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Three couples in Llanelli Market have clocked up more than 87 years of marriage between them. Whilst most us get a break from each other during the working week Audrey and Will Seward, Peter and Bronwen Beale and Sharon and Deane Bowler have never been apart, running a home and successful business together. The trio have accumulated more than 31,500 days of working and living together since they said exchanged their wedding vows with compromise being the main factor. Will Seward, of Seward’s Fruit and Veg and Florists, has been married for 47 years and says never go to bed on an argument: “Everyone has their ups and downs but you learn to work through them and never go to bed on an argument. You have to have an understanding that there is no boss, it’s an equal partnership. It’s a way of life for us, we love what we do and it’s brought us closer together as a couple. We’d do it all over again in a minute.” Impress your partner with a choice of gifts and flowers from Carmarthenshire M...

Love is in the air at the Jenkins Bakery’s 29 shops across South Wales. The popular bakery business has launched special products to mark St Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 14. “Love Bugs and Chocolate Heart Lollipops (pictured above) are just what you need to add that sprinkling of romance to your day,” said operations director Russell Jenkins. “2015 seems to be the year when romance is in the air. “We’ve already had the saint’s day for the Welsh patron saint of love, Santes Dwynwen, and now the countdown is well and truly on to Valentine’s Day.  "In this age of austerity, it seems everyone enjoys the chance to have some fun and lighten the mood. St Valentine's Day gives everyone the opportunity to smile and get in the romantic mood. “Romance has been high on the agenda here at the Jenkins Bakery as we have been busy showing off our award-winning cake designs at wedding fairs. “Our expert cake decorators love a challenge and they are up to any task demanded by ...

It’s St Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14, and love will be in the air for many. But there’s a flip side to all the romance – after the stresses and strains of Christmas and the New Year, this is also the season when minds turn to divorce. Welsh law firm Red Kite Law has five top tips for those about to become part of the stark statistic which says 42 per cent of marriages in England and Wales end in divorce. “It’s a surprising statistic for many,” said Catrin Griffiths, partner and head of the family department at Red Kite Law. “Divorce is a daunting and emotional time, so we’ve put together a quick checklist which will help ease any potential pain – Make sure you choose the right solicitor for you. Rapport is important. You need to be able to talk frankly to your solicitor at an emotional time. Get early advice. Know your options before you make any decisions. For example, at Red Kite Law, we offer ‘fixed fee no obligation’ meetings and will guide you through the key issues to...