The Tinplate Industry
In the 19th century Llanelli became known as ‘Tinopolis’.
It was the thriving, bustling centre of tinplate production. The tinplate industry developed in Wales in...
Prince Philip – The General Hospital That Wasn’t Allowed
When I came to Llanelli in 1994 to take up an orthopaedic consultant post I was relieved to finally get a permanent job in...
How Do We Improve Llanelli’s Financial Situation?
This article addresses the thorny issue of how Llanelli gets back on its feet financially with a series of questions. I hope after people...
Free Dai Morris Campaign
One of the most brutal crimes to ever occur in South Wales happened on our doorstep in Clydach. Mandy Power, her 80-year-old mother Doris...
Llanelli Naturalists – And Now For The Newts…
In the summer months you may see newts in your pond. If your frog tadpoles are disappearing, they may be to blame! There are...
Thought For the Week
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK . -4 November 2015
With just over a week before the American Presidential election it’s going to be a tight race....
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK by Rev David Jones
I wonder who were in that crowd of joyful praise that first Palm Sunday. The people raised their palm branches high and shouted loud...
Llanelli’s Flooding Problem
We residents of Llanelli know the town can be a very wet place, Historically the “Great Storm” of 1896 caused a great deal of...
Lighthouse Library Bookswap
The Lighthouse Library Bookswaps is a place for everyone with a passion for reading. It was built for the community to socialise and share...
The Scotch Cattle: A Reminder of the Fight for Workers Rights
Since the industrial revolution, which started in Britain and spread around the world, working class people have struggled to improve working conditions and pay....