A MAN was rescued after becoming cut off by the tide at Freshwater East on Wednesday night (Jun 10).

Tenby RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was launched at 9:30pm after HM Coastguard received a 999 call from the man, who had climbed part of the cliff but had become stuck.

The volunteer crew made best speed to the reported location, around 7.5 miles west of Tenby, and began searching the area using powerful searchlights.

After the casualty was located, the lifeboat stood by to provide safety cover while a Coastguard rescue helicopter arrived.

The man was then winched to safety at the top of the cliff, where members of the Coastguard rescue team were waiting.

With no further assistance required, the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station, arriving back at 10:50pm.

THE FAMILY of the late Gerald Hartry, of Tonypandy, Mid Glamorgan, have donated £570 to the RNLI in his memory.

Gerald was a long-standing supporter of the RNLI and had a particular affection for Tenby Lifeboat Station, which he visited many times over the past 40 years while staying at the family’s caravan near Narberth.

Relatives recently visited the station to present the cheque to the crew.

Tenby Lifeboats RNLI said it was a pleasure to welcome the family and thanked them for their generous donation.

Pictured, from left, are members of Gerald’s family with Tenby Lifeboat Operations Manager Carl Evans.

Plaid Cymru leader says government is moving quickly on NHS, farming and economic priorities

FIRST MINISTER Rhun ap Iorwerth has used a social media video to set out what he says has been achieved during his first 25 days leading the Welsh Government.

In the short update, filmed while travelling by car, the Plaid Cymru leader sought to demonstrate early progress on key manifesto commitments, with particular emphasis on health, the economy and support for rural Wales.

Among the measures highlighted was work to tackle NHS waiting times, with the First Minister saying an NHS steering group is already underway as ministers attempt to address long-standing pressures on healthcare services.

The First Minister also pointed to efforts to improve economic productivity and wages, presenting the new administration as focused on raising prosperity across Wales.

On transport and regional development, Mr ap Iorwerth referenced early work aimed at improving connectivity and giving more attention to western parts of Wales, signalling a desire to spread investment beyond traditional economic centres.

Rural issues also featured prominently, with the First Minister citing action to reduce bureaucracy facing farmers. The Welsh Government recently launched an independent review into the administrative burden on farms, led by former NFU Cymru President John Davies, as part of a manifesto commitment made within the government’s first 100 days.

The video appears designed to reinforce a message that the new Plaid-led administration is moving quickly to implement election promises and deliver visible action.

However, opposition parties are likely to argue that announcements and reviews must now translate into measurable outcomes.

Questions remain over how quickly ministers can reduce NHS waiting times, improve economic performance and deliver practical support for farmers amid continuing budget pressures.

The First Minister’s update comes as the new government seeks to establish its political identity following a dramatic Senedd election result that left Plaid Cymru leading a minority administration.

While supporters may welcome signs of early activity, critics are likely to judge the government less on announcements and more on whether voters begin to see tangible improvements in everyday life over the months ahead.