Great evening celebrating 100 years of Pontyberem Community Council, and really well deserved tributes compered by Garry Owen to Cllr Alban Rees for his fantastic 50 years as a councillor. Congratulations Alban, and a huge thank you for all...
This article first appeared in the Llanelli Herald on 27/09/19 What an extraordinary week. On Tuesday, the highest court in the land found that Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament was illegal. On Wednesday, I was on the first...
Diseases like Alzheimer’s are not a normal part of ageing. They are physical diseases that damage the brain, and research into them can make a huge difference. I’m pleased that Alzheimer’s Research UK is highlighting these very points with...
In response to residents’ concerns about night-time noise from so-called “boy racers” with their souped up exhausts, screeching round Trostre Retail Park, I set up a meeting with the Manager. We discussed how access to the areas behind and...
Congratulations to Age Cymru Sir Gar on their awards for the quality of the advice and support they provide to older people in Carmarthenshire. Accurate advice is absolutely essential as mistakes can be costly. I know that this excellent...
Cruelty to animals is barbaric. I believe that people who commit this appalling crime should face very tough sentences indeed. At the moment, the maximum sentence for animal cruelty is six months. This is clearly inadequate given the severity...
Congratulations to the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory team on winning in the Pontyberem Carnival. Great to see everyone enjoying the sunshine.
It was quite an experience trying to walk around safely with white stick while blindfolded… thanks to Guide Dogs Cymru. It really helps you understand what people like Steve and Andrea are up against. There is lots we need...
Shocking that rare metals, crucial for smartphones, are not recycled and that the greed of big tech companies means we could soon run out of these materials, which are also used in vital medical equipment and solar panels. I...
Great to see pictures of this amazing beach art and colourful graffiti art as part of exhibition st Ffwrnes Theatre… resulting from Llanelli Voices project, bringing young and not so young together, including those with dementia. Just seen the...