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Alex Jones names The One Show co-host who 'taught her everything'

Alex Jones · Carmarthenshire

Alex Jones names The One Show co-host who 'taught her everything'

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Carmarthenshire's Alex Jones was thrown in the deep end soon after taking up the reins of The One Show, after Jason Manford's sudden departure, but one BBC colleague helped her through See the Story

Economic Development and Regeneration up for Discussion at 4TheRegion Carmarthenshire Event

Carmarthenshire · Carmarthenshire

Economic Development and Regeneration up for Discussion at 4TheRegion Carmarthenshire Event

Carmarthenshire’s economic development, local food systems, sustainable transport and community projects are on the agenda at 4theRegion’s flagship It’s Your Carmarthenshire conference and exhibition. Taking place on Wednesday July 16 at Parc y Scarlets, Carmarthenshire residents and businesses are being invited to share their views. The free event is expected to welcome hundreds of attendees for a dynamic day of keynote talks, interactive works…See the Story

Nearly Half Of Vapers Believe Employers Should Allow Designated Vaping Breaks | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

Health · Llanelli

Nearly Half Of Vapers Believe Employers Should Allow Designated Vaping Breaks | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

New survey data has revealed that nearly half of vapers (49%) believe that employers should allow designated vaping breaks. Vape Superstore surveyed over 1,000 vapers to find out attitudes towards vaping breaks within a work setting. In response to whether employers should allow designated vaping breaks, out of 1,074 respondents, 526 vapers (49%) believed that they should be allowed. Just 1 in 10 vapers thought they should not, with 1 in 20 res…Read Article

The Top 3 Dangers of Neglecting Your Gutter System | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

Your gutters might seem like simple metal channels hanging off your roof, but they’re actually working overtime to protect your entire home. I’ve seen what happens when homeowners ignore these unassuming workhorses — and trust me, it’s not pretty. Most people don’t give their gutters a second thought until disaster strikes, which is precisely when they discover just how expensive that oversight can be. The problem isn’t just about blocked drains…Housing · Llanelli Read Article

Best Farm Parks In The UK | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

Searches for ‘farm day out’ increased by 42% last month and ‘farm park near me’ by 38%, with over 67,000 searches already this month Demand for farm-based holidays in the UK in July 2024 was 266% higher than the previous year The regional teams at holidaycottages.co.uk have shared their insights on the best farm parks to visit across the UK Farm parks often bring back happy memories of playing in the mud, petting billy goats, and trying with all…Llanelli · Llanelli Read Article

Community council's decision to scrap use of Welsh is 'blow to the language'

Martin Shipton The decision of a community council in a Welsh speaking area to hold meetings only in English has raised concerns among supporters of the Welsh language. It has emerged that at the annual general meeting of Llanpumsaint Community Council in Carmarthenshire in May, councillors decided to cancel the simultaneous translation service at meetings. […]Carmarthenshire · Carmarthenshire Read Article

Labour aims to 'put more bobbies back on the beat' with £200 million to kickstart recruitment

In a bid to increase neighbourhood policing, the Labour Party is aiming putting more bobbies back on the beat, with the UK Government delivering up to 33 new neighbourhood police officers for the Dyfed Powys Police within a year. The news has been welcomed today by Dame Nia Griffith, Labour MP for Llanelli, and comesLlanelli · Llanelli Read Article

Wales' First Commercial Mine Water Heat Scheme Officially Opens

Wales’ first commercial mine water heat scheme in Ammanford has been officially opened by Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Evans. The pioneering project was developed by the Mining Remediation Authority, at its existing Lindsay mine water treatment scheme, in partnership with local renewable energy company Thermal Earth Ltd and Innovate UK. Low-carbon heating and hot water is now being delivered to an industrial unit and offices on the…Ammanford · Ammanford Read Article

Jets Fest in Ammanford this Saturday - Wales Rugby League

The first ever “Jets Fest” takes place an Ammanford RUFC on Saturday 5th July where nearly 500 players will take to the field in what is believed to be the biggest day of participation of rugby league at one ground ever seen in Wales. South Wales Jets were formed three years ago by Liam Price and he based them in Rhondda Cynon Taff before moving to Penallta in the Caerphilly County Borough for 2024. Then this year, he founded West Wales Jets in…Rugby · Ammanford Read Article

Grey-haired woman in her 50s caught on CCTV taking 'one of a kind' jacket from charity shop

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The manager of a charity shop has been left devastated after a piece she had personally upcycled for charity was taken in broad daylightCarmarthen · Carmarthen Read Article

Five ice cream shops in Wales named amongst best in UK

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Ice cream parlours across Wales have been named amongst the best in the UK just in time for the hot weatherCarmarthen · Carmarthen Read Article