News
Haverfordwest town centre: Coastguard assists in the recovery of body


Tragic scene: Police and HM Coastguard rescuers at the disused shop in Haverfordwest
A CONTRACTOR working for the Select retail chain discovered a deceased male at the rear of shops in Haverfordwest, The Pembrokeshire Herald understands. Emergency services were called at 12.45pm to an address in bridge street on Friday (Dec 5).
A witness told The Herald: “I saw a man screaming and crying in Bridge Street. He was on the phone to 999 saying that he had just discovered the body of a man.”
The main shopping street was temporarily closed to pedestrians whilst rescuers including coast guard teams assisted in recovering the body from an inaccessible area to the rear of the buildings.
After 2 hours of effort, the deceased male was brought through the empty unit – which used to be Thorntons Chocolate – by Roy Folland Funeral Services and into a waiting private ambulance. A dozen coastguard rescuers formed a line to give the deceased dignity as the body was removed from the building. Around thirty members of the public looked on, shopping bags in hand, as the operation unfolded.

Recovery operation: Bridge Street, Haverfordwest
The manager of a nearby shop told The Herald : “There has been a lot of emergency services activity this afternoon earlier the whole of the street was filled with emergency vehicles, including two fire engines.”
A member of staff at Dorothy Perkins said she was unable to speak to the press, but said the shop was closed whilst the recovery of the body was taking place.
A police spokesman told The Herald: “Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the sudden death of a man, whose body was found at a property in Bridge Street, Haverfordwest at approximately 12.45pm this afternoon.
“Enquiries are ongoing, but there aren’t believed to be suspicious circumstances. The body has not been identified at this stage.”
Health
£3m extra Welsh Labour Government funding for bereavement support

THE WELSH LABOUR GOVERNMENT says it is investing an extra £3m in bereavement services across Wales to help ensure those going through difficult times can access the support they need, when they need it.
The Bereavement Support Grant supports people experiencing a loss, with specialist forms of support available for those experiencing more complex forms of grief.
The three-year additional funding continues to help organisations currently benefiting from the Welsh Labour Government’s existing bereavement care offer across Wales.
This includes Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, the first health board in Wales to provide a psychology-led bereavement service for those who experience the death of a baby, either in pregnancy or up to 28 days following the birth of their baby.
Sarah Murphy, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, said: “I am proud that we as a Welsh Labour Government can continue to provide these important services to ensure that people have the right support they need, when they need it.
“Wales is a compassionate nation and providing additional funding for the Bereavement Support Grant will help these services continue, with the goal of everyone in Wales having equitable access to high-quality bereavement care and support.”
Charity
Saundersfoot Runners host Food Bank Run in support of James Criddle Foundation

Community event set for Sunday, February 23
SAUNDERSFOOT Runners are set to host a charity run/jog/walk in aid of the James Criddle Foundation. The event will take place on Sunday, February 23, starting at 10:00am from Wiseman’s Bridge Inn.
The route is traffic-free, making it safe for participants of all ages, including those bringing dogs—although owners are asked to keep their pets on a lead. The event will last no longer than an hour, and hot drinks will be available for purchase at the Inn afterwards.
The initiative was originally launched by Sarah Don at her running club in Fareham, Hampshire, as a way to collect donations for the local food bank. Inspired by the impact of the event, Sarah and her club planned to make it an annual tradition. However, the onset of COVID-19 and personal challenges delayed its expansion. In 2023, Sarah took the initiative to create a Facebook page, encouraging running groups across the UK and beyond to support their local food banks, turning the event into a national and international movement.
Saundersfoot Runners answered the call in 2023 and have since been organising their own Food Bank Run in support of the James Criddle Foundation. The Foundation operates a food bank from Tenby AFC clubhouse in the Clickets, Tenby.
Supporting local communities
“The Food Bank Run has been a huge support to the Foundation,” said Rachael Criddle, one of the founders. “We are grateful to everyone who takes part, to Saundersfoot Runners for organising such a positive and uplifting event, and to Wiseman’s Bridge Inn for generously allowing us to use their premises.”
The event is free to enter, but participants are encouraged to bring a bag of food donations. Items in high demand include dried food such as pasta and rice, tinned goods including beans, soup, meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables, as well as tinned pies, sausages, and jars or packets of cook-in sauces. Toiletries such as toothpaste, shampoo, and shower gel are also welcomed. A full list of needed items can be found on the Saundersfoot Runners Events page.
Organisers are hoping for a strong turnout to support this vital cause.




Useful links:
Food Bank Run Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodbankrun
Further information: https://runr.co.uk/pages/foodbankrun
James Criddle Foundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086158195382
Saundersfoot Runners Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saundersfootrunners
Health
Finding an NHS dentist in Wales made easier with new digital portal

A new digital service aimed at making it easier to find an NHS dentist is being rolled out across Wales.
The Dental Access Portal provides a central platform for people to register their interest in NHS dentistry and for health boards to allocate places for routine NHS dental treatment. The system aims to provide a clearer picture of demand for NHS dental services and eliminate the need for people to call multiple dental surgeries in search of an NHS dentist.
New service launched
To apply through the Dental Access Portal, individuals must:
- Be aged 16 or over (parents or guardians can apply for under-16s)
- Not have received routine dental treatment on the NHS in the last four years
- Live at an address in Wales for more than six months of the year or be registered with a Welsh GP practice
Health Secretary Jeremy Miles welcomed the launch, stating: “Access to NHS dentistry is not where we or the public want it to be.
“This new service will help people who may not have seen a dentist for some time get access to routine NHS appointments.
“Since the trial began in Powys, thousands of people have already been added to the list and will be allocated an NHS dentist as appointments become available.”
Positive feedback from trial
Warren Tolley, dental director at Powys Teaching Health Board, which was the first to trial the new portal, described the experience as “extremely positive.”
“The interface is very user-friendly, allowing people to quickly enter their details, and the admin function has made allocating people to a dental practice quick and easy,” he said.
The new Dental Access Portal will be run by Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW). Sam Hall, director of primary care, community and mental health digital services at DHCW, said: “The development of the Dental Access Portal means we now have a national platform that can provide a clearer picture of demand for routine NHS Wales dental services.
“Allowing people to enrol themselves or those they care for using one online system simplifies and makes fairer the process of registering an interest with an NHS dentist for everyone in Wales.”
Greater efficiency for health boards
Jeremy Miles added: “Capturing this information in one place will have enormous benefits; it will provide health boards with a clear understanding of need in their area and enable them to manage the allocation of people to dental practices as capacity allows.
“For the public, it will remove the need to contact multiple practices, providing an equitable and fairer system of access for all.”
How to access NHS dental care
Anyone already registered with an NHS dental practice should contact their dentist directly for routine or emergency appointments.
For those without an NHS dentist:
- Urgent dental treatment: Visit the NHS 111 Wales website for more information.
- Routine dental treatment: Apply for a place online via the Dental Access Portal. Eligible applicants will be contacted when an appointment becomes available.
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Judi Massa
December 5, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Our coastguards are our unsung fifth emergency service without whom we could not survive on our coastlines and the danger sometimes encountered. Bearing in mind they put their necks frequently on the line voluntarily they are unsung heroes – each and every one. Respect.
Z
December 5, 2014 at 9:18 pm
There is someone on social media claiming to know his name. I’m not going believe it, though this is indeed a serious matter and I have a gut feeling it is indeed him. My thoughts are with the people affected at this time.
doc
December 5, 2014 at 9:39 pm
i know victim very well, dont care wat cops say some of us know truth,
lisa roberts
December 5, 2014 at 11:15 pm
The person fount was my brother in law eddie davies aka scotish eddie he will ne truley missed
lisa roberts
December 6, 2014 at 12:50 am
This is a message for doc from waynes family what do u mean we all know the truth do uno something we dont and if so u best say.
Z
December 6, 2014 at 6:18 am
Then my feelings were right. I used to pass by him in town every now and again, would smile every time and talk a little to him.
I started to worry when two lads popped around home and expressed their concern for him days ago. This is quite saddening and I’ll miss him.
Z
December 6, 2014 at 8:26 am
And they said he had legal highs on him, which was even more worrying. I hope the police can track down potential drug suppliers in the community and resolve the matter.
kylie
December 6, 2014 at 3:48 pm
omg!!!!!!!!!!!!
cant believe it! legal highs are dangerous they are worse than street drugs!!!! the only way you will get these legal highs stopped is by getting petitions set up and have what ever shop it is selling them made to stop other wise there is nothing we can do!!! i know about this as we have a major struggle with it in somerset. another good man gone and for what shit that the goverment allow to be sold if any one is to blame its them along with all the other shit they allow….. so heres how to go get a petition and make several copies and leave them in shops and public places asking for the support from the public and when u reach enough signatures send off to the goverment and get the local mp involved too!!!!!!
l
December 6, 2014 at 3:53 pm
5f-pb-22 was found in a friend of mines blood after he committed suicide.its a synthetic cannabinoid.it was a shock when he committed suicide as his baby was due that week and his birthday was next day.i am keen to campaign on shutting down these legal high chains and making legal highs illegal if anyone is anyone interested in campaigning with me?
lydia
December 6, 2014 at 3:57 pm
how do I get petition set up kylie?
lisa roberts
December 6, 2014 at 8:00 pm
Listen here every fker eddie was my brother in law he did not commit suisude he feel no one knws what happens so shut the fk up
MATT WHELTON
December 7, 2014 at 12:24 am
RIP EDDIE MAN GONA MISS YU MATETHOUGHTS WITH DAVIES FAMLY XX
required
December 8, 2014 at 3:50 pm
Lisa, your spelling, your language and punctuation has made us all pretty sure that we know what sort of family we are talking about here – sorry
Amanda Sharp
December 8, 2014 at 8:38 pm
I used to work in one of the shops along Bridge Street, the area at the back is very precarious. In some places it’s practically a rock face and very slippery. It’s awful to hear that somebody has died. I’m sorry for his family’s loss.
I was walking along Bridge Street soon after the discovery of the deceased. The Coastguard Rescue carried out the recovery with great respect.
My condolences to his family and friends affected by this very sad loss.
z
December 9, 2014 at 4:55 pm
He get any legal highs from local suppliers he was banned from the local shop. Also why has everyone forgot what he did to that soilder?
rhian
December 9, 2014 at 5:11 pm
what did he do to a soldier?
Required
December 10, 2014 at 10:25 am
http://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/1520481.Second_man_pleads_guilty_in_Kinnon_murder_case/
claire
December 10, 2014 at 11:49 am
little scum. KARMA
Michelle allen
December 10, 2014 at 4:32 pm
KARMA ? Is karma having two people dead. Stop talking like u know what happened and let everyone grieve. Michelle
steve evans
December 11, 2014 at 6:17 pm
This is justice, thank god this gene pool has ended.. Ragi Kinnon will meet him one on one, no drugs, drink and see how brave he is then…Lets hope the fire are very hot down there
ian
December 16, 2014 at 5:30 pm
he was a killer, the ppl saying what a nice man and let us grieve reminds me of those ppl defending the krays – they wuz good to their mum, you could leave your door open around here and no one wuld steal nuffink (cos the krays had already taken it)
Steve
December 17, 2014 at 9:49 am
This guy was an anti-social waste of clean air.
Unsurprising he has to hurt people in death as well as life. My thoughts are with the shop staff, ambulance staff and the poor guy who found him.