The News Van (2024)

30/11/2022

The Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters MS has issued a written statement on the Roads Review which reads as follows:

In September 2022, I published a written statement about the final report of the Roads Review panel. I would like to thank the chair Dr Lynn Sloman and the panel members for their hard work and dedication for this comprehensive and important report.

The Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters MS has issued a written statement on the Roads Review which reads as follows: In September 2022, I publish

29/11/2022

Need ideas for your Christmas shopping? Then shop 100% Sir Gâr!

If you are stuck for ideas on what to buy for your loved ones and friends this Christmas, then look no further than the 100% Sir Gâr Christmas pop-up shops at Carmarthen, Llanelli and Ammanford.

Need ideas for your Christmas shopping? Then shop 100% Sir Gâr! If you are stuck for ideas on what to buy for your loved ones and friends this Christmas, th

29/11/2022

The Welsh Government and Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, are offering trees to households in Wales, free of charge.

It is hoped that the trees will help tackle the effects of climate change and will also contribute to the National Forest for Wales.

The Welsh Government and Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, are offering trees to households in Wales, free of charge. It is hoped that the trees will

28/11/2022

Great British Bake Off stars Giuseppe Dell'Anno and Lizzie Acker are supporting a cookie new campaign from charity Mary's Meals.

A survey by school feeding charity Mary's Meals has revealed that around one in three people in Wales have dunked a biscuit in someone else's cuppa.

Great British Bake Off stars Giuseppe Dell'Anno and Lizzie Acker are supporting a cookie new campaign from charity Mary's Meals. A survey by school feeding

28/11/2022

Funding for innovative research into improved treatments, including cancer immune therapies or vaccines and game-changing weight loss medication and technologies, to accelerate their development and rollout
Prime Minister, Health and Social Care Secretary and Business Secretary will meet with key industry experts, global CEOs and NHS leaders to leverage further investment and ensure NHS patients

Funding for innovative research into improved treatments, including cancer immune therapies or vaccines and game-changing weight loss medication and technologie

27/11/2022

The Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden has announced £4.5m over the next three years to support the delivery of the culture, heritage and sport goals and actions in the Welsh Government's Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.

The Action Plan is part of the Welsh Government's Programme for Government and the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru.

More than £2.8m

The Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden has announced £4.5m over the next three years to support the delivery of the culture, heritage and sport go

27/11/2022

Writing in the Sunday Times, Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP, has today (Sunday 27 November) said that Mark Drakeford must "stand up to Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer's denial of democracy – and uphold the right of all nations to decide their own futures".

Writing in the Sunday Times, Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP, has today (Sunday 27 November) said that Mark Drakeford must "stand up

26/11/2022

WEEKS of work and a love for Christmas has transformed a home in Hendy into an incredible Christmas wonderland inside and out.

Local businessman Richard O'Brien and his wife and Lisa family have decorated their home with an enormous collection of Christmas decorations, which have been illuminating the night sky.

They are Christmas mad but for a very good reason.

WEEKS of work and a love for Christmas has transformed a home in Hendy into an incredible Christmas wonderland inside and out. Local businessman Richard O'B

25/11/2022

New biosecurity and housing requirements will be implemented for poultry and captive birds in Wales as surveillance of avian influenza suggests a heightened risk of disease for Wales over the winter months.

New biosecurity and housing requirements will be implemented for poultry and captive birds in Wales as surveillance of avian influenza suggests a heightened ris

25/11/2022

A Carmarthenshire logistics, warehousing and distribution company has marked half a century in business by raising money for the Wales Air Ambulance.

Llanelli-based Owens Group celebrates its 50th anniversary this year having started trading with just one van, carrying furniture, kitchens, and piano parts back in 1972.

A Carmarthenshire logistics, warehousing and distribution company has marked half a century in business by raising money for the Wales Air Ambulance. Llanell

25/11/2022

The appeal, in its 12th year, helps hundreds of children with families who can’t afford to buy toys or gifts.

Last year saw us help more families than ever who were struggling financially with more than 7,700 gifts distributed to 1,287 children. This year during these unprecedented times we rely on support more than ever.

The appeal, in its 12th year, helps hundreds of children with families who can’t afford to buy toys or gifts. Last year saw us help more families than ever

25/11/2022

Carmarthenshire County Council are showing our support for White Ribbon Day once again this year, our video is attached.

Our aim is to raise awareness and work towards ending male violence against women.

While domestic abuse affects both sexes, the largest number of violent incidents involve
men against women.

But ultimately male violence against women is everyone's issue, not just women's.

Carmarthenshire County Council are showing our support for White Ribbon Day once again this year, our video is attached. Our aim is to raise awareness and wo

24/11/2022

A driver who dangerously overtook the same lorry twice in 15 minutes has been given a 6-month suspended prison sentence, disqualified from driving for 15 months, ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work and pay a £128 fine, after footage was sent to Operation Snap.

On 2nd February 2022, a white Fiat Ducato dangerously overtook a lorry driver travelling along the A40, near Llangadog.

A driver who dangerously overtook the same lorry twice in 15 minutes has been given a 6-month suspended prison sentence, disqualified from driving for 15 months

24/11/2022

Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a burglary at a property in Ponthenry.

People broke into a shed at a home in Victoria Road at around 8.30pm on Monday, 31 October, before leaving after spotting a CCTV camera.

They returned at around 10.15pm and again at around 10.55pm.

During their raids they took a green Wolf motocross helmet with a full face with a peak and line green motocross goggles.

Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a burglary at a property in Ponthenry. People broke into a shed at a home in Victoria Road at around 8.30pm on Monda

24/11/2022

WORDS have meaning and the meaning of those words can change depending on the context in which they have been said and to whom they have been said and when and where they have been said.

Today more than ever our words are being scrutinised, recorded, analysed, judged, shared, used sometimes, kindly towards us and unkindly against us, presenting us as victim or victimiser.

WORDS have meaning and the meaning of those words can change depending on the context in which they have been said and to whom they have been said and when and

24/11/2022

Train services will be severely disrupted on Saturday 26 November due to a walkout by drivers at eleven train companies.

Passengers should only travel by train if necessary and should check their journey in advance, and expect some disruption on Sunday with a reduced timetable in operation.

Passengers can choose to either use their ticket on another day, or will be able to claim a refund.

Train services will be severely disrupted on Saturday 26 November due to a walkout by drivers at eleven train companies. Passengers should only travel by tra

24/11/2022

Compounded by cost-of-living crisis and lack of health and social care, Carers Wales warns of irreversible and devastating impact on thousands of unpaid carers in Wales.

Two fifths of carers have been waiting more than a year for NHS assessment or treatment, with three quarters seeing their health decline while waiting.

Compounded by cost-of-living crisis and lack of health and social care, Carers Wales warns of irreversible and devastating impact on thousands of unpaid carers

24/11/2022

BHF Cymru is celebrating the inspirational people from Llanelli who’ve been nominated in the British Heart Foundation’s Heart Hero Awards 2022.

The annual awards ceremony returns for a fifth year on Thursday 1st December.

BHF Cymru is celebrating the inspirational people from Llanelli who’ve been nominated in the British Heart Foundation’s Heart Hero Awards 2022. The annua

24/11/2022

Lee Waters MS the Deputy Minister for Climate Change has been criticised for using the term 'hysterical' to describe legitimate questions from female Welsh Conservative MS, Natasha Asghar at the Plenary of November 23rd..

Lee Waters MS the Deputy Minister for Climate Change has been criticised for using the term 'hysterical' to describe legitimate questions from female Welsh Co

23/11/2022

Schoolchildren from across Llanelli have been showing off their art skills as part of a competition to design the annual Christmas Card to be used by Dame Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters MS.

Hundreds of festive entries from pupils in 13 different schools were submitted on this year's theme, which was “Christmas around the world”, and the winning creations from the Infants and Juniors categories

Schoolchildren from across Llanelli have been showing off their art skills as part of a competition to design the annual Christmas Card to be used by Dame Nia G

23/11/2022

There are many ways we can all take steps to support our own health and well-being, and there’s often a digital application (app) available to help manage health conditions or our keep our general health on track. However, with so many apps available, finding one that suits you can sometimes be a challenge.

There are many ways we can all take steps to support our own health and well-being, and there’s often a digital application (app) available to help manage hea

23/11/2022

A new study has revealed the most in demand locations with buyers around the world, with Llanelli ranking in the top 10 most in-demand locations in Wales.

The property experts at GetAgent conducted the research, which involved combining global searches for "house for sale in " with the number of properties currently available for sale according to Rightmove, to find the locations that are most

A new study has revealed the most in demand locations with buyers around the world, with Llanelli ranking in the top 10 most in-demand locations in Wales.

23/11/2022

Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for information to identify two men they would like to speak to after a car was damaged in Llanelli.

Officers are investigating the incident on Stradey Park Avenue, Llanelli, on Saturday, 22 October, when a brick was used to smash a window on a car.

Do you know these people?

Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for information to identify two men they would like to speak to after a car was damaged in Llanelli. Officers are investigati

23/11/2022

A new Welsh Government grant scheme to support energy efficiency improvements and decarbonisation across Residential Social Care providers, which will help the sector deal with the cost of energy crisis, has been launched and is now open for applications, Ministers announced today .

The £1.4m

A new Welsh Government grant scheme to support energy efficiency improvements and decarbonisation across Residential Social Care providers, which will help the

23/11/2022

Police are investigating an incident which occurred at Swn-y-Gwynt day hospital, Tirydail Lane, Ammanford.

At about 4pm on Friday 11th November 2022, three youths entered the property and were verbally abusive to members of staff.

Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.

Police are investigating an incident which occurred at Swn-y-Gwynt day hospital, Tirydail Lane, Ammanford. At about 4pm on Friday 11th November 2022, three y

22/11/2022

Llanelli Town Council has again supported the provision of Christmas Trees and lights across Llanelli this year.
Christmas Trees and Christmas lights have been placed at:
• The Old Vicarage, Town Hall Square;
• Firth Road roundabout and Heol Dderwen in Penyfan with the support of PLTRA;
• The Rose Garden at Stradey Park Avenue, with the Rose Garden Group and the kind support of Mr and Mrs

Llanelli Town Council has again supported the provision of Christmas Trees and lights across Llanelli this year. Christmas Trees and Christmas lights have been

22/11/2022

Carmarthenshire County Council is again showing its support for the White Ribbon campaign, which takes place on Friday, November 25 and is followed by 16 Days of Action.

White Ribbon is the UK's leading charity engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls.

While domestic abuse affects both sexes, the largest number of violent incidents involve men against women.

Carmarthenshire County Council is again showing its support for the White Ribbon campaign, which takes place on Friday, November 25 and is followed by 16 Days o

22/11/2022

Mark Buchanan, 42, who was involved in a large-scale drugs network, has been jailed for 16 years, following an investigation by Tarian, the southern Wales Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Buchanan, a courier travelling from Liverpool, was arrested on September 23 2022, on the M5 near Birmingham.

Mark Buchanan, 42, who was involved in a large-scale drugs network, has been jailed for 16 years, following an investigation by Tarian, the southern Wales Regio

22/11/2022

Wales took to the field looking relatively calm while across the nation fans gripped by the excitement of the match were on the edges of their seats waiting for the whistle to signal the nation's first World Cup game for over 64 years. Most would have waited a lifetime.

At the Stebonheath bar, home to Llanelli AFC, the excitement was evident as Wales started their 2022 campaign.

Wales took to the field looking relatively calm while across the nation fans gripped by the excitement of the match were on the edges of their sea

19/11/2022

Dyfed-Powys Police received reports at approx. 10.15am this morning (Saturday November 19) of a cow dangerously out of control in Whitland. The cow had escaped from Whitland Mart, and made its way to the centre of the village. It came across an elderly man in North Road, where it attacked and trampled him, causing serious injury.

Dyfed-Powys Police received reports at approx. 10.15am this morning (Saturday November 19) of a cow dangerously out of control in Whitland. The cow had escaped

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