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Llanelli Town clinched the JD Cymru South title despite a 1-1 draw against Afan Lido on Friday night After two consecutive second-place finishes the trophy finally belongs to the Reds after a season-long tussle with Trethomas Bluebirds Lee John’s side made a slow start to the campaign drawing four of their opening five matches but soon clicked into gear as they won 11 out of 14 games in a run between October and February With just two league defeats to their name all season The signing of Liam Eason from Pontypridd United in January was a pivotal moment with the striker scoring 10 goals in 11 games to complement the likes of Ethan Cann and Danny Williams in Llanelli’s attack The Reds also have the best defence in the division with goalkeeper Scott Coughlan keeping nine clean aided by veteran defender Sean Cronin and youngsters Taylor Jones and James Lester “First of all I want to credit Trethomas they’ve given us a real challenge right to the death,” Lee John said “But we’ve worked so hard over the last three or four seasons to be where we are now We said at the start of the season that our aim was to win the league and to have a good cup run and we’ve achieved that “We’ve achieved that in difficult times as well We’ve lost our talisman in Ethan [Cann] Sean Cronin has played tonight with a fractured foot It just shows the determination we have in the group and the desire to reach our objectives.” The Reds will lift the JD Cymru South trophy after their final game of the season against Trefelin at Stebonheath Park on Saturday 12 April Take a look at all the images as the Reds clinched the Cymru South title at the M&P Group 3G JD Cymru Premier European Play-Off semi-final confirmed JD Cymru Leagues April Player and Manager of the Month shortlist JD Cymru Premier round-up | Caernarfon Town and Cardiff Met secure play-off semi-final spots Airbus win Welsh Blood Service League Cup with thrilling win over Trefelin The New Saints crowned JD Cymru Premier champions JD Cymru Premier format confirmed for 2026/27 Close ModalLearn more from FA WalesSign up to receive all things FAW We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data – view our privacy policy by clicking here © 2025 The Football Association of Wales * We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data – view our privacy policy by clicking here This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website, read about our cookie policy Welcome to the ‘NRLA on tour’ event in West Wales A FREE to attend event of seminars and networking not to be missed Following on from the extremely successful event last year please join us for this year's on tour event for landlords and property pros and innovative solutions to boost your role in the private rented sector Speakers include many other industry specialists Spaces are limited so book your tickets today so please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking 11:45 - 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14:25 – Welsh Government Housing Strategy – The Wider Picture James Hooker from the Welsh Government provides an overview of the broader housing strategy and its implications for the private rented sector 14:25 - 14:45 – Repossessions & the Legal Process with Red Kite Law Gain essential legal insights into the repossession process and how it's working under the RHW Act Closing Remarks by Gill Owens and Sandra Towers leaving you with actionable insights and a deeper understanding of the evolving private rented sector in Wales National Residential Landlords Association This is a FREE event for members and non-members Following your attendance at the meeting CPD will automatically be added to your account please contact the membership team on 0161 962 0010 Please note: Delegates must pre-register to attend this event We will not be able to admit any delegates who haven’t registered Please also see our privacy notice The county will come together to mark the anniversary in early May By Ian Lewis · 29 April 2025 Carmarthenshire will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a number of special events and tributes taking place across the county the Union Jack flag will be flown outside County Hall in Carmarthen County Hall will be illuminated on the evening of Thursday Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the wide range of events happening across Carmarthenshire to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day The celebrations include a variety of activities such as coffee mornings Pembrey Country Park will mark the occasion on May 4 and 5 with a Second World War Weekend and a 1940s Home Guard display In Carmarthen, the public are invited to gather at the bandstand at the town park in Morfa Lane Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band and vocalist Llinos Watkins will perform a selection of well-loved wartime favourites at the park's bandstand - perfect for a singalong or simply soaking up the atmosphere It will be followed by the lighting of a beacon Llanelli's Royal British Legion branch will hold a special service at St Elli Parish Church followed by the lighting of a beacon The evening will start at 6.30pm with bell ringing and a service at 7pm with a beacon being lit at 9pm in the church grounds Another key event will take place between May 3 and 9 at Parc y Bocs Farm Shop and Cafe in Kidwelly where a free mobile Second World War Museum will open its doors to the public over the week The father and son-led mobile museum filled with memorabilia from the Second World War and top Hollywood productions about the conflict Seimon Pugh-Jones and his disabled dad Stephen from Meinciau started working on an innovative project to help them with mental health issues What blossomed is a fascinating mobile tin shed museum which has two large doors on one side which reveal a stage filled with American military items from uniforms to other wartime paraphernalia The other side has been made to look like a bakery which Seimon's great grandmother worked at in Pontyates in 1914 - which was also a tin shed Seimon said that since launching in the spring last year The seeds of it also stretch back to Seimon's time working in the wardrobe department on the 1998 Steven Spielberg blockbuster film Saving Private Ryan and his 2001 mini-series Band of Brothers - on which Seimon did some camera work using an old old 16mm camera - which impressed both Spielberg and Tom Hanks so much that they thought it was actual wartime footage At the start of the year, Hanks sent a letter to Seimon - typed on an old fashioned typewriter which he is known to have a fondness of - wishing him all the best with the mobile museum All of these events will bring communities together to reflect Carmarthenshire Council’s Armed Forces Champion Cllr Phillip Hughes said: "VE Day is a time for us to come together as communities to remember the bravery and sacrifice of those who served during the Second World War This 80th anniversary is especially poignant as we continue to honour a generation whose legacy shaped the world we live in today I encourage everyone to take part in the events across the county and ensure these stories live on." LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} Llanelli Town’s JD Cymru South title celebrations were put on ice as the Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by Afan Lido at Stebonheath on Friday night.  in need of points themselves as they battle against relegation took the lead on 54 minutes when John Hall’s looping ball into the box was headed in by Liam Griffiths.  Lido came close to a second when Jackson Hall’s header was cleared off the line but Llanelli soon started to pile on the pressure and got their reward in the 81st minute when Louis Gerrard’s strong header played in Liam Eason who kept his composure to finish through the legs of Ben Haines for his seventh goal in his last five matches.  Lido are now two points above the relegation zone with two games to play while Llanelli remain four points clear at the top of the table after second-place Trethomas Bluebirds were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Cambrian United.  It was a second consecutive goalless stalemate for the Bluebirds who had the better of the chances in Ystrad Mynach – with makeshift striker Thomas Gameson coming closest late on when his header was tipped over the bar by Cambrian goalkeeper Morgan Davies.  It means that victory for Llanelli away at Cambrian on Friday will secure the title for the Reds while Trethomas travel to Afan Lido on the same night.  Penrhiwceiber Rangers continue to dream of maintaining their second tier status after Harvey Hughes’ stoppage time goal earned a 1-0 win away at Caerau Ely on Friday night.  sparked wild scenes of celebration when he rolled the ball home from the edge of the box in the 94th minute as Rangers moved just a point adrift of safety.  It leaves 13th-place Cwmbran Celtic looking nervously over their shoulder after they were beaten 2-0 at home by Baglan Dragons on Saturday.  Dylan Thomas set up Tom Davies to open the scoring just before the half hour mark while Thomas got on the scoresheet himself with 12 minutes of the game remaining to wrap up a third win in five matches for the Dragons who are into the top half.  Goytre United’s survival hopes look slim after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Ammanford on Friday night.  The game was goalless for over an hour until Ammanford substitute Macsen Llewellyn received a flicked pass and fired home for his first goal for the club in the 72nd minute before Matthew Fisher doubled the lead six minutes later by cutting inside and producing a superb finish into the top corner.  Drew Perrett pulled a goal back for Goytre from a tight angle in stoppage time but it was not enough to save the hosts from a falling to a defeat which leaves them four points adrift of safety with just two games remaining.  Newport City made it five league wins in a row with a 2-1 comeback victory at home against Llantwit Major on Friday night.  Major broke the deadlock just three minutes after the break as Ioan Emanuel rose highest to meet a corner but Newport were level two minutes later when Kofi Rowe produced a clever lob over Jack Lansdown.  The turnaround was complete shortly after the hour mark when Richard Noyes’ long throw into the box was headed home by Lathan Garrett.  Pontypridd United ended their four-match losing streak with a 3-1 win away at Taffs Well on Friday night.  The Dragons made a stunning start to the game as Kieran Lewis fired home with less than a minute on the clock before turning provider to set up Dan Griffiths two minutes later Lewis grabbed his second of the night and Ponty’s third just before the half hour mark.  Goncalo Ferreira pulled one back for Taffs Well just before half-time – with an assist from goalkeeper Shaun Gardiner – but a goalless second half ensured that the visitors took home the three points.  The points were shared between Carmarthen Town and Trefelin in a 1-1 draw at the LHP Stadium on Saturday.  The Old Gold led at half-time thanks to Lee Surman’s 29th-minute header while goalkeeper Lee Idzi maintained his side’s advantage by saving a penalty in the 70th minute.  Lee Trundle volleyed in for Trefelin a minute later but the goal was ruled out for handball before the visitors finally found an equaliser with six minutes left on the clock when Carmarthen forward Gavin Jones turned the ball into his own net.  Caerau Ely 0-1 Penrhiwceiber RangersGoytre United 1-2 AmmanfordLlanelli Town 1-1 Afan LidoNewport City 2-1 Llantwit MajorTaffs Well 1-3 Pontypridd UnitedTrethomas Bluebirds 0-0 Cambrian UnitedCarmarthen Town 1-1 TrefelinCwmbran Celtic 0-2 Baglan Dragons Llanelli Town were crowned JD Cymru South champions despite being held to a 1-1 draw away at Cambrian United on Friday night.  The Reds knew that the title would be theirs if they matched or bettered Trethomas Bluebirds’ result at Afan Lido but found themselves behind after 21 minutes as Cambrian forward Josh Allen haunted his former club by coolly slotting past Scott Coughlan.  Yet there was good news to come from the Marston’s Stadium as Jon Hood bundled home from close range to give Lido the lead three minutes into the second half.  with their defeat confirming Llanelli – who had kicked off 15 minutes later – as champions despite the Reds still trailing in the Rhondda.  Liam Eason sparked wild celebrations in the 89th minute as he lashed home a loose ball to equalise after Cambrian failed to deal with a corner – the striker’s 10th goal in 11 league games since joining Llanelli in January.  Victory for Afan Lido also confirmed survival for Garry Taylor’s side who have gone unbeaten in their last six matches to avoid the drop.  Goytre United’s relegation was confirmed after they suffered a 3-0 defeat away at Pontypridd United on Friday.  Dan Griffiths opened the scoring inside just 12 minutes before the striker headed home from close range to double the advantage on the hour mark.  Goytre’s woes increased 15 minutes later as Iwan Batcup was shown a straight red card before Griffiths completed his hat-trick late on by receiving a pass from Josh Backhouse and firing beyond Luke Jones at the near post.  It means that Cwmbran Celtic and Penrhiwceiber Rangers will battle it out on the final to avoid being the third team to drop into the third tier.  Celtic were beaten 2-0 away at Newport City on Friday as the Steelmen claimed their sixth consecutive victory Danny Hillman fired the hosts ahead in the 12th minute with a low drive into the bottom corner from the edge of the area before teenage substitute Mckenzie Thompson – who had only been on the pitch for two minutes – sealed the win in the closing stages as he met Harvey Sing’s cross at the back post and headed home from close range.  Flick through all 143 images of our match gallery Penrhiwceiber Rangers moved level on points with Celtic following a 1-1 draw at home against Ammanford on Saturday.  Rangers found a crucial breakthrough on 55 minutes when Harvey Hughes was fouled in the box and captain Warren Jones calmly converted from the penalty spot.  Victory would have taken Dean Brown’s side out of the bottom three but Ammanford levelled the contest with 15 minutes remaining as Adam John’s cross-turned-shot outwitted everyone including Rangers goalkeeper Clint Forbes.  Rangers will start the final day in the relegation zone as they travel to Carmarthen Town but only by virtue of having a three worse goal difference than Celtic who host Llantwit Major.  Two late goals earned a 2-0 win for Trefelin over already-relegated Taffs Well at Ynys Park on Friday night.  The match remained goalless for 84 minutes but a moment of magic from Callum Saunders put Trefelin in front as the substitute found the bottom corner with a superb free-kick from the edge of the area.  Tref captain Jordan Davies then sealed the three points with his strike in stoppage time as Andy Hill’s side remain third in the table ahead of their trip to champions Llanelli on the final day.  Llantwit Major ended their three-match losing streak as Ioan Emanuel’s stunning strike secured a 1-0 win over Caerau Ely on Saturday.  The decisive moment came three minutes before half-time as Emanuel scored his seventh goal of the season while legendary Llantwit goalkeeper Jack Lansdown kept a clean sheet in his final home game for the club to see out the victory.  Three points saw Major climb back into the top half of the table after overtaking Baglan Dragons who played out a 1-1 draw at home against Carmarthen Town on Saturday.  Toby Jones put Carmarthen in front after just 11 minutes as he headed home from Morgan Weaver’s corner but Artiom Legavec equalised midway through the second half as the Dragons made it six matches unbeaten at Evans Bevans Playing Fields.  Afan Lido 1-0 Trethomas BluebirdsNewport City 2-0 Cwmbran CelticPontypridd United 3-0 Goytre UnitedTrefelin 2-0 Taffs WellCambrian United 1-1 Llanelli TownBaglan Dragons 1-1 Carmarthen TownLlantwit Major 1-0 Caerau ElyPenrhiwceiber Rangers 1-1 Ammanford * We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data – view 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Llanelli secured the JD Cymru South title with a 1-1 draw at Cambrian United Llanelli Town are confident their promotion to the JD Cymru Premier will be rubberstamped this week when the Football Association of Wales Tier 1 Licences are announced The Reds secured the JD Cymru South title last Friday with a 1-1 draw at Cambrian United while title rivals Trethomas Bluebirds lost The club are now waiting on being granted a FAW Tier 1 Licence – required to play in the top flight – which will be announced on Tuesday but we've secured that Championship win," chairman Wayne Stephens said "We're waiting for Tuesday and the Tier 1 licence outcome "The licence is broken down into several categories structure of the club and how the club is run "It's quite complex but I'm happy we've submitted it and we'll see the outcome on Tuesday." Llanelli won the Welsh Premier title in 2008 and were runners-up on three occasions Should Llanelli be granted a Tier 1 Licence they will return to Welsh football's top-flight for the first time since the 2018-19 season "Llanelli's a rugby town and we're fighting the battle to get football on the map," Stephens told the BBC Radio Wales Sport Phone In. "It's going to be massive if we do it and we've got to stay up and stay there with the restructuring going on within the Cymru Leagues in 2026-27 "We're all volunteers – none of us are employed – and we work really hard behind the scenes to get everything right structurally within the club "We're trying to make that day out – it's not just about going to watch a football match what's available and what's happening after "It's the whole experience and the build-up on social media now "It's building that event up and carrying it on after "We do all the work off the field which allows the management to get on the field and try and do the business." Llanelli Town captain Joe Hopkins has said that this season’s JD Welsh Cup run has inspired their promotion push in the JD Cymru South The Reds have been firing on all cylinders and are going strong on two fronts. They are in a closely contested title race with Trethomas Bluebirds in the JD Cymru South with two points separating the two sides with four games remaining Until they lost to Ammanford in late February Llanelli had been on an 18-game winning run in all competitions They now find themselves 90 minutes from a first JD Welsh Cup final in 14 years as they face Connah’s Quay Nomads in the last four at Park Avenue on Saturday “We’ve taken the whole season one game at time,” said the 33-year-old to FAW.Cymru when asked about how it’s been juggling a cup run alongside their promotion push It’s probably helped us in terms of confidence especially beating the higher terms It is demanding to play in more games than others because we are on this cup run but to date we’ve taken it in our stride We’ve shown that we can compete with the best teams even when playing twice a week We’ve just taken it on as a challenge and we’ve really enjoyed it to be honest.” This is Hopkins’ third season at Llanelli after signing from Goytre United in 2022 having also previously played for Penybont “I think to date definitely,” he responded when asked if reaching the Welsh Cup final would be his greatest achievement of his career “It’s a toss-up between that and winning the Cymru South potentially this season I’m hoping to reach the final and then we can kick on with the remaining league games as well.” The experienced midfielder was handed the captain’s armband upon signing at Stebonheath and has been a virtual ever-present since – making his 100th appearance for the club in last weekend’s 3-1 win over Caerau Ely “Being the captain of such a prestigious club is a big honour of mine,” Hopkins said “I’m really proud to be the captain and I’m hoping to captain them to the Cymru Premier It’s a big achievement for me to reach the 100 milestone “In terms of what’s kept me at the club it’s the ambition to get into the Cymru Premier and we are very close at the moment and that’s the plan to get there I’m looking forward to the last few games of the season now.” Hopkins was brought to Llanelli by Lee John eight months after the manager was appointed at Steboneath while he also played under at John at Goytre United “I’ve played under Lee for a very long time now,” Hopkins said “He’s been great with me even down at Goytre (United) It’s been good working with him and he’s obviously doing a good job considering where we are at the moment.” Llanelli last faced Connah’s Quay Nomads in the fourth round of the JD Welsh Cup in the 2022/23 season when the the top-flight side triumphed 2-0 at Stebonheath Hopkins is in search of redemption after he missed a penalty in that tie with the Nomads going on to score a second goal shortly after that while it is 15 years since the Reds last defeated the Flintshire side The Nomads come in to the game on the back of four straight victories across all competitions. They are in the Play-Off Conference of the JD Cymru Premier and trail Barry Town United by five points with four games left Hopkins is under no illusion that the match will be tough but is hoping that they can recreate their fourth round heroics when they knocked out top-flight opposition in Haverfordwest County “Looking at Connah’s Quay’s league position at the moment it’s a bit false,” the midfielder said “Especially with the run of form that they are on at the moment “We actually came up against them in a cup a number of years ago We probably would have given them a better run if I hadn’t missed the penalty in that game but we won’t talk about that that we’re ready and hopefully it will be in place on the day In the cup run we’ve already faced some of the Cymru Premier teams like Haverfordwest County for example “We’ve shown we can compete with those teams and beat them we’ve just got to apply ourselves well on the day and get the job done.” Everything you need in one place ahead of Saturday’s Welsh Cup tie The New Saints come from behind to take Nomads crown in JD Welsh Cup final Project Chwarae: FAW to undertake a review of weather-related postponements in grassroots football Cardiff City defeat Wrexham to lift Bute Energy Welsh Cup © 2025 The Football Association of Wales Those transporting waste without licences or proper documents were targeted By Ian Lewis · 16 April 2025 Illegal waste carriers and those flouting environmental legislation have been targeted in a joint operation in an area of Llanelli Carmarthenshire Council’s environmental enforcement officers joined a multi-agency operation in Bynea The one day project focused on individuals engaged in illegal waste transportation including Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) In an effort to clamp down on illegal waste activity the council concentrated on identifying individuals that were transporting waste without the required waste carrier licences or proper documentation Since 2020 it has been estimated that Waste crime across the UK costs the UK economy £600m every year Illegal waste crime can take many forms but most often within communities it is recognised it in the form of fly tipping and unlicensed waste carriers often contribute to this as well as environmental pollution across the region Fly-tipping is a criminal offence and if caught you could be fined up to £50,000 or face imprisonment It includes anything from general household waste As well as commercial and industrial waste Two sites in Bynea were the locations for the one-day operation (Images: Carmarthenshire Council) Carmarthenshire Council said the collaborative effort taken to combat illegal waste carriers and associated issues highlights the importance of joint operations in disrupting criminal activity and protecting communities and the environment from harm Carmarthenshire Council's Cabinet Member for Transport said: "This operation demonstrates our commitment to cracking down on environmental crime By working in partnership with other enforcement agencies we are sending a clear message that illegal waste transportation will not be tolerated These actions are vital in protecting our environment and ensuring that legitimate businesses are not undercut by those who operate outside the law." To report potentially illegal waste carriers in the Dyfed-Powys area you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or through their website Reports of fly-tipping can also be made to Carmarthenshire Council by visiting the website here Plans are approved but there is disagreement over the lease being transferred By Ian Lewis · 11 April 2025 Plans to house homeless Armed Forces veterans at the former Raffles nightclub in Llanelli have been put "on hold for the foreseeable future" Helping Homeless Veterans-UK was granted planning permission last month by Carmarthenshire Council to transform the derelict old nightclub in Murray Street into 16 self-contained one-bedroom flats for ex-service personnel which is in a prominent town centre location has been empty for more than 20 years and is currently owned by Carmarthenshire Council The county council has agreed to give the charity a 25-year lease once the current lease held by another party ends in two years time Helping Homeless Veterans-UK says it is disappointed claiming that the current leaseholder now wants £100,000 before handing over the remainder of the lease - this is despite the charity arguing that it and Carmarthenshire Council has received written confirmation from the leaseholder that the lease would be handed over at no cost Helping Homeless Veterans-UK founder and executive trustee David Wood said: "We are disappointed that the the current leaseholder is now asking for £100,000 for the remainder of the lease period even though they confirmed in writing to both myself and Carmarthenshire Council that the remining lease period of two years would be gifted to our charity We are now speaking with our solicitors over the matter." He added: "We have had planning permission from Carmarthenshire Council and the council agreed to granting us a further 25-year lease which they have upheld with our charity." the charity confirmed to the public that "The Veterans build project in Llanelli west Wales has unfortunately been placed on hold for the foreseeable future due to the terms of our agreement with the current leaseholder." Under the plans for the building there will be a ground-floor hub and communal area where rehabilitation sessions counselling and employment training will take place The main nightclub building will be retained and a new first and second floor rear extension added Cllr Steve Williams for the Elli ward in Llanelli who has been supportive of the plans and wrote a letter backing the plans to the council planning department ahead of the scheme being approved said: "It is disappointing that the plans have now hit this hurdle and delayed but my hope is that a way forward can be found because it is such a good development for the town centre not only for veterans who need accommodation but for the old Raffles nightclub too being brought back into use." One of the planning conditions is that the accommodation must only be occupied by Armed Forces veterans An up-to-date register of all occupiers must be kept at the premises including their date of arrival and departure from the units 2021 to Pass Property Development for demolition of the the former nightclub and build 12 residential care apartments with office space but the project wasn't taken forward Talks are expected to continue over the lease in the coming weeks The closure set for April 27 will be a blow to the town centre councillors say By Ian Lewis · 5 March 2025 Supermarket chain Aldi has been criticised for plans to shut its store in what councillors are calling one of the poorest areas of Llanelli Labour town councillors representing the Lliedi ward have hit out at Aldi's announcement that its store in Swanfield Place will close on April 27 but community leaders say the loss of the town centre store will hit people hard Cllr Sarah Evans said: "This is a hell of a blow to those who do not have a car in my ward who face a far longer journey to travel to do their weekly shop In particular it will hit the elderly and the most vulnerable the hardest Llanelli welcomed Aldi with open arms as it brought cheaper prices and competition to the other major supermarket chains." Fellow Labour Lliedi ward councillor Shaun Greaney said: "Without a doubt the Lliedi ward is one of the poorest areas in Llanelli and district and people can ill-afford to lose this store to our patch With the shattering impact of rising energy prices and water bills plus a near 9% increase in the county council's bill to residents the store was a bit of a lifeline for people who are really struggling to make ends meet. I don't know how people are going to manage now." which will mean some staff relocating to the newer Aldi store near Trostre was also criticised by town councillor Andrew Bragoli He added: "It feels like a betrayal of those loyal customers who spent their money at the store for years I think it is a matter of record that when they were looking to open a store near Trostre Retail Park the company promised to keep the store here in Swanfield Place I understand the store in our ward was still making money so I don't understand why they are closing it FAWPublished4 April 2025Updated 5 April 2025Llanelli Town have been crowned JD Cymru South champions and are a step closer to a return to the Cymru Premier Lee John's side drew 1-0 at Cambrian United on Friday evening while title rivals Trethomas Bluebirds lost 1-0 at Afan Lido Llanelli are now waiting to discover whether they have secured an FAW Tier 1 licence for their promotion to be confirmed The Stebonheath Park club were Welsh Premier champions in 2008 and have been runners-up three times but last appeared in the top-flight in 2019 Meanwhile on Saturday the Cymru North title remained undecided after leaders Colwyn Bay beat Llandudno 3-0 to end the day with a three-point lead over Airbus UK Broughton who drew 1-1 with Mold Alexandra to keep their hopes alive The title race will be settled on Saturday 12 April with Colwyn Bay heading to Penrhyncoch and Airbus going to Caersws Both title challengers have also applied for Tier 1 licences Llanelli Town opened up a four-point lead at the top of the JD Cymru South table as Liam Eason’s late strike saw the Reds snatch a 2-1 victory away at Pontypridd United on Friday.  After a goalless first half at USW Sports Park two goals arrived in the space of a minute just after the hour mark Bradley Gibbings opened the scoring for Llanelli by snatching the ball from Kavan O’Leary in the box and calmly slotting home but Ponty responded immediately as Sam Johnson controlled Jarrad Wright’s diagonal ball and fired beyond John Chesters.  The winning goal came in the 88th minute when Joe Lloyd’s long throw found former Ponty man Eason in the box and his low shot squirmed underneath Cameron Clarke and over the line Flick through all 111 pictures and see if you can spot yourself The Reds’ victory preceded second-place Trethomas Bluebirds being held to a 0-0 draw away at Penrhiwceiber Rangers on Saturday.  Mark Dunford’s side dominated the first half – and even had the ball in the net through Gareth Tedstone before the offside flag was raised – but Rangers defended resolutely to keep it goalless It was then Harry Irving in the Bluebirds goal who produced heroics after the break to keep out the hosts.  Taffs Well were relegated from the JD Cymru South after conceding a stoppage time equaliser in a 1-1 draw away at Baglan Dragons on Saturday afternoon.  A victory would have kept the Wellmen’s survival hopes alive for a little longer and they took the lead in the 51st minute when Abdul Ibrahim fired home.  A red card for Dragons forward Nathan Logan in the 83rd minute appeared to help Taffs Well’s cause but there was late heartbreak in the 94th minute for Josh Anderson’s side as substitute Kieran Parsons who had only been on the pitch for three minutes equalised from close range to rescue a point the hosts Trefelin moved up to third in the table as Lee Trundle’s late strike secured a 2-1 comeback win away at Ammanford on Friday.  Lewis Reed scored his fourth goal in as many games by heading home at the near post from Adam John’s cross to put Ammanford ahead in the 71st minute but that lead only lasted a minute as a kind deflection allowed Callum Saunders to find the net from close range and equalise for Tref.  The visitors then completed the turnaround three minutes from time as a long throw into the box was flicked home by Trundle against his former club.  Newport City made it three league wins in a row for the first time this season as they triumphed 3-0 over Carmarthen Town at Spytty Park on Saturday.  Danny Hillman put the Steelmen in front in first half stoppage time with a powerful header from Richard Noyes’ cross before Kofi Rowe doubled the advantage just after the hour mark with a precise finish into the bottom corner.  Owen Bancroft then rattled the crossbar with a fierce strike but the midfielder was not to be denied again as he latched onto a loose ball and tucked away the Steelmen’s third of the match in the 76th minute.  Cameron Harris’ stoppage time penalty rescued a point for Goytre United in a 1-1 draw with Caerau Ely at Cwrt yr Ala Road on Friday night.  Young Guns captain Jack Ashford scored for the second home game in a row to give his side the lead three minutes into the second half which looked to be enough for three points until Goytre were awarded a spot-kick in the 97th minute which Harris calmly converted.  Goytre remain four points from safety with three games remaining after Cwmbran Celtic and Afan Lido played out a 1-1 draw at Avondale Park on Saturday.  Celtic went ahead in first half stoppage time through Gabe Howells turned past his marker and fired beyond Ben Haines. However Lido found their leveller late with just two minutes left on the clock as Liam McCreesh stepped up from the penalty spot and lashed his effort down the middle to extend his side’s unbeaten run to four matches.   There was also late penalty drama at the M&P Group 3G on Friday night as Ioan Emanuel missed a spot-kick for Llantwit Major in a 1-0 defeat away to Cambrian United.  The Cam Army went ahead three minutes before half-time as Josh Allen’s deflected strike from a tight angle flew past Ryley Allen. Emanuel had the chance to rescue a point for Major in the 91st minute but he was unable to find the net from 12 yards as Cambrian leapfrogged the visitors in the table.  Ammanford 1-2 TrefelinCaerau Ely 1-1 Goytre UnitedPontypridd United 1-2 Llanelli TownCambrian United 1-0 Llantwit MajorBaglan Dragons 1-1 Taffs Well Cwmbran Celtic 1-1 Afan Lido Penrhiwceiber Rangers 0-0 Trethomas Bluebirds Newport City 3-0 Carmarthen Town Llanelli Town suffered their first defeat since October as Ammanford won 1-0 away at Stebonheath on Friday night.  The decisive moment in the game came just after the half hour mark as Reds defender Louis Caramella-Gerrard was sent off for a foul on Lewis Reed on the edge of the box before the Ammanford forward stepped up to beautifully curl the resulting free-kick into the back of the net.   Llanelli pushed for an equaliser throughout the second half with makeshift striker Sean Cronin going close on multiple occasions But the Ammanford defence held firm resolutely to seal all three points Llanelli goalkeeper Scott Coughlin was sent off moments after the full-time whistle.  Defeat for the Reds meant that Trethomas Bluebirds reclaimed top spot in the table with a 1-0 home win over Caerau Ely on Friday night.  The all-important goal for the Bluebirds came in the 33rd minute as an unmarked Gareth Tedstone met James Young’s cross at the back post heading in his 15th league goal of the season.  Mark Dunford’s side are now unbeaten in their last nine matches and are one point above Llanelli with both sides having just six games remaining.  Third-place Pontypridd United cannot be ruled out of the title equation either as they moved one point behind Llanelli – with a game in hand – after a 4-1 home win over Penrhiwceiber Rangers on Friday.  Ponty went in front six minutes before half-time as Taylor Marsh scored his first goal since October – also against Penrhiwceiber Rangers – before Dan Griffiths scored his fourth goal in as many games to double the advantage early in the second half.  Rangers teenage substitute Dilan Roberts scored his first JD Cymru South goal to half the deficit for the visitors three minutes later but Ponty made sure of victory soon after as Luke Gullick came off the bench and scored within 60 seconds before turning provider for Jamie Veale to add a fourth goal.  as Carmarthen Town triumphed 7-3 away at bottom-of-the-table Taffs Well on Friday night Thomas headed in from Jordan Vickers’ cross to open the scoring in the 14th minute only for Goncalo Ferreira to equalise for the hosts before the half hour mark but Thomas would again meet a Vickers delivery to quickly restore his side’s advantage and then completed a hat-trick three minutes before the break by firing past Shaun Gardiner in the box.  Lewis Ellis halved the deficit for the Wellmen early in the second half but a quickfire double from Noah Daley – a superb volley and dazzling solo goal – made it 5-2.  Ferreira grabbed his second of the night as Taffs Well refused to lie down but their defence continued to be undone as Daley squared for Thomas to add his fourth of the game in the 67th minute.  The 33-year-old wrapped up a memorable evening with five minutes left on the clock poking home from close range after Rio Booth’s low delivery was not dealt with Taffs Well remain seven points adrift of safety with six games to play.  Cambrian United built on their historic JD Welsh Cup quarter-final victory last weekend by coming from behind to win 2-1 away at Afan Lido on Saturday.  Lido went ahead in the 21st minute as Jon Hood lashed home a first time strike into the bottom corner but Cambrian levelled 10 minutes before half-time when Tim Parker latched onto Harry Treharne’s through ball and sent a delightful lob over Ben Haines.  The visitors’ winning goal arrived just after the hour mark when a free-kick from the right was headed into his own net by Lido’s Cory Woods A fourth defeat in five games for Garry Taylor’s side sees them remain two points adrift of safety.  Trefelin staged a superb late comeback from two goals down to triumph 3-2 over Goytre United at Ynys Park on Friday night.  with Efan Fletcher providing assists for defenders Adam Robbins and Connor Smith as they looked to earn three key points in the relegation battle.  Trefelin scored three goals in the final 12 minutes to turn the contest around in dramatic style Substitute Jack Bevan netted three minutes after coming off the bench before Lee Trundle provided the equaliser and January arrival Joseph Jones bagged the winner as Tref made it back-to-back victories.  Llantwit Major earned a third straight victory as goals from Matty Kimmins and Ioan Emanuel proved enough to overcome Cwmbran Celtic 2-1 at home on Saturday.  Kimmins scored for the third game in a row to open the scoring on 50 minutes before Emanuel doubled the advantage in the 74th minute.  17-year-old Oscar Balkwill came off the bench to score his first senior goal for Celtic in stoppage time but it came too late to salvage anything for his side.  Llanelli Town 0-1 AmmanfordNewport City P-P Baglan DragonsPontypridd United 4-1 Penrhiwceiber RangersTaffs Well 3-7 Carmarthen TownTrefelin 3-2 Goytre United Trethomas Bluebirds 1-0 Caerau ElyLlantwit Major 2-1 Cwmbran Celtic Afan Lido 1-2 Cambrian United Connah’s Quay Nomads and Llanelli Town meet in the semi-finals of the JD Welsh Cup at Park Avenue in Aberystwyth with the two battling it out for a place in the final at Rodney Parade The Nomads have continued their defence of the cup by overcoming teams in both the Cymru North and Cymru South with only the Reds now standing in their way of reaching the final in Newport once again In the last round, Connah’s Quay beat Caerau Ely 2-0 – view highlights here – at Cwrt-yr-Ala-Road with men’s national team manager Craig Bellamy in attendance Bellamy witnessed Rhys Hughes scoring a stupendous strike in the first period before Noah Edwards doubled their advantage With the two sides battling it out for a place in the Welsh Cup final here’s all you need to know ahead of the match the home of Cymru Premier club Aberystwyth Town The Action gets underway in Aberystwyth at 12.30 pm (GMT) It is about a 10-15 minute walk from Aberystwyth train station This match is the first of three games which will be shown live by our broadcast partner Sgorio It will be available to watch both on television and on digital platforms Coverage begins at 12.15 pm (GMT) and is available on S4C and S4C’s streaming platform S4C Clic as well as their Facebook and YouTube platforms S4C is on channel 104 on Sky, Freesat and Virgin TV in Wales You can also keep up to date with the game by following it on the Cymru Football app which is available on both iOS and Android There will be no advance ticket sales for this match All tickets can be bought on the gate with cash and card payments available They are priced at £5 for adults and £2 for concessions (U16s For supporters of Llanelli Town the club are running a coach to the match which is running from The Phil Bennett in Felinfoel. The coach is priced at £20 and departs at 9.00 am. Llanelli have issued a code of conduct for supporters travelling via this service Saturday’s referee is David Morgan and he will be supported by Harry Hendricks and Jonathan Davis as his assistant referees with Aaron Wyn Jones the fourth official Morgan was the referee for the Nomads’ 2-1 win over Trefelin BGC in the third round He has also refereed Llanelli twice this season first in their 5-0 win against Taffs Well towards the end of October and also their 1-1 draw with Carmarthen Town in November Welcome to building.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy A festival focused on the future of digital construction as early engagement with contractors like Quelfire highlights the project’s collaborative approach represents one of Carmarthenshire County Council’s most significant undertakings the project aims to integrate medical research with projections to generate approximately 1,800 jobs and bolster the local economy by £467m over the next 15 years Main contractor Bouygues UK has adopted an early engagement approach for zone one which includes facilities such as an eight-court sports hall particularly in coordinating service spacings structural steelwork and limited available space A detailed Builder’s Work in Connection (BWIC) schedule has become critical to managing these complexities. The schedule delineates responsibilities and requirements among all parties involved Quelfire has been selected as the passive fire protection system manufacturer Frequent workshops and meetings have proven essential to align expectations and share information increased collaboration has reduced confusion and supported the delivery of compliant solutions including tested firestopping solutions rather than relying on engineered judgements noted that Quelfire has proactively supported the Golden Thread initiative through information management platforms and provided technical insights that have improved processes The project underscores the value of early coordination and clear information management The centre will contain buildings up to nine storeys in height Plans designed by Gensler for a £1bn cancer research and treatment centre in south London have been submitted for planning by developers Aviva Capital Partners and Socius Proposed removal of medieval burial grounds said to harm setting of Roman Wall despite plans for public exhibit Neighbouring schemes at Shaftesbury Avenue signed off last night The firm has opened a new plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol Building sat down with Bernard Delvaux and John Sinfield to discuss how the factory addresses market demand the role of recycled materials in plasterboard and the challenges facing UK construction Siloed teams and complex contractual structures hinder building renovations Laura Rehlen explores how technology – such as reality capture and seamless data sharing – enhances collaboration explores the current skills gap crisis in the flooring sector and how the industry can take action to ensure the future of flooring is resilient for years to come Site powered by Webvision Cloud This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Only two top-flight sides are heading into this season’s JD Welsh Cup quarter-finals following more upsets in Round Four.  JD Cymru South side Llanelli Town caused the first shock on Friday night as they triumphed 2-0 against Haverfordwest County who sit third in the JD Cymru Premier.  The deadlock was broken two minutes before half-time when Bluebirds goalkeeper Zac Jones flapped at a corner and the ball found its way into the net Llanelli’s place in the quarter-finals – for the first time in 13 years – was secured in the 79th minute as Ethan Cann broke through the Haverfordwest defence and coolly finished past Jones.    Caerau Ely also knocked out top-flight opposition on Saturday as Charlie Lewis’ stoppage time goal saw them triumph 1-0 at home against Bala Town.  The Lakesiders had beaten the Young Guns at the same stage last season but Dean Wheeler’s side earned revenge in dramatic style as Lewis raced towards goal in the 91st minute and unleashed a shot from outside of the box which beat Joel Torrance via the post to spark wild scenes of celebrations at Cwrt yr Ala Road.  Denbigh Town reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history with an emphatic 7-1 home win over Llanuwchllyn as Owen Davies and Nathan Brown both scored hat-tricks.  The Reds were three goals ahead inside the opening 23 minutes as Brown’s cross looped over visiting goalkeeper Rob Dascalu and Davies grabbed a brace by heading in from Brown’s corner before rounding Dascalu to score A stunning strike from Brown made it 4-0 by half-time but Llanuwchllyn got a goal back soon after the break as John Evans headed home Ilan Hughes’ corner.  There was to be no comeback for the third tier side though as Davies completed his hat-trick by smashing home from close range in the 65th minute and Iwan Roberts got in on the act by dispatching an 83rd minute penalty Brown completed his treble to make it 7-1 two minutes later finishing at the back post from Tomos Salisbury’s ball across goal.  Cup holders Connah’s Quay Nomads squeezed through to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 home win against fellow Flintshire side Mold Alexandra.  Mold had already knocked out one top-flight side in Briton Ferry Llansawel in the last round and made life difficult for the Nomads for much of the game The decisive goal eventually came in the 70th minute when the visitors failed to deal with Callum Bratley’s cross into the box and the ball fell to John Disney to tap in from close range.  Nine-time JD Welsh Cup winners The New Saints had to come from behind to win 4-1 over JD Cymru North high flyers Colwyn Bay at Park Hall on Sunday.  An upset looked to be on the cards in the 26th minute when Craig Lindfield put the Seagulls ahead from close range after TNS failed to deal with Cai Owen’s free-kick into the box but the Saints responded seven minutes later as Declan McManus tapped in following Remi Oteh’s header back across goal.  TNS were ahead for the first time in the tie just 15 seconds into the second half as Oteh coolly slotted past Rhys Williams after being played in by Adrian Cieslewicz The hosts soon took firm control of the game when Cieslewicz found the net himself with a clinical strike in the box before Oteh grabbed his second of the evening with another cool finish.  Holyhead Hotspur’s memorable run in this season’s competition came to an end as they were beaten on penalties away at Carmarthen Town but Holyhead were frustrated not to win it as Carmarthen finished with nine men following red cards for Tyler Aylward and Liam Reed.  Lee Idzi produced two saves in Carmarthen’s shootout win over Penydarren in the last round and he did the same again here to help the 2007 cup winners into the last eight James Dolman missed the hosts’ first effort but Idzi denied Craig Whelan and Dylan Summers-Jones to allow Trystan Jones to score the winning spot-kick and send Carmarthen into the last eight for the first time since 2018.  Cambrian United also needed penalties to progress following a largely forgettable 0-0 draw in 90 minutes away at fellow JD Cymru South side Afan Lido.  The Rhondda outfit actually missed first in the shootout as Dai Thomas was denied by Ben Haines but Cambrian goalkeeper Morgan Davies saved efforts from Cory Woods and Sean Hanbury before Liam Thomas missed from the spot to allow Danny Birch to score the winning penalty and send Cam through to the quarter-finals for the first time in six years.  JD Cymru North leaders Airbus UK Broughton booked their spot in the last eight courtesy of a 2-0 home win over Caersws.  Jordan Evans broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute and his strike remained the difference between the two sides until Airbus substitute Jake Eyre clinched victory in stoppage time with a finish from a tight angle.  The JD Welsh Cup Quarter-Final draw will be broadcast on RedWall+ at 8pm on Wednesday 18 December.  MORE and more trees will appear on Carmarthenshire Council land after its cabinet approved a new woodland strategy. The plan… It is a great pleasure to post the Remembrance Parade film from Carmarthen 2023. We hope you enjoy the film.… A couple had a lucky escape after a tree fell on their car as they were travelling along the A484… was sentenced to life imprisonment and will spend at least 20 years in jail.","thumbnailUrl":["https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p0kvvr4v.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1232x1232/p0kvvr4v.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/688xn/p0kvvr4v.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400xn/p0kvvr4v.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2025-03-03T16:30:53.542Z","duration":"PT1M4S"}Woman calls 999 to say her ex admitted murderThis video can not be played CloseListen to a 999 caller describe how her former partner admitted he had murdered someone Tracey Thompson tells the call handler that Richard Jones told her in a text message that he had murdered his son's girlfriend Dyfed-Powys Police officers later found Ms Evans' body lying face down and naked on the kitchen floor of a house in Llanelli was sentenced to life in prison - serving a minimum of 20 years - after being found guilty of murder at Swansea Crown Court in January Ms Thompson also told the call handler Jones had a history of saying "weird stuff" due to mental health problems "We weren't sure if he was telling the truth or not but obviously we can't take the risk," she added in recording released to the public following Jones' sentencing Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionExplore moreWoman calls 999 to say her ex admitted murder 00:01:04Woman calls 999 to say her ex admitted murder 1:04Up Next Killer leaves voicemail confessing to murder 00:00:21Killer leaves voicemail confessing to murder 0:21Watch: Stepdad sentenced over toddler murder 00:00:51Watch: Stepdad sentenced over toddler murder 0:51Sarah Everard murder detective on moment he met her killer 00:01:38Sarah Everard murder detective on moment he met her killer 1:38Editor's recommendationsWatch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 00:01:40Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 1:40Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 00:01:25Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 1:25Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster Video 00:01:21Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster 1:21'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 00:01:20'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 1:20Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 00:02:54Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 2:54Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 00:01:32Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 1:32Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 00:01:11Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 1:11Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 00:00:50Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 0:50Ros Atkins on.. What's in the US-Ukraine resources deal 1:23Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election 00:01:18Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election 1:18Watch: Moment Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi is released 00:00:46Watch: Moment Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi is released For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Fine and settled under the influence of high pressure though eastern counties turning cloudier later in the afternoon Feeling warm in the sunshine with light winds though a little cooler in coastal communities with cloud clearing to leave a rather chilly night Another settled day bringing a mixture of cloudy skies and sunny spells with light winds and temperatures a little above the early-May average The remainder of the week will see high pressure dominating Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average The station is based at the town's Prince Philip Hospital Llanelli’s Radio BGM has been named the best hospital radio station in Wales and third best in the UK.  Based at the town’s Prince Philip Hospital the long-standing community and hospital station won three national awards at the 2025 Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) Awards.  the station was awarded bronze in the Station of the Year category.  Radio BGM also won gold in the best specialist music programme category thanks to a documentary-style show inspired by Radio Caroline.  Further recognition included a gold award for Best Special Event thanks to coverage of Radio BGM’s 50th anniversary.  Made up of a team of volunteers and formed in 1974, Radio BGM was a finalist in seven categories.  were placed inside the top 10 best presenters across the UK and top five best in Wales Radio BGM chair David Hurford said: “It’s incredible to receive one award let alone three. This recognition is particularly special as we’ve just marked our 50th anniversary a year filled with celebrations and tireless work from our volunteers.  "Being recognised in the Station of the Year category really is the cherry on top. Here’s to another 50 years of serving our community and making great radio.” Last year was a milestone year for the station alongside anniversary celebrations and community events, it secured funding from Carmarthenshire Council through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF).  This has led to a complete refurbishment of Radio BGM’s main studio industry-standard digital audio equipment to rival the facilities of national broadcasters.  The HBA Awards are a national celebration of excellence in hospital Run by the Hospital Broadcasting Association, the awards recognise the vital role these stations play in supporting patients, staff and communities across the UK. Radio BGM is actively seeking volunteers for a variety of roles — from presenting and production to events, fundraising and community engagement. Visit www.radiobgm.org.uk for more information Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for people who have CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist our investigation into a serious… Llanelli is a relatively small town in the grand scale of towns across… The Reverend Lord Griffiths of Burry Port was the guest speaker at the Llanelli Boys Grammar School and Graig Former… Llanelli town centre has received a major boost with the news that family-run retailer Boyes will open a store in the former Wilko premises at the St Elli Shopping Centre which replaces the CK Outlet at the former Wilko store is a retail first for Wales and is being hailed by town councillors as a vote of faith In recent years there has a perception that the town has gone into decline but news of the investment has created a sense of renewed optimism will also see eight new retail units developed upstairs in the former Wilko store and the reopening of the access to the centre from the multi-storey car park A spokesman for CK announced on social media that Boyes would open “later this year” The Boyes website declares: “Boyes have built a reputation for selling a massive range of quality goods at bargain prices selling virtually everything for the home and family The company was established in 1881 in Scarborough and now has over 70 stores throughout Yorkshire said: “I wholeheartedly welcome this significant development for footfall in the heart of Llanelli The closure of Wilkinson’s left a gap in our community and I am thrilled to see this exciting new vision take shape “This initiative not only promises to revitalise our town centre but also reflects our commitment to fostering community spirit and engagement.” Cllr McPherson said he was confident the initiative would be a “resounding success attracting more visitors and creating a vibrant atmosphere in Llanelli” adding: “’Labour-led Llanelli Town Council is building a brighter future for our community as part of the long-term vision for the area.” A CK spokesman said: ‘At the other end of the shopping centre the former Sports Direct store strip-out starts in the first week of Novermber as we get things moving on the food court below that we can announce that HSBC will be taking space in what was the old Argos unit In short – loads of progress!’ Town and county councillor Suzy Curry said of the announcement: ‘It is great news and a vote of confidence in our town centre It is a sign that things are picking up here in Llanelli and hopefully other traders and businesses will follow their lead.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to continue our work If everyone who visited the site over the course of a month donated at least £1 we would have enough funding for the next eight years To guarantee our future please consider making a donation today. Dragoons welcomed in the new year with a disappointing derby defeat to Scarlets in the BKT United Rugby Championship Returning Wales wing Blair Murray scored twice in a strong first-half display from the home side Ellis Mee secured the bonus-point after the break before a shift in momentum allowed Taine Basham and Huw Anderson to cross for the visitors Tickets for our JD Welsh Cup fourth round tie with Llanelli Town AFC at LHP Stadium are now available to be purchased online which takes place on Friday 13 December (19:45) who currently sit third in the JD Cymru South Supporters can use our official fan engagement and ticketing platform £5.00 for concessions (65+) and £2 for under-16s To secure your tickets, please follow this link! Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium Bridge Meadow Lane Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 2EX Llanelli Town forward Bradley Gibbings has been selected as the Player of the Round for the JD Welsh Cup Round Three Gibbings starred with a hat-trick as the Reds eased past Pill with a 4-0 victory at Stebonheath to book their place in the last 16 The winger opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a close-range finish before Theo Wharton doubled the lead soon after Gibbings grabbed his second goal with 71 minutes on the clock as he coolly took the ball past a sliding defender before slotting home while he completed his treble late on by firing home in the box Llanelli Town will travel to top-flight Haverfordwest County in Round Four on Friday 13 December The show is part of the final run of performances of the classic Sherlock Holmes tale By Ian Lewis · 25 March 2025 Doctor Who star Colin Baker is coming to Llanelli's Ffwrnes Theatre on Monday for a special radio-play-on-stage performance of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of the Baskervilles Crime and Comedy Theatre Company is reuniting with Baker - who was the sixth Doctor in Doctor Who Following successful theatre runs in 2022 and last year the pair will tread the board for one final time in this new stage adaptation of Doyle’s world-famous tale Audiences will be transported to the mysterious wilds of Dartmoor in this classic detective tale Once facing each other as enemies as the Doctor and Davros in Doctor Who Baker and Molloy - who is best known for playing the infamous Mike Tucker in The Archers for over 40 years - return as the iconic dynamic duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson respectively who has appeared in BBC shows No Place Like Home and All Creatures Great this production brings to life one of culture’s great detective mysteries Director Martin Parsons said: "We originally staged this brand new adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles in 2022 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the novel’s publication such has been the popularity of the tour with audiences that we’re delighted to be returning to theatres with it one last time in 2025 "The key to its success is the pitch-perfect performances of Colin Baker and Terry Molloy in their portrayals of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson We’re in for another treat and I’m thrilled to be able to bring two such fine actors together again on stage in these iconic roles."The stage setting is a radio studio the actors ready as if for a radio broadcast andthe sound effects created live on stage all combining to transport theaudience from Baker Street to Dartmoor It promises to be a rare chance to see these popular actors live locally and is a play not to be missed The evening starts at 7.30pm, tickets are priced at £24 and available from the Carmarthenshire Theatres box office online here The JD Cymru South title race took another twist as Trethomas Bluebirds lost 2-0 away at Baglan Dragons on Saturday – their first defeat in 10 games who were the last team to beat the Bluebirds in November took the lead inside just 11 minutes as Tom Randall fired home his third league goal of the season.  The hammer blow for Mark Dunford’s title chasers came with just six minutes left on the clock when Artiom Legavec finished one-on-one with Harry Irving to seal victory for the hosts It means that Llanelli Town now hold a two-point lead at the top of the table following 4-2 comeback win away at Goytre United on Friday night.  The Reds were left stunned as they trailed 2-0 at half-time after a brace from Dan Simmonds forcing Lee John into a triple substitution at the break in an attempt to change the game.  Liam Eason halved deficit nine minutes into the second half with a clinical finish before equalising from the penalty spot shortly after the hour mark Eason – celebrating his 27th birthday – completed his hat-trick and the turnaround on 76 minutes as Goytre threw away a two-goal lead for the second consecutive weekend.  The momentum had firmly swung in Llanelli’s favour and they wrapped up victory in the closing stages as Ethan Cann netted for the first time since Boxing Day.  Third-place Pontypridd United’s four-match winning streak came to an end as they were beaten 2-1 away at Cwmbran Celtic on Saturday.  Celtic led inside four minutes as Ponty goalkeeper Cameron Clarke spilled the ball to allow January signing Arthur Furness to tap in from close range.  The Dragons equalised seven minutes into the second half as Dan Griffiths netted his fifth goal in his last five matches but Celtic claimed a crucial victory in their fight for survival when Callum Hodges headed in from Ollie Berry’s free-kick delivery in the 78th minute Simon Berry’s side are now six points clear of the relegation zone.  Defeat for Pontypridd means that they are now only one point ahead of fourth-place Trefelin who earned a third consecutive win by triumphing 3-1 away at Cambrian United on Friday night.  Lee Trundle scored for the fourth consecutive league game to open the scoring in the 20th minute but in-form Cambrian frontman Tim Parker equalised on 35 minutes The hosts were only level for three minutes though as Callum Saunders restored Tref’s lead.  Trundle made it a brace for himself nine minutes into the second half to extend the advantage for Andy Hill’s side who are now unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions Afan Lido earned a key point in their fight for survival in a 2-2 draw away at Carmarthen Town on Saturday but will have been frustrated not to take all three after conceding a stoppage time equaliser.  The Old Gold led at half-time after Noah Daley danced through the Lido defence and fired into the bottom corner in the 33rd minute but Lido had turned the game around by the hour mark thanks to two goals in nine minutes from Carlos Indjai and Brandon Roberts It would have been Lido’s first win since Boxing Day but Carmarthen captain Daley popped up to equalise in the 91st minute but are just one point behind 13th-placed Goytre United with a game in hand.  Penrhiwceiber Rangers also added a potentially crucial point to their tally in a 1-1 draw at home against Llantwit Major on Saturday The game was goalless until the 76th minute when Joe Jenkins broke the deadlock for Rangers with his first league goal since September.  Major were reduced to 10 men in the 81st minute as Rhys Llewelyn was sent off for a second bookable offence but that did not deter the visitors as they grabbed an equaliser four minutes later through substitute Jake Barrow.  Caerau Ely ended their six-match losing streak with a 3-1 home win over bottom-of-the-table Taffs Well on Friday night.  19-year-old Paul Sunley was making his first start for the Young Guns and opened the scoring on 36 minutes before setting up George Sheppard five minutes later to put Dean Wheeler’s side in a commanding position at half-time.  Taffs Well halved the deficit through Nojus Gorochovas just before the hour mark but Caerau captain Jack Ashford sealed victory with his side’s third goal of the night in the 75th minute.  Newport City climbed to seventh in the table with a 2-1 win away at Ammanford on Saturday afternoon.  Danny Hillman’s powerful low drive just after the half hour mark gave the Steelmen a narrow lead at the interval but Lewis Reed equalised for Ammanford in the 59th minute with a calmly converted penalty.  Newport City snatched a winner with two minutes left on the clock as Richard Noyes’ deflected cross fell kindly into the path of Hillman Caerau Ely 3-1 Taffs WellGoytre United 2-4 Llanelli TownCambrian United 1-3 TrefelinBaglan Dragons 2-0 Trethomas BluebirdsCarmarthen Town 2-2 Afan LidoCwmbran Celtic 2-1 Pontypridd UnitedPenrhiwceiber Rangers 1-1 Llantwit MajorAmmanford 1-2 Newport City The popular annual event is one of the largest festive celebrations in Wales By Ian Lewis · 18 November 2024 Llanelli Christmas Carnival takes place on Friday sleighs and tractors will hit the town's streets Families from Llanelli and beyond will come together in the town centre to celebrate the start of the countdown to the festive period which will include the Christmas lights switch on The fun will begin at 4pm when the fairground rides open Llanelli’s Christmas Carnival is one of the largest community Christmas events in Wales and is delivered in partnership by Carmarthenshire Council Llanelli Rural Council and Llanelli Round Table with the funfair supplied by South Wales Showmen’s Guild The volunteers of Llanelli Round Table co-ordinate the carnival parade M&M Greene and Oliver Jordan Transport The carnival procession will leave Festival Fields and make its way into the town and arriving shortly after the Christmas lights switch on at 6.45pm Church Street will be closed from its junction with Murray Street to its junction with Gelli Onn starting at 5.45pm and this closure will be in place until 8pm Gelli Onn will also be closed to westbound traffic only A fireworks display will mark the finale of the entertainment at 7.45pm while the funfair will remain open until 9pm Llanelli rural and town councils and Ymlaen Llanelli run a Christmas lights design competition with the winning design displayed in the town who took the junior category crown and Lucia Rees from Five Roads School who was crowned the winner of the infant category The council's cabinet member for regeneration Cllr Hazel Evans said: “The countdown to Christmas starts with the festive celebrations at Llanelli Christmas Carnival which is a wonderful event that brings the whole community of Llanelli together and attracts visitors from afar  to enjoy the town’s celebrations I’m particularly excited to meet and congratulate the winners of the Christmas lights design competition and to see their designs brought to life It has taken a lot of hard work from many people over a period of months to put on a Christmas Carnival on this scale and I am grateful for their careful and meticulous planning.”   Llanelli Rural Council chairman Cllr Martin Davies said: "The council is once again delighted to support the annual Christmas Carnival and light switch-on event in collaboration with our partners The event is a long standing and cherished tradition that brings the community together during the festive season the event will offer a magical experience for everyone from the sparkling light displays to the festive attractions that bring people of all ages together and that it lights up our town with joy and excitement and a true sense of holiday spirit in the run up to Christmas.” Llanelli Town Council leader Cllr David Darkin said: “As the leader of Llanelli Town Council I am thrilled about the Llanelli Christmas Carnival 2024 This event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and showcase the best of Llanelli I look forward to seeing you all there and making this year's carnival the best one yet." The Ty'r Nant building in Trostre would be a better choice than North Dock is it claimed By Ian Lewis · 26 March 2025 Calls are being made for another location to be considered over controversial plans to relocate the Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service (DDAS) from Llanelli town centre Hywel Dda University Health Board wants to move the service from Vaughan Street to North Dock as part of a wider plan by Hywel Dda to house a number of services under one roof as part of a health and wellbeing centre at the former WRW building at Anchor Point local councillors now argue that former county council offices at the Ty'r Nant building in Trostre should be considered Plans to relocate DDAS to North Dock as part of the wider wellbeing services were initially rejected by Carmarthenshire Council's planning committee in September 2023 following a planning application by Hywel Dda UHB on behalf of the Dyfed Area Planning Board (APB) There were scores of objection letters sent to the county council planning department over the proposal and objectors raised antisocial behaviour fears and water safety risks for drug users being helped by the DDAS Health chiefs believe North Dock is still the best place for the new centre despite huge public safety concerns and are challenging the county council's refusal decision on behalf of the APB and lodged an appeal last year with Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (Pedw) Hywel Dda has said it is looking at Ty'r Nant as a potential alternative following talks with the county council A full appeal hearing over the North Dock proposals will take place April 30 as councillors had made the case for another location to be considered Independent county councillors Sean Rees and Louvain Roberts have said the former Ty'r Nant building in Trostre to be looked at as an option They claim that according to the county council the building is structurally sound and can be brought back into use should it be considered by the health board The county council is currently looking at alternative options for the Ty’r Nant property after it rejected proposals by supermarket Lidl to build a new store on the site along with a drive-through Tim Hortons coffee outlet The councillors say that while they fully recognise the need for the DDAS service to leave the town centre it has been highlighted how the nearby beach area which is a residential tourist and business area in nature is not suitable given there is a children playground and a dock itself which presents a number of health and safety concerns which must be addressed under a duty of care for both clients who would use the service and members of the community Councillors Rees and Roberts said: "We feel strongly that not all options have been considered The Ty’r Nant building ticks all the boxes in terms of meeting requirements needed for this service and should be considered no risk assessment nor that of a community impact assessment have been undertaken (at North Dock). All of us have a duty of care to our residents and to visitors to the area The health and safety of everyone has to come first." They added: "Following a review undertaken just earlier this year evidence has been presented showing an increase in reported crime within the locality This led to the North Dock area now being covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) "A very clear message has been sent to the APB They do not have public confidence on side and their proposal has already been overwhelmingly rejected by both our community and by members of the county council planning committee.  "We will continue to challenge this appeal and are prepared to explore all options available to us We are now urging all the powers that be to look at the alternative suggestions in the interests of everyone." executive director of public health at Hywel Dda University Health Board said: “I can confirm that the health board requested that Carmarthenshire Council undertake another property search exercise on behalf of the Area Planning Board in order to identify suitable alternative locations for our intended health and wellbeing centre "A county council property - the former Ty’r Nant council offices in Trostre  - was identified as potentially suitable that properties in the Trostre area have previously been discounted by the Area Planning Board as it was considered that the location was too far from the town centre and that there was insufficient link to public transport.  We intend to visit the site to assess for suitability in the near future.” A Carmarthenshire Council spokesperson said: "We can confirm that Hywel Dda University Health Board have asked the authority to undertake another property search exercise on behalf of the Area Planning Board." The Pedw appeal hearing starts at 9.30am on April 30 and a protest has been organised outside the venue from 8.45am with the community centre to be built in the new year By Ian Lewis · 16 December 2024 Work is starting on a new community centre at Penyfan Park in Llanelli Llanelli Town Council with the support of funding from the Welsh Government Asset Collaboration Programme will be creating the purpose built venue adjacent to the current changing rooms facility at the park The first stage will be the completion of pathways and ground works with the construction of the purpose built building following The project will also involve works to the changing rooms facility in order to enable that building to be brought back into use for Sporting and Community Activity at Penyfan These works are supported by a grant from the National Lottery The project has been developed in partnership with community organisations statutory agencies and local sports clubs via the Penyfan Community Facilities Working Group The project has been supported by the town council's consultant architects Lewis Partnership and Penfro Consultancy chartered surveyors The building will also include a kitchen and solar panels on the roof Some minor ground works by Lewis Construction is being carried out this month with the main project starting in January and take six weeks to complete While construction of the community centre by Wernick will follow and take up to eight weeks Residents are advised that there is likely to be disruption in use of the park car park during the works Cllr David Darkin said: "I am absolutely delighted that this community centre will finally be delivered for the people of Penyfan and the Bigyn Ward more widely This is the culmination of a number of years of work by Llanelli Town Council and dedicated community action in the Penyfan Area We are grateful to the Welsh Government and the National Lottery for contributing to the project and to all our partners in this endeavour This project forms part of the whole park approach in Penyfan Park which has in recent years seen the delivery of the Cruyff Court MUGA football and rugby pitches and improvements to the play area facilities The project demonstrates the determination of Llanelli Town Council to deliver on providing the best possible facilities for the residents of the Town." Cllr John Prosser said: "This wonderful project will deliver a facility that can be used by all residents from Penyfan and across the Bigyn Ward to develop activities and facilities in their local area I look forward greatly to seeing the facility being opened and available for hire." The store will be the retail chain's first in Wales when it opens next month By Ian Lewis · 26 November 2024 A department store chain is set to provide a much-needed boost to a Llanelli's St Elli Shopping Centre when it opens on Friday The opening of discount shop Boyes - which has more than 70 shops in England selling a large range of items including household products fashion and footwear - will be the firm's 78th store and its first in Wales It will be at the unit formerly occupied by Wilko which was replaced by a CK Foodstore outlet Boyes was founded in 1881 by William Boyes in Scarborough a Boyes spokesperson said: "Boyes are confident that the new store will bring something new and different to Llanelli’s town centre and look forward to becoming an established part of the local shopping scene." Sports Direct and Wilko have all shut up shop in the centre which has battled to attract shoppers to Llanelli town in the face of the convenience of out-of-town shopping available at Parc Trostre locals welcomed the news that a part of St Elli was going to be transformed into a late-night food court.  President of Llanelli Chamber of Trade and Commerce who took the reins from David Darkin after seven years in October said the addition to Boyes to the town was a positive step He said: "In the last two years we’ve welcomed distinctive new businesses to the town centre a record shop and a gaming store in The Tinhouse  We’re delighted to the see the arrival of Boyes to take a large retail unit For smaller units we understand that there has been a significant demand for the units at the former YMCA building which bodes well for the upcoming units on the Alitalia site and the eight new units to be created on the upper floor of the St Elli centre we understand there are two applications for new units as part of Carmarthenshire Council's sponsored pop-up initiative that should also open next year." He added: "This is an innovative way of bring empty properties into use Together with the proposed new food court at the St Elli Centre the recent opening of The Red Cow pub and the letting of the residential flats above the former YMCA building 2025 should see a significant increase in footfall in the town centre   The completion of the street scene works in Spring Gardens and Cowell Street will also help." Mr Timbrell-Hill said there are a couple of common themes behind all these initiatives which the chamber believes should help to retain existing and attract new businesses to the town centre In particular he said shops and businesses that can offer something extra for shoppers will be a boost for example live music sessions at the record shop He added: "Successful town centre businesses will likely deliver service and experiences as well as products and use all channels (social media etc) to market themselves rather than relying wholly on passing trade we want to encourage other shops and businesses to think about what they can do in terms of giving shoppers more." Making the best use of space in the town is also key he said along with how to use empty shops and units He added: "We need a variety of spaces suitable for all businesses turning large units into smaller units and exploring new ways to fund social and community focused developments every empty unit reduces footfall and damages our perception of the town We need to bring all units into some use almost irrespective of the immediate financial return Adding: "If a unit is used in any way it deteriorates less and is more marketable The pop-up concept fills empty properties at low cost which brings footfall for the town centre as a whole  This may mean persuading landlords to forego rent and it must mean reducing rates which is a significant barrier for new occupants." Summing up the way forward for the town over coming months and years Mr Timbrell-Hill said: "Given the number of recent and upcoming developments the chamber believes that 2025 must mark the start of a new era for Llanelli town centre  It’s up to us all to support these new businesses and bring ideas that will eventually fill every empty unit in town" Despite the positive outlook he said that traders have given feedback to the chamber that more police presence is needed in the town centre He said: "There is still a significant concern around antisocial behaviour in the town and we are challenging the lack of a police presence in the centre of town which would help improve the perception of safety by visitors  Of course the increased footfall in next year will also contribute to shoppers feeling safe." Lee Waters MS has met with the management of the Stradey Park Hotel in the wake of protests outside the… Carmarthenshire County Council has approved a request Llanelli Town Council to erect a Polish War Memorial in the grounds of… BOATS are regularly stuck in Carmarthenshire’s only harbour because it is so poorly maintained by a private company Liam Eason scored a stoppage time penalty to earn a 1-0 win for Llanelli Town away at Penrhiwceiber Rangers on Saturday sending the Reds two points clear at the top of the JD Cymru South.  Goalkeepers Jacob Ireland and Scott Coughlin made some key saves for their respective sides throughout the contest as the match looked set to end goalless as the clock hit 90 minutes.  a costly foul inside the area saw Llanelli awarded a late penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage and Eason calmly converted to claim victory for Lee John’s side.  It could prove to be a decisive weekend in the title race as Trethomas Bluebirds dropped points in a 2-2 draw away at Trefelin on Friday night.  The Bluebirds took the lead midway through the first half courtesy as talisman Gareth Tedstone scored from the penalty spot after Ethan Edwards was fouled by Trefelin goalkeeper Aaron Jones.  the hosts would head into half-time on level terms after Lee Trundle scored his 13th league goal of the season before captain Jordan Davies completed the turnaround in the 69th minute with his first goal since November 2023.  Staring at a first defeat in eight matches Trethomas salvaged a draw – their third in succession – with five minutes remaining as Andy Evans’ header from Lee Baldock’s diagonal ball struck both posts before eventually crossing the line.  Third-place Pontypridd United moved just four points behind the Bluebirds – with a game in hand – as they came from two goals down to win 3-2 away at Ammanford.  The hosts took the lead in the 26th minute as Harri Lawson’s curling free-kick from out wide sailed past everyone into the back of the net while Adam Orme doubled the advantage just three minutes into the second half when he lashed home from the edge of the box Yet Ponty were level with a quarter of an hour to play thanks to two goals in the space of four minutes from Kieran Lewis and Dan Griffiths the former curling a shot into the far corner before the latter slotted home from close range.  The winning goal then arrived in the third minute of stoppage time as Euros Griffiths was booked for a foul inside the box and Dan Griffiths stepped up to score his second of the afternoon and complete a stunning comeback The final action of the game saw Euros Griffiths sent off for a second yellow card in three minutes as Ammanford finished with 10 men.  Llantwit Major staged an even later turnaround to triumph 4-2 away at Caerau Ely on Friday night climbing into the top half in the process.  Clayton Farrah fired the Young Guns in front just before the half hour mark but Major levelled the contest eight minutes into the second half through Cian Williams.  Liam Bishop restored the lead for the hosts with just seven minutes remaining but it was Major who took the three points thanks to three late goals inspired by Matty Kimmins.  the Belgium-born forward set up Finn Jennings to equalise in the 88th minute before finding the net himself in the first minute of stoppage time Kimmins then grabbed his second assist of the night four minutes later setting up teenager Jack Shaw to score his first goal for the club to wrap up victory.  Goytre United climbed out of the relegation zone as they earned a first win in four games by triumphing 2-0 over bottom-of-the-table Taffs Well at Glenhafod Park on Friday.  scored seven minutes before half-time to give his side the lead before captain Cameron Harris doubled the advantage in the 66th minute.  Stephen Kelleher’s side are now two points above the drop zone while the Wellmen are eight points adrift of safety.  Cwmbran Celtic also earned a crucial three points in the relegation battle as they beat Carmarthen Town 1-0 to claim back-to-back wins for the first time this season.  The decisive moment at Avondale Park arrived with just 14 minutes on the clock as Gabe Howells latched onto Andy Larcombe’s through ball and calmly slotted home past Charlie Craig.  Simon Berry’s side are now two points above the bottom three and host Taffs Well next weekend in another potentially decisive fixture.  Fellow strugglers Afan Lido were moments away from earning their first win since Boxing Day but conceded a stoppage time equaliser to draw 1-1 with Baglan Dragons at Evans Bevans Playing Fields on Saturday.  Lido took the lead in the 69th minute when debutant Dylan Williams swung in a corner which went into the back of the net but the Dragons’ own debutant Connah Troy – who signed from Lido in January – equalised in the sixth minute of stoppage time as he sent a bullet header past Ben Haines.  Newport City also scored a stoppage time equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw away at Cambrian United on Saturday Josh Graham came close to putting Newport City ahead midway through the first half as his shot hit the post but it was Cambrian who took the lead moments later in the 22nd minute through Tom Hillman.  That remained the difference between the two sides until the eighth minute of stoppage time when Steelmen captain Luke Cooper fired home to salvage a point for his side.  Caerau Ely 2-4 Llantwit MajorGoytre United 2-0 Taffs WellTrefelin 2-2 Trethomas BluebirdsBaglan Dragons 1-1 Afan Lido Cwmbran Celtic 1-0 Carmarthen Town Penrhiwceiber Rangers 0-1 Llanelli Town Ammanford 2-3 Pontypridd United Cambrian United 1-1 Newport City Dignitaries and service personnel will attend and there will be several road closures in place By Ian Lewis · 11 October 2024 Details of next month’s Remembrance Day parade in Llanelli have been revealed the town will honour those who have fallen in service over the decades These will be shut for the parade between 8.30am and noon pedestrian access for those wishing to reach individual properties in those streetswill be maintained where possible throughout the duration of the closure Traffic will be diverted to Robinson Street organisations and others not marching in the parade will take up their respective positions in front of the cenotaph in the town hall grounds All wreath layers are requested to arrive by 10.15am at the very latest The civic party will assemble inside the town hall and at 10.15am the parade leaves Drill Hall for the town hall the civic party will proceed to the cenotaphwhere the Lord Lieutenant will lay a wreath This will be followed by the chair of Carmarthenshire Council laying a wreath on the Royal Welch War Memorial and then on the cenotaph More wreaths will be laid by dignitaries and politicians and ex-service personnel a two-minute silence will then be observed at 11am Any service groups or individuals who wish to lay a wreath on Remembrance Sunday are to contact chris_thomasecm@hotmail.co.uk, community organisations are to contact Llanelli Town Council at enquiries@llanellitowncouncil.gov.uk at the very latest to confirm arrangements as no additional wreaths will be able to be accommodated on the day View and buy match action images here. Pontypridd United 1-2 Llanelli Town STOKES Thomas Martin replaces JOHNSON Samuel Michael GIARDELLI Alexander Freddie replaces WILLIAMS Jack Daniel GULLICK Luke replaces O’LEARY Kavan Patrick JONES Taylor Kian replaces GIBBINGS Bradley There is no live report available for this match Opposition councillors argue the rise is tough on residents already struggling By Ian Lewis · 10 March 2025 Labour councillors on Llanelli Rural Council have voted to increase the council tax precept for residents by more than 30% This vote to raise the tax by 32.3% at its last monthly meeting came despite serious concerns voiced by Plaid and Independent councillors on the council over the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the inability for residents to afford such a hike in tax Both Plaid and Independent councillors argued that the vote was frustrating for residents given that Labour held no public consultation ahead of the vote A vote was also carried for members to receive an attendance allowance of £15 to attend council meetings A notice of motion was proposed by Independent Cllr Sharen Davies and seconded by Plaid Cllr Alex Evans to scrap the attendance allowance The motion read: "Given the ongoing cost-of-living crisis it is essential that this council exercises responsible financial management by prioritising core services and reducing non-essential spending The Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales did not mandate or recommend that community councils introduce attendance payments; it simply allowed them the discretion to do so While the administration chose a £15 per meeting payment rather than the £30 adopted by Llanelli Town Council the current financial pressures make it necessary to identify savings and limit any further increases in the precept the role of a Llanelli Rural councillor was understood to be voluntary In recognition of the financial difficulties facing our community this motion proposes a return to this principle by removing the £15 per meeting attendance payment.” The motion was blocked by the ruling Labour group and the final budget for the 2025/26 financial year includes of a budget of £15,000 for various payments to members of the council Plaid and Independent said in a statement: "Labour’s main reasoning for the eye-watering tax hike of 32.3% was that they have not increased the precept enough in previous years it is shocking that they have not first looked to reduce costs – starting with these attendance payments and a budget of £1,000 to redecorate the council chamber To increase the precept by over 30% whilst voting to continue to pay themselves £15 per meeting is absolutely disgraceful some meetings have lasted only two or three minutes but members attending still qualify for the £15 payment They added: "We firmly believe that residents deserve transparency accountability and a say in how their money is spent It is time for this Labour administration to provide answers for their decisions and explain why they have placed this unacceptable pressure on the very people they were elected to represent." Labour said: "The council has been faced with difficult financial spending decisions in looking to set its budget for the year ahead For some time the council has mitigated the impact of its spending decisions on the council precept by using a combination of earmarked reserves general reserves and grants to offset expenditure costs to the precept Despite being frugal with setting the precept over the previous five years where the council raised the precept by 3.7% for 2024/25 2% for 2023/24 and no increase prior to this following a three year freeze we can no longer sustain this approach for the year ahead This is mainly attributable to the following factors - staffing costs have risen to accommodate additional staffing resources to maintain services associated with the council’s asset transfer programme from Carmarthenshire Council This has been ongoing since 2017 but given the increased size of the council’s property portfolio we can no longer put off recruiting three new staff posts to help manage council services sustainably On top of this the council has to pay more national insurance contributions from April for its staff because it is not exempt from paying these extra costs." The Labour group added: "Furthermore the council also has to cater for the staff annual pay award to keep pace with inflation Extra costs have also been encountered to fully complete the capital project at Gwili Fields and the reconfiguration of Llwynhendy branch library An additional £107,018 is needed to provide for this because the council has had to meet an extra £103,000 to deal with ground drainage works on the fields to remove groundwater to make the fields usable for recreational and leisure pursuits This cost was unforeseen when setting budgets last year but it is essential for the project to succeed the council needs to replace a vehicle from its grounds maintenance fleet as one of its exiting vehicles is beyond economic repair All of these factors has led the council to increase its budget for the year ahead because its earmarked reserves and general reserve pot has decreased as a result of supporting previous budgets While the headline increase represents a 32.3% increase; in real terms this represents an increase of £44.39 per Band D property household per year; the equivalent of 85 pence per week." Labour added: "Turning to the point on member allowances the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales has set modest allowances for the town and community council sector The attendance allowance available to all members is a discretionary payment which any member may forego if they so wish Members don’t have to claim it and just to give context to what is being asserted every county councillor receives a basic salary of £19,771 per year in comparison to the council’s entire budget of just £15,000 apportioned between its 21 councillors These payments are set by the Remuneration Panel because it recognises the role of a town and community councillor is no longer considered to be a voluntary role and more importantly no member should be out of pocket when performing the role."