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New US festival to bring 'heart of Nashville' to Welsh town
The event will take place in Carmarthen next summer and promises to offer people a 'rip-roarin’ celebration of Americana'

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The police officer who tries to keep restless colleagues in the force
And PC Wendy Janas is having some success


New 25m pool, gym and fitness studio open as part of major Llanelli development
Canolfan Pentre Awel is the first phase of the £218m Pentre Awel project which will spread over an area equal to 40 rugby pitches

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Unite: First Cymru strike will ‘shut down bus network’ across Wales
Unite has warned that strike action by First Cymru staff later this month will “shut down the bus network across huge swathes of the country”, accusing the company of paying “poverty wages” and withholding back pay. The post Unite: First Cymru strike will ‘shut down bus network’ across W...

Accused wife tells court she never thought lover 'would act on his words' to kill her husband
Michelle Mills denies plotting her husband's murder with Geraint Berry and Steven Thomas


Action urged over surprising part of Wales with lowest school attendance
Progress is being made, councillors are told, but it's not consistent throughout the county


Sad admission made over proposal to close four schools in Carmarthenshire
Council's proposal to close four schools is very much under the spotlight


Food hygiene ratings-style system suggested for dog breeders in Wales
But licensed breeders have said they feel overly scrutinised and penalised


Cars smashed up in Llanelli street in late-night deliberate attack
Police are investigating after being called to a residential area

New 153-home development could be built in town
PLANS for 153 homes in Ystradgynlais could be decided by Powys councillors
New feature set to be added to UK passports to herald in a 'new era'
In the first redesign of the UK passport in five years, King Charles's coat of arms will be added to the cover, alongside some other new additions

Co-accused in conspiracy to murder husband trial denies planning to kill anyone
Michelle Mills, Geraint Berry, and Steven Thomas deny conspiracy to murder Christopher Mills

BBC’s Owain Wyn Evans praises NHS and hospital staff after surgery ordeal
BBC presenter Owain Wyn Evans thanked staff at Llandough Hospital after surgery to remove his gallbladder.

Police pull over child driving car on Welsh road
The incident happened near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire

Local Aldi supermarket to close for complete store refurbishment
Aldi supermarket will close on Saturday for a complete store makeover
Fostering agency's VR training to understand children in care
A fostering agency has unveiled virtual reality training to help carers understand the experiences of children in care.
Ammanford cake artist chuffed after after nomination for national award
Stephanie Parry has been shortlisted for Best Wedding Cake Maker in the Welsh National Wedding Awards
What time are builders allowed to make loud noise in a residential area?
For retired neighbours or people working from home, this can present a whole host of problems.
"Serene companion" cat left in unoccupied home after owner's death seeking new home
A "laid-back" cat is looking for a new home after the death of his owner.

Rugby legend backs renovation of 'cherished' school building in village where he grew up
And there's good news for supporters of the project
