Local News
Drink-driver three times limit had 'slow metabolism'
Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:30
A 48-year-old Swansea Valley hairdresser who claimed she had not had a drink for more than 12 hours was three times the legal driving limit when stopped by police, a court has heard.
Shopper more than double the drink-drive limit
Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:36
A 62-year-old Bonllwyn man has told magistrates he had no idea he was over the drink-drive limit despite downing wine before he got in his car for a 3pm shopping trip in Ammanford town centre.
Driver admits role in Land Rover theft
Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:50
A 34-year-old man has appeared before magistrates to admit his part in the theft of a £9,300 Land Rover Defender from an Ammanford car sales garage.
Fundraisers prove more than a match for cancer
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:39
Two young Amman Valley cancer sufferers have received a massive boost thanks to the generosity of the valley’s sporting fraternity.
Case closed: Guardian reporter claims to have solved 1920s Star Stores murder
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:44
The story of the Amman Valley’s only unsolved murder is to make it into print after author and Guardian chief reporter Steve Adams agreed a book deal with one of Wales’ most prestigious publishing companies.
Mourners 'distraught' as goats invade Gwaun cae Gurwen cemetery
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:00
GOATS are causing mayhem in an Amman Valley cemetery, resulting in thousands of pounds’ worth of damage.
Show up or quit, mayor tells Ammanford councillors
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:00
TOWN councillors who rarely attend meetings should stand down and let others take their place.
South Wales Guardian Opinion
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:00
SOMETIMES we take things for granted — like having a roof over our heads, for instance.
Crimes, clowns and a vision of femininity: April 16, 1964.
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:00
These are the stories that were hitting the headlines in the South Wales Guardian 50 years ago on April 16, 1964.
Ammanford councillors slam takeaways over litter
Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:23
AMMANFORD town councillors have expressed astonishment at the amount of litter they collected during a litter pick in partnership with Ammanford Evangelical Church.
