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Half term fun across Carmarthenshire
Families across Carmarthenshire can enjoy a packed October half term, with family-friendly events and activities taking place across the county.
Article published on 20/10/2026
Parents in Adoption Mid and West Wales urge more families to consider adoption
This National Adoption Week, the National Adoption Service for Wales is asking more people across Wales to consider adoption when planning their families.
Article published on 20/10/2026
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Carmarthenshire Trading Standards issues warning about illegally sold fireworks
Carmarthenshire Trading Standards is urging residents to buy fireworks only from registered and reputable retailers, warning that purchasing fireworks from unlicensed or illegitimate sellers could put consumers and their families at serious risk. As the fireworks season approaches, Trading Standards ...
21/10/2026
Nearly 450 young people take part in road safety initiatives across Carmarthenshire
Nearly 450 young people across Carmarthenshire have taken part in road safety events at the start of the new academic year as part of efforts to reduce deaths and serious injuries on the county's roads. Between 2022 and 2024, 102 people aged 17 to 24 were killed or seriously injured on Carmarthenshi ...
21/10/2026
Trading Standards reminds retailers of upcoming changes to tobacco and vaping laws
Carmarthenshire County Council's Trading Standards Service is reminding retailers of important changes coming into force on 29 October 2026 under the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, ahead of the introduction of the UK's smoke-free generation legislation in January 2027. From 29 October 2026, the age of ...
20/10/2026
Atriwm Traffic management on St Catherine’s Street, Carmarthen to be extended until 21 December 2026
Work is progressing on the landmark Atriwm redevelopment in Carmarthen town centre, as the former Debenhams building is transformed into a new multi-purpose destination for residents, businesses and visitors. To enable this progress to continue at pace, the traffic management on St Catherine’s Stree ...
20/10/2026
Council continues efforts to tackle litter and fly-tipping
Carmarthenshire County Council is continuing to work with communities to help keep local areas clean, safe and welcoming through targeted clean-up operations supported by enforcement officers. The initiative focuses on town centres, rear lanes and other areas where littering, fly-tipping and environ ...
12/10/2026
