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Illegal dog breeders ordered to pay over £129,000 following Carmarthenshire Council investigation

Four individuals from Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, have been ordered to pay a total of £129,873.41 following a successful prosecution brought by Carmarthenshire County Council for illegal dog breeding. At Swansea Crown Court on 10 March 2026, before His Honour Judge Thomas KC, defendants Stacey May June ...

20/03/2026

Carmarthenshire joins World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities

Carmarthenshire has joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities, with local organisations joining together and highlighting their commitment to supporting older people to live well, remain independent, and stay connected. Building on the progres ...

20/03/2026

Major transport improvements on the way for Carmarthenshire

Improvements to public transport, walking and cycling routes and enhanced connections between communities are set to go ahead following significant funding for Carmarthenshire through Welsh Government’s Regional Transport Grant Programme. This investment will help projects and priorities set out in ...

20/03/2026

Carmarthenshire’s digital innovation recognised as council officer invited to National Microsoft AI Event

Carmarthenshire County Council’s work to introduce AI tools across council services has received national recognition, as Georgia Sweet, Digital Transformation Project Officer within the Council’s Digital Services team, was invited to take part in a major UK‑wide Microsoft event showcasing the futur ...

19/03/2026

Schools project tackles youth vaping through theatre across Carmarthenshire

A recent joint initiative between the Carmarthenshire’s secondary schools, Hywel Dda University Health Board and theatre company Performance in Education (PIE) has helped raise awareness of the growing issue of vaping among young people. The project was developed in response to increasing concerns f ...

18/03/2026