The Llanelli Herald

02/05/2023

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26/04/2023

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Llanelli, Swansea and surrounding areas

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24/04/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Wayne Phillip Jenkins, 39, from Llanelli, is serving a 13-year extended sentence, comprising a custodial term of nine years with an extended period of 4 years, for a section 18 domestic violence assault against a 36-year-old woman.

A MAN has been handed a 13-year extended sentence after an unprovoked assault in which his then-partner sustained such serious facial injuries he tried to

09/03/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Welsh Government Minister Lee Waters has been caught criticising the Royal College of Nurses as "extremely militant" and "not serious" about negotiating over pay.
In a leaked recording of remarks made to a Labour Party meeting, Mr Waters also claims that public service unions won't put Welsh Government offers to their members and claims that paying wage demands puts other public services at risk.
To hear what he had to say, follow this link.

Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters was recorded criticising the RCN as "extremely militant".

27/02/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Sandy Road in Llanelli is currently closed due to a RTC.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

25/02/2023

HERALD SPORTS UPDATE

Wales fought hard but without inspiration against an England side that benefited from poor tactical play and some familiar Welsh failings.

Wales fought hard but without inspiration against an England side that benefited from poor tactical play and familiar Welsh failings.

22/02/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Wales rugby skipper Ken Owens and interim WRU CEO Nigel Walker have announced the Six Nations game against England will take place

Wales rugby skipper Ken Owens and interim WRU CEO Nigel Walker this evening announced the Six Nations game against England will happen.

15/02/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

As part of its 100th birthday celebrations, Swansea Building Society has donated £40,000 to Mumbles Community Association’s Go Underhill development.

AS part of its 100th birthday celebrations, Swansea Building Society has donated £40,000 to Mumbles Community Association’s Go Underhill development. The building society, with branch offices in Mumbles, Swansea, Carmarthen and Cowbridge, made the donation on February 6th – the day after its 10...

07/02/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

The health board submitted a planning application in December 2022 for the delivery of a Health Improvement and Well-being Centre in Llanelli, which will increase the range and accessibility of essential services for the local population.

THE DEVELOPMENT of a Health Improvement and Well-being Plan by Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) sets out how local health services will work with partners, communities, patients and public to improve wellbeing, enjoy a healthy lifestyle and tackle the leading causes of preventable ill health....

06/02/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

MP's concern about plans for Tywi Valley pylons

On a sunny day, I challenge anywhere in the world to rival the 360-degree view from Paxton's Tower, scanning the patchwork of fields below stretching as far as the eye can see, with the majestic Tywi meandering through its centre, writes Jonathan Edwards MP

MP Jonathan Edwards calls for steps to preserve the Tywi Valley's beauty as pylons threaten to march across its unique landscape

04/02/2023

HERALD SIX NATIONS REVIEW

A slow start and indiscipline cost Wales dearly against a savvy Irish team that was clinical where it counted.

Six Nation: Wales's slow start and indiscipline cost them dearly against an Irish side that were too savvy and clinical where it mattered.

03/02/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Leah Ravuoco signed up to have a tree planted on her behalf in the National Forest for Wales as part of the Welsh Government’s My Tree Our Forest initiative, which offers a free tree to every household in Wales.

A ROYAL Navy rehab specialist from Llanelli is encouraging others to take part in an online tree planting scheme which takes less than 60 seconds to help tackle the effects of climate change. Leah Ravuoco signed up to have a tree planted on her behalf in the National Forest for Wales as part of the....

01/02/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Two men and one woman were injured with the two men attending hospital for medical treatment.

DYFED-POWYS Police is investigating an incident which occurred at about 10.30pm, Saturday, December 31 2022, on Thomas Street, Llanelli, involving six people. Two men and one woman were injured with the two men attending hospital for medical treatment. Two men have been charged and one woman has bee...

01/02/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Have you seen missing 12-year-old Alfie?

23/01/2023

HERALD SPORT UPDATE

Welsh superstar Gareth Bale has confirmed he will be involved in a PGA Tour competition just two weeks after retiring from football.

23/01/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Police are investigating a burglary which occurred sometime between 11.30pm on Friday, January 20 and 8.30am on Saturday, January 21, 2023. A sum of money, an amazon Alexa and a bank card was stolen from a property in Cae Glas, Llanelli.

POLICE are investigating a burglary which occurred sometime between 11.30pm on Friday, January 20 and 8.30am on Saturday, January 21, 2023. A sum of money, an amazon Alexa and a bank card was stolen from a property in Cae Glas, Llanelli. Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area at the ti...

17/01/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

On the following dates, teachers, support staff and other school workers will go on strike.

17/01/2023

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🔥 Your Welsh squad for the Guinness Six Nations

🤠 Capten : Ken Owens

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09/01/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

"After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football," wrote the LAFC forward.

Gareth Bale, the 33-year-old captain of Wales, has announced his retirement from football after a distinguished lifecareer. The nation’s most-capped men’s player with 111 appearances announced his decision on social media. “After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate re...

09/01/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

‘First detected in India, the sub-variant known as XBB.1.5 is a mutated version of Omicron, the most contagious variant, which has become the globally dominant strain since it emerged in late 2021. The cold-like symptoms are largely the same as Omicron’

The Welsh NHS is currently experiencing severe hardship due to a lack of staff, the flu, and Covid. And coronavirus is raising its head significantly again now that China has ended its zero-Covid policy and the virus has swept through large parts of the population. A new mutation is more likely to a...

09/01/2023

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

“WITH the Guinness Six Nations less than 30 days away, Warren Gatland's appointment as head coach has come at a crucial time for Wales.

Gatland will now need to turn to a new generation if he wants his team to pose a genuine threat in the spring, a generation that will forever be identified with players like Jamie Roberts, Sam Warburton, and Alun Wyn Jones.”

WITH the Guinness Six Nations less than 30 days away, Warren Gatland’s appointment as head coach has come at a crucial time for Wales. Gatland will now need to turn to a new generation if he wants his team to pose a genuine threat in the spring, a generation that will forever be identified with [....