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Roads and footpaths to close during live firing at Pembrokeshire ranges
A NUMBER of roads and coastal footpaths across Pembrokeshire will be temporarily closed this month due to live firing exercises at military training ranges.
Live firing is scheduled to take place at Castlemartin on January 6–9, 12–16, 19–23 and 26–30. Additional night firing will also be carried out on January 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29.
Exercises are also planned at Manorbier between January 19 and 23. No night firing is scheduled at Manorbier.
As a result of the activity, several public routes will be closed at various times. The road between Bosherston and St Govan’s Chapel, along with the coastal footpath from St Govan’s Head to Broadhaven, will be shut on January 12–16, 19–23 and 26–30.
Stack Rocks Road, together with the connecting footpath to St Govan’s, will be closed on January 6–9, 12–16, 19–23 and 26–30. The Lower Warren area will also be inaccessible on January 6–9, 12–16 and 26–30.
Pembrokeshire County Council said access restrictions may change if there are alterations to the firing programme, with closures either lifted or extended as required.
Members of the public are being strongly advised not to touch any objects found on the range, nearby beaches or in the sea, as unexploded ordnance may be present.
Residents and visitors are also being warned to expect increased military vehicle movements on local roads throughout January. Red flags flown during the day, and red warning lights at night, will indicate when the ranges are active and access is prohibited.
A HAVERFORDWEST man has been fined after admitting failing to provide driver information when required by police.
Thomas Jones, aged 39, of Perrotts Way, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Jones failed to give information relating to the identification of a driver following an alleged motoring offence on September 14, 2025.
He pleaded guilty to the offence at the first opportunity.
Magistrates imposed a fine, ordered Jones to pay prosecution costs and a victim surcharge, and endorsed his driving record with penalty points.
No reporting restrictions were imposed.
A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been remanded on conditional bail after appearing in court charged with vehicle-related and bail offences.
Kane Stewart, aged 20, of Wavell Crescent, Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Stewart was charged with vehicle interference, relating to an incident on November 29, 2025.
He also faced two charges of failing to answer to police or court bail as required, both dated December 16, 2025.
Stewart pleaded not guilty to the vehicle interference allegation, while pleading guilty to one of the bail offences. The remaining bail charge was withdrawn by the Crown Prosecution Service, following the guilty plea already entered.
Magistrates remanded Stewart on conditional bail, with the case adjourned to a later date.
A HAVERFORDWEST man has been fined after admitting possession of a controlled drug.
Kyle Morgan, aged 26, of Portfield Gate, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Morgan was charged with possessing a Class B controlled drug (cannabis) following an incident on December 3, 2025.
He pleaded guilty to the offence at the first opportunity.
Magistrates imposed a fine, and ordered Morgan to pay prosecution costs and a victim surcharge. No additional orders were made.
No reporting restrictions were in place.
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