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Mauve stinger jellyfish spotted ‘in their thousands’ on north facing Pembrokeshire beaches

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Beach lovers are being urged caution this week following reports that thousands of mauve stinger jellyfish have been spotted frequenting some of Pembrokeshire’s north-facing beaches.

The stingers, renowned for packing a powerful punch on bathers, have been spotted at Martin’s Haven as well as Musselwick in the Marloes peninsular.

“They’re an amazing site but please take care if you’re in the water,” commented a Pembrokeshire Marine Wildlife spokesperson.

“They can deliver a painful sting, just like a blue jellyfish or a compass jellyfish.”

Dog walkers are also being warned to keep their canines away from any stinger jellyfish which may be found washed up on the beaches.

Although small, the mauve stinger certainly packs a powerful punch, with long tentacles and warty structures on its ‘bell’, which is full of stinging cells. Small crustaceans known as amphipods hang out inside the ring of tentacles and are able to survive unharmed. The mauve stinger likes to feed on other small jellyfish and oceanic sea squirts, also known as ascidians.

This jellyfish usually appears a bluey purple (mauve) colour with a globe shaped umbrella covered in orangey brown warts. Long, thin tentacles hang down from around the bell, reaching a maximum of 3 metres.

As its scientific name suggests – Pelagia Noctiluca – this jellyfish can glow brightly at night if disturbed.

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Community-owned pub puts on half-term family deal 

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The community-owned pub at Crymych is putting on a great family deal for the half term with a family platter of food to feed up to six family members for just £30.

Children will also have free drinks. 

The initiative is part of the warm rooms project which aims to give visitors and locals an affordable meal from their local community pub. The first family evening meal will take place on Wednesday February 27. Those interested are encouraged to contact the Crymych Arms on 01239 831435 or visit the Facebook page.

On Saturday, March 1, there will be a great opportunity to enjoy traditional Welsh meals with locally supplied meats, cheeses and produce.

The Crymych Arms was refurbished in July 2024 when over 280 local people put in money to buy the pub that had remainede shut for two years.

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Power outage closes main Pembrokeshire superstore

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One of Pembrokeshire’s largest superstores remains closed to staff and customers following an electrical power outage.

Tesco Extra, Haverfordwest, was forced to lock its doors on Monday morning (February 24), following a complete electrical shutdown.

The company has since confirmed that the outage is the result of an electrical fault.  Tesco’s petrol station is also closed, and all home deliveries have been temporarily cancelled.

“We’ve had to cancel all orders and we’re really sorry for the inconvenience this has caused,” the store has commented.

“Our teams work very hard to deliver around the clock to our customers, but unfortunately, this time something has gone wrong.”

Customers have been assured that full refunds will be made, with money expected back in their bank accounts withing three and five working days.

Electrical supplies to all neighbouring properties, both domestic and commercial, remain unaffected.

Meanwhile Tesco has updated its google listing to say that the store will open at 6am tomorrow (February 25), however this may be subject to change.

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Child seriously injured in dog attack in Pembroke Dock

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A CHILD remains in hospital with serious injuries after being bitten by a dog at a property on Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, on Friday evening (February 22).

Police were called to the scene at around 6:50pm following reports of the attack.

Officers seized one dog, which has since been put down.

A significant police presence remained at the property throughout Saturday and Sunday, with forensic officers seen entering and leaving the house as investigations continued.

A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog causing injury. She has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Dyfed-Powys Police have urged the public not to speculate on the circumstances of the incident while their investigation is ongoing.

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