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- 1 2 "Carmarthen | Sheriffs Of England And Wales". sheriffs. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- 1 2 3 "PRESS RELEASE/NEWS Sheriff's Weekend" (PDF).
- ↑ "The Councillors - Carmarthen Town Council". www.carmarthentowncouncil.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ↑ Lewis, Ian (2023-05-15). "Carmarthen welcomes new mayor, deputy and sheriff". InYourArea.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-26.