The Pembrokeshire Herald
Father jailed for 35 years after baby hurled at television
A COURT has heard how a twomonth-old baby was hurled with force at a television screen by their own father, causing multiple lifethreatening injuries. Rhidian Jamieson, 29, had been left in sole care of the infant at a property in Y Verwig, near...
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Judge halts Tenby baby death trial
THE TRIAL of a man accused of causing the death of six-month-old Sophia Kelemen in a multi-storey car park crash in Tenby was effectively stopped on Thursday morning after a judge accepted a defence submission that the defendant was not “driving” the...
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Crowds line streets as tractor run hailed a festive success
CROWDS lined streets and pavements across Pembrokeshire on Saturday evening (Dec 20) as Clarbeston Road AFC’S illuminated Christmas tractor run was hailed a resounding success. More than 200 tractors took part in the event, travelling through villages...
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Milford Haven woman jailed after stabbing partner before confessing at police station
A MILFORD HAVEN woman who stabbed her partner in the back and bicep walked straight into Haverfordwest Police Station and told officers: “I stabbed my ex-partner earlier.” Amy Woolston, 22, entered the station at around 8:00pm on June 13 and openly...
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MAN BAILED AS MURDER INVESTIGATION CONTINUES P5
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West Wales man held on remand for arson dies in jail
A WEST Wales man who was being held on remand at Swansea Prison has died while awaiting trial for arson. Mark Waterman, aged 54, of Parc Graig Glais, Upper Queens Road, Aberystwyth, was found dead at HMP Swansea on 7 October 2025. His death has been...
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Two found guilty of conspiracy to murder after armed hit on caravan
TWO people who plotted an armed hit on a caravan in Ceredigion have been found guilty of conspiracy to murder following a two-week trial at Swansea Crown Court. The court heard how Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry planned to kill Christopher Mills so...
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Haverfordwest man jailed for sadistic knife ordeal
A HAVERFORDWEST man has been jailed after subjecting his partner to a terrifying knife attack during which he claimed he had been paid to rape and kill her. Mark Webber, 45, repeatedly threatened his victim with a kitchen knife, cutting her from her...
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FLOOD-HIT FARMER SPEAKS OUT
COUNCILLOR QUITS LABOUR TO HELP BUILD NEW LEFT-WING PARTY • P18
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Arrest made as police probe death of man in Llangwm
DYFED-POWYS POLICE is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Pembrokeshire on Friday, September 12. The 34-year-old was injured while working at a property in the Llangwm area. He was taken to hospital but later died from...
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Princess Royal visits Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre
HRH The Princess Royal visited the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre on Thursday (September 11) to mark the return of the historic RAF Pembroke Dock Memorial Window. The window, which was first dedicated in October 1945 at the RAF Station Church in...
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Tributes paid to cyclist after fatal A40 collision
THE FAMILY of a woman who died following a collision on the A40 near Llanddewi Velfrey have paid tribute to her. Jodie Amanda James, aged 33, was seriously injured while cycling on the A40 on the morning of Friday, August 22. She was taken to hospital...
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Man pleads guilty to attempted arson
A PEMBROKESHIRE man has admitted trying to set fire to a cabin and a car. Janis Dambrans, aged 53, from Crundale, had been due to face trial at Swansea Crown Court on several charges. However, before the case was due to begin, he pleaded guilty to...
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Hero rescues drowning boy from rip tide
A HEROIC bystander has described the terrifying moment he risked his life to save a young boy and his father from a rip tide at Broadhaven South. Baz Williams, who was enjoying a day out at the beach, leapt into action when he spotted a boy named Alex...
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Welsh grandfather conned out of £17,000 in crypto scam
A WELSH grandfather who lives in the Dyfed-powys police area has spoken of his devastation after losing more than £17,000 to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam which tricked him into believing his savings had grown to three quarters of a million...
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Man admits Milford cannabis dealing as woman faces cocaine dealing trial
A MAN has admitted selling cannabis and having almost £2,500 in criminal cash, while a woman is set to stand trial over allegations she dealt both cocaine and cannabis. Kaleb Thomas, 20, of no fixed address, and 46-year-old Joanna John, of Howarth...
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Woman glued herself to hospital entrance in protest
A 57-YEAR-OLD woman has admitted causing serious disruption at Withybush Hospital after gluing herself to the ground near the main entrance in protest at the detention of her partner by hospital staff. Pink Realm, from Nelson Avenue in Milford Haven,...
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Man arrested after stabbing in Tenby housing estate
A MAN was taken to hospital with stab wounds following a serious incident in a quiet residential estate in Tenby on Monday (July 14). Emergency services were called to Hafalnod, a cul-de-sac near the edge of town, shortly before 2:00pm. A heavy police...
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Man arrested after Oasis ticket scam exposed
A MAN has been arrested following a Pembrokeshire Herald investigation into claims that dozens of people were scammed out of thousands of pounds for VIP tickets to Oasis and Coldplay concerts which allegedly did not exist. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed...
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Bailiffs enforcing in Milford Haven as more say they can’t afford council tax
COUNCIL TAX debt in Wales has soared to £263 million, with Pembrokeshire now among the top ten counties for arrears per household. As enforcement agents were attending properties in Milford Haven last month, concerns are growing over the treatment of...
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Man airlifted after serious incident in Haverfordwest
A MAN was airlifted to hospital following a serious incident in Haverfordwest on Monday morning (June 23). Emergency services responded to reports of an injured person on Perrots Road just after 10:00am. Dyfed-Powys Police, paramedics and a Wales Air...
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Teen admits causing serious injury in Newgale campsite crash
A 19-YEAR-OLD has admitted causing serious injury to four people after crashing his car into Newgale Campsite near Haverfordwest. Jack Hale, of Cuffern View, Simpson Cross, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving when he appeared...
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Couple targeted by rogue roofers in Milford Haven
A VULNERABLE couple in Milford Haven were left distraught and their home exposed to the elements after rogue roofers climbed onto their property under false pretences — and one reportedly grabbed the arm of 68-year-old Jane Scourfield, who suffers from...
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Quick thinking boy a hero
A BRAVE Year 7 pupil from Haverfordwest High VC School has been praised after his swift and composed actions helped save his grandmother’s life during a recent medical emergency. Jack sprang into action when his Nan suddenly became seriously unwell....
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Van driver on trial over fatal crash at Nash Fingerpost
A PEMBROKESHIRE man has gone on trial accused of causing the death of a motorcyclist in a crash at the A477 Nash Fingerpost junction. Jason Harvey, aged 43, from Law Street, Pembroke Dock, denies causing the death of Ashley Rogers through careless...
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Shop worker robbed at knifepoint for £50 from till
A SHOP WORKER was robbed at knifepoint during a terrifying incident in Milford Haven on Saturday morning (May 17). Pirintha Jeyanthirakumar, who was working her shift at the Pill Ship store on Pill Lane, described the ordeal as “scary” after a masked...
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Sad farewell to Folly Farm’s majestic Lion, Hugo
Folly Farm has announced the heartbreaking loss of one of its most iconic residents, Hugo the African lion, who passed away this week at the age of 17. Hugo arrived at the award-winning Pembrokeshire attraction in 2014, alongside his mate Luna and...
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Pregnant woman airlifted from Caldey Island
Tenby lifeboats helicopter respond emergency and rescue to morning TENBY’S two lifeboats launched shortly before 8:30am on Monday (May 5) to assist the Welsh Ambulance Service with the evacuation of a pregnant woman from Caldey Island. The inshore...
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Major rescue operation in Milford Haven
A MAJOR multi-agency rescue operation unfolded in Milford Haven on Thursday afternoon (May 1), with two helicopters, lifeboat crews, police, and paramedics responding to an emergency involving a casualty near the Port Authority jetty. The Coastguard...
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Residents meet councillor and police at community event
RESIDENTS in Monkton had the chance to speak directly with their local councillor and police officers this week (Apr 22) during a community engagement event held at Tenby Court. The “meet the street” event was attended by County Councillor Jonathan...
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Businessman ‘honoured’ to become Wales Air Ambulance’s first business ambassador
PEMBROKESHIRE businessman Darren Briggs has been named the first-ever Business Ambassador for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity, recognising his long-standing support and commitment to the lifesaving service. The 54-year-old entrepreneur, who founded...
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Armed police with dogs close Narberth town centre
ARMED police officers and dog units swarmed the centre of Narberth on the evening of Friday, April 4, prompting road closures and concern from residents. Market Street was sealed off as officers responded to what Dyfed-Powys Police later described as...
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Pembroke woman sentenced for drug possession and assault on PC
ALISHA STOKES, 30, of Devon Drive, Pembroke, appeared before magistrates in Haverfordwest this week on a series of charges. On Saturday, February 22, Stokes was found in possession of 2.4 grams of cannabis in Haverfordwest. She indicated a guilty plea...
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New community wind turbine set to be built near Fishguard
A CALL to replace a Pembrokeshire community wind turbine which has raised more than £76,000 for local groups with a larger one has been backed once again despite a second recommendation to refuse. In an application before Pembrokeshire County...
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The Ivy Bush Inn crowned best local pub in Samuel Kurtz MS competition
THE IVY BUSH INN in Narberth has been named Best Local Pub 2025 in a competition run by Samuel Kurtz MS. The popular pub was awarded the title following weeks of public voting, securing the most nominations in a contest that saw 569 votes cast for 102...
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‘Shark fishing’ ruse exposed as £100m cocaine haul uncovered
A FISHING boat supposedly heading out for a shark-fishing trip was, in reality, smuggling more than a ton of high-purity cocaine worth £100 million into the UK. The Lily Lola, intercepted by Border Force officers off the coast of Cornwall, had been...
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Oakwood Theme Park closes permanently • P4
Paddleboard company owner admits to manslaughter • P7
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Woman who died on ferry named • P3
Tenby’s Eileen Ma chin celebrates 101st birthday • P9
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Police-chase teenager remanded over drug and firearm offences
A PEMBROKESHIRE teenager who was previously granted bail on drug-dealing charges has now been remanded in custody after facing additional allegations, including conspiracy to possess a firearm. Harrison Billing, 18, of Jury Lane, Haverfordwest, had...
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Broke local authority drops legal action against Withyhedge
CASH-STRAPPED Pembrokeshire County Council has announced it will not proceed with legal action against the operators of Withyhedge Landfill, citing financial considerations. In October last year, the council sought an interim injunction against...
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Crundale woman sentenced to community order for racial hatred posts
A 60-YEAR-OLD woman from Crundale near Haverfordwest has been sentenced for inciting racial hatred on X by calling for the mass deportation of Muslims from the UK. Lucy Collins posted inflammatory messages on her X account, formerly known as Twitter,...
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Protest outside Burton home of man accused of abusing baby
AROUND 40 people gathered outside a residential address in Burton on Tuesday (Jan 28) to protest against Christopher Phillips, 33, who faces serious charges, including sexual penetration of a seven-week-old baby, assault, ill-treatment, neglect, and...
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Paedophile caught with indecent images of children
A PAEDOPHILE has avoided prison sentence after being caught with nearly 1,600 sickening indecent images and videos of children on his computer – including babies as young as six months old being subjected to abuse from both adults and animals. Jamie...
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Citizen sought to join Pembrokeshire County Council’s Audit Committee
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is inviting applications for a Lay Member to join its Governance and Audit Committee, with the deadline for submissions extended to January 31. The role of the Governance and Audit Committee is crucial in ensuring the...
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Veterinary manager jailed for £50,000 work fraud
A FORMER veterinary surgery manager who stole £50,000 from her employers has been jailed for three years. Charlotte Devonald, 44, of Cromwell Road, Milford Haven, abused her position of trust at Animal Doctors veterinary surgery in Clydach, Swansea...
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Neyland councillors rift now ‘as wide as Grand Canyon’
THE DIVISIONS within Neyland Town Council deepened further this week after a controversial attempt to block an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) requested by two councillors. Councillors Brian Rothero and David Devauden formally requested the EGM on...
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Council ‘s £34m budget gap
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is staring down the barrel of a £34.1m funding gap for 202526. Despite a 3.6% funding increase from the Welsh Government, announced on Wednesday (Dec 11), councillors are grappling with tough decisions on tax increases and...
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MS raises ambulance handover crisis
LOCAL MS Sam Kurtz raised the dire state of local ambulance services at First Minister’s Questions on Tuesday, December 3. Although ambulance response times improved in the Hywel Dda UHB area in the last set of Welsh Government data, they remain far...
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Detective Chief Inspector describes child’s death as ‘heartbreaking’
POLICE have described the death of seven-year-old Louis Linse at the hands of his mother as a “heartbreaking incident” that has deeply impacted officers and the local community. Papaipit Linse, 43, from Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by...
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Tribute paid to ‘kind and caring’ solicitor who died in crash
THE FAMILY of Emily ThorntonSandy, a 30-year-old woman from Pontarddulais who tragically lost her life following a collision, have paid heartfelt tributes to a wife and daughter described as an “intelligent, kind, and caring soul.” Emily passed away...
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Motorist jailed over death of popular Tenby taxi driver
MOTORIST Mateusz Sikorski, 30, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison at Swansea Crown Court on Friday ( Nov 8) for causing death by dangerous driving. Addressing the court, the judge HH Geraint Walters KC, said: “These cases are amongst...
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Carmarthenshire fireworks display descends into chaos
A FIREWORKS display at Mynyddygarreg Hall near Kidwelly turned chaotic on Tuesday (Nov 5) as rockets flew into the crowd, hitting spectators and leaving families in distress. Rhian, a mother at the event, recounted the terrifying experience, stating...
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Scrum half cleared of designer watch robbery charges
OSPREYS scrum half Luke Davies, alongside three other men, has been acquitted of stealing four designer watches, valued at £1,800, in a case presented at Swansea Crown Court. Davies, Adam Thomas, Jordan Ball, and Jake Ball, along with former Wales U20...
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Judge criticises reluctance to jail offenders after hammer attack
A CROWN COURT judge has hit out at the judicial service’s reluctance to send criminals to custody despite their regular offending when sentencing a Haverfordwest man accused of attacking his victim with a lump hammer. Addressing Joshua Lee, 21, when...
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Second homes Council Tax contributed £9.1m
Second home-owners in Pembrokeshire, whose 200 percent Council Tax premiums have contributed more than £9m to council coffers in this financial year, are not expected to see that level rise if a recommendation before full council is backed later this...
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Drug dealer on run found in fancy dress
A DRUG dealer who evaded capture for over a year has been arrested after returning home disguised in NHS scrubs and a lanyard. Lynne Leyson, 53, from Carmarthen, fled after being convicted of conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs, along with...
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Paedophile jailed for breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Haverfordwest who breached a sexual harm prevention order and possessed a burner phone containing indecent images of children has been jailed for 16 months. Euwyn Draper, of Goat Street, appeared at Swansea Crown Court for...
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Woman, 70, admits causing death of baby
A 70-YEAR-OLD woman has pleaded guilty to causing the tragic death of an eight-month-old baby in a pram by dangerous driving outside a hospital in West Wales. Bridget Carole Curtis admitted the charge at Swansea Crown Court, where she faced...
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Surgery to go despite strong opposition
HYWEL DDA has confirmed the closure of St Davids Surgery this week, dismissing widespread local opposition and calls for reconsideration. This decision follows a packed public meeting where residents voiced their concerns about the loss of the vital...
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