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Remanded in custody for chemist break-in

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10 years ago

January 22, 2015

A MAN originally from Haverfordwest but now living in Carmarthen has admitted carrying out a pre-Christmas burglary at a chemist shop in Hakin. Morgan Charles Ralph, aged 29, appeared before Judge Peter Heywood at Swansea crown court on Monday (Jan 5) for a plea and case management hearing.

He admitted breaking into the Elders shop in St Annes Road between December 21 and December 24 and stealing £500 in cash, a computer and a quantity of medicines. Judge Heywood said he noted that Ralph had an extensive criminal record although not for burglary.

He agreed to postpone sentencing until a probation officer had prepared a report into his background. Ralph, of Y Felyn, Carmarthen, was remanded to Swansea prison until he is sentenced on January 26. Judge Heywood warned Ralph that the court would consider an immediate prison sentence.

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23 Comments

Anonymous

May 3, 2018 at 4:16 pm

That obnoxious creature,morgan ralph is an alcoholic drug addict!!!i know him VERY well…That thing has spent most of his life in prison!!!! And will ccontinue to do so!!..Never done burglary????BULL…that thing smashed my window n rifled thru my house,my unerware draw,stealing £80 in 20pence coins…stole a phone…and stole several items of newellery…How did he get away with it?????IT TURNED “COPPERS NARK”…Its due out of Bridgend Prison on 11th June…just a few weeks away!!!..PEMBROKESHIRE BE AWARE!!!
Anonymous

October 24, 2018 at 7:35 pm

Hahaha Janet ???? Dunno her last name these days as she has had so many husbands I don’t even think she nos her last name, Janet is a very strange creature of neyland with no friends and even her family don’t like her. I’m glad her house got broken into that’s what she gets for bumping her gums, this woman is a spiteful horrible excuse of a human being, role on the day she dies, she won’t be missed, obviously she don’t like Morgan Ralph and I no very well he don’t like her. Hahahaha Janet Ralph, whatling or what ever mans names she’s got these days all the best!!! Waaaaaaaaa!!!!!
Anonymous

December 15, 2018 at 2:58 pm

Another mental druggy arnt you!!!she is actually a very nice n well respcted lady..
Anonymous

December 15, 2018 at 3:44 pm

Hey ginger…just read wot ya sed about ya stepmum…shud be ashamed of yaself.drugged up wen ya sent it wuz ya?????? Hear ya up in court nxt week again 4 yet another crime ya committed.banged up again then.
Anonymous

June 8, 2019 at 7:20 am

So morgan ralph battered and almost killed another woman!.He’l be walking the streets again in just over a year!!!! Why the hell isnt he banged up for at least 10 years for attempted murder???? Because Attempted Murder it was!!!!!.
Anonymous

August 10, 2019 at 7:41 pm

Oooh oooh oooh…fiona power had the audacity to show her ugly mug in neyland…..family put it around that the piece of evil shit was staying with relatives in London…..LONDON??????holed uop on the
Anonymous

September 2, 2019 at 3:59 pm

Just got back from working in another country..lo n behold morgan ralph has hit the headlines again.even the national newspapers!!.almost murdered a young lass..again…n all he gets is little more than a year behind bars…that piece of dog dirt shud be hanged.he’s a Psycopath…..like his ol man..ive seen his old man’s wife struggle with broken ribs many times over n the marks around her neck…the apple dont fall far from the tree…
Anonymous

September 2, 2019 at 4:42 pm

Cudnt agree more pal…shit like that has no right to live alongside decent people..theyl get comeuppance….
Anonymous

September 3, 2019 at 4:07 pm

Hi mate…i agree…totally…seen micks missess marks too.also seen mcks injuries too.inflicted by that nutter son of his…mick was battered black n blue with a concrete post n the nutter wrapped a plastic bag around his dads head to suffocate him….yes..came into the pub like that..a pathetic sight…but lets not forget wot mick has put his wife thru….she’s looking more calm these days since she left him..
Anonymous

June 22, 2020 at 8:57 pm

To everyone in wales..especially the young lady that nutter morgan ralph almost murdered last year,he is getting out of prison this friday..26th June 2020…BE AWARE…
Anonymous

June 26, 2020 at 4:35 pm

Nutter Morgan Ralph was released from prison today!!!!!.
Anonymous

July 11, 2020 at 10:17 am

Janet no one cares, trawling my name all the time.
Anonymous

July 19, 2020 at 2:56 pm

Leave Ure names then????
Anonymous

July 29, 2020 at 4:23 pm

Was in swansea nik with ya…never tried murder tho..
Anonymous

August 1, 2020 at 5:26 pm

Never tried murder? What u mean?
Anonymous

August 5, 2020 at 6:26 pm

Tried ta murder the lass in her own home in Harford didnt ya!!! Poor lass had to jump outa her flat window didnt she….Cops were there to save her…
Anonymous

August 5, 2020 at 7:09 pm

To anyone out there reading this…..DO NOT pay Michael Ralph to do work in your home…Just spoke to his missus..He totally fkd up her plumbing…PROPER..cost her hundreds to pay a proper plumber to put it right…
Anonymous

November 5, 2020 at 4:13 pm

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December 3, 2020 at 5:53 pm

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March 17, 2021 at 5:32 pm

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September 1, 2021 at 4:45 pm

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September 30, 2021 at 11:11 am

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September 30, 2021 at 11:12 am

Not good at all

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Officials announced for 2026 Eisteddfod in Pembrokeshire

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November 14, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD returns to Pembrokeshire in 2026, and organisers have named the officials who will steer this major cultural event over the next year and a half.

With the artistic and local committees already established, meetings to finalise competitions and adjudicators are underway to ensure the List of Competitions is ready by spring. Committee members have also been voting over the past weeks to elect key officials for the Executive Committee.

John Davies, former leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, has been appointed Chair of the Executive Committee. Known for his deep connection to Pembrokeshire and extensive experience with national organisations, Davies aims to make the Eisteddfod a true community event, welcoming involvement from all corners of the region.

Tegryn Jones, Chief Executive of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, takes on the role of Deputy Chair (Strategy). With a strong passion for Welsh culture and language, Jones brings a wealth of experience working with local communities, visitors, and volunteers across three counties.

Deputy Chair (Culture) is Carys Ifan, Director of Canolfan Egin and a seasoned cultural organiser. Based in Llangrannog and originally from Llandudoch, Ifan has led numerous artistic and community projects across the region.

Cris Tomos, a community development veteran with over 30 years of experience, will lead the 2026 Eisteddfod Local Fund. Working with PLANED, a community development charity, Tomos has supported countless community enterprises and co-operatives in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Carmarthenshire.

Non Davies, recently elected as Executive Committee Secretary, brings extensive cultural management expertise as Ceredigion County Council’s Corporate Manager for Culture. Having chaired the Cardigan Local Fund Committee for the 2022 Ceredigion Eisteddfod, Davies is well-versed in managing cultural projects.

National Eisteddfod Chief Executive, Betsan Moses, said: “We’re looking forward to working with John and the team over the next few months as we prepare for the 2026 Eisteddfod.

“There’s almost a quarter of a century since the Eisteddfod was last held in Pembrokeshire, and we’re very much looking forward to returning to the area. 2026 is an important year for us as we celebrate 850 years since the first Eisteddfod was held in Cardigan Castle in 1176.

“We’re looking forward to working in a new way within a catchment area which includes parts of another two counties, which is, of course, a chance to work with local people in Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire again.”

Further announcements are expected in the coming weeks, including the sale of competition prizes and opportunities to donate the Crown and the Chair.

The National Eisteddfod will be held in Llantood from August 1–8, 2026.

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Campaigners urge Welsh Government to adopt proportional representation for Local Elections

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November 14, 2024

Tom Sinclair

CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the Welsh Government to introduce the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for local elections, following moves by two councils to shift away from the First Past the Post (FPTP) system being blocked on technical grounds.

Yesterday (Nov 14), Ceredigion Council voted narrowly, with an 18 to 17 majority, in favor of adopting STV. This follows Gwynedd Council’s decision last month, where 65% of councillors backed the move. However, both councils have been prevented from implementing STV due to a requirement for a two-thirds majority under the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.

In recent consultations, public support for STV has been overwhelming, with over 70% in Gwynedd and 67% in Ceredigion favoring the change. Only Powys Council rejected the proposal, despite 60.5% of its respondents supporting STV. Campaigners argue that the current system deprives voters of representation, citing that over 100,000 people were denied a vote in the 2022 elections due to uncontested seats.

The Electoral Reform Society Cymru (ERS Cymru) highlights the contrast with Scotland, where the introduction of STV for local elections in 2007 has significantly reduced uncontested seats. According to ERS Cymru, Scotland has had fewer uncontested seats in the last four elections combined than Gwynedd Council recorded alone in 2022.

Jess Blair, Director of ERS Cymru, said:

“Decisions made in council chambers affect everyone in those areas, so every vote should count. It’s absurd that councils choosing STV are blocked by a technicality, leaving them stuck with an outdated system that denies representation to thousands. The Welsh Government must act to avoid repeating the undemocratic outcomes of the last elections.”

Campaigners are now calling on the Welsh Government to introduce STV across all councils in Wales, ensuring representation that reflects the electorate’s wishes.

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Upgrades completed at Port of Milford Haven’s simulator suite

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November 14, 2024

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The upgrades provided by Netherlands-based company MARIN contain the latest hardware in terms of processing power and graphics, as well as upgrades to MARIN’s ‘Dolphin’ software, increasing the capability to create scenarios. These are complemented with new 4k visuals on 75” screens which increase the depth and field of vision, adding to the realism.

Recently, a training day was led by Training Pilot Captain Mark Johnson, assisted by ex-Pilot Andy Hillier, involving members of the Svitzer team as well as Pilots Matt Roberts and Ian Coombes. As part of the scenario, they were faced with a loss of engine power and steering along with worsening weather and sea conditions. The Pilots had to communicate with Svitzer in order to successfully instruct them on how to tow and direct a drifting tanker. While scenarios like these are uncommon within port operations, it is important to rehearse procedures that would be implemented if they are required and enhances participants’ skill sets.

Marine Pilot and Simulator Instructor, Captain Ewan McNicoll, said “This simulator suite has future proofed our training capabilities, both internally for Pilots and marine staff, but also externally for clients wishing to use the facility, be it for training purposes or research and development. We can create any type of scenario with any type of ship, ranging from practicing ship handling manoeuvres to emergency situations, it really is game changing! Working with our partners at MARIN has been a complete success and I am very proud of our new facility.”

For more information about training at the navigation simulation suite please contact the Port of Milford Haven at [email protected] or 01646 696100.