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A protest took place in Llandybie opposing the development of the Cilyrychen Quarry into a waste processing plant.

Local government

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Protest in Carmarthenshire village after council approves ‘disturbing’ project

Paula Eldridge will Lindy Hop Jive for 24 hours on January 25 to raise money for charity.

Paula Eldridge will Lindy Hop Jive for 24 hours on January 25 to raise money for charity.

Woman set to dance for 24 hours straight in charity fundraiser

Councillor Kevin Madge has denied claims that HS2 funding from UK government could help Ammanford build a new school.

Councillor Kevin Madge has denied claims that HS2 funding from UK government could help Ammanford build a new school.

Local government

Councillor slams claim HS2 funding could be used to build new Ammanford school

Cllr Kevin Madge has received a lifetime achievement award after almost 50 years of service to the community. Pictured next to Cllr Madge is Joyce Watson AS/MS.

Cllr Kevin Madge has received a lifetime achievement award after almost 50 years of service to the community. Pictured next to Cllr Madge is Joyce Watson AS/MS.

Councillor receives lifetime achievement award after almost 50 years of service

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

A plaque was unveiled on Carwyn James' family home (pictured with the plaque is his nephew Llyr James)

A plaque was unveiled on Carwyn James' family home (pictured with the plaque is his nephew Llyr James)

Plaque for rugby legend Carwyn James unveiled in village

The family of Nicola Webb have paid tribute to her 'zest for life.'

The family of Nicola Webb have paid tribute to her 'zest for life.'

Family pay tribute to motorcyclist with ‘zest for life’ who died during crash

Linley Jenkins was given an award for his work in an Ystradgynlais residential home

Linley Jenkins was given an award for his work in an Ystradgynlais residential home

Ystradgynlais former teacher wins top award in social care

Two people have died following a motorbike crash on the A40 near Llandovery.

Two people have died following a motorbike crash on the A40 near Llandovery.

Tragedy as two people die after serious motorbike crash on A40

Karate kids who train at a local dojo made their next grades.

Karate kids who train at a local dojo made their next grades.

LOOK: Karate kids who train at dojo near Ammanford make next grade

Ammanford locals have questioned the feasibility of a new leisure centre.

Ammanford locals have questioned the feasibility of a new leisure centre.

Local government

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Concern as Ammanford locals question space for new leisure centre

Steffan James won a gold medal at the 2024 European Lawn Bowls Championships. Pictured on the left is Steffan's director Chris Daniels.

Steffan James won a gold medal at the 2024 European Lawn Bowls Championships. Pictured on the left is Steffan's director Chris Daniels.

Ammanford bowls player wins gold medal at European Lawn Bowls Championships

The couple who took over running The Old Cross Inn have revealed how the atmosphere in the pub has changed for the better.

The couple who took over running The Old Cross Inn have revealed how the atmosphere in the pub has changed for the better.

Couple who run Ammanford pub reveal ‘friendly atmosphere’ since takeover

An Ammanford motorbike racer was forced to withdraw from the 2024 British Superbike Championships.

An Ammanford motorbike racer was forced to withdraw from the 2024 British Superbike Championships.

Motorcycle racing

Ammanford racer injured in British Superbike Championships crash

Wiltshire Farm Foods Swansea branch manager Joe Llewelyn and hero delivery driver Jamie Flute

Wiltshire Farm Foods Swansea branch manager Joe Llewelyn and hero delivery driver Jamie Flute

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Hero delivery driver helps police catch conman who scammed elderly woman

Lewis Jones finished first in a British Supersport Championship race. Pictured are Lewis' dad/mechanic, Darrel (left), Lewis wearing his first place Pirelli cap (middle) and team sponsor, Rob (right).

Lewis Jones finished first in a British Supersport Championship race. Pictured are Lewis' dad/mechanic, Darrel (left), Lewis wearing his first place Pirelli cap (middle) and team sponsor, Rob (right).

Motorcycle racing

Ammanford motorcycle racer claims first place in British Supersport Cup

Brynamman's Berian Wyn Jones and Jenna James will be on the sofa for Gogglebocs Cymru

Brynamman's Berian Wyn Jones and Jenna James will be on the sofa for Gogglebocs Cymru

Local teachers join Gogglebocs Cymru sofa for new series

Neville Bowen, Ammanford's oldest military veteran, celebrated his 102nd birthday.

Neville Bowen, Ammanford's oldest military veteran, celebrated his 102nd birthday.

Ammanford Second World War veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

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

Lyn Thomas raised £1050.01 for the Tuesday Visually Impaired Group in Ammanford.

Lyn Thomas raised £1050.01 for the Tuesday Visually Impaired Group in Ammanford.

'Legendary' Ammanford blind man raises over £1000 for visually impaired group

Sue Marsden (centre, holding painting) has retired after 33 years of supporting families in Carmarthenshire through Action For Children

Sue Marsden (centre, holding painting) has retired after 33 years of supporting families in Carmarthenshire through Action For Children

Carmarthenshire woman retires after 33 years helping vulnerable families

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

Ammanford locals believe the new McDonalds will benefit the younger generation.

Ammanford locals believe the new McDonalds will benefit the younger generation.

Ammanford locals say new McDonald's will help town’s younger generation

Linley Jenkins has been nominated for an outstanding service trophy at the Wales Care Awards 2024.

Linley Jenkins has been nominated for an outstanding service trophy at the Wales Care Awards 2024.

Former teacher nominated for ‘Oscars of Social Care’ following work at care home

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

Alwena Morgan (center) became a Welsh Cycling Champion at the 2024 Welsh Circuit Race Championships.

Alwena Morgan (center) became a Welsh Cycling Champion at the 2024 Welsh Circuit Race Championships.

Inspirational youth sports ambassador becomes Welsh Cycling Champion

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

The owner of Aurels Car Wash has been fined £40,000 for employing illegal workers.

The owner of Aurels Car Wash has been fined £40,000 for employing illegal workers.

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Ammanford car wash owner fined £40,000 for employing illegal workers

A resident has claimed there is a drug problem in town following the Workmen's Hall fire and criminal damage in Bryn Seion Chapel.

A resident has claimed there is a drug problem in town following the Workmen's Hall fire and criminal damage in Bryn Seion Chapel.

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Local says town has drug problem after hall set on fire and chapel vandalised

Steffan Edwards was crowned a world champion at the AWPC World Powerlifting Championships 2024.

Steffan Edwards was crowned a world champion at the AWPC World Powerlifting Championships 2024.

Ammanford student becomes a powerlifting world champion

Geraint Edwards won an individual title at the Most Welsh in the World awards.

Geraint Edwards won an individual title at the Most Welsh in the World awards.

Local carpenter wins individual title at Most Welsh in the World awards

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

Former BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards.

Former BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards.

Carmarthenshire

Mural of disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards removed from his hometown

Jason Evans (centre) won a national police award for supporting his former colleagues.

Jason Evans (centre) won a national police award for supporting his former colleagues.

Local policeman wins national award for supporting former colleagues

Police are appealing for help to find Geraint.

Police are appealing for help to find Geraint.

Police appeal to find missing man with Ammanford connections

Police are searching for 16-year-old Kobi who has links to Llandeilo.

Police are searching for 16-year-old Kobi who has links to Llandeilo.

Frantic search for missing teen, 16, with links across west Wales

Ron Jones' autobiography Running Through My Life will be posthumously published from July 12

Ron Jones' autobiography Running Through My Life will be posthumously published from July 12

Late Welsh runner's life story revealed in new autobiography

A mother from Ammanford has revealed she was charged for her daughter's lunch on the day of an alleged stabbing at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.

A mother from Ammanford has revealed she was charged for her daughter's lunch on the day of an alleged stabbing at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.

Mum 'shocked' at being charged for daughter's lunch on day of school stabbing

Cwmamman United held their Mini and Junior end of season presentation awards at the Fisherman's Club in Glanamman

Cwmamman United held their Mini and Junior end of season presentation awards at the Fisherman's Club in Glanamman

Awards Ceremonies

LOOK: Cwmamman United juniors hold end of season awards at Fishermans Club

Some people who attended the Wales Balloon Festival 2024 in Carmarthen are demanding a refund.

Some people who attended the Wales Balloon Festival 2024 in Carmarthen are demanding a refund.

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‘Utter shambles’ - Anger as locals demand refund from Wales Balloon Festival

Police are continuing their search for an 85-year-old man from Cross Hands known as Charles.

Police are continuing their search for an 85-year-old man from Cross Hands known as Charles.

Locals urged to search outbuildings in search for missing man, 85

Charles is missing from his home in Cross Hands.

Charles is missing from his home in Cross Hands.

Urgent search for man, 85, reported missing from his home

A former patient has recalled when Wales Air Ambulance helped save his life two years ago.

A former patient has recalled when Wales Air Ambulance helped save his life two years ago.

Wales Air Ambulance

Man's life saved by air ambulance after 50ft fall into river

A fundraiser was held in Carmarthen in memory of gifted dressage rider Alice Smith.

A fundraiser was held in Carmarthen in memory of gifted dressage rider Alice Smith.

Fundraiser held in memory of gifted dressage rider who was hit by a car

The visually impaired club takes place at Ammanford Evangelical Church every Tuesday.

The visually impaired club takes place at Ammanford Evangelical Church every Tuesday.

Clubs and societies

Visually impaired club in Ammanford is improving people’s lives

Nicola Mattocks (right) is a visually impaired woman who will go down a zip wire in memory of her husband, Paul Mattocks (left) who died from heart failure.

Nicola Mattocks (right) is a visually impaired woman who will go down a zip wire in memory of her husband, Paul Mattocks (left) who died from heart failure.

Visually impaired woman to undertake zip wire challenge in memory of husband

Rachel was last seen on Friday night.

Rachel was last seen on Friday night.

Police appeal to find missing Rachel, 32, last seen in a town bar

Barbara Voyle is one of the volunteers celebrated at Home-Start Cymru

Barbara Voyle is one of the volunteers celebrated at Home-Start Cymru

Carmarthenshire volunteers recognised for transforming lives

Laura Wild (right centre) was granted the Prince’s Trust Natwest Enterprise Award for her successful business in Carmarthenshire, Wild Spirit Canines.

Laura Wild (right centre) was granted the Prince’s Trust Natwest Enterprise Award for her successful business in Carmarthenshire, Wild Spirit Canines.

Helping Dogs and Cats

Thriving local business owner celebrates scooping national award

Carmarthenshire author Alex J. Thomas is set to release his first book on Waterstones and Amazon.

Carmarthenshire author Alex J. Thomas is set to release his first book on Waterstones and Amazon.

Local author set to launch horror book available from Waterstones and Amazon

Natalie Davies is a local primary school teacher who has collaborated with a range of businesses to provide free mental health books to children.

Natalie Davies is a local primary school teacher who has collaborated with a range of businesses to provide free mental health books to children.

Children's books

The primary school teacher providing free mental health books to children

Davinia and Jeff Pritchard won £1m in 2015

Davinia and Jeff Pritchard won £1m in 2015

National Lottery

Carmarthenshire couple expand bee empire after lottery win

The plaque was unveiled in front of Phil Bennett's wife Pat Bennett and sons Steven Bennett and James Bennett, alongside the Leader of the County Council, Cllr. Darren Price and Cllr. Edward Thomas

The plaque was unveiled in front of Phil Bennett's wife Pat Bennett and sons Steven Bennett and James Bennett, alongside the Leader of the County Council, Cllr. Darren Price and Cllr. Edward Thomas

New plaque in honour of Wales rugby legend unveiled

Carmarthen care home employee awarded coveted Long Service Award

Carmarthen care home employee awarded coveted Long Service Award

Barchester Healthcare

Carmarthen care home employee awarded coveted Long Service Award