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In Today’s Pick

• Ammanford Weir Restoration

• Carmarthenshire as a Filming Hub

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THE DIGEST

They are coming to town… look out! 🐠 Ammanford Weir Restoration

We don’t need to tell you how important it is to keep our ecosystems thriving, do we? Well, here’s some cracking news for you! A brand-new fish pass has been installed at Ammanford Weir, making life a whole lot easier for migratory fish species in the area. It’s a real boost for restoring the ecological balance here in lovely Carmarthenshire.

This little beauty is all about giving safe passage to salmon, eels, sea trout, and even lamprey. It’s part of ongoing efforts to spruce up our local rivers, enhance biodiversity, and show some proper commitment to sustainability.

So, next time you’re out fishing or just enjoying the riverside, if you spot a salmon on its travels, raise a cuppa—or maybe something stronger—and toast to nature doing its thing!

Want to know more? Go on, have a nosy!

Why's Martin Clunes putting on a Welsh accent in Carmarthenshire? Let's see how he gets on.

Over the years, West Wales has been the backdrop for numerous TV shows, films, and ads, including reality shows. After enjoying the grand finale of Gavin & Stacey last Christmas, Celtic Noir is set to join the long list of productions filmed in West Wales, specifically in Carmarthenshire.

This gritty new drama stars English actor Martin Clunes as a Welsh farmer, Nathan Williams, and was filmed on location in Carmarthenshire. Read more

Carmarthenshire is fast becoming recognized as a hub for the Celtic Noir genre of filming, with productions such as the highly acclaimed BBC’s Keeping Faith series and The Light in the Hall also filmed in the county. Read more

The new six-part thriller, Out There, showcases the natural beauty of Carmarthenshire against the backdrop of an insidious crime wave sweeping the British countryside, led by county lines drug dealers. Anyway, next time you're out and about in Carmarthenshire, keep an eye out—you might just spot a film crew or a familiar face on the screen.

WEATHER

Thursday

8 🌡  5 | ⛅ | 52% |  SE 14mph (12 knots)

Friday

7🌡  3 | ⛅ | 52% |  SS 18mph (16 knots)

Cheapest Super market Petrol

TESCO

“E5": 140.9 | "E10": 133.9 | "B7": 140.9 | Trostre Retail Park Llanelli SA14 9UY

ASDA

UNLEADED 136.7p | DIESEL 143.7p | located at A40, Carmarthen, SA32 7EN

*Prices taken at 00.42am yesterday , prices may change

Inspiring Story Of the Week

Here’s a reality show and drama—Royal Cam is where the real romance happens, and the stars? Northern royal albatrosses. That’s right, these New Zealand seabirds with wings wider than Uncle Bryn’s fish tales (over 10 feet, if you must know) are serving up parenting goals in their 10th season.

You’ve got a devoted couple awaiting their little chick, trying to get by while the world watches their every move. There’s dancing heartfelt reunions, and the daily grind of raising a family. I have been watch this for days now

And the best bit? You can watch it all unfold live, no Ads, all natura, no funny edit to provoke your reaction. Do you want therapy? Bird watchers have built a proper lovely community around this show—it’s as soothing as a cuppa and a chat with Pam. Watch Here

Quote Of The Week

_{“For so long, I’ve always wanted to be different, and now I realize I just need to be myself.”}

​– DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH