Llanelli Standard

07/07/2024

Police Investigating Murder At Bigyn Road Llanelli

05/07/2024

Assisted Dying

05/07/2024

Advertising with the Llanelli Standard this month:

If you are interested in finding out more about what services and support are available in Carmarthenshire come and join us on 12th July from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the Ffwrnes Fach - Arts, Health & Wellbeing Hub, Llanelli (opposite the Ffwrnes Theatre).
Meet service providers to find out more and try out taster sessions for free. A dementia bus will be available all afternoon operating taster sessions too.

Speak to:
Physical Empowerment, Shadows, Versus Arthritis, Coed Lleol / University, Foothold Cymru, Carmarthenshire Working, Delta, Links, Dolen Teifi, Barod / Assist My Life, PLANED, People Speak Up, Re-Engage, Nacro Housing, The Hive, Carmarthenshire Carers Forum, Carers Support West Wales, Epp (Education Programme for Patients), Team Hywel Dda, Coleg Sir Gar (multiply - numeracy skills), Skanda Vale, Susan Smith - Dementia Awareness Training, WWRPB, Adferiad, Age Cymru Dyfed, Carers Trust, SWWCO, Llama, Coleg Sir Gar - Care 24, Farming Community Network, Actif Leisure, Old Mill Foundation, Alzheimer's Society, Ty Golau, Carmarthenshire County Council Hwb, Shared Lives (CCC), CAVS, Family Information Service, Lucy Coleman LC Dance & Movement, Lis Duffy Tai Chi, Carmarthenshire Carers Forum, Papyrus, Llanelli MIND

Facebook Event on 12th July 2024:
https://shorturl.at/kOOUl

This is a link to our directory and website:
https://planed.org.uk/directory-of-care-and-support-enterprises-in-carmarthenshire/

Get in touch with Lucy Cummings to find out more:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Lucy-P-Cummings/100088863315638/
https://www.facebook.com/CatalystsForCareCarmarthenshire/

03/07/2024

Well known Llanelli figure Rob Lloyd (pictured) has forwarded a shocking episode of harrasment and threatening behaviour that he and his wife were subjected to on Saturday by Voice of Wales duo Stan Robinson and Dan Morgan and Tommy Robinson flunkie Danny Roscoe while Mr Lloyd and his wife were attending the Ymlaen Llanelli 80s Festival in Llanelli town centre.

Mr Lloyd writes "My wife Carol and I were attending the Ymlaen Llanelli 80s Festival staged at Llanelli town centre. We were having an enjoyable time and talking to a number of people in the town centre. We were having a conversation with the Mayor of Llanelli, Cllr John Prosser, when we were interrupted by a man I know to be Danny Roscoe (a controversial video blogger who is closely linked to Tommy Robinson). Danny Roscoe was previously called Scott Tomlin. He has links with Stephen Yaxley Lennon, aka Tommy Robinson.

Mr Roscoe was accompanied by Stan Robinson, UKIP Parliamentary Candidate for the Llanelli Constituency and a member of a so-called media organisation called Voice of Wales, Dan Morgan, another Voice of Wales (VoW) member, Steph Smith (VoW), Llanelli town councillor Amanda Carter and Nick Tenconi, the UKIP deputy leader (effective leader). There were other people on the fringes, many chipping in with the standard VoW chant of ‘Where’s the money, Rob?’ At least four video and mobile phone cameras were pointed in my face.

This is not the first time that members of Voice of Wales have targeted me with harassment in the street. They have a long-standing mission to harass me on social media and in person following the Stradey Park Hotel asylum seeker saga. I have complained about their behaviour previously, but Dyfed-Powys Force has been unwilling/unable to take action.

Today, my wife and I were enjoying a happy day meeting friends in our home town. That quickly turned into a nightmare as these people harassed me in front of other members of the public against the busy backdrop of the festival. It was possible the busiest day in Llanelli town centre for many a year.

It should be noted that UKIP had a presence in the town near the JobCentre during the festival. They were canvassing for votes. Having been warned that they were in town I had no intention of venturing in their direction. I was not seeking confrontation. The mob descended on us outside Lloyds Bank.

It should also be noted that a Dyfed-Powys PCSOs was in attendance and intervened to stop Danny Roscoe following us after he tripped on my wife's heels in the busy crowd. There may be CCTV coverage of the incident.

I have no wish to enter into a dialogue with VoW members – or their associates. They seem obsessed with a GoFundMe account which was set up to fund potential legal actions arising from the Stradey Park Hotel dispute. It is Mr Robinson’s view that the money raised should go to people who have been taken to court over alleged cases of criminal damage and trespass at the hotel. Voice of Wales seem obsessed with alleging that some sort of shady dealing surrounds the GoFundMe. Nothing improper has happened with the GoFundMe and the police are welcome to investigate the use of the fund, should they so desire.

Today’s mob attack was threatening. In fact, my first words to Danny Roscoe were, “What makes you think this is a good idea, harassing someone in the street?” Mr Roscoe followed the VoW set script of, “Where’s the money, Rob?” My wife Carol asked Mr Roscoe for his press card as he claimed to be a journalist. He replied, “I don’t need one. I am a citizen journalist.” Mr Robinson then joined the ‘conversation’, with the same chant.

I asked Mr Robinson to identify himself and give his full name as I had, by that stage, started filming the incident. Mr Robinson was unable to give his name, preferring to keep up the “Where’s the money?” chant. I asked Mr Robinson for his home address, on more than one occasion, as I do not believe he lives in the Llanelli constituency he wishes to represent. He declined to give his home address. At one stage, he declared, “I am your worst nightmare.”

I videoed some of the interaction, but when I swung my camera in the direction of Mr Morgan he shouted aggressively, “Don’t film my kids.” To clarify, my phone camera was zoomed in on Mr Morgan’s face, rather than the child he was carrying on his shoulders. Mr Morgan grew increasingly agitation and stepped forward in an aggressive manner and pushed my camera arm down. Sadly, that action must have triggered the stop button on the video.

My wife and I proceeded to walk off. Mr Roscoe followed, continuing to shove his camera and microphone in our faces. We made it clear that we did not wish to engage in any conversation. He continued to follow us in an aggressive manner and clipped my wife’s heels as we manoeuvred through the busy crowd in the precinct.

The PCSO asked my wife if she was OK before having a conversation with Mr Roscoe. I consider their actions today to be harassment of myself - and my wife, Carol. Their actions were intimidating, threatening and left us both shaken and fearing for our safety.

The incident was also distressing as it occurred in full view of a large crowd. We both have a reputation in this town which we call home and it is plain that the UKIP/VoW bandwagon wishes to damage my reputation in the eyes of the people of Llanelli. Some 20 minutes later, when we were walking home, Mr Robinson was in a large black jeep vehicle driving up - Road, Llanelli (where we live).

He was in a jeep with a loud-hailer, continuing to shout accusations, eg ‘Rob Lloyd, where’s the money’ and ‘You’re disgusting’. The jeep was followed by another car containing Voice of Wales supporters and clearly labelled with UKIP, Vote Stan stickers. We both found the presence of the vehicles alarming and threatening. Plainly, they were following us home. This left us in fear of another 'mob' video attack outside our home.

These incidents have left us both shaken and fearful for our safety. It is worth noting that during the Stradey Park saga, police had to (on one night) step up hourly patrols outside our house after officers overheard threatening remarks being made at the entrance to the hotel. We are both very concerned as there has been a recent incident where Dyfed county councillor Gary Jones’s house was attacked in Llangennech.

Against that backdrop, we have been left fearful of an attack on our house. We are also concerned about our own personal safety when leaving the house. What should have been a happy occasion, strolling around my home town was turned into a disturbing and frightening experience".

Update : since this appalling episode far right hate group Voice of Wales and Roscoe have issued their own spurious version of events.

03/07/2024

This Saturday at Burry Port Harbour, marina field.

12.00pm - 6.00pm

Free entry 🎟

03/07/2024

Fun-filled, accessible family show tackling children’s mental health arrives in Llanelli

This summer, dragons of all shapes and sizes will be appearing at Llanelli’s Ffwrnes (Stiwdio Stepni), as Taking Flight Theatre Company’s accessible family ...

28/06/2024

26/06/2024

LLAFUR A'R CEIDWADWYR YN GOLYGU MWY O DORIADAU I GYMRU

26/06/2024

MWY O AELODAU SENEDD PLAID CYMRU YN GOLYGU TEGWCH ARIANNOL I GYMRU

26/06/2024

More Plaid Cymru MPs means more voices fighting for “real economic change” for Wales

24/06/2024

Advertising with the Llanelli Standard this month:

If you are interested in finding out more about what services and support are available in Carmarthenshire come and join us on 12th July from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the Ffwrnes Fach - Arts, Health & Wellbeing Hub, Llanelli (opposite the Ffwrnes Theatre).
Meet service providers to find out more and try out taster sessions for free. A dementia bus will be available all afternoon operating taster sessions too.

Speak to:
Physical Empowerment, Shadows, Versus Arthritis, Coed Lleol / University, Foothold Cymru, Carmarthenshire Working, Delta, Links, Dolen Teifi, Barod / Assist My Life, PLANED, People Speak Up, Re-Engage, Nacro Housing, The Hive, Carmarthenshire Carers Forum, Carers Support West Wales, Epp (Education Programme for Patients), Team Hywel Dda, Coleg Sir Gar (multiply - numeracy skills), Skanda Vale, Susan Smith - Dementia Awareness Training, WWRPB, Adferiad, Age Cymru Dyfed, Carers Trust, SWWCO, Llama, Coleg Sir Gar - Care 24, Farming Community Network, Actif Leisure, Old Mill Foundation, Alzheimer's Society, Ty Golau, Carmarthenshire County Council Hwb, Shared Lives (CCC), CAVS, Family Information Service, Lucy Coleman LC Dance & Movement, Lis Duffy Tai Chi, Carmarthenshire Carers Forum, Papyrus, Llanelli MIND

Facebook Event on 12th July 2024:
https://shorturl.at/kOOUl

This is a link to our directory and website:
https://planed.org.uk/directory-of-care-and-support-enterprises-in-carmarthenshire/

Get in touch with Lucy Cummings to find out more:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Lucy-P-Cummings/100088863315638/
https://www.facebook.com/CatalystsForCareCarmarthenshire/

24/06/2024

Do you remember the first film you ever saw at Theatre Elli?

24/06/2024

We have been informed that there are claims circulating online that different information was sent to different candidates in relation to the hustings. All candidates were sent the same information. Here is a screenshot of the email sent to all candidates.

22/06/2024

Yes Cymru March Carmarthen

21/06/2024

21/06/2024

Breaking news!!

Rob Page has been sacked as Wales football manager.

20/06/2024

20/06/2024

19/06/2024

PLEASE SHARE! Does anyone recognise this dog that a member of staff has found wandering around Parc y Scarlets?

The dog isn't in any distress, but there is no identity tag and we are keen to find its owner.

For more information please go to Parc y Scarlets reception

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