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The new chair of Carmarthenshire County Council joined the Carmarthen Town Mayor and Deputy Mayor in welcoming the Olympic Torch as it passed through on its tour of the UK. Chair Cllr Siân Thomas is pictured with Mayor the Rev Tom Defis, torchbearer Paul Adams of Towy Riders cycling club and Deputy Mayor Cllr Phil Grice.

Hywel Dda Health Board | Lighting the way for Bronglais Patients An Olympic torchbearer returned to Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth to celebrate his once in a lifetime experience with those who helped nurse him back to health. Richard ‘Richie’ Denyer, 60, from Aberystwyth, ran his part of the 70 day, UK-wide Olympic Torch relay through Brynhoffnant in Ceredigion. A remarkable achievement as Richie suffered a stroke in 2001 whilst riding a motorbike, leaving him severely injured and wheelchair bound.  He was admitted to Bronglais Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where he spent 28 days before he could be moved onto a ward.

Olympic torch relay gives West Wales the chance to shine as crowds bask in the sun on historic occasion | Dyfed Powys Police | Heddlu Dyfed Powys The Olympic Torch has left the Dyfed Powys force area but the event has given towns and communities along the route the chance to really shine. “The experience was quite magnificent,” said Chief Inspector Pete Westlake. “The event provided a time to shine for members of the public, the police and authorities throughout West Wales. All parties and partner agencies exceeded expectations and I think  the experience was magnificent."

Round-up of the Olympic Torch relay stories - Olympic torch relay: Wales' taste of the fever BBC News Through Burry Port, and on to Carmarthen - old ladies sat smiling broadly, families came out together, well-dressed church and chapel goers waved and a batteries of smart phones and cameras, video and digital, captured the coming together of the relay... Olympic torch relay: Excitement for journey across Wales BBC News Tens of thousands crowded the streets of Carmarthen waiting in the May sunshine for an hour before the flame arrived at around noon. Children waved flags and balloons were handed out. The council even arranged entertainment with a giant trampoline to ... Olympic torch relay in South West Wales - day two This is South Wales Torchbearer Paul Adams, 55, from Cwmffrwd in Carmarthen said there was a great atmosphere in Bracelet Bay this morning. "The sun is shining and there is a real buzz here today," he said. "The events in Swansea were fantastic yesterd...

Pictures from the Olympic Torch Relay in Llanelli and Carmarthen today. Follow the link for more pictures -  https://plus.google.com/photos/114054103325052180233/albums/5747204976516452913?authkey=CIH0x_WwndiCoQE

Hywel Dda Health Board | Public Health Wales issues hot weather advice ahead of torch relay Public Health Wales is reminding people planning to attend torch relay events this weekend to take care in the expected hot weather. With the fine weather set to continue over the weekend and people planning to be outside to watch the Olympic flame pass through Wales, the public are advised to take precautions to avoid being exposed to too much heat. Hot weather can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke, which is more serious, as well as the risk of sunburn.

The Torch Relay Comes to Dyfed Powys | Dyfed Powys Police | Heddlu Dyfed Powys The Olympic Torch Relay comes to Dyfed Powys Police Force area on Sunday 27th May. The relay will start in Swansea, travel through our force area, until it reaches Aberystwyth in the evening. Dyfed Powys police staff will be tweeting throughout the day so follow @dafyddp http://twitter.com/#!/DafyddP and use #olympictorch for updates. Local authorities and the Olympic Organising Committee are responsible for the visit of the Torch, although Dyfed Powys Police has been supporting them to ensure the relay can be enjoyed and celebrated by our communities.