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Carbon monoxide alarm proves it’s worth

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Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are urging the public to be alert to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide following an incident at a property in Coronation Avenue, Haverfordwest on Saturday evening.

The occupants of the property were alerted to the presence of the gas by their Carbon Monoxide detector, which fortunately provided an early warning allowing them to safely leave their home.

Fire crews from Haverfordwest fire station utilised breathing apparatus to enter and ventilate the property. They also monitored the levels of Carbon Monoxide with specialist gas detection equipment which confirmed the presence of the deadly gas.

The Fire Services County Community Safety Manager Sion Slaymaker said: ‘The occupants of this premises escaped unscathed due to the early warning provided by their Carbon Monoxide detector. This incident serves as a timely reminder of the need to be vigilant to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide.’

Sion added: ‘As the colder winter weather draws nearer, now is an ideal time to ensure that chimneys are swept and are free from obstruction; heating appliances should also be serviced. A blocked or poorly maintained chimney will increase the chances of a build-up of carbon monoxide. Any fuel burning appliance has the potential to produce carbon monoxide; this includes oil and gas appliances such as boilers and fires as well as coal or wood burning fires.’

‘We would urge the public to consider having a free Home Fire Safety Check by qualified fire officers from your community. To arrange a visit please contact 0800 169 1234 or visit our website www.mawwfire.gov.uk

 

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Wales unemployment close to UK rate as ministers promise productivity push

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WALES’ unemployment rate is broadly in line with the UK average, according to the latest labour market figures.

The Welsh Government said figures from the Annual Population Survey showed unemployment among people aged 16 and over in Wales at 4.5%, compared with 4.4% across the UK.

Ministers said Wales’ employment rate was also “relatively close” to its all-time high, but acknowledged that official labour market data should be treated with caution because of continuing concerns over reliability.

The figures come as the newly elected Welsh Government seeks to put productivity at the centre of its economic agenda.

A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “As a newly elected Government we are committed to driving investment, innovation and higher productivity across Wales.

“We have announced a National Productivity Goal to close the gap with the rest of the UK and help unlock the full potential of the Welsh economy.

“By focusing on productivity, we will deliver more jobs, higher pay, stronger businesses and thriving communities.”

The Government says the new goal will help shape the work of its planned Welsh innovation and development agency, including how it supports businesses, develops skills and invests in the wider economy.

However, ministers also said Wales’ labour market appears to be following similar trends to the UK as a whole.

They pointed to ongoing work by the Office for National Statistics to improve the quality of Labour Force Survey data, saying the figures should be read alongside other labour market indicators to get a clearer picture.

The Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, is seeking a meeting with the ONS to discuss the reliability of labour market data for Wales.

 

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Milford Haven man jailed for breaching domestic violence protection order

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A MILFORD HAVEN man has been jailed after admitting breaching a domestic violence protection order.

Ryan Carlmain, 33, of Plas Peregrine, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 17).

The court heard that Carlmain breached an order made by the same court on May 14 this year.

The breach took place in Milford Haven on June 10, when he attended an address at Marble Hall Road, contacted the woman concerned three times by telephone, and entered the property through a bathroom window after snapping a key off in the back door.

Carlmain admitted the breach.

Magistrates committed him to prison for two months, saying the offence was so serious because he had shown a “flagrant disregard for court orders”.

He was also ordered to pay £284 in costs, with payment due on his release.

 

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Traffic chaos as Freemens Way closure brings Haverfordwest to a standstill

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TRAFFIC across Haverfordwest remains severely disrupted this morning (Jun 18) following the closure of Freemens Way due to an ongoing incident.

Motorists have reported lengthy delays throughout the town, with congestion stretching back towards Johnston and queues forming on key routes into the county town.

Several drivers have described the situation as “gridlock”, with some reporting journey times of more than an hour to travel relatively short distances.

One motorist said it had taken one hour and 20 minutes to travel from Johnston to the bottom of Dredge Hill, while others reported traffic problems across much of Haverfordwest since early this morning.

Police remain at the scene and drivers are being urged to avoid the area where possible and seek alternative routes.

The Herald understands traffic is being affected on multiple approaches to the town as vehicles attempt to divert around the closure.

There has been speculation on social media about the cause of the incident. However, no official details have yet been released by the emergency services.

The Pembrokeshire Herald has contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for an update and will provide further information as soon as it becomes available.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time for journeys and expect significant delays throughout the area.

 

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