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Crash leaves Carmarthenshire road closed for hours
Police were called to a two-vehicle collision on the A484 near Carmarthen on Tuesday afternoon

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Families quit 3-day festival billed as 'unforgettable' after 20 minutes claiming it was a 'shambles'
'I've seen more entertainment at a morgue. It is absolutely shocking,' said one attendee at the High Octane Family Fest Weekender at Ffos Las Racecourse in Trimsaran

Man accused of twice stangling woman in Ammanford
Paul Jacques has been accused of twice strangling a woman in Ammanford
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DVLA: Drivers with high blood pressure 'could be fined £1,000 and prosecuted’
Failing to report high blood pressure to the DVLA can have serious consequences beyond just a £1,000 fine.
Can you be fined for overfilling your wheelie bins? Experts explain the rules
Will a wheelie bin that is overfull lead to a fine? Experts share their thoughts on the consequences.

Documentary celebrates success of Welsh cycling hero Emma Finucane
Finucane became the first British woman in 60 years to win three medals at the same Olympic Games in Paris last summer


Welsh 100-year-old war veteran’s family say he’s been ‘forgotten’
Dennis Steer, who lives in Llanelli, is one of Wales' oldest surviving war veterans but his family say he doesn't receive nearly enough recognition

DVLA issues warning to anyone who passed their driving test before 2015
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has sent out an alert on social media.

Missing teen could be 60 miles away from home
Cairan, 15, is missing from Llanelli and police think he could be in another Welsh town

How to claim a free coffee from Costa, Starbucks, Caffe Nero or Greggs this week
VoucherCodes.co.uk is giving away 600 £4 vouchers for either Costa, Starbucks, Caffe Nero or Greggs on Thursday (May 29) - see how to claim.
Accountants do the sums to raise £16,000 for cancer charity
West Wales accountancy firm, Ashmole & Co have run marathons and walk many miles to raise a staggering £16,000 for Tenovus Cancer Care. The post Accountants do the sums to raise £16,000 for cancer charity appeared first on Swansea Bay News....
Ask the Expert: Exercising in your 50s for a happier healthier later life
Age UK and Dr Hussain Al Zubaidi have joined forces to talk about how reaching your 50s is the perfect time to ‘Act Now to Age Better’.
Skin cancer warning issued over wearing shorts and skirts or being topless
Cancer Research UK has issued a skin cancer warning to Brits linked to what clothes you may be wearing this summer
Ammanford Council ‘seeking legal advice’ as eviction from town hall looms
Ammanford Town Council has revealed it is 'seeking legal advice' as the communicated eviction date from the town hall approaches
What to do if your dog is bitten by a snake - symptoms, treatment and more
From symptoms to treatment and prevention, the PDSA has shared advice to pet owners in the event their dog is bitten by an adder snake.

'Gardeners' caught in £450,000 school cannabis farm ordered to pay just £1
The former school was being used to grow and process industrial quantities of cannabis

What the most expensive pet is to insure as claims hit record £1.2bn
A record £1.23 billion from insurance firms were claimed by pet owners last year to help cover vets bills for sick and injured animals
Is it illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway? The rules you must follow
Can't find a parking space? Find out if it is illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway in the UK and what advice you should follow
Detective who led investigation speaks out after 'abhorrent' paedophile jailed
A DETECTIVE who led the case against 60-year-old paedophile Steven Loveridge has described him as a “monster” and his crimes as “abhorrent”.

Police warning to parents after youths seen climbing into unstable buildings
Police have warned that derelict buildings are often a magnet for anti-social behaviour and low-level crime as they attract young people to enter illegally
