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Warrant issued for absent defendant

Published

10 years ago

January 6, 2015

A WARRANT for the arrest of Pembroke Dock man was issued after Magistrates found him guilty of using threatening words to cause harassment. Matthew Evans, aged 31, of Bush Street, was due to appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday but the trial went ahead in his absence. He was found guilty following evidence from the complainant, Katherine Owen, and a warrant for his arrest was issued to bring him to court for sentencing.

Evans was originally charged with two offences of using threatening words with intent to cause fear, harassment or distress. The first charge of using threatening words with intent was dropped by the prosecution. Prosecuting, Vaughan Pritchard-Jones said: “This selfconfessed alcoholic was seen by the complainant on August 11 to be kicking his dog. The dog was yelping and howling. “The complainant, Katherine Owen, shouted across to him to say ‘stop what you are doing, stop kicking your dog’.

“He began a tirade of foul and abusive language, which went on for some time. He wandered off and started throwing beer cans over the hedges. “Police were called and they arrested him close by. The cans were recovered and he accepted he was the person they were looking for. “He said he wasn’t shouting at the lady and that he was just shouting at his dog”. In his interview at the station, Evans answered ‘no comment’ to a number of questions, such as ‘do you have a dog?’, ‘Why did you kick your dog?’ and ‘why were you verbally abusive?’.

The witness, Katherine Owen said: “We were sitting in bed watching TV when I heard a loud person coming down the road. What caught my attention was the sound of a yelping dog. “I opened the window and saw the gentleman kicking his dog. “I shouted at him to stop but this diverted his attention to me and he started shouting at me as his dog had run off, it was quite a horrible experience.”

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

Published

1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

2 days ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.