News
The Force will awaken in Pembroke Dock this Saturday
STAR WARS and cinema fans are eagerly awaiting Pembroke Dock’s first Star Wars pop up cinema event this Saturday in the Market Hall building.
The event is a celebration of the town’s connection with the Millennium Falcon, which was constructed in a giant hangar in the Dockyard in 1979. The latest Star Wars film will be shown just metres away from where the Millennium Falcon was made, and a special hashtag has been sweeping the internet since the project was announced #thedockstrikesback.
Early bird tickets for the event, which were on sale in Cwtch Coffee and Rembrandt Jewellers in the town sold out in less than a week. Standard priced tickets are still available from Rembrandts in Pembroke Dock or online at www.roomswithaview.wales and are great value too at £5 for adults or £3 for children.
The event will include a screening of The Force Awakens and will also feature costumed characters, an amateur costume competition, a Star Wars photo screen, Star Wars character make up, a 9ft replica of the Millennium Falcon and more. Hot food, cinema snacks, hot drinks, soft drinks and a licensed bar will also be available.
The project is a collaboration between Tenby based Rooms With A View cinema company and Pembroke Dock Regeneration Team, and has received funding from Pembrokeshire County Council’s Regeneration Team.
The original plan was to screen The Empire Strikes Back at the event, but licenses to show all the older Star Wars films have been retracted since The Force Awakens was released.
The team behind the event hope to make it an annual fixture in the town’s calendar.

Crime
Stolen vehicle investigation after late-night crash in Waterston
A VEHICLE involved in a late-night single-vehicle crash in Waterston, Milford Haven, is believed to have been stolen, police have confirmed.
Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received a report of the collision at around 11:55pm on Sunday (May 17).
The vehicle was recovered at approximately 1:15am on Monday (May 18), but nobody was found at the scene.
Following enquiries, police established that the vehicle had reportedly been stolen at some point during Sunday evening.
Officers said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
News
Labour names Senedd spokesperson team after election defeat
Ken Skates says group will focus on holding new Welsh Government to account
INTERIM Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates has unveiled the party’s Senedd spokesperson team following its defeat in the recent election.
Mr Skates will act as interim leader of Welsh Labour and spokesperson for health, care and national security.
He said the Labour group would draw on “extensive experience” while bringing “fresh energy and ideas” to its work in opposition.
The party said its Senedd group was committed to holding the new Welsh Government to account and pushing for practical results for the people of Wales.
Jayne Bryant MS has been appointed spokesperson for housing, communities, public and preventative health, with women’s health also included in her brief.
Mike Hedges MS will cover culture, sport, local government and legislation.
Vikki Howells MS becomes Chief Whip and spokesperson for environment, farming, energy and transport. Her portfolio also includes planning.
Lynne Neagle MS has been named Business Manager and spokesperson for children, education and lifelong learning.
Shav Taj MS will cover employment, equalities and economic transformation, including social partnership.
Huw Thomas MS has been appointed spokesperson for finance, democracy, citizenship and the Welsh language. Regional and city deals will also fall within his brief.
Welsh Labour said Sarah Murphy’s portfolio will be announced when she returns from maternity leave.
A photo call with the Welsh Labour Senedd Group is due to take place in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday (May 19), although no interviews will be available.
News
Welsh Secretary holds first call with new First Minister
Jo Stevens and Rhun ap Iorwerth discuss poverty, public services, clean energy, steelmaking and economic growth
WELSH Secretary Jo Stevens has held her first call with Wales’ new First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth following the recent Senedd election.
The call took place today, Monday (May 18), with Ms Stevens congratulating Mr ap Iorwerth on Plaid Cymru’s election results and his appointment as First Minister.
The Welsh Secretary said it was important for the UK and Welsh Governments to work constructively together on shared priorities.
Those issues include the cost of living, poverty, public services, economic growth and the delivery of clean energy infrastructure in Wales.
Ms Stevens also raised the importance of collaboration on Welsh steelmaking and the transition at Port Talbot, as well as growth funds, defence and national security.
The conversation follows a call last week between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the new First Minister, during which Mr Starmer also congratulated him on his appointment.
The Prime Minister has offered to meet Mr ap Iorwerth in person in June to discuss shared issues and priorities.
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