'letting down customers and the environment', says regulator

The scheme aims to reduce pollution on the A483 as it runs up the town’s hilly Bridge Street and narrower Rhosmaen Street (pictured), where large vehicles can struggle to pass one another. Pic: Google Maps

The scheme aims to reduce pollution on the A483 as it runs up the town’s hilly Bridge Street and narrower Rhosmaen Street (pictured), where large vehicles can struggle to pass one another. Pic: Google Maps

Decision on long-awaited Llandeilo bypass or diversion scheme has been put back

There were 490 new homes built in Carmarthenshire in 2021-22.

There were 490 new homes built in Carmarthenshire in 2021-22.

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Almost 500 new homes built in Carmarthenshire in 2021-22

The remains of the engine shed at Garnant Colliery. Picture: www.cwmammanhistory.co.uk

The remains of the engine shed at Garnant Colliery. Picture: www.cwmammanhistory.co.uk

Looking back at the worst mining disaster in the Amman Valley

The stone wall at this pedestrian pinch-point on High Street, St Clears, will be taken back in order to widen the pavement as part of planning consent for 64 homes nearby (pic by Carmarthenshire Council and free for use for all BBC wire partners)

The stone wall at this pedestrian pinch-point on High Street, St Clears, will be taken back in order to widen the pavement as part of planning consent for 64 homes nearby (pic by Carmarthenshire Council and free for use for all BBC wire partners)

Plans for 64-home estate are given the green light by planners

The framework will run from 2023 to 2026

The framework will run from 2023 to 2026

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Contractors wanted for £430m west Wales civil engineering framework

Prospective operator Grand Union Trains (GUT) said it wants to run five daily return services between Carmarthen, south-west Wales and London Paddington from 2025. Pic: PA

Prospective operator Grand Union Trains (GUT) said it wants to run five daily return services between Carmarthen, south-west Wales and London Paddington from 2025. Pic: PA

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Bid for new train service between west Wales and London from 2025

Persimmon Homes wants to build 92 two, three and four-bedroom houses and flats at the strategic Carmarthen West site, north of the A40.

Persimmon Homes wants to build 92 two, three and four-bedroom houses and flats at the strategic Carmarthen West site, north of the A40.

Plans for new phase of housebuilding in Carmarthenshire unveiled

A still from Coaltown's advert.

A still from Coaltown's advert.

Amman Valley's beauty and community highlighted in new advert

Royal Mail workers are on strike today, August 31

Royal Mail workers are on strike today, August 31

Royal Mail strikes: Carmarthenshire postal workers join walk-out over pay

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High energy prices here for years to come, expert warns

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion won the Princess Royal Training Award in 2022 and in 2020 too.

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion won the Princess Royal Training Award in 2022 and in 2020 too.

Carmarthenshire college wins Princess Royal Training Award

Penrhos primary school Ystradgynlais Site from Grid Reference UK.

Penrhos primary school Ystradgynlais Site from Grid Reference UK.

Plans for housing estate of 42 homes approved by Council planners

Llewellyn Iron Works plant

Llewellyn Iron Works plant

How Brynamman brothers helped create Los Angeles buildings

The anthracite miners releasedfrom prison in 1925. Picture: Terry Norman via AmmanfordHistory.org.uk

The anthracite miners releasedfrom prison in 1925. Picture: Terry Norman via AmmanfordHistory.org.uk

Looking back at the Ammanford Anthracite Strike of 1925

Councils in Wales have had discretionary powers for a while to introduce a second home council tax premium.

Councils in Wales have had discretionary powers for a while to introduce a second home council tax premium.

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Council to make 'full use of additional powers' over second homes