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

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

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Barry Llewellyn after he failed to show up at court.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Barry Llewellyn after he failed to show up at court.

Swansea Crown Court

Man accused of strangling woman wanted after court no-show

The fish pass at Jerusalem Weir on the Afon Clydach in Llagadog

The fish pass at Jerusalem Weir on the Afon Clydach in Llagadog

New fish pass will help salmon swim upstream to breed

Awel Tywi Residential Home was one of the first to get the upgraded connectivity

Awel Tywi Residential Home was one of the first to get the upgraded connectivity

Local government

Llandeilo residential home receives upgraded connectivity

People in Carmarthenshire communities could get better broadband

People in Carmarthenshire communities could get better broadband

Carmarthenshire communities in line for better broadband

Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for experienced social workers

Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for experienced social workers

Jobs and careers

Council launches campaign to recruit social workers

Alfie Newton failed to stop for the police and assaulted an officer.

Alfie Newton failed to stop for the police and assaulted an officer.

Llanelli Magistrates' Court

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Driver attacked police officer after refusing to pull over

European beavers could be reintroduced across Wales

European beavers could be reintroduced across Wales

More beavers could be reintroduced into wild in west Wales

Bin collections in Carmarthenshire

Bin collections in Carmarthenshire

Local government

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'Shambolic' plans for Carmarthenshire refuse workers to work four-day week slammed

Harlech Foodservice has won a contract with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

Harlech Foodservice has won a contract with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

Welsh food firm with Carmarthen base wins council contract

Work began in July and information will be up on boards at the site

Work began in July and information will be up on boards at the site

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New Carmarthenshire health and wellbeing hub work starts

Fans are being urged to check their last train

Fans are being urged to check their last train

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Extra trains from Carmarthenshire for Wales v Turkey football match

Scopophobia will premiere this weekend

Scopophobia will premiere this weekend

Carmarthen and Tenby actors in horror film Scopophobia

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

Henry spent his summer holidays walking 100 miles for the Wales Air Ambulance

Henry spent his summer holidays walking 100 miles for the Wales Air Ambulance

Carmarthenshire child walks 100 miles to raise money for air ambulance

The new machine was funded by donations from the public

The new machine was funded by donations from the public

Public donations fund £43,000 ultrasound for hospital

Five people were taken to hospital following a crash on the A48 in Carmarthen.

Five people were taken to hospital following a crash on the A48 in Carmarthen.

Five people taken to hospital following serious crash on Carmarthenshire road

Sean Williams was charged with a series of assaults against a woman.

Sean Williams was charged with a series of assaults against a woman.

Llanelli Magistrates' Court

Man accused of strangling woman and damaging her hair straighteners

A crash caused the A48 near Nantycaws to close for over two hours.

A crash caused the A48 near Nantycaws to close for over two hours.

Police and paramedics rush to serious crash on A48

Ceri Evans will be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court after admitting dealing cannabis.

Ceri Evans will be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court after admitting dealing cannabis.

Swansea Crown Court

Drug dealer caught red handed with £2,800 of cannabis stashed in car

Christopher James has admitted having a knife in Llanelli.

Christopher James has admitted having a knife in Llanelli.

Llanelli Magistrates' Court

Man pleads guilty to having a knife and drugs

A Ryan Gibbons brace and a goal from Taylor Smith were enough to see off West End

A Ryan Gibbons brace and a goal from Taylor Smith were enough to see off West End

Cwmamman United end West End's unbeaten streak in thrilling 3-2 victory

Harry Redknapp is on the search in Ammanford for the next 'best worst team'

Harry Redknapp is on the search in Ammanford for the next 'best worst team'

Harry Redknapp in Ammanford in search of next 'Best Worst Team'

The meeting was held by Llandeilo mayor Charlotte Morgan

The meeting was held by Llandeilo mayor Charlotte Morgan

Local government

Mayors and Chairs Networking' event discusses future goals

Llandeilo Lit Fest will be returning to showcase some of Wales' best literary talents in 2025

Llandeilo Lit Fest will be returning to showcase some of Wales' best literary talents in 2025

Town's literature festival saved after key influx of support

Josh Herman will be climbing the Welsh Three Peaks challenge in full firefighter kit

Josh Herman will be climbing the Welsh Three Peaks challenge in full firefighter kit

Firefighter takes on Welsh Three Peaks challenge for Ammanford centre

Jac y Do raised £1,744 for Wales Air Ambulance

Jac y Do raised £1,744 for Wales Air Ambulance

Amman Valley folk band's tour for Wales Air Ambulance

Cocaine dealer Benjamin Ashby was busted twice in 18 months.

Cocaine dealer Benjamin Ashby was busted twice in 18 months.

Swansea Crown Court

Cocaine dealer busted by police twice in 18 months

Police have provided a major update on the Workmen's Hall in Garnant.

Police have provided a major update on the Workmen's Hall in Garnant.

Police provide major update on fire at Workmen’s Hall amid investigation

Firefighters tackling the fire in the flat above Sophia Nails in Ammanford.

Firefighters tackling the fire in the flat above Sophia Nails in Ammanford.

Fire service update after major fire above Ammanford nail salon

Sophia Nails in Ammanford has had to close due to the fire.

Sophia Nails in Ammanford has had to close due to the fire.

Nail salon releases statement updating customers after devastating fire wrecks havoc

Preswylfa. Milo, near Ammanford, is on the market for £499,995

Preswylfa. Milo, near Ammanford, is on the market for £499,995

Family home with wet room and great views on the market

Jessica Anne has moved her Papercraft business into a pop-up shop in Llandeilo

Jessica Anne has moved her Papercraft business into a pop-up shop in Llandeilo

First of four pop-up shops opens in Carmarthenshire town

Llandybie Tennis Club was the host for Carwyn Grape's 12-hour tennis-a-thon

Llandybie Tennis Club was the host for Carwyn Grape's 12-hour tennis-a-thon

12-hour tennis marathon raises funds for cancer charity

Côr Meibion De Cymru in Vienna in 2022

Côr Meibion De Cymru in Vienna in 2022

King extends royal patronage to male voice choir

This stunning night-time view was taken at Golden Grove, near Llandeilo.

This stunning night-time view was taken at Golden Grove, near Llandeilo.

Our favourite South Wales Guardian Camera Club pictures this week

Firefighters at the scene tackling the blaze above Sophia Nails.

Firefighters at the scene tackling the blaze above Sophia Nails.

Firefighters called to large blaze at flat above nail salon in centre of Ammanford

The ten town funding programme has been deemed 'a drop in the ocean.'

The ten town funding programme has been deemed 'a drop in the ocean.'

Planning and development

Funding to improve town centre spaces deemed ‘a drop in the ocean’

The next Llandovery Farmers Market will feature a Celtic theme with performing musicians.

The next Llandovery Farmers Market will feature a Celtic theme with performing musicians.

Farmers' Markets

Monthly farmers market to present Celtic theme with performing musicians

Brynfest was held to raise funds and awareness for Joseph's Smile

Brynfest was held to raise funds and awareness for Joseph's Smile

Good turnout at Brynamman event for Joseph’s Smile

A horse that fell to the ground was put back on it's feet with the help of a tractor.

A horse that fell to the ground was put back on it's feet with the help of a tractor.

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Fallen horse rescued by tractor after being stuck on ground for hours

A councillor has criticized an Amman Valley Partnership practice in Garnant for not repairing the wall outside their property.

A councillor has criticized an Amman Valley Partnership practice in Garnant for not repairing the wall outside their property.

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Councillor slams surgery for refusing to fix 'dangerous' wall

Jake Lee admitted conning his victims out of thousands of pounds and stealing from them.

Jake Lee admitted conning his victims out of thousands of pounds and stealing from them.

Dodgy gardener conned victims out of thousands of pounds and stole from them

The Festival of Senses in Llandeilo will take place this year.

The Festival of Senses in Llandeilo will take place this year.

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Popular Christmas festival saved as local businesses step in to help

The owner of an Amman Valley chapel has revealed youths caused criminal damage to his property.

The owner of an Amman Valley chapel has revealed youths caused criminal damage to his property.

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Owner of Amman Valley chapel reports criminal damage by youths

Transport for Wales will be offering discounted bus travel for NHS staff on routes that pass through hospitals in west Wales

Transport for Wales will be offering discounted bus travel for NHS staff on routes that pass through hospitals in west Wales

Discounted bus fares for NHS staff announced in west Wales

The Lluest Horse and Pony Trust show in 2023

The Lluest Horse and Pony Trust show in 2023

Trust opens doors for annual summer show

Ellie Shaw-Jones during her skydive

Ellie Shaw-Jones during her skydive

Fundraiser raises more than £1,600 in memory of her father

Junction 27 of the M4 at High Cross is expected to be closed both ways overnight this week

Junction 27 of the M4 at High Cross is expected to be closed both ways overnight this week

M4 roadworks set to cause disruption for Carmarthenshire drivers

Some of the works will involve roads being closed

Some of the works will involve roads being closed

Local government

Major improvements coming to Carmarthenshire town centre

A motorbike rider is in 'critical condition' following a crash on the A476.

A motorbike rider is in 'critical condition' following a crash on the A476.

Motorcyclist in ‘critical condition’ after crash on key Carmarthenshire road

Garnant Golf Club raised £4995 in support of young member, Finnley Jones (left) who battled a brain tumour.

Garnant Golf Club raised £4995 in support of young member, Finnley Jones (left) who battled a brain tumour.

Charity golf day raises nearly £5,000 for teenager with brain tumour

Benjamin Ashby has pleaded guilty at Swansea Crown Court to supplying cocaine.

Benjamin Ashby has pleaded guilty at Swansea Crown Court to supplying cocaine.

Swansea Crown Court

Drug dealer caught with large amounts of cocaine 18 months apart

Steven Young crosses the finish line

Steven Young crosses the finish line

LOOK: Athletes brave challenging conditions to finish Amman Valley Sprint Triathlon