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https://www.europesays.com/uk/617718/ Fresh cash call to bring back lost West Wales rail line #Aberystwyth #AdamPriceMS #Britain #CarlPetersBond #Carmarthen #CarmarthenToAberystwythRailLink #GreatBritain #KenSkatesMS #Lampeter #Llandysul #Llanybydder #RailInvestment #RailLink #TrawsLinkCymru #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #WestWalesRail
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Fresh cash call to bring back lost West Wales rail line
Traws Link Cymru, set up in 2013, wants to reinstate the route axed in the 1960s Beeching Cuts. They say poor roads and patchy rail links are choking Mid and West Wales, leaving communities cut off and opportunities wasted.
“Realising the potential of this region requires vision, planning and inward investment. But the poor communications network remains a major drawback,” the group said.
‘Kick‑start regeneration’
The campaign argues new tracks would kick‑start economic and social regeneration, opening up tourism, agriculture and small industries. They point to three university campuses, the National Library of Wales, the Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments, and S4C’s headquarters — all hampered by poor transport.
Supporters say journeys of less than 50 miles can take hours, underlining the lack of direct north‑south connectivity.
Political row over the line
The future of the route has become a political flashpoint. Plaid Senedd member, Adam Price has accused ministers of failing to act and warned the project is at risk unless the Welsh Government formally protects the corridor from development.
“It is not acceptable for the Welsh Government to essentially wash their hands of this commitment. They are dragging their feet and putting this whole project at risk.”
A feasibility study in 2018 put the cost of reopening at £775 million, but campaigners argue little progress has been made since. More recent estimates suggest the bill could rise to around £2 billion. Critics say it’s a huge price tag with no guarantee of political backing. Campaigners counter that the benefits — jobs, investment and national cohesion — would outweigh the costs.
Transport Secretary Ken Skates has pushed back, warning that land protections could harm communities.
“Putting land protections in place for the reopening of sections of railway lines can risk creating blight to landowners, it can have a potential economic cost to communities, and there would also be the obvious ongoing resourcing cost to maintain the protections.”
He added that reopening remains a longer‑term option, subject to full value‑for‑money tests.
An Aberystwyth to Carmarthen steam service arrives at Tregaron station, c.1950s. The rural halt, now long disused, once connected communities across Mid Wales before the line was closed under the Beeching Cuts.
(Image: Traws Cymru)Local voices demand action
Community campaigner and independent Senedd candidate for Caerfyrddin, Carl Peters‑Bond, says the time for delay is over.
“This rail link should have been rebuilt decades ago. Communities across West Wales have been left waiting while investment pours into Cardiff and the Valleys.”
He said stations at Llandysul, Llanybydder and Lampeter must be part of the plan to serve towns that have been overlooked.
“People are tired of political point‑scoring. What we need now is real investment in infrastructure that connects our communities, supports local businesses, and gives young people a reason to stay in West Wales.”
Carl added that the project is about fairness as much as transport.
“If we want a stronger, fairer Wales, we need to stop talking and start building. West Wales deserves the same opportunities as the rest of the country — and that starts with laying tracks.”
Traws Link Cymru say their crowdfunding page is live at JustGiving, with donations going towards campaign costs including meetings, advertising and lobbying.
https://vimeo.com/103641050?fl=pl&fe=sh
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Renewed calls to reopen Aberystwyth to Carmarthen rail link
Campaigners and local representatives renew pressure to restore north–south rail connectivity across Mid and West Wales.New evening buses added to Aberystwyth–Carmarthen route
Transport for Wales expands TrawsCymru T1/T1X services to improve evening and weekend links between Aberystwyth, Lampeter and Carmarthen.Carmarthen–Aberystwyth route sees 65% passenger growth
Electric TrawsCymru buses deliver a sharp rise in ridership, underscoring demand for stronger north–south connections.Improved Carmarthen–Aberystwyth bus route a hit with passengers
Over 100,000 journeys recorded since the all‑electric relaunch, highlighting appetite for better regional transport links.#Aberystwyth #AdamPriceMS #CarlPetersBond #Carmarthen #CarmarthenToAberystwythRailLink #KenSkatesMS #Lampeter #Llandysul #Llanybydder #railInvestment #railLink #TrawsLinkCymru #WestWalesRail
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Major incident declared as flooding triggers rescues across West Wales and Swansea
450 calls in 12 hours
The service said its Joint Fire Control Centre handled more than 450 flooding‑related calls in just 12 hours between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Craig Flannery praised the “dedication and professionalism” of crews and control staff who worked through the night to respond to emergencies.
He said:
“Our crews have been truly exceptional in assisting and protecting our communities. We are extremely grateful to all partner agencies who have assisted in responding to incidents during a prolonged and challenging period.”
Whitland: retirement complex evacuated
One of the most serious incidents unfolded in Whitland, where floodwaters swept into a retirement housing complex in the early hours of Wednesday. Crews from Pembroke Dock, Tenby, Swansea Central, Carmarthen and Whitland stations evacuated 48 residents using rescue sleds and water rescue equipment. All were accounted for and temporarily sheltered at Whitland Town Hall.
Ferryside: homes evacuated with RNLI support
At Ferryside, crews from Ammanford, Tumble and Carmarthen worked with the RNLI after multiple homes were flooded. Residents were led to safety and taken to Ferryside RFC for shelter.
Fire crews wade through floodwater at Glanrhyd Dog Sanctuary near Kidwelly, bringing terrified dogs to safety after the kennels were submerged. (Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)Kidwelly: 34 dogs rescued from sanctuary
At Glanrhyd Dog Sanctuary near Kidwelly, crews from Gorseinon and Cymmer stations rescued 34 dogs after floodwaters engulfed the kennels. The sanctuary’s owner described losing “everything” as bedding, food supplies and equipment were destroyed.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue crews guide rescued casualties and dogs to safety after a complex operation in Lampeter. (Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)Lampeter: vehicle rescue in fast‑flowing water
In Lampeter, firefighters from Lampeter and Aberystwyth stations carried out a complex rescue after a vehicle became stranded in fast‑flowing water. Using ladders, they reached three people and two dogs trapped inside, bringing them to safety before handing the casualties to ambulance crews.
Residents are ferried to safety by boat after floodwaters inundated homes and businesses in St Clears. (Image: Han Playle)St Clears: 20 properties affected
In St Clears, crews from Morriston, Swansea Central, Haverfordwest, Narberth and Llandysul responded to flooding that hit around 20 homes and businesses. Approximately 42 people were assisted out of their properties and rescued using sleds.
Flooded Cwmbwrla roundabout in Swansea, looking towards pumping equipment from the Cwmbwrla side of the railway bridge (Image: Swansea Council).Swansea: Cwmbwrla roundabout submerged again
In Swansea, heavy rain once again left Cwmbwrla roundabout completely submerged, with cars stranded and nearby businesses forced to evacuate. The Gatehouse pub had to be cleared after water surged up through drains, with the landlady describing it as the second such incident in just six weeks.
Swansea Council has since said a collapsed culvert is behind the repeated flooding at the busy junction, which has caused major disruption to traffic into the city centre.
Support and recovery underway
As the emergency response continued, local councillors Crisial Davies and Lewis Eldred Davies, who represent Ferryside and Kidwelly, confirmed they had been on the ground speaking with residents and liaising with Carmarthenshire County Council and Welsh Water. They said additional sandbags were being delivered to affected areas including Glanmorfa and Glan yr Ystrad, and highlighted the launch of an emergency flood fund offering £500 for households that have been internally flooded, an additional £1,000 for those without insurance, and grants of up to £5,000 for eligible businesses.
Carmarthenshire Council has also opened a rest centre at Carmarthen Leisure Centre to support people displaced by flooding in Whitland, St Clears and surrounding communities. The authority said its crews had been working throughout the night and remained on site in multiple locations across the county, urging residents not to drive through floodwater.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it continues to work with the Dyfed‑Powys Local Resilience Forum and partner agencies to support ongoing incidents and coordinate what is expected to be a challenging and lengthy recovery effort.
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Cwmbwrla roundabout submerged again as flooding hits Swansea and wider region
Torrential rain leaves roads under water and causes disruption across South West Wales.Council blames collapsed culvert – not drains – for Cwmbwrla flooding
Swansea Council says a collapsed culvert is behind repeated flooding at the busy junction.Flooding devastates Carmarthenshire dog sanctuary as fire crews rescue 34 animals
Firefighters save dozens of dogs after floodwaters engulf Glanrhyd Dog Sanctuary near Kidwelly.#Carmarthenshire #CarmarthenshireCouncil #CarmarthenshireCountyCouncil #Environment #Ferryside #flooding #Lampeter #MidAndWestWalesFireAndRescueService #StClears #Whitland
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#education #wales #lampeter bad news & slyly manufactured by years of underfunding, back stabbing and so on. I await the fire sale with interest.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78x4l9lk43o#:~:text=Students%20face-,moving,-in%20September%20to -
#education #wales #lampeter a beautiful facility. Deliberately underfunded, so now closing. I await the fire sale with interest.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78x4l9lk43o#:~:text=Students%20face-,moving,-in%20September%20to -
#photography #lampeter 'mia casa'. #drovers ? The old stone wall is all that's left of the cattle market.
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#photography #lampeter 'mia casa'. #drovers ? The old stone wall is all that's left of the cattle market.
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#photography #lampeter 'mia casa'. #drovers ? The old stone wall is all that's left of the cattle market.
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#photography #lampeter 'mia casa'. #drovers ? The old stone wall is all that's left of the cattle market.
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#photography #lampeter 'mia casa'. #drovers ? The old stone wall is all that's left of the cattle market.
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#photography #love #spirituality #weebeastie #lampeter 'Love, the most powerful force' Expressed well I think. + 'daddy longlegs' my morning visitor!
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#photography #lampeter "as my camera sees it"
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Spotted in #Lampeter. Whilst I get the message & for me #cash is king because it fits my lifestyle, I'm wary of the #conspiracy theory behind this. 🤔
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#ecology #ecosystems #eu I know I'm becoming a bit of a #keyboard #warrior again, sorry, not sorry. It's all I can do, stuck in a cultural & political desert #lampeter #pontsantstefan #cymru https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/27/revolutionary-eu-criminalises-the-most-serious-cases-of-ecosystem-destruction
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#ecology #ecosystems #eu I know I'm becoming a bit of a #keyboard #warrior again, sorry, not sorry. It's all I can do, stuck in a cultural & political desert #lampeter #pontsantstefan #cymru https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/27/revolutionary-eu-criminalises-the-most-serious-cases-of-ecosystem-destruction
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#ecology #ecosystems #eu I know I'm becoming a bit of a #keyboard #warrior again, sorry, not sorry. It's all I can do, stuck in a cultural & political desert #lampeter #pontsantstefan #cymru https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/27/revolutionary-eu-criminalises-the-most-serious-cases-of-ecosystem-destruction
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#ecology #ecosystems #eu I know I'm becoming a bit of a #keyboard #warrior again, sorry, not sorry. It's all I can do, stuck in a cultural & political desert #lampeter #pontsantstefan #cymru https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/27/revolutionary-eu-criminalises-the-most-serious-cases-of-ecosystem-destruction
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#ecology #ecosystems #eu I know I'm becoming a bit of a #keyboard #warrior again, sorry, not sorry. It's all I can do, stuck in a cultural & political desert #lampeter #pontsantstefan #cymru https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/27/revolutionary-eu-criminalises-the-most-serious-cases-of-ecosystem-destruction
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#cymru #cymraeg @cymru @cymraeg @toot.wales
Status update. Tomorrow I'm returning to a house I rent in #Lampeter. My previous experience of living there is very not good 🤬 If anyone picks up on this & has any ideas to improve my situation I'd be only to pleased to respond. Most of what you may need to know is in my bio. Diolch. -
#Photography #Moon #University #Lampeter Two more from the archive.
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If anyone happens to be in the market or interested in a buying farm in West Wales then here are the details for one for sale by auction 🙂
https://www.evansbros.co.uk/property-detail/?vebraid=33081234#
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Another leg of the Teifi Valley Trail completed in icy conditions. Lampeter to Llandysul. Highlights include muddy riverbank walking and ancient Bridleways. It also had a lovely steep hill at the end to finish me off! #TVT #Carmarthenshire #Ceredigion #Chilly #TeifiValleyTrail #Llandysul #Lampeter #Cerdded #Cymru #Wales #Llanybydder
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Another leg of the Teifi Valley Trail completed in icy conditions. Lampeter to Llandysul. Highlights include muddy riverbank walking and ancient Bridleways. It also had a lovely steep hill at the end to finish me off! #TVT #Carmarthenshire #Ceredigion #Chilly #TeifiValleyTrail #Llandysul #Lampeter #Cerdded #Cymru #Wales #Llanybydder
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Another leg of the Teifi Valley Trail completed in icy conditions. Lampeter to Llandysul. Highlights include muddy riverbank walking and ancient Bridleways. It also had a lovely steep hill at the end to finish me off! #TVT #Carmarthenshire #Ceredigion #Chilly #TeifiValleyTrail #Llandysul #Lampeter #Cerdded #Cymru #Wales #Llanybydder
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Another wonderful walk along part of the Teifi Valley Trail. Llandewi Brefi to Lampeter. A grand total of 2 cars, 1 human and 1 dog spotted on the 8 mile, 3 hour walk - Bliss. Trinity St David’s was a special place to end the walk. Nice to hear #Cymraeg in the pub on the high street. #TVT #Ceredigion #TeifiValleyTrail #Lampeter #LlandewiBrefi #Cerdded #Wales #Cymru #WalkersAreWelcome
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Here's a #postcard of St David's College, Lampeter, to mark St David's Day
#DyddGwylDewiHapus
#HappyStDavidsDay#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#history
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Here's a #postcard of St David's College, Lampeter, to mark St David's Day
#DyddGwylDewiHapus
#HappyStDavidsDay#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#history
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Here's a #postcard of St David's College, Lampeter, to mark St David's Day
#DyddGwylDewiHapus
#HappyStDavidsDay#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#history
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Here's a #postcard of St David's College, Lampeter, to mark St David's Day
#DyddGwylDewiHapus
#HappyStDavidsDay#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#history
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Here's a #postcard of St David's College, Lampeter, to mark St David's Day
#DyddGwylDewiHapus
#HappyStDavidsDay#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#history
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Walkers are Welcome Town - Llanbedr Pont Steffan (Lampeter)
There has always been a welcome for walkers in Lampeter, and there has been a thriving and dynamic Ramblers Society in the town for many years.
https://walkersarewelcome.org.uk/waw-towns-l-n/waw/641
#WalkersAreWelcome #walking #Lampeter #LlanbedrPontSteffan #Cymru #Wales #Ceredigion #ThursdayThoughts #Cerdded
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Walkers are Welcome Town - Llanbedr Pont Steffan (Lampeter)
There has always been a welcome for walkers in Lampeter, and there has been a thriving and dynamic Ramblers Society in the town for many years.
https://walkersarewelcome.org.uk/waw-towns-l-n/waw/641
#WalkersAreWelcome #walking #Lampeter #LlanbedrPontSteffan #Cymru #Wales #Ceredigion #ThursdayThoughts #Cerdded
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Walkers are Welcome Town - Llanbedr Pont Steffan (Lampeter)
There has always been a welcome for walkers in Lampeter, and there has been a thriving and dynamic Ramblers Society in the town for many years.
https://walkersarewelcome.org.uk/waw-towns-l-n/waw/641
#WalkersAreWelcome #walking #Lampeter #LlanbedrPontSteffan #Cymru #Wales #Ceredigion #ThursdayThoughts #Cerdded
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Walkers are Welcome Town - Llanbedr Pont Steffan (Lampeter)
There has always been a welcome for walkers in Lampeter, and there has been a thriving and dynamic Ramblers Society in the town for many years.
https://walkersarewelcome.org.uk/waw-towns-l-n/waw/641
#WalkersAreWelcome #walking #Lampeter #LlanbedrPontSteffan #Cymru #Wales #Ceredigion #ThursdayThoughts #Cerdded
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Walkers are Welcome Town - Llanbedr Pont Steffan (Lampeter)
There has always been a welcome for walkers in Lampeter, and there has been a thriving and dynamic Ramblers Society in the town for many years.
https://walkersarewelcome.org.uk/waw-towns-l-n/waw/641
#WalkersAreWelcome #walking #Lampeter #LlanbedrPontSteffan #Cymru #Wales #Ceredigion #ThursdayThoughts #Cerdded
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Morning, All
Here's a postcard showing the staff and students of St David's College, Lampeter, in 1905-06. Now part of University of Wales Trinity St David's, St David's College was founded in 1822.
Most of the students in 1905-6 would have been studying for a career in the church, but some would have been studying for a BA, albeit with some theology
#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#postcard
#Lampeter
#StDavidsCollege
#Ceredigion -
Morning, All
Here's a postcard showing the staff and students of St David's College, Lampeter, in 1905-06. Now part of University of Wales Trinity St David's, St David's College was founded in 1822.
Most of the students in 1905-6 would have been studying for a career in the church, but some would have been studying for a BA, albeit with some theology
#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#postcard
#Lampeter
#StDavidsCollege
#Ceredigion -
Morning, All
Here's a postcard showing the staff and students of St David's College, Lampeter, in 1905-06. Now part of University of Wales Trinity St David's, St David's College was founded in 1822.
Most of the students in 1905-6 would have been studying for a career in the church, but some would have been studying for a BA, albeit with some theology
#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#postcard
#Lampeter
#StDavidsCollege
#Ceredigion -
Morning, All
Here's a postcard showing the staff and students of St David's College, Lampeter, in 1905-06. Now part of University of Wales Trinity St David's, St David's College was founded in 1822.
Most of the students in 1905-6 would have been studying for a career in the church, but some would have been studying for a BA, albeit with some theology
#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#postcard
#Lampeter
#StDavidsCollege
#Ceredigion -
Morning, All
Here's a postcard showing the staff and students of St David's College, Lampeter, in 1905-06. Now part of University of Wales Trinity St David's, St David's College was founded in 1822.
Most of the students in 1905-6 would have been studying for a career in the church, but some would have been studying for a BA, albeit with some theology
#HigherEducation
#HigherEducationPostcard
#postcard
#Lampeter
#StDavidsCollege
#Ceredigion
