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The community put in special measures as life was so bad there now fighting back against 'the rot'
Llanelli
Tyisha in Llanelli was named one of the worst places to live in Wales and has something of a reputation. But people who care for it are trying to change that and believe they are starting to make a difference
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Drug dealer rang police to tell them he was 'sick' of being a criminal
Courts
A prosecution barrister called the case 'somewhat peculiar'
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'End this farce' call at 'magic roundabout' where thousands of drivers are fined
Llanelli
The council has raked in more than half a million pounds in one year
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Wetland centre's visitor accommodation plan turned down due to flooding concerns
Carmarthenshire
On the plus side contractors are replacing a bridge at the site on the outskirts of Llanelli
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Dog 'extremely lucky' after eating toxic plant found on popular beach
Llanelli
Ceri the dog was walking along the sand in Llanelli when she started eating an innocuous looking plant. Thankfully the quick thinking of her owner and a local vet helped save her life
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Communication of sea level rise risk with coastal areas 'almost non-existent'
Environment
A report said 2,300 homes in Carmarthenshire were at risk of tidal flooding or coastal erosion
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Elderly man goes missing as police issue urgent appeal for help
Missing people
It is thought he is not wearing a coat
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'Kind' hospital worker killed in crash while cycling and died of her injuries
Traffic and Travel
Police arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving before releasing him under investigation
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Inquest opens into death of boy killed in dumper truck incident
Courts
Tomas Llŷr Davies was described as 'a loveable boy and a friend to everyone'
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Teens brutally beat man outside church then took photo of injured victim
Courts
A judge said taking a picture of the injured man as he lay on the ground "added insult to injury"
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Llanelli school reassures parents after viral video of girls in vicious fight sparks online claims
Llanelli
The school has confirmed that the incident was not racially related
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Man 'like a Rottweiler' as he punched, kicked and strangled ex-partner
Courts
Ashley Bryan has no memory of the assault due to his "drug-addled state"
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Schemes delayed as council predicts £68m underspend on major projects
Carmarthenshire Council
Schemes are being delayed but there is one silver lining
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Driver dies after car and lorry fire that has closed motorway in both directions
M4
The carriageway was closed in both directions between junction 49 at Pont Abraham and junction 48 at Hendy in Carmarthenshire for more than 15 hours
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Warning of properties at risk from flooding as multiple alerts cover Wales after night of torrential rain
Wales weather
If you live in these areas you should be prepared
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Gang of 12 and 13-year-olds went around Welsh town kicking front doors and doing other damage
Burry Port
Police are investigating
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The Welsh roundabout exit which has cost thousands of drivers half a million pounds in just one year
Traffic and Travel
The simply staggering figure is substantially more than all the other parking offence fines for an entire county put together
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The latest death notices across Carmarthenshire as families remember loved ones
Carmarthenshire
Our thoughts are with their loved ones
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Misinterpreted comment led to brutal bar assault
Courts
A judge told Sam Stirrup it would be "like the Wild West" if everyone resorted to violence over comments made in crowded bars
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People owe millions in unpaid rent in Carmarthenshire but the total is falling
Carmarthenshire
Housing chiefs said they tried to ensure tenants claimed all the benefits they were entitled to so they could better afford their rent
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Council wants to start up its own pest control service again
Carmarthenshire
The need is there 'in a massive way', according to a councillor
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The rugby prop who went up a mountain, set himself a ridiculous challenge and hasn't stopped for eleven years
Essential Wales
'I have seen everything from ancient forests, deep bogs, caves, had to complete cliff scrambles, cross rivers crossings and deal with every known inclement weather and terrain known to man'
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James Smith sentenced to life for the knife murder of Ashley Sarsero in Llanelli
Courts
James Alan Smith, 36, has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing Ashley Sarsero in the neck in a garden in Llanelli
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Girl, 13, missing from home as police issue appeal to find her
Missing people
The youngster is thought to be travelling using buses or trains
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