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The Latest Breaking News from Carmarnshire

Owners of second homes and long-term empty properties to pay extra council tax in Carmarthenshire

The new premiums will come into force in April next year

Wales Online

This council wants to plant more than 30 rugby pitches' worth of trees every year up to 2050

The intention was welcomed by councillors but one said, 'we've got to be very careful what we do here'

Wales Online

Eight-year-old Welsh girl who lost leg in accident given free holiday to America from Ant and Dec

Alys Davies was surprised with a free holiday to Florida whilst watching ITV1's Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway from her home in Ammanford

Wales Online

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There are enough empty homes in this Welsh county to create a small town

There are just under 2,000 vacant properties in Carmarthenshire - and a huge demand for housing

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The latest death and in memoriam notices in Carmarthenshire as families remember loved ones

Our condolences go out to their families and friends

Wales Online

An emergency housing allocation policy has been approved in Carmarthenshire

Council chiefs hope it will be more effective at finding those in greater need somewhere to live

Wales Online

The latest death and in memoriam notices in Carmarthenshire as families remember loved one

Our condolences go out to their families and friends

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The multi-million effort to tempt people back to live and work in Welsh language strongholds

It comes after census data showing a fall in the percentage of Welsh speakers in the country, with some areas worst hit than others

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The job with inflation-beating pay increases but still struggling to recruit staff

Pay is not the only way that Carmarthenshire Council is trying to recruit much-needed carers

Wales Online

Huge changes to recycling and black bag collections in Carmarthenshire come into effect

The way waste is put out and collected across the county has changed from this week with more to come in 2024

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MP who accepted a caution for domestic assault may stand against old party Plaid Cymru at next election

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP Jonathan Edwards spoke about what his future might hold

Wales Online

The hour-by-hour guide to where it's going to snow in Wales on Tuesday and Wednesday

Bands of snow move repeatedly across the nation on Tuesday and Wednesday with lots of sunny spells

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Met Office gives major update to its snow forecast for Wales and this is where it's expected

We've rounded up the key periods of snowfall from Sunday to Friday

Wales Online

Dafydd Iwan joins crowds for Welsh language rally calling for action

Protestors were calling on the Welsh Government to take action after a drop in the number of Welsh language speakers in Carmarthenshire

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Fewer rubbish bins, more car park charges and opening hours cut at recycling centres - budget cuts proposed in Carmarthenshire

No final decisions have been made and people in the county can still have a say on the the council's budget proposals as it tries to save £9.3 million

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Second homes tax moves step closer in Carmarthenshire

Cabinet members approved a 50% or 100% council tax premium for owners of second homes, which will now go out for consultation

Wales Online

Council tax could increase by 7% in Carmarthenshire to tackle wage and energy price rises

Cllr Alun Lenny said he was 'painfully aware' of what a 7% increase would mean for householders, and the final figure might be different

Wales Online

Huge rally to take place in response to concerns over the falling number of Welsh speakers

Hundreds of supporters are expected to march through the town of Carmarthen on Saturday, January 14

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The latest death and in memoriam notices in Carmarthenshire as families remember loved ones

Our condolences go out to their families and friends

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Hospitals ask people to pick up sick loved ones and take them home because they are so busy

Hywel Dda University Health Board is struggling to cope with the high demand for its services

Wales Online

The social worker crisis in Wales and the millions of pounds spent on agencies to plug the gaps

It is a demanding but rewarding job protecting and helping some of Wales' most vulnerable. But there is a shortfall in the number of staff available while courses to bring new recruits through are undersubscribed

Wales Online

Residents left for days without tap water claim they've had no support

Residents say they were left without water supplies for over 48 hours

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Welsh hospitals ask people to stay away from A&E due to 'extreme pressure'

A health board has stressed the demand on staff is not caused by ongoing industrial action by nurses

Wales Online

Young children might have to wait longer to start primary school in Carmarthenshire

They can currently start full-time in the term of their fourth birthday, but council chiefs said the arrangement was inconsistent across the county

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Two pupils taken to hospital as more than 20 scarlet fever cases reported at school

Education leaders in Carmarthenshire say they are working very closely with Public Health Wales

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