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Former Wales footballer Robbie Savage has toured Llanelli to see the work being done to regenerate the local economy. Robbie, now also well known as a Strictly Come Dancing competitor and a business partner are pursuing ventures in Carmarthenshire including a hotel development close to the Ffos Las Racecourse, which recently received outline planning permission. Executive board member for regeneration and leisure Cllr Meryl Gravell hosted Robbie, business partner and former Wales nutritionist and equipment manager Tony Quaglia, planning consultant Stuart Owen, and architect Paul Hutchinson on a visit to the Hub in Stepney Street, where Town Centre Manager Andrew Shufflebotham outlined the projects the county council is involved with. Mr Shufflebotham said: “We have £60m in investment coming together. There is the £4m investment in the Library, the cinema in East Gate where the Odeon has bought the interest and it could become their flagship in the region, there’s Nando’s, and a br...

Take a look at football star's plan for his land | This is South Wales This is what football personality Robbie Savage has in store for Llanelli. The 39-time capped former Wales international and BBC Five Live radio presenter has snapped up 70 acres of land near Ffos Las racecourse. Last week he submitted plans for a 35-bed hotel and a 60 to 70-seater restaurant and bar. There are also long-term hopes of further investment including the prospect of a football academy. Robbie has teamed up with Llanelli businessman and friend Tony Quaglia, a former equipment manager and sports nutritionist for Wales, for the venture. The development, which is likely to bring between 25 and 35 jobs to the area, will be sure to complement the racecourse on its doorstep. Carmarthenshire Council leader Meryl Gravell said Robbie has kept in touch with her about his plans.

Racing cert for Premier stars | This is South Wales Llanelli is to become a magnet for soccer stars and celebrities under exciting plans unveiled by football personality Robbie Savage. The 39-time capped former Wales international and BBC Five Live radio presenter has snapped up 70 acres of land near Ffos Las racecourse and last week submitted plans for a 35-bed hotel and a 60 to 70-seater restaurant and bar.

The former wild man of soccer Robbie Savage has been tangoing on down to Llanelli whenever a heavy Strictly Come Dancing schedule will allow. The 39-times capped Five Live radio presenter and former Welsh professional footballer is pursuing business ventures in Carmarthenshire including a hotel and restaurant at separate locations. Council Leader Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “The wonderfully charismatic Robbie Savage has kept in touch since telling me of his plans. I have to confess I will be following Strictly when I am able and, as Bruce Forsyth might say, ‘he’s my favourite’ for the enthusiasm he has shown for Carmarthenshire.” “It was so encouraging to hear his group had so much faith in the county after seeing all the tremendous regeneration that has and is been achieved throughout Carmarthenshire that they wanted to exploit potential investment opportunities.” The would-be Lord of the Dance said he was “tremendously excited” about his business plans. Robbie is one of a consortium of ...