DYFED-POWYS POLICE is appealing for information following a fatal collision on the A4138 between the Llangennech roundabout and the Crematorium roundabout in Carmarthenshire.

The incident occurred at around 10:50pm on Wednesday (April 2) and involved a silver BMW and a black Peugeot 208.

Tragically, the driver of the BMW died as a result of their injuries. Their next of kin has been informed.

The driver of the Peugeot remains in hospital in a critical condition.

The road was closed overnight to allow for a full collision investigation and reopened at around 8:45am today (April 3).

Police are urging anyone who may have been travelling along the A4138 at the time to get in touch, particularly motorists with dash cam footage from the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police either online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.

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FAMILIES living on lower incomes in Wales are set to benefit from a new £1.5 million Welsh Government fund aimed at tackling child poverty.

Applications have opened for the Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities Grant, which supports public and third sector organisations to work together to improve the lives of children in low-income households.

Previous rounds of funding have already helped reshape communities. In Rhondda Cynon Taf, the Trivallis housing association’s ‘Rise Strong’ project has seen families lead the way in designing local services based on their own needs.

In Cae Fardre, residents with no previous community space have created a thriving hub where families now take part in budget cooking classes and social activities. In Penrhys, the grant has supported the revival of the Penrhys Carnival, with families learning media, art, and costume-making skills and staging a fashion show using recycled materials.

Jen O’Hara Jakeway, Head of Community Involvement at Trivallis, said: “The funding has helped families come together to share ideas and find ways to build on their strengths to make a difference in their own communities. Being alongside them as they take the lead and drive that change has taught us so much about the potential in our communities.”

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, said: “This funding puts resources directly where they make the greatest difference to families on lower incomes. We’re determined to do all we can to prevent people from going into poverty and help those who need support the most.

“Since 2022, we’ve invested nearly £5 billion in schemes which help people access their entitlements and help put money back into people’s pockets by boosting incomes and strengthening financial support. Our Child Poverty Strategy sets out actions to tackle poverty, including delivering more community-based opportunities for play, sports, youth activities and access to arts and culture for children and families.”

Organisations can apply for up to £25,000 for community projects or up to £125,000 for regional projects involving more than one local authority.

Applications close on Sunday (Apr 13). For details, visit: gov.wales.

ROWAN CLARK, aged 24, of no fixed abode in Pembroke Dock, appeared before magistrates this week accused of criminal damage at a legal office in Pembroke.

The court heard that on Saturday, April 27, 2024, Clark allegedly caused £62 worth of damage to property belonging to Greathead and Whitelock Solicitors, located on Hamilton Terrace.

Clark has pleaded not guilty to the offence and has been remanded in custody ahead of further hearings.

He is due to appear again at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April 15, via live video link for a case mention, with sentencing scheduled for April 22 if convicted.