These are some of the stories which made the headlines in the South Wales Guardian in the week ending Thursday, December 1, 1983.

Dinefwr Council found that the cost of taking piped water to farms in Llanddeusant was so costly that farmers would have to bear the cost themselves.

News of plans for a 20-acre development at Cross Hands to include a livestock market, abattoir and meat packaging business, with related car parking areas, were received with dismay by residents.

The Mill Hotel, Llandybie, and the Glansevin Hotel, Llangadog, both had a favourable mention in the Good Hotel Guide.

A dog which bit a police officer who went to the aid of its owner has been destroyed, Llandeilo magistrates were told.

The National Union of Teachers expressed dismay when Dyfed County Council announced a freeze on the purchase of books and other equipment.

As rugby referees seemed to be in short supply all over Wales, many local clubs were offering to train interested hopefuls.

A 14-year-old girl collapsed after drinking six vodkas at a disco in Llandeilo's Civic Hall, the town's magistrates heard.

Children's safety was said to be at risk because cows and other animals were straying in Heol Godfrey Park, Brynaman.

Ammanford and district arts club report increased membership and attendance at exhibitions.