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Llanelli's Stradey Park Hotel to reopen this spring after closure sparked furious protests
Stradey Park
The four-star Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli will reopen later this year, the hotel has confirmed
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Protesters shout abuse and 'Welsh lives matter' outside asylum plan hotel
Stradey Park
A heavy police presence attended Llanelli's Stradey Park Hotel as some protesters formed a barricade outside the venue
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Jonah Lomu was confronted by fan in Welsh rugby derby and showed ultimate dignity
Cardiff Blues
The legendary All Black refused to be provoked after being taunted by 'fan'
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The story behind one of Welsh rugby's most remarkable days as it's broadcast to the nation again
Llanelli RFC
It was one of Welsh rugby's greatest days at a packed Stradey Park in 1992, and it's being replayed on S4C this weekend
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Remembering the first home of Llanelli rugby and the day they tore it down
Stradey Park
Throughout its almost 130-year lifespan so many people in Llanelli have fond memories of the site
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32 festive spots to host your Christmas party in Wales
Christmas
The best venues fill up fast, get ahead of the game with this list of the top party venues around
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24 things you'll only remember if you grew up in Llanelli
Llanelli
WARNING: Some of these entries might leave you a bit watery-eyed with all the nostalgia of it
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Phil Bennett at 70 and the truth about the most famous Welsh rugby speech of all
Phil Bennett
The wonderful stories that reveal what a special person Wales legend Phil Bennett is
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Nominations for the West Wales Business Awards 2019 have opened
Stradey Park
The event recognises and celebrates the diverse range of businesses in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion
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Landmark Llanelli hotel on the market for £3.8m as owners prepare to retire
Llanelli
The Stradey Park Hotel has been under its current ownership for the past 18 years
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When they tore down the old home of Llanelli rugby they created the town's most congested road
Carmarthenshire Council
People warned it would happen, and now it has, no-one is quite certain what to do about it
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West Wales Business Awards honours the best in the west
Shane Williams
Castell Howell was the big winner at the annual event
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How Llanelli celebrated the biggest night the town has seen in years
Carmarthenshire
It was the night that 'Parc y Scarlets came of age'
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The forgotten era when Wales’ top rugby teams played on Christmas Day - and Phil Bennett lied to get out of it
Llanelli RFC
It is 50 years since Llanelli last played on Christmas Day
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Traffic problems are so bad near new school that a car collided with a pram
Llanelli
A fed up resident has listed issues created by the arrival of the new Ysgol Ffwrnes and called for action
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The West Wales Business Awards are looking for the best companies in the region
Shane Williams
Shane Williams will be the guest speaker at the black tie event which will be taking place at Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli
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The rugby coach credited with inventing Llanelli's running game has passed away
Scarlets
John MacLean, who coached Llanelli RFC for a decade, has been praised by the Scarlets following his sad death
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Goal in sight for Save Nicola campaign as final fundraising target announced
Llanelli
Mum of two Nicola White was given two years to live, but the prospect of the life-saving treatment has inspired the entire community to raise money for her cause
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Time running out to nominate your Star for community awards
Llanelli
Llanelli Star to honour local heroes for making a difference in our communities
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Past winner tells of Star Awards joy as nomination deadline approaches
Llanelli
Noel Rees, who picked up lifetime achievement said he was "left in a daze"
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Remembering Welsh rugby’s warrior prince Ray Gravell... a special, humble man who would have been 65 this week
Ray Gravell
Gravell was one of a kind - a humble, much-loved man who is very much missed by Welsh rugby
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Winners of Vocational Qualifications Awards announced
Education
The annual awards celebrate the achievements of both learners and employers across Wales
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These remarkable historic pictures show some of Wales' most famous landmarks being built
Cardiff Castle
From 1856 to the present day, these show some of our most famous buildings taking shape
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Llanelli RFC beat New Zealand in 1972 and Australia 20 years later... but which was the greatest Scarlets team?
Stradey Park
Anthony Woolford looks at the teams that beat New Zealand in 1972 and Australia 20 years later, comparing the two across the eras player by player
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