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Five key projects to make Llanelli better and what's actually happening there
Carmarthenshire
They have been on the drawing board for years and progress is varied - we've had a look at each of them, what's happened so far and what still needs to be done
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Consultancy business boss found hiding in attic after beating up friend
Courts
Andrew Hood took exception to comments his victim had apparently made about his partner and left him with a fractured eye socket
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Angry Labour councillors demand apology following online 'bungs' post by an opposition councillor
Carmarthenshire
They called for Cllr Terry Davies to withdraw what he said, saying it was "baseless" and damaged the town council's reputation
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A woman is sitting dressed as a traffic light by a busy road
Carmarthenshire
She said her dog had been killed on the road, her neighbour's dog had also been hit, and a boy was knocked off his bike last week - so she had decided to take action
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‘I gave up a full-time job to follow my dream and it’s the best thing I ever did’
People
Former local TV presenter Luke Davies is a Welsh rising star. In this exclusive interview with WalesOnline he talks about his successful TikTok career and why his dad would be 'proud' of his work with Scarlets Rugby
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Mural of Huw Edwards removed from his hometown
Llanelli
The former BBC presenter pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children this week
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Man who sent indecent images to Huw Edwards was convicted paedophile
Courts
Former BBC star Huw Edwards was sent images by 25-year-old Alex Williams who was convicted earlier this year
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Huw Edwards live updates as police reveal convicted paedophile Alex Williams shared images with him
Huw Edwards
Disgraced former BBC presenter Huw Edwards appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court where he admitted three counts of making indecent images of children
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Decision on preferred site for much-needed new school in Llanelli could be made this year
Carmarthenshire
The council restarted its search for a replacement Ysgol Dewi Sant more than four years ago
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Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Crime
The presenter left the BBC earlier this year
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Welsh couple's 'babymoon' break in Spain interrupted by early birth of son - and now they're stuck
Real Life
The couple from Llanelli are now facing having to stay in Tenerife for another eight weeks and their insurance doesn't cover their living or accommodation costs
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The shopping centre in Wales which came back from what looked like near death
Llanelli
Parc Trostre in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, was once a struggling farm and has been on something of a rollercoaster journey over the years - now it boasts more than 30 shops and businesses
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The home-grown care workers a Welsh council hopes will bolster the workforce for years to come
Carmarthenshire
The recruits have their courses funded, learn on the job, and are even offered free driving lessons
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Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez found guilty of driving offence in Wales
Courts
The Argentina international is currently at the centre of a huge racism storm
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Drug dealer offered hundreds of pounds for someone to carry out arson attacks
Courts
In one of the messages sent to 1,000 people on the Telegram app Michael Ardundel wrote: 'Need a house set on fire. Cash ready.... Nice amount of cash for this job'
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Police appeal to find missing boy, 16
Missing people
Kobi was last seen in Llanelli, Dyfed-Powys Police said
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Man charged with murder of 'kind and caring' mum-of-two
Llanelli
He will appear before magistrates on Friday
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The beautiful railway line in Wales at the heart of a row over its future
Carmarthenshire
Councillors have backed a motion calling for more investment in the rural service and a review of service cuts which are planned for December
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Family speak of 'beautiful and amazing' mum-of-two as murder investigation continues
Llanelli
Sophie Evans died in a house in Llanelli last week. A 49-year-old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death and remains in police custody
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Thousands join fight over 'appalling' decision about Llanelli school as protest is held
Carmarthenshire
A petition signed by more than 5,300 people has been handed to Carmarthenshire Council urging it to reverse a decision not to build a new Ysgol Heol Goffa
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More than 72,000 days were lost to sickness absence at Carmarthenshire Council last year
Carmarthenshire
Staff took an average of 11 days off for reasons including stress, triggered by heavy workloads among other things
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Man in hospital after falling out of car on M4
Traffic and Travel
Emergency services were called to two separate incidents on opposite sides of the M4, leading to large traffic tailbacks between junctions 49 and 48, and further details of the cause of one of them have now been revealed
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Biker seriously injured in crash which shut M4 stretch for hours
Traffic and Travel
A section of the M4 was shut for around two hours, and police are now appealing for information
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The myth about asylum seekers and housing waiting lists that councillor says must be challenged
Carmarthenshire
The councillor said he'd heard it often while out campaigning on behalf of his party in Llanelli, but it's just not true and he thinks the situation needs to be 'a lot clearer'
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