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Llanelli Star
Millions set aside to fund major projects in town
MILLIONS have pounds have been earmarked to spend on major projects in Llanelli, including the demolition of the former leisure centre and market.
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January 14, 2026
Llanelli Star
A civil war that has lessons for us today
TEN years ago I took a train from Valencia, a vibrant Spanish city on the coast, to Teruel, a town high in the Aragon region and famous for its Mudejar architecture and its delicious magras con tomate.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Llanelli Star
New TV drama to uncover scandal
A NEW TV drama uncovering the downfall of disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards is currently in the works.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Llanelli Star
Could you home these adorable rescue dogs?
RESCUE dogs in centres across Wales who haven't had the best start in life so far are hoping they will finally find their forever homes in 2026.
4 min |
January 07, 2026
Llanelli Star
Will the new year be any happier than the old one?
I WAS determined to see the new year in to make sure the last disastrous one really did go, since it was rumoured that 2026 was not keen to follow it.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Llanelli Star
Public to have say on impact of traffic measures
A MEETING is being held this week for the public to give its views on how well new traffic lights and other measures are working on one of Lla-nelli’s busiest roads.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Llanelli Star
Council urged to fix school overspending
Council is well-run but needs to address overspending by schools and its children's services department, a panel of experts said.
2 min |
December 31, 2025
Llanelli Star
Country park ride closed off after two were taken to hospital
A TOBOGGAN ride at a popular country park has been closed off after a crash which resulted in two people being taken to hospital.
1 min |
December 31, 2025
Llanelli Star
A Christmas vision that's very hard to swallow
THE family had gathered for their Christmas meal.
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December 31, 2025
Llanelli Star
Jiffy: 'I just hope one day we can find a cure'
WALES rugby legend Jonathan ‘Jiffy’ Davies has been made a CBE in the New Year Honours list, in recognition of his remarkable efforts to raise money for charity.
3 min |
December 31, 2025
Llanelli Star
Christmas brings a timely delivery to families in need
SIX thousand essential household items have been distributed to Llanelli people in need ahead of Christmas.
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Llanelli Star
Labour-Plaid budget deal eases grim financial outlook
A GRIM financial outlook including the need for a 6.5% council tax hike has been eased by the budget deal between Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru, a senior Carmarthenshire councillor has sai
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Llanelli Star
Wales in the cross-hairs of Christian nationalism
GET ready.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Llanelli Star
Prestigious capital date for talented Carmarthenshire pupils
CARMARTHENSHIRE Music Service's Côr Merched Sir Gâr have taken to the stage at London's Royal Albert Hall, performing to a packed audience as part of the prestigious National Music for Youth Proms.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Llanelli Star
School bus service changes voted down
CARMARTHENSHIRE councillors have narrowly voted against a motion brought by Labour calling for improved bus services for pupils attending the county's schools.
3 min |
December 17, 2025
Llanelli Star
£6.3m station access upgrade complete
LLANELLI railway station has officially unveiled its new improvements, marking a major milestone in creating a more inclusive, modern and welcoming station for all passengers.
2 min |
December 17, 2025
Llanelli Star
Binfluencers are needed to spread the word!
IT SEEMS that Blaenau County Council had the binspirational idea to rummage through the black bags of 32,000 residents over the past eight years.
1 min |
December 17, 2025
Llanelli Star
Woman dies following collision with car
A WOMAN has died after being hit by a car in Carmarthenshire, police have confirmed.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
Llanelli Star
Claus for concern over true meaning of Christmas
APPARENTLY there is an attempt to introduce religion into Christmas.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
Llanelli Star
More public control of buses moves closer in county
A STEP towards more public control of buses in Carmarthenshire has been taken by council chiefs.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
Llanelli Star
Siblings step out and raise £30k to say thanks
SIBLINGS from the Gwendraeth Valley in Carmarthenshire have raised more than £30,000 by doing a three-day walking challenge between Cardiff and their home village to raise money for causes that helped in their mother's cancer battle.
2 min |
December 10, 2025
Llanelli Star
Rugby legend overcomes a major foe to achieve his dream
SINCE starting to learn the Welsh language, former rugby player Scott Quinnell has been vocal about his passion for his “native tongue.”
2 min |
December 03, 2025
Llanelli Star
Orwellian apologists for tyranny - then and now
COMRADE Nathan Gillovitz, a former leader of Reform UK Wales, is not the first person to have his head turned by the Russians.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
Llanelli Star
Grandmother 'almost died' on coastal walk for charity
A GRANDMOTHER says she “almost died” in Carmarthenshire during a gruelling 730-mile, four-month long charity coastal walk, becoming trapped in a ditch in filthy water up to her neck for around an hour.
2 min |
December 03, 2025
Llanelli Star
Having a ball and helping vital local charities
A SPECTACULAR evening of glamour and generosity unfolded at Parc y Scarlets as the Trick or Treat Masquerade Fundraising Ball raised an incredible £17,772 in total, helping vulnerable children and families across Carmarthenshire.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Llanelli Star
Council's funding settlement revealed
THE amount of money councils in Wales will get from the Welsh Government in the next financial year has been announced.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Llanelli Star
Festive pop-ups set to showcase local traders
IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas and from next week local businesses across Carmarthenshire can shine on the high street with festive popup shops in three town centres.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Llanelli Star
Confused masculinity enjoys a day of its own
LAST week included International Men's Day, largely missed by most people and regarded by some as a misnomer since “every day is a man's day”.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
Llanelli Star
A litigious confusion over bias and truth
WHAT jokingly has been called the Big Biased Corporation by those on both the Left and Right has recently received a verbal thrashing by the American legal profession on behalf of an irate convicted felon who lives in Florida but likes to meddle elsewhere.
1 min |
November 19, 2025
Llanelli Star
Veterans deliver poppies by train for memorial
LLANELLI veterans have paid tribute to fallen heroes in a special Poppies to Paddington initiative.
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