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A Tim Hicks injury time header gave Carmarthen Town a valuable share of the spoils after Craig Whitfield had put the visitors ahead on 75 minutes. For match report, see - http://www.carmarthentownafc.net/

Mike Lewis Lee Phillips Steve Evans Dale Griffiths © Lee Bevan Kieran Howard Lee Jenkins Darren Griffiths Nick Harrhy Tim Hicks Sacha Walters

Carmarthen v Newtown match in Welsh Premier League is ON today. Pitch has been inspected. 2.30pm kick-off at Richmond Park.

Arts Care Gofal Celf is holding its 2010 Christmas charity fundraising event next week. There will be activities, festive refreshments and live dance performances all in the spirit of Christmas. There will also be a variety of donated raffle prizes. The event will take place on Saturday December 18 at Y Llwyfan, College Road, Carmarthen. The schedule is : 10am-12pm, rehearsal for all ACGC Community Dancers; 1-2pm, festivities for all the family; 2-3:55pm, community dance sharing (limited seats available), with 23 Community Dance Groups Sharing, children, young people and adults from the ACGC Community Dance Programme 2010; 3:55-4pm, raffle drawing. ACGC is an organisation dedicated to the enhancement of daily lives by way of artistic expression and development. Individuals of all ages and all abilities are welcome to join any low cost art/dance class of her or his choosing. More information on future dance & arts opportunities will be provided at the event. The proceeds of the 2010...

Troublemakers causing chaos in pubs and clubs this Christmas are being warned to Behave or Be Banned. The BOBB scheme stops people causing bother not just in one pub - but all those in the area that have signed up to ban problem customers. Supported by the Community Safety Partnership, it sees police working with licensees to combat violence and disorder as well as underage drinking and the use and supply of drugs in licensed premises. In total, 180 licensed premises across Carmarthenshire have signed up and 98 people are currently banned. The scheme was initially set up in the three main towns of Carmarthen, Llanelli and Ammanford but has now been rolled out to other areas including Llandeilo, Llandovery, Burry Port, Cross Hands and Llwynhendy/Felinfoel. The council’s executive board member for community safety Councillor Pam Palmer said: “The BOBB scheme sends out a strong message that this type of unruly behaviour will not be tolerated.” Council licensing officers will also be visit...

Schools and colleges are being contacted to advise pupils to keep clear of frozen lakes and water attractions when icy. Despite the thaw Carmarthenshire council officials warn it is when conditions are most dangerous and ice more likely to given way. Over the last week 13 people got into difficulty at parks and facilities managed by the council with people, especially youngsters ignoring signs put up warning of the danger and asking people to keep of the ice. People are potentially risking their lives by skating on frozen ponds and allowing their dogs to run onto the ice on lakes warns the council. County park wardens have had to respond to incidents in the last week at Old Castle Pond at People’s Park, Dafen Pond Park and Swiss Valley in Llanelli, and at Cwmoernant in Carmarthen. Grounds maintenance manager, Paul Murray, said: “Some people have been risking their safety by attempting to walk or skate on the frozen ponds. “Not only is this a grave risk to themselves but also jeopardise...

It costs Carmarthenshire County Council more than £9million to provide free school transport annually. The Authority is currently transporting 426 primary and 5759 secondary pupils along with 474 special needs pupils, a total of 6659 pupils daily. They travel to 45 primary schools, 19 secondary schools and 21 SEN schools or units. Contracts are negotiated for 153 buses and 156 taxis and private hire vehicles with 39 bus companies and 66 taxi and private hire operators. The largest number of pupils from any one school taking advantage of the free transport is Bro Myrddin, nearly 1,000. This is because the catchment area for the Welsh medium secondary school is greater than other schools. There are a number of small schools or units receiving transport for only one student, Like Five Roads Primary School, near Llanelli. County executive board member for transport services Cllr Philip Hughes said: “I have asked people how much they think school transport costs the county and they have var...