Nia Griffith MP

A white security van parked behind metal fencing beside a sign reading "Stradey Park Hotel", with the closed hotel buildings behind
asylum accommodation

STRADEY PARK HOTEL: Llanelli landmark in hands of receivers as minister confirms it will not house asylum seekers

Llanelli MP Dame Nia Griffith told the House of Commons the Stradey Park Hotel has gone into receivership — and…

A close-up screenshot of Ahsan Ullah, CEO of Ullcom Group, wearing a suit and patterned tie, speaking directly to the camera in front of a bookshelf filled with blue volumes.
Ahsan Ullah

SHOCK CLAIMS: Stradey Park Hotel boss reveals ‘abuse and threats’ amid closure crisis

The CEO of the company that owns the Stradey Park Hotel has sensationally claimed he has been subjected to "waves…

Aerial view of Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli
Ahsan Ullah

Council rules out BUYING Stradey Park Hotel as staff offered lifeline

Carmarthenshire County Council has officially ruled out buying the Stradey Park Hotel, despite the shock closure of the iconic Llanelli…

A close-up screenshot of Ahsan Ullah, CEO of Ullcom Group, wearing a suit and patterned tie, speaking directly to the camera in front of a bookshelf filled with blue volumes.
Ahsan Ullah

‘WE ARE NOT WALKING AWAY’ – Stradey Park Hotel boss makes emotional video plea to Llanelli

The boss of the Stradey Park Hotel has made an emotional video plea to the people of Llanelli, vowing "we…

A composite image showing a portrait of Llanelli MP Nia Griffith on the left, a portrait of Stradey Park Hotel CEO Ahsan Ullah in a tuxedo in the center, and a view of the Stradey Park Hotel building and fountain on the right.
Ahsan Ullah

‘Operational reasons’ blamed for Stradey Park closure as MP secures ‘no asylum hotel’ pledge

The owners of the Stradey Park Hotel have blamed "operational reasons" for the shock decision to pause trading, as Llanelli’s…

View along Station Road in Llanelli towards the railway station and level crossing, showing the Willow Café and local shops.
Carmarthenshire Council

Llanelli handed £20m lifeline as decade‑long regeneration drive targets town’s most deprived communities

Llanelli is set for a major shake‑up after ministers confirmed a £20m cash injection for some of the town’s most…

Street‑view image showing the front entrance of Meddygfa’r Sarn GP surgery in Pontyates.
Cllr Alex Evans

Councillors demand halt to Pontyates GP surgery closure plans as pressure mounts on Hywel Dda

Local councillors have formally demanded that Hywel Dda University Health Board pause its plans to close Pontyates’ Meddygfa’r Sarn GP…

Dame Nia Griffith and Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP hold up winning Christmas card designs at a festive event in Parliament.
Christmas

Llanelli schoolkids win MP’s Christmas card contest with futuristic festive flair

Two young artists from Llanelli have wowed judges — and Westminster — with their colourful visions of “Christmas of the…

Nine people, including one in a wheelchair, stand in front of a new lift entrance at Llanelli Station during a ribbon-cutting event.
Access for All

£6.3m accessibility upgrade officially opened at Llanelli Station

Passengers in Llanelli can now use brand‑new lifts and a modern footbridge after a £6.3 million upgrade was officially opened…

Group of campaigners and elected representatives at Tesco Trostre, Llanelli, supporting Usdaw’s Freedom from Fear campaign.
Christmas

Llanelli retail staff report high levels of abuse as campaign calls for stronger protections

Usdaw’s Freedom from Fear campaign returned to Tesco Trostre this week, as local retail workers shared concerns about rising abuse…