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Video shows a bird's eye view of planned Tywi Valley Path

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Carmarthenshire Council has created a bird’s eye view of the proposed multi-million-pound Tywi Valley Path. The video – showing the route of the 16-mile shared use path between Carmarthen and Llandeilo – was created using 3D modelling software and Google Earth technology. It was showcased at a consultation event for local businesses and members of the public at the Ivy Bush Hotel in Carmarthen. The path will follow an almost adjacent route to that of the River Tywi, linking in with major tourist attractions through the stunning Tywi Valley countryside. A number of local businesses attended the event including accommodation providers, food and drink provides and tourist attractions to find out how they could contribute to the project and benefit from the anticipated 15,000 visitors a year. They were told the project was expected to generate between £860,000 and £2million a year in the local economy and create and support up to 41 full-time jobs. Director of Operations and Head Gardene...

New video showcases how Carmarthenshire has benefitted from European funding

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A new video has been published which showcases how Carmarthenshire has benefitted from European funding. Investment of over £120million, through the Convergence Programme, has supported jobs and growth in the local economy. The West Wales European Centre has now produced a short video which demonstrates where the money has been spent. It includes key projects such as Llanelli’s Ffwrnes Theatre complex; Coleshill Centre for social and economic inclusion; Bwcabus; Cross Hands East; Castles and Princes; Llanelly House; Romans in Carmarthenshire; and Aberglasney Mansion House. Some £5.7million was invested across South West Wales through the Collaborative Communities programme, helping 456 social enterprises, creating 30 new ones, along with 139 new jobs. The South West Wales investment fund helped 269 enterprises, created another 65, which brought a total of 428 new jobs. The ADREF project invested in Llanelli town centre delivered new canopies, 15 improvement grants, and property deve...

Police probe incident involving Laugharne and Furnace rugby clubs

Incident involving Laugharne and Furnace rugby clubs | Dyfed Powys Police | Heddlu Dyfed Powys Video recordings taken during a rugby match are being sought by police after an incident left a player need hospital treatment. “On Saturday 21st April Laugharne Rugby Club were playing Furnace Rugby Club at home,” said Sergeant Mark McSweeney. “At some point during the match, some sort of pushing and shoving has broken out between players from both sides. “During this incident one of the Furnace players has been struck to the face from behind causing him to have some quite serious injuries that have required hospital treatment. We are now trying to see whether anyone has witnessed the incident or if anyone has video recorded it."