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Troublemakers will not be tolerated as council gets tough

COUNCIL chiefs in Carmarthenshire are getting tough with the neighbours from hell who are making people's lives a misery.

A family in Llanelli's Cefncaeu area have been evicted after a court order was gained to boot them out.

Residents worked with the council to gather evidence to evict the family following a long period of...

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Hospital bosses face repair bill of £63m

OUTSTANDING maintenance work in West Wales hospitals adds up to more than £63 million, a report by experts has found. The Hywel Dda NHS Board faces a massive backlog of repairs and the...

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Dylan library is one of six facing closure

DYLAN Thomas's adopted home is one of six Carmarthenshire communities set to lose their libraries as the council fights to balance its books. The Swansea-born poet settled in Laugharne and...

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Scarlets' sponsor in administration

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THE Scarlets have been dealt a major blow — off the field of play. While there are signs that the side's playing fortunes are on...

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Couple attacked former Wales star.

A FORMER Wales rugby star was attacked by his neighbour, who ripped her nightdress and exposed her breasts in what a prosecutor described as "six or seven minutes of madness". The woman's...

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Angry residents in rubbish row.

OUTRAGED residents in Llandeilo have blasted Carmarthenshire Council for ''only picking their rubbish up when it suits them''. Homeowners in Bank Buildings and Brynawel Terrace have slammed...

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Dentist closure to cost 4,000 places.

A TEIFI Valley dental practice is to close, leaving nearly 4,000 people in the area without a dentist, it was revealed this week. Robert Hathway, who runs The Dental Practice in Adpar,...

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Gatland keeps faith with Jones

WALES coach Warren Gatland has made two changes for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Saturday — but lock Alun Wyn Jones keeps his place.

Jones was sin-binned during Wales's 30-17 defeat at Twickenham on Saturday, and England scored 17 unanswered points in his absence.

British and Irish Lions Test player Jones was...

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Swans ace ready for mighty challenge

Swans ace ready for mighty challenge

ASHLEY Williams is relishing the chance to tackle Wayne Rooney — but expects as tough a test against Crystal Palace's Alan Lee...

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Parks recalled to face Wales

PHIL Godman has paid the price for Scotland's opening RBS 6 Nations defeat to France as Dan Parks was recalled at fly-half for Saturday's trip to Wales. Parks' return was one of three...

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Ospreys full of hope for Fussell

Ospreys full of hope for Fussell

THE Ospreys say Richard Fussell has "all the attributes" to succeed at the Liberty after signing the winger from the Dragons. The...

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Pratley: Palace are no mugs

Pratley: Palace are no mugs

DARREN Pratley has warned Swansea City not to expect an easy ride when they tackle crisis club Crystal Palace. Palace have tumbled down...

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Imogen Thomas from Llanelli and her latest love

Imogen Thomas.

BIG Brother star Imogen Thomas has been photographed kissing and cuddling with Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, just weeks after splitting up with footballer Jermain Defoe.

The pair were photographed together in London, and are rumoured to have been dating for weeks.

A friend of Imogen's said: "Rav's smitten with Imogen and she's...



NEW! Top ten video games in the UK - February 8, 2010

HERE is our new weekly list of the top ten video games in the country, supplied by Gamestation in Union Street, Swansea. 1. Mass Effect 2 2. MAG 3. Dante’s Inferno 4. Call Of Duty:...

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Panto star Lewis Bradley receives threat after internet rant about Swansea

Panto star Lewis Bradley receives threat after internet rant about Swansea

SWANSEA panto star Lewis Bradley was threatened after it was revealed the actor had been slating Swansea on his Facebook page. The...


Kelly Clarkson and her fears for kid star Shaheen Jafargholi

Kelly Clarkson

KELLY Clarkson has said she fears for child stars like Swansea's Shaheen Jafargholi. The American Idol winner spoke to Celebrity Scoop,...


Film review: It's Complicated

IF audience participation sings film success then the ooohs, aaaahs and belly laughter coming from Screen 10 of Swansea's Odeon during escapist rom-com It's Complicated grade it as a 10 out...

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