Carmarthenshire News, Pembroke News - from the South Wales Guardian

Man jailed for sword threats

2:30pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A LOWER Cwmtwrch man who threatened a woman with a sword was jailed for a month when he appeared before Neath magistrates.

A SWANSEA Valley man denied a charge of assault when he appeared before Neath magistrates. Gareth John Shell, aged 37, of the New Swan Hotel, Ystalyfera, is charged with assaulting Andrew Rhys Davies in Commercial Street, Ystalyfera, on November 8. Shell was remanded on conditional bail until he faces trial on March 8.

Snow damage to county's roads

1:42pm Monday 8th February 2010

IT has been estimated that the recent bad weather has caused around £2.5 million worth of damage to Carmarthenshire's road network.

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Ignoring building regulations brings bus firm a £3,000 fine

12:20pm Monday 8th February 2010

A BUS company has been prosecuted and fined £3,000 for building a commercial bus repair/service facility on the former Cwmgwili colliery site without building regulations.

Memorial stone finally on the move after adverse weather

7:20am Monday 8th February 2010

LLANDYBIE community councillors are to press ahead with plans to relocate a memorial stone to the deep mining industry at Saron Square.

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Driver did 72mph in a 50 zone

3:30am Monday 8th February 2010

A SWANSEA Valley motorist who was clocked doing 72mph in a 50mph speed zone was fined £100 when he appeared before Neath magistrates.

Membership advice from visiting friend

5:20pm Sunday 7th February 2010

LLANDEILO Rotary Club was delighted to welcome Elwyn Williams of Bridgend Rotary Club who gave an interesting account of his club’s success in doubling its membership.