Targeted promotion of Carmarthenshire as a world-class visitor destination has seen record-breaking tourist numbers over the last year, helping boost the local economy by more than £434 million.
Independent figures, put together for Carmarthenshire County

An exhibition of works by artists from Wales and Ohio has opened in Aberystwyth University’s Old College.
‘Paired Landscapes’ showcases more than 20 pieces of artwork about Wales and the United States, including paintings, prints and sculptures.
The work of four artists is featured:

Aberystwyth University students are amongst the most satisfied in Wales and in the UK as a whole, according to the annual National Student Survey (NSS) published today Friday 27 July 2018.
The latest NSS results show that overall satisfaction amongst students at Aberystwyth University stands

Nearly 5,000 bus passes have been posted out for secondary school pupils ready for September.
Anyone who has not yet received their pass is urged to contact the council immediately.
Executive board member responsible for environment, Cllr Hazel Evans, said: “Some families may have

Aberystwyth University has announced the appointments of three new independent members of the University’s governing body.
Professor Sir Ian Diamond, Professor Robin Williams and Samantha Blackie have joined the University’s Council and will take up their posts on 1 August 2018, serving for an

Work on a new link road in the county is driving forward.
The Cross Hands Economic Link Road will serve as an important link to the A48 trunk road and Cross Hands Business Park – linking Gorslas and Cross Hands via The Cross Hands