The South Wales Guardian is a local newspaper and news website serving Carmarthenshire, including Carmarthen and surrounding communities. Owned and operated by Newsquest Media Group, it provides coverage of local affairs alongside national and international news. Its reporting spans community and council news, business, farming, planning, crime, sport and leisure, with dedicated coverage of rugby, football and the Scarlets. Readers can also find information on local events, entertainment, property, jobs, cars, public notices and community listings.

The publication offers a digital edition, puzzles, newsletters and email bulletins, including morning briefings, breaking news, crime and court updates, and sports news. Readers can subscribe, submit news and photographs, add events, and access reader rewards and death notices. The South Wales Guardian also provides advertising opportunities and newspaper home delivery, connecting local businesses and organisations with audiences across the area. Through its mix of reporting, practical information and reader services, the brand serves as a source of news and community updates for people living in Carmarthenshire.