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Businessman sexually abused girl under 13
Courts
Gary Blount, a successful businessman, had denied the offences but was found guilty by a jury after trial
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Cannabis dealer told police drug is 'no different to alcohol'
Carmarthen
A judge said if people spent time in court they would see for themselves how harmful cannabis can be to some people's mental health
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Schoolboy’s 'nerves of steel' penalty kick sparks wild scenes at Principality Stadium and gets Wales star’s seal of approval
Principality Stadium
This youngster had ice in his veins when it mattered most
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Headteacher explains why he's shutting his school when teachers strike next week
Carmarthenshire
Julian Kennedy said it was a tough decision and there would be disruption to pupils' education
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Father and son move from Hampshire to Wales to set up £3.5m cannabis business
Courts
The McCanns established and ran an "industrial scale" drugs operation producing not only huge quantities of herbal cannabis but also cannabis oil and cannabis edibles such as cannabis-infused chocolate.
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Family pays tribute to much-loved dad who died after cow attack
Carmarthenshire
Huw Evans was airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a cow in the centre of Whitland. He died six days later
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Man dies after being attacked by runaway cow in town centre
Carmarthenshire
The cow escaped from a livestock market and injured a pensioner in Whitland, Carmarthenshire. The man has since died, police have confirmed
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Man airlifted to hospital after being trampled by 'dangerously out of control' cow
Whitland
Police said the man was seriously injured
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A40 reopen after man airlifted to hospital and road closed for 12 hours after three lorries crash - RECAP
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The closure in both directions runs from St Clears to the Roadhouse roundabout in Whitland and local diversions have been put in place at the scene
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Mercedes-driving mum from Hampshire buys isolated house in west Wales so her family could run a huge cannabis farm
Courts
The McCann family carefully selected an isolated house in west Wales from which to run their multi-million pound cannabis business
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First look inside the massive cannabis factory family set up in remote Welsh country house after moving from Hampshire
Courts
Members of the McCann family dramatically changed their pleas during their trial and admitted running an "industrial scale" cannabis production and supply operation from their secluded Carmarthenshire property
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Family goes on trial accused of multi-million pound cannabis growing conspiracy
Courts
The McCanns are accused of running an "industrial scale" cannabis production and supply operation at a remote property near a quiet Carmarthenshire village
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Mike Phillips comes out of retirement to play grassroots rugby game as hundreds turn up
Mike Phillips
Mike Phillips was rubbing shoulders with opponents almost half his age
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Latest coronavirus case figures for every area of Carmarthenshire
Coronavirus
The infection rate remains lower than the average in Wales
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The latest Covid-19 numbers in Carmarthenshire as infection rate drops below ten
Coronavirus
The number of new infections in west Wales continues to drop
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Former soldier - and son of SAS trooper - firebombs neighbour's driveway after row over plot of land gets out of hand
Swansea Crown Court
When police searched the fire-starter's house they found the former Paratrooper had US Army guidebooks on how to make improvised incendiary devices
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Police discover cannabis factory in middle of Llanelli town centre
Llanelli
Enquiries into the discovery of the plants are ongoing
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Headteacher wants penalties for parents not sending children to school by half term 'at the latest'
Education
Chloe Ford, head of Meadowlane Primary in Cardiff, said it wasn't "fair" to penalise families straight after schools re-opened, but children needed to be in school
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Grieving widower pleasured himself in front of girls passing window of his home
Courts
A judge told 62-year-old Paul Doehring his behaviour had been 'disgraceful and disgusting'. He tried to claim to police he had been doing the housework in his underwear
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'Ballistic' demand for homes in towns and villages in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
One estate agent received seven times as many calls as usual earlier this month
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The woman who hit rock bottom a year ago but now earns £40,000 a month working from her bedroom
Real Life
When her marriage broke up and her dog died within the same fortnight Michaela Morgan had to make some changes. Now she runs her own (highly lucrative) digital art business
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Why vineyards are starting to take their place along sheep and dairy farms in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
A vineyard owner reflects on her 'massive risk' as another wine-growing application is submitted to the council
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The inspirational figure whose legacy is still being felt in Carmarthenshire five years after her death
Whitland
Mair Kirk was a no-nonsense trade union secretary who built morale and was devoted to her family
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'I drive long distance lorries and have been living in my cab to avoid infecting my family'
Coronavirus
The truckers keep on trucking through the coronavirus pandemic
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