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Richard Youle

Reporter · GB

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Aug 18, 2026
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  1. Article · Aug 18, 2026 · Richard Youle

    'Tree high' flames were tackled in wildfires in account from man who was on the scene (opens the original)

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    A FIRE service manager described tree-height flames spreading in a pine forest north of Llandovery and how close the fire came to properties in the remote area during the recent wild fires. Geraint Thomas was involved in the recent major incident in the Rhandirmwyn area following a fire which began on Wednesday and had 14 crews in attendance at its peak. Mr Thomas said the perimeter of the fire expanded to 480 hectares – around 670 football pitches – with areas of broadleaved woodland, mountain

  2. Article · Aug 16, 2026 · Richard Youle

    Tributes paid to dedicated councillor who served community for decades (opens the original)

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    TRIBUTES have been paid to Carmarthenshire councillor Peter Cooper, who has died. He had represented Saron, between Ammanford and Cross Hands, since 2004. Outside of his service as a councillor he was a former justice of the peace, among other roles. Cllr Kevin Madge, chairman of Carmarthen constituency Labour Party, said Cllr Cooper dedicated more than 40 years to the party and worked diligently for his community. “I was deeply saddened to hear of Peter’s passing,” said Cllr Madge. “He worked t

  3. Article · Aug 15, 2026 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter

    Empty store could be demolished as part of wider regeneration efforts (opens the original)

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    A FORMER Poundstretcher store in Ammanford could be demolished as part of wider plans aimed at boosting the town centre. Carmarthenshire Council is proposing to knock down the empty store and has submitted an application to check if prior approval is required based on factors such as its size. The premises closed in 2024 three years after opening. The building includes office space, dates from around 2000, and was initially a Co-op supermarket. The council’s application said no viable redevelopm

  4. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · Richard Youle

    Calls for councillor to quit after animals found in 'appalling' conditions (opens the original)

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    TWO town councils have written to a councillor who was convicted of animal welfare offences asking him to consider his position. Cllr Wayne Erasmus is a member of Cwmaman and Ammanford town councils in Carmarthenshire, and two community councils in neighbouring Swansea. He was sentenced in court in June having pleaded guilty to three animal welfare offences after pigs and goats in his care were found in “appalling” conditions. Cwmaman town councillors agreed at a meeting in late June that the ma

  5. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · Richard Youle

    Big crowds and TV cameras arrive as Ammanford enter the Welsh top flight (opens the original)

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    AMMANFORD footballers will step into uncharted territory tonight when they cross the white line in the opening round of Cymru Premier matches. It’s the club’s first ever taste of tier one football and the season will see them travelling to North Wales to play the likes of Colwn Bay, Caernarfon Town and Airbus UK Broughton as well as teams closer to hand. A television gantry has been installed at Ammanford AFC’s ground, the floodlights upgraded and work is under way to expand the stand, behind wh

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