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Delays are expected this Friday at Pontargothi Bridge between Carmarthen and Llandeilo due to essential works being carried out. Drivers are being urged to use an alternative route if possible. Large trees, which have collected in the arches, are being removed from the river using large machinery. The works will start after the morning rush hour at around 9.30am and will be completed by approximately 2pm. Men will be situated at Nantgaredig crossroads and Dryslwyn to warn drivers of the delay and to advise on an alternative route. Dyfed-Powys Police will also be on site to assist.

When Mrs Dorothy Davidson of Pontargothi celebrated her 100th birthday she had guests there from three continents. And she spoke on Skype to those who couldn’t make the long journey. Mrs Davidson celebrated her birthday at Pontargothi Memorial Hall with son and daughter-in-law Terry and Sally, grandson Jonathan, his wife Tracy and their children Tyler, aged eight, and Liam, aged five, as well as about 110 other guest including seven from America and four from Australia. She spoke on Skype to old friends in Japan. Mrs Davidson was presented with a bouquet of flowers by the Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council Cllr Siân Thomas. Daughter-in-law Sally said: “It was great from mother’s point of view to see so many old friends. She is very up to date and has an iPad and emails everyone. It was a fantastic day. Originally from Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, Mrs Davidson worked in forestry with the Land Army during the Second World War and later worked as a housekeeper at a number of public sc...

Affordable homes will be built as part of plans for 15 houses in Pontargothi (Cothi Bridge). A meeting of Carmarthenshire County Council’s planning committee considered outline plans for residential development on land behind the Cresselly Arms in Pontargothi. Before the development goes ahead the developer will have to enter into a Section 106 Agreement with the council to provide four affordable dwellings, and money towards education services and towards parks or/open spaces or provide a local play area in the application site.