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Apologies for the late post everyone — I’ve only just received the update and wanted to share it as quickly as possible to help keep residents informed Carmarthenshire County Council has issued a temporary road closure notice for part of Elkington Road, Burry Port (SA16 0AU), from its junction with Broadawel for approximately 50 metres heading northbound.

Every year, more than 40,000 people living with dementia are reported missing for the first time across the UK. For families and loved ones, these situations can be frightening, distressing, and deeply emotional.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Trading Standards team has received reports of individuals going door-to-door offering services such as roofing work, driveway cleaning, landscaping, home repairs, and maintenance work. In some cases, concerns have also been raised about high-pressure sales tactics and people falsely claiming to be working “on behalf of the council.”

This brand-new FREE event is being hosted by the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme and is open to all residents and businesses across the Swansea Bay City Region. Pentre Awel, Llanelli Saturday 13 June 2026 10am – 3pm.

Delta Wellbeing has introduced Delta Direct — a 24/7 personal alarm and response service designed to provide reassurance and peace of mind for residents and their families.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly common part of everyday life. From helping us search for information and write documents to supporting learning, shopping, and creativity, many of us use AI tools without even thinking about it.

Have you ever considered volunteering and helping to make a positive difference in the lives of others?

It was a truly special occasion and a day I will always remember with great humility and gratitude. To be invited to such a historic event was something I never expected, and I felt deeply honoured simply to be there amongst so many people from across the country who give their time and service to their communities in different ways.

The latest Spring/Summer 2026 edition of the Pride in Your Patch newsletter highlights the incredible difference volunteers continue to make across Carmarthenshire — and the figures are truly inspiring.

Residents across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire are being encouraged to share their views on local community pharmacy services as part of an important consultation being carried out by Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Burry Port Community Primary School has confirmed that this year’s Sports Day will take place on Thursday 25th June (weather permitting) — with a reserve date of Wednesday 1st July if needed.

Empty properties can sometimes become more than just an eyesore — they can attract vandalism, anti-social behaviour and fall into serious disrepair over time. But with the right support, many of these buildings could instead become safer, protected and even brought back into positive community use.