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Pembrokeshire welcomes new litter picking hub courtesy of Windswept Watersports
Pembrokeshire’s coastlines have been given an autumn spruce thanks to a new litter picking hub run by Windswept Watersports of Dale in conjunction with Keep Wales Tidy.
The hub will now allow the general public, community groups and businesses to borrow litter-picking equipment to ensure that their local areas are kept clean and tidy.
The first clean-up took place earlier this month when Windswept Watersports joined Keep Wales Tidy for a litter pick at Castle Beach. Their pick, which also celebrated the launch of the new hub launch, resulted in no fewer than four bags of litter being collected.
The aim is that residents and visitors alike will now use the hub facilities to look after their local area and to get outdoors and support their physical and mental wellbeing. The hub offers free kits that include litter pickers, hi-viz vests, rubbish bags and hoops, which are essential for keeping bags open in breezy conditions.
“It’s so important to us to keep the areas where we do our water sports clean and tidy and this is why we’ve decided to become a litter-picking hub,” commented Windswept Watersports senior instructor, Miyah Periam.
Windswept Watersports already has a children’s club where youngsters are encouraged to get involved in cleaning the beaches and keep the area tidy. They also do a lot of work with local community groups.
“Having our new hub equipment here is going to help us work closer with groups to protect and conserve our coastal areas,” added Miyah.
The initiative has been warmly welcomed by Keep Wales Tidy’s Pembrokeshire project officer, Kerry McCaughan.
“I’m thrilled that Windswept Watersports has joined our mission to keep Wales tidy and I want to urge everyone to help keep it that way by making use of the newly launched Litter Picking Hub,” she said.
Anyone interested in using the local hub is being urged to get in touch or visit the website for more information www.keepwalestidy.cymru/litter-pucking-hubs
The initiative is funded by the UK government through the UK shared prosperity fund. Keep Wales Tidy is also working alongside Pembrokeshire County Council to eradicate litter and waste.
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Tributes pour in following death of child in Milford Haven
OFFICERS from Dyfed-Powys Police have made themselves available to pupils at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, following the tragic death of a 12-year-old pupil named locally as Honey French.
Police were called to an address in Milford Haven on Saturday morning following a request from the Wales Ambulance Service.
Police have confirmed that sadly died a short time later.
Honey’s mother Jessica took to social media on Sunday, saying: “This was a horrible accident, a game gone wrong.
“Our hearts are shattered, she was the most loved little girl of all.
Referring to the many photos of Honey posted by friends and well-wishers on her Facebook wall, Jess said: “Thank you for all your kind messages, all these photos show me how many other people love her too.”
Hundreds of people have paid tribute to Honey on social media, showing how loved she was by so many in the community.
In a statement Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Our thoughts are with her family at this time, and support has been offered from specialist officers.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious.
“[Any children] affected by this incident, can find help and support from Childline by calling 0800 1111.”
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Man arrested after serious assault in Fishguard
A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested following a serious assault in Fishguard town centre that left a 20-year-old victim with multiple head injuries. The incident occurred in Market Square in the early hours of Sunday (October 20).
Police received reports of the assault at around 2:50am, and the victim remains in hospital with injuries described as potentially life-changing. Following an appeal for information, officers arrested the suspect on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, and he is currently in custody.
A police spokesperson said: “A man has been arrested as police investigate a serious assault which was reported in Market Square, Fishguard, at 2:50am on Sunday (October 20). A 20-year-old man remains in hospital having suffered multiple head injuries which are potentially life-changing. Following an appeal for information, a 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm. He is currently in police custody.”
The spokesperson added: “We’d like to thank everyone who got in touch with information to help the investigation.”
The Herald understands that enquiries into the assault are ongoing.
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Police investigate unexplained death in Laugharne
A WOMAN was found dead at a property in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, on Friday (October 18). Emergency services, including officers from Dyfed-Powys Police, paramedics, and a Wales Air Ambulance helicopter, responded to concerns raised about her welfare.
The Wales Air Ambulance was stood down upon arrival, and the woman was declared dead at the scene.
Police have not yet identified the deceased, describing her death as “unexplained.” Her next of kin have been informed, and investigations are ongoing.
A spokeswoman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys received a call reporting concerns for the welfare of a woman at an address in Laugharne at just before 11:20am on Friday (October 18). Sadly, the woman passed away at the property. Her next of kin have been informed, and our thoughts are with them at this time. The death is being treated as unexplained, and the coroner has been informed.”
The Herald understands that further details will be released once the investigation progresses.
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