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High Street chain Adams announces 111 store closures

High Street chain Adams announces 111 store closures

ADAMS stores in Neath, Carmarthen and Llanelli are to close with immediate effect. Administrator for the failed childrenswear chain PwC has announced...



Politicians round on 'irrelevant' BNP drive

A WAR of words has broken out between the British National Party and other political parties after a membership drive by the BNP in Llanelli. The BNP accused the major parties of "puerile...

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Burst pipe will mean extended holiday for pupils

A GWENDRAETH Valley school has been closed by a burst pipe. Staff returned to Cross Hands Primary this morning to find damage to a corridor and classroom. It means there is no heating,...

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Fire destroys 14 static caravans near Tenby

A FIRE near Tenby has destroyed 14 static caravans. The blaze affected the Kiln Park holiday complex on Sunday. Firefighters headed there shortly after 7pm and spent four hours tackling the...

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Bus boost is just the ticket for town trade

AILING Llanelli town centre is set for a significant boost with a £500,000 bus station improvement. Town centre chiefs believe the project, which it is hoped will attract external funding,...

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Fury at closure of council car park

Fury at closure of council car park

CARMARTHENSHIRE Council was forced to reopen the town centre's multistorey car park after numerous complaints from angry traders and...

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Pals leave tributes to DJ Marcus

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SPECIAL Christmas tributes have been paid to a Llanelli DJ who will finally be laid to rest next week, almost two months after his...

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Teachers fear for jobs in merger

A ROW has broken out over plans to merge two Gwendraeth Valley secondary schools into one Welsh medium school. It is feared the proposal for Ysgol Maes yr Yrfa in Cefneithin and Ysgol y...

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Century of sick days in six months

COUNCIL workers in Carmarthenshire have clocked up a century of sick days in just six months. On average, every one of its 6,990 employees took more than one working week off through illness...

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Smith's double proves so vital as gutsy Trimsaran are denied

Smith's double proves so vital as gutsy Trimsaran are denied

TRIMSARAN went down 39-23 at Tenby United in the only match played in the Swalec League. Tenby United are gunning for promotion and are breathing down...



Icy weather hits sports programme

TODAY'S sporting programme has been decimated by the weather. Swansea City's FA Cup tie at Histon was called off just before midday with the referee insisting he could not guarantee the...

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Town are second best

Town are second best

CARMARTHEN Town manager Deryn Brace conceded that his team put in a very disappointing second half against Llanelli on Boxing Day. The...

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Drovers get just deserts

A WEAKENED Llandovery went down to a heavy defeat at Ely. The loss of a number of leading players through regional calls, injury and unavailability caused coach Rob Appleyard to have to find...

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Fine win is a festive bonus

THIS league match at Parc Stephens was switched to Boxing Day at the request of Gorseinon, and it proved a highly entertaining encounter played in excellent conditions. The visitors'...

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Mickey Rourke arrives at the premiere of The Wrestler at the Vue Cinema in London

Wrestler Rourke takes to red carpet

Oscar hopeful Mickey Rourke took to the red carpet alone to promote his new film, The Wrestler. The Wrestler tells the story of former fighter Randy...



Post-mortem held on Travolta's son

John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son Jett has died

Doctors in the Bahamas have carried out a post-mortem on John Travolta's 16-year-old son, but authorities did not immediately disclose...

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Wrestler Rourke takes to red carpet

Mickey Rourke arrives at the premiere of The Wrestler at the Vue Cinema in London

Oscar-nominated Mickey Rourke took to the red carpet alone to promote his new film, The Wrestler. The Wrestler tells the story of forme...

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Twin girls for Rebecca Romijn

Rebecca Romijn has welcomed healthy twin girls

Rebecca Romijn and husband Jerry O'Connell have a double dose of celebrations as they welcomed healthy twin girls to their family. Doll...

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Travolta doctor observes son's autopsy

John Travolta’s family doctor will witness the autopsy

John Travolta's family doctor is in the Bahamas to witness the autopsy of the actor's son. The Hollywood star's 16-year-old son Jett -...

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