Welsh Ambulance Service declares ‘critical incident’
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a ‘critical incident’ because of significantly increased demand across the 999 service and extensive hospital handover delays. Demand on the 999 service is currently very high, with more than 340 calls waiting to be…
Essential roadworks to take place on A487
Major roadworks to carry out essential maintenance work on the A487 near Newport, Pembrokeshire for eight weeks are set to begin from 6 January 2025. The works, which are being carried out to ensure the long-term resilience of the road…
Dyfed-Powys Police recognises Outstanding Student Contributions to Poster Competition for Operation Ivydene initiative
Students from across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to a poster competition run as part of the Dyfed-Powys Police Operation Ivydene initiative. Over the past few months, primary and secondary schools across the…
Palestine Activists allege Dyfed Pension Fund holds investments in companies complicit with Gaza atrocities
Solidarity with Palestine Pembrokeshire has been active over the past 13 months in supporting Gaza and calling for a ceasefire. The group has alleged that Pembrokeshire County Council pensions are being used to fund the killing and maiming of innocent…
Fire-ravaged seaside pub given go-ahead to rebuild and renovate
Plans to rebuild and renovate a fire-ravaged Pembrokeshire seaside pub have been given the go-ahead by the national park. In an application before Pembrokeshire Coast National Park planners, Pleasure Inns Ltd sought permission for alterations and refurbishment works to the…
Trout fishery and holiday chalet scheme in Pembrokeshire given go-ahead by county planners
Amendments to a trout fishery holiday chalet scheme, which was granted by Pembrokeshire councillors last year after being repeatedly recommended for refusal, have been given the go-ahead by county planners. Last summer, Pembrokeshire councillors backed plans for holiday chalets at…
Dyfed-Powys Police launch new Community Policing Strategy
Residents across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys can expect to see more of their community policing teams as a new strategy that places renewed emphasis on engagement, early intervention, and prevention is launched. Neighbourhood policing is provided by teams of…
Local politician backs calls from animal charity to stop trail hunting on land owned by UK armed forces.
Mid and West Wales MS Jane Dodds has joined calls for a ban on trail hunting on land owned by the Ministry of Defence. Under a current agreement between the MOD and the Masters of Foxhounds association, trail hunts are…
In a Heritage Centre not so Far, Far Away – Pembroke Dock Museum goes from strength to strength
Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, which tells the story of the town including its part in the creation of the iconic Millennium Falcon for Star Wars in 1979, is going from strength to strength thanks to the dedication and commitment of…
Plans for wheelchair accessible holiday lodges at a site near Pembrokeshire’s deer park withdrawn
£2m plans for wheelchair accessible holiday lodges at the site of a Pembrokeshire deer park attraction, which has animals from the Queen’s estate, have been withdrawn. In an application submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council, Mr and Mrs Evans sought permission…