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Nearly 20 schools in one area of Wales have no permanent head teacher
It's one of the challenges facing schools, on top of balancing the books
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Changes to library services and flood defence spending questioned at budget meeting
Councillors are getting into the nitty-gritty of savings measures planned for next year
Two hospitalised after crash closes road
Police told drivers to avoid the area and find alternative routes for their journey as the incident played out
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‘Substantial investment property’ in Ammanford town centre on the market
A retail property on Ammanford high street has been listed for sale on Rightmove
How a west Wales dairy farm achieved sustainability milestone
A dairy farm in Whitland has achieved a carbon footprint of 1.06kg CO2 equivalent per kg of milk.
'We didn't stop 'til 11pm': The 'exhausted' volunteers travelling 100s of miles to help the homeless
They brave the cold and travel across Wales until late in the night to provide relief for those in need, but now face an ongoing battle for their own survival
Person airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crash involving car and lorry
Part of the A48 in Carmarthenshire remains closed after a crash on Friday morning
Supply teacher kicked and stamped on people's heads during affray
William Rees, 24, appeared at Swansea Crown Court for sentencing yesterday, Thursday, January 16.
Everything to know on TikTok alternative RedNote amid possible US ban
RedNote has emerged as an alternative to TikTok which US users are migrating to over a possible ban
Anger as town council fails to empty litter from bins
Councillor Emyr Rees has expressed his concern over Cwmamman Town Council failing to consistently empty an overflowing bin near Ammanford
Shoppers urged to make change when buying washing-up liquid in 2025
Ecover is encouraging UK shoppers to buy refills instead of new bottles of washing-up liquid in 2025 to reduce plastic pollution
Only days left to apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter short course
Newsquest Young Reporter Short Course is currently recruiting students, with the deadline closing on Friday, January 17.
Aldi and Lidl middle aisle shoppers share unnecessary buys they couldn't resist
Aldi and Lidl are known for their middle aisle items and some Reddit users have shared the items they bought when they didn't need them.
What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work
Find out what speed triggers a speed camera in the UK - RAC experts explain how they work.
County council apologises for missed waste collections
Carmarthenshire County Council has apologised for disruption to residents with waste collections over Christmas and New Year.
New Year's Day drug dealers admit selling cocaine and cannabis
Alex John and Joshua Jenkins admitted selling cocaine and cannabis after being caught with drugs on New Year’s Day 2023
Warning issued to travellers over phone mistake that could cost thousands
Travellers could be hit with 'staggering' phone bills due to this travel mistake
Welsh language education bill clears first hurdle
A shake-up of Welsh language education cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd.
Fuel poverty scheme ‘woefully underfunded’, say Senedd Members
A flagship Welsh Government scheme to tackle fuel poverty would take about 125 years to support every low-income household at the current rate, the Senedd heard.
Potholes still 'number one issue' for drivers as damage costs hit record high
The AA said the total cost of fixing vehicles it attended in the UK which had broken down because of poor road surfaces in 2024 was £579 million.