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Photo slideshow of Neil Millard biker funeral Llanelli Crematorium Tributes have been paid to "the man who made memories", whose sudden death has shocked the Llanelli community. Neil Millard, 49, was found dead in his home after suffering a heart attack. Slideshow of funeral pictures on the headline link to the Llanelli Star. Also, read more: http://www.llanellistar.co.uk/Tributes-paid-Llanelli-biker-Neil-Millard-mdash/story-20609976-detail/story.html#ixzz2tbsnZzsO

How to prevent lorries disrupting crematorium services at Penprys in Llanelli is proving challenging. Despite a sign explaining the road is unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles in Welsh and English and an internationally approved graphic suggesting a ‘no-go’ route for lorries using Sat-Nav technology, as many 12 heavy good vehicles a week end up blocking the road there. Some heavy goods vehicles turn into the crematorium to try and escape the narrowing lane before them that leads through to Felinfoel and the car plant. Many lorries have to be helped to reverse back onto the main road roundabout by the police causing delays and difficulties at the crematorium. Bosses there say funeral services are still being disrupted by lorry drivers blocking the street after taking the wrong turn while using out of date satellite navigation systems. Carmarthenshire council have installed written bilingual and visual warning signs, but the problem continues at Llanelli's Penprys Road even though th...

There was a wonderful eulogy from Noel Rees to our good friend Norman Lewis at the funeral service held at Llanelli Crematorium yesterday. Here is an edited version of Noel's speech - Jill, Jeremy, Thelma, family and friends . . . Today, I feel very privileged to be asked, but I feel somewhat inadequate, to pen this tribute to Norman, a man who spent his whole professional working life crafting his own individual and wonderful way with words. Not, how did he die, but how did he live? Not what did he gain, but what did he give? These are the units to measure the worth Of a man as a man, regardless of birth. Not what was his church, nor what was his creed? But had he befriended those really in need? Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer, To bring back a smile, to banish a tear? Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say, But how many were sorry when he passed away? Before every Phoenix Theatre curtain-up, Norman would ask me from his elder statesman’s ...

Just back from funeral for our very dear friend Norman Lewis. Wonderful eulogy from Noel Rees. 'Full house' for service at Llanelli Crem.

Magnificent turnout at Llanelli Crematorium today for the funeral of Hugh Roberts, programme editor and media officer for the Llanelli Reds. RIP Hugh. A great guy, sadly missed.