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Injured man hospitalised after police search

POLICE were called to Quay Street, Ammanford at 2.50pm today (Friday) following reports of an injured man in the town centre.

Carmarthenshire county council chairman Peter Hughes Griffiths is shown award by head of integrated services Rhian Dawson and the council’s Department of Communities team members Jane Wood, Lynne Walters, Alison Watkins and modernisation project manager

Services for older people scoops bronze improvement award

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Adam and Katrina Poole with (left to right) Hannah, five; Katie, 11; Luke, 10 and Lucy, two.

Good news is perfect tonic for Hannah's loving family

Wales & West Utilities workers Mike Tucker and Leon Lewis with Llandybie pupils after the firm present all the school's youngsters with stationery sets

Pupils draw inspiration from gas repairs

Damning Estyn report puts school management in spotlight

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Goodnight from him: Ronnie Corbett dies aged 85

Goodnight from him: Ronnie Corbett - the best bits

Ammanford actress Alexandra Roach as dwarf Doreena in The Huntsman: Winter’s War

Ammanford actress Alex Roach to play a dwarf in The Huntsman: Winter's War

Informal carers in Carmarthenshire are being called on to take part in a research study.

Volunteers sought for early onset dementia research study

Officers issued the fine after the woman dropped the cigarette butt

Amman Valley woman fined after throwing cigarette end out of car window

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RSPCA Cymru and Cats Protection join forces for the scheme

New scheme offers cat neutering and microchipping for just £5

Police seized over 100 cannabis plants and made one arrest in Ammanford over the weekend.

More than 100 cannabis plants seized from Ammanford property

Residents are encouraged to visit the informative event in Ammanford town centre on Friday, April 8 from 11am-2pm.

Election roadshow heading to Ammanford

Pictured are PCSO Jonathan Crayford, Emyr Davies from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and council officers Nicola Olsson and Karen John.

Booster seat safety warning to Carmarthenshire parents

Toddlers broke a Welsh record for the number of children riding balance and toddler bikes at any one time.

Toddlers get on their bike and break record

Ystalyfera Comprehensive School pupils Lewis Corrigan, Aimee Richards and Jacques Mahe with Huw Howell, Director Pebble Engineering.

Ystalyfera students gain mock interview experience

A woman has died after her car left the A483 near Pont Abraham last night.

UPDATED: Woman killed in A483 accident named as Helen Davies

Martin Chittock (left) President of the National Ice Cream Alliance, presents the Silver Challenge Cup to Mario Dallavalle of Mario's Ice Cream for the Open Flavour Class at the 2016 National Ice Cream Competition.

Ice cream firm scoops another award to show they are the cream of Carmarthenshire

Sport

Ysgol Dyffryn Aman girls show off talent as they defend title

Ysgol Dyffryn Aman won the Rosslyn Park HSBC Girls National Sevens for the second year running when they beat Christ’s Hospital 29-7.

Wayne Price presents Tony Rees with his first cap

Valley BaBas plunder victory in London

All the latest results from the Llanelli and District Snooker League

Social earn vital win in relegation battle

Matthew Jacobs eases in to score. Pic: Rileysportsphotography.com

Drovers romp to victory over Newbridge

Cory Saunders scored Cwmamman's third goal in the 3-2 win at Cwmbran

Cwmamman secure 3-2 win at Cwmbran

Cwmgors went down 29-8 at Maesteg Celtic as they finally returned to action

Cherries return to action in Celtic defeat

Scrum-half Rhodri Davies is one of three key attacking backs likely to play a massive role in the Drovers' hunt for a triple crown of titles in this season. Pic: Rileysportsphotography.com

Drovers looking for sunshine in race for triple crown

Llanelli & District Snooker League round-up

Llanelli snooker league: Fishing club win Harry Watkins cup

Shane Williams is expecting a tight 6 Nations

Shane's 6 Nations preview: 'This 6 Nations is going to be great - and Wales can win it'

Rhodri Williams is to leave the Scarlets for Bristol

Williams announces Scarlets departure

Being appointed captain of England could transform Dylan Hartley into a great player

‘Dylan Hartley’s problem is always Dylan Hartley,’ Shane

Swans boss Francesco Guidolin is about to discover the ups and downs of transfer deadline day

Live: Transfer Deadline Day

Dean Williams slides in to score his 200th try for Amman United in the win over Tregaron. Pic: John Vince (54340778)

200 not out: Williams enters Amman history books

Llandovery lost 14-6 at Ebbw Vale and slipped off the top of the Principality Premiership

Drovers knocked off top by Ebbw defeat

Ammanford secured an 18-3 League One West Central win over Ystalyfera. Pic: Rileysportsphotography.com

Ammanford make a splash with Ystalyfera win

National Sport

Exeter hope to tackle fire with fire when facing Wasps' rampant attacking game

Exeter boss Rob Baxter readily accepts the threat that Wasps' all-singing, all-dancing attacking game could pose in Saturday's European Champions Cup quarter-final clash between the Aviva Premiership title rivals.

Incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte denies any wrongdoing in the Last Bet case

Match-fixing trial not expected to affect Antonio Conte taking Chelsea job

Andy Halliday targets title battle with Celtic next season after Rangers reach top flight

Andy Halliday urges Rangers to challenge Celtic for Premiership title

Dwayne Bravo is deeply unhappy with the West Indies Cricket Board

Dwayne Bravo blasts West Indies Cricket Board days after World Twenty20 win

Luis Enrique is looking forward to his Barcelona side's second leg meeting with Atletico Madrid

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique ready for 'special' second leg at Atletico Madrid

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Shane Williams will be offering is views of this year's Six Nations at an exclusive fundraising dinner in Llandeilo

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