Llanelli Veterans Association, under the very able leadership of Lt Col David Mathias, did Llanelli proud when they paraded the standards on four separate occasions during a weekend of events in the Dutch city of ‘sHertogenbosch, to commemorate the 75th anniversary...
Former miners deserve a much fairer deal on their pensions. It is shocking that the UK Government is making huge profits from the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (MPS) while many of those who paid into it are struggling. I and...
This article first appeared in the Llanelli Star on 16th October 2019. What a missed opportunity… all we have had in the Queen’s Speech this week on climate change is a very modest environment bill, with measures on air...
As part of the Extinction Rebellion protests around Westminster, climate activists set up a fledgling forest outside Parliament to highlight the need for more trees to absorb carbon emissions. It was great to meet Extinction Rebellion protesters last week...
Delighted to open the new John Street office for Llanelli Online, so do pop in and give them your news. Vibrant professional independent local press like Llanelli Online is vital to give our communities a voice, and put local...
Supporting our steelworkers by adding my name to this letter by Newport MP Jessica Morden to the Prime Minister asking for his support to save Orb steelworks in Newport. The closure of this plant would be a huge loss...
It was a privilege to celebrate Dashain with the Gurkha Nepalese Association …. colourful dancing, song and delicious food. A big thank you for your service to our country and your contribution to our community here in Llanelli.
Lee Waters AM, Cllr Penny Edwards and I have demanded the Council’s new Chief Executive Wendy Walters make a priority of the Sandy Road traffic lights. At a meeting with her today, we again stressed the frustration that the...
I am very disappointed to hear that WASPI have lost their judicial review today. This is a huge blow to millions of 1950s women who have suffered from the cruel decision to accelerate the rise in the women’s state...
It is great to see the way that local traders have responded to local optometrist Loveleen Browes’ enthusiasm and joined in EyeFest to help her get the message out about looking after your eyes. There were lots of traders...