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  • Man charged £500 over attempted fraud

    A COURT has ordered an Ammanford man to pay more than £500 after he admitted attempting to commit fraud. Michael Thomas, of Mynydd Bach, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates' Court on Thursday. On November 6, 2017, Thomas gave false detail in order

  • Looking back over the years

    These were the stories hitting the headlines 50 years ago. AN 18-YEAR-OLD man from Thor was fined £3 by Ammanford magistrates for using indecent language in New-Road Ammanford. Two other youths were each fined £3 by Ammanford magistrates after

  • Global centre of rail excellence takes step forward

    Economy and Transport Secretary Ken Skates has told Assembly Members that plans for a world-leading rail testing complex have taken a huge step forward. Following the June 2018 announcement that the Strategic Outline Case for a Global Centre of

  • Council set to create new team to tackle homelessness

    Neath Port Talbot Council is creating a new team of youth workers to help tackle homelessness among young people. The team will involve six youth workers with a primary focus on homelessness, and mental health and wellbeing. The aim is to improve

  • Women’s Tour a resounding success for Carmarthenshire

    THE grand finale of the OVO Women’s Tour has been a resounding success, with thousands lining the route to cheer the cyclists on their 79 mile race through Carmarthenshire. Carmarthenshire County Council, which has hosted the race, has thanked all

  • Occupational therapist worries for scrutiny committee

    Occupational therapist vacancies are continuing to cause concern for a Carmarthenshire scrutiny committee. The council is expected to overspend on social care by £760,000 in 2018-19 – although this was the position at the end of February – while