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National Eisteddfod 2026

Eisteddfod Y Garreg Las will mark the 850th anniversary of the first recorded Eisteddfod, which took place in Cardigan in 1176.

17/06/2026

Carmarthenshire Libraries launch Summer Reading Challenge 2026

Carmarthenshire Libraries are delighted to announce their participation in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat. This year’s challenge is celebrating the connec tion between reading, music and creativity. The challenge starts on Saturday 4 July. The challenge encourages children ag ...

01/07/2026

Local businesses set to benefit from summer business support roadshow 2026

Carmarthenshire County Council is offering local businesses a valuable opportunity to access expert advice, practical support and new connections at the Summer Tourism and Business Roadshow 2026. Taking place on 30 July 2026 at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, this free event is designed to hel ...

25/06/2026

Iwan Griffiths elected in the Llangennech ward by-election

Iwan Griffiths – Plaid Cymru, The Party of Wales has been elected as the new Carmarthenshire County Councillor for the Llangennech ward. A by-election was held on Thursday 25 June 2026, following the election of former councillor Carmelo Colasanto to a Member of the Senedd at the recent Senedd elect ...

26/06/2026

Stay safe around water during hot weather

With a number of schools taking the decision to close due to extreme heat today and tomorrow, 24 and 25 June 2026, Carmarthenshire County Council is urging young people, parents  residents and visitors to take extra care around rivers, lakes, reservoirs, beaches and other open water locations. ...

24/06/2026