POLICE have arrested a woman following what is being described as a ‘knife attack’ at a property in Spittal on Monday night (Mar 10).

Emergency services were called to the domestic incident shortly before 8:30pm after the ambulance service requested assistance from Dyfed-Powys Police.

Officers and paramedics attended the property where a man and a woman were both found with injuries. The man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.

A 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and assaulting an emergency worker. She remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

Witnesses reported seeing police and ambulance crews at the property during the evening, prompting concern among local residents about what had happened.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that officers remain at the scene while investigations are ongoing.

A spokesperson said there is no ongoing risk to the wider community and described the incident as isolated.

COLLEAGUES at First Milk’s Haverfordwest Creamery in Merlin’s Bridge have helped cycle more than 5,800 kilometres during a fundraising challenge supporting Prostate Cancer UK.

The Bike the Hedgerows challenge saw teams across First Milk sites keep static bikes moving continuously for 24 hours from midday on 5 March to midday on 6 March, with remote riders also contributing miles during the weekend.

Together they aimed to cycle the equivalent distance of the hedgerows found on dairy cooperative First Milk’s member farms, 5,564 kilometres. By the end of the challenge, colleagues and supporters had cycled 5,884.08km in 5,564 minutes, exceeding the target by more than 320 kilometres.

So far, the challenge has raised over £2,000, helping take First Milk’s total fundraising for Prostate Cancer UK to over £16,000, with donations still continuing to come in.

Commenting on the challenge First Milk’s Chief Impact Officer Mark Brooking said: “It’s been fantastic to see so many people get behind Bike the Hedgerows. Colleagues, members and community partners all played a role in helping us exceed the challenge and raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

“Prostate cancer touches many families within farming and rural communities, so supporting the charity is something that means a great deal to people across First Milk. As a farmer-owned co-operative, we believe in supporting the communities we’re part of and backing charities that make a real difference.”

At the Haverfordwest Creamery, colleagues were supported by local businesses to help keep the wheels turning including S7 Fitness, Will Powders, J’s Muscle & Fitness, Tenby Penguins Swim & Tri Club, Nestlé UK & Ireland, Pembrokeshire Leisure and the Pembrokeshire Triathlon Community.

Bike the Hedgerows forms part of First Milk’s two-year partnership with Prostate Cancer UK, chosen by colleagues and members because many within the farming community have been affected by the disease. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with risk increasing for those over 50 or with a family history.

First Milk is a British farmer-owned dairy co-operative whose members produce milk on farms across the UK. The Bike the Hedgerows challenge brought colleagues, members and community partners together to raise funds while helping spark conversations about men’s health in rural communities.

A HISTORIC theatre in Fishguard has unveiled a newly carved replica foundation stone after the original, dating back nearly 150 years, became too weathered to read.

The ceremony took place on Sunday [Mar 8] at Theatr Gwaun, where staff, trustees and volunteers gathered to mark the installation of the replacement stone.

The original foundation stone was laid in 1878 by Martha Philipps when the building first opened as a Temperance Hall. Over the decades, exposure to the elements caused the inscription to fade significantly, raising concerns that the historic detail would eventually be lost.

The project to preserve the stone was driven by Swanny MacCarthy, a former Fishguard resident with strong ties to the theatre. Mr MacCarthy previously volunteered as a carpenter at Theatr Gwaun and has also appeared on stage there.

After noticing the deteriorating condition of the stone, he set about organising a replacement.

To recreate the original, Mr MacCarthy commissioned Goodwick sculptor Darren Yeadon, who produced an accurate replica carved from local spotted dolerite – also known as Preseli bluestone. The new stone was made in two pieces to match the design of the original.

Over recent weeks, Mr MacCarthy and Mr Yeadon carefully removed the old stone and installed the replica in its place.

Despite wet weather on the day, the unveiling ceremony went ahead successfully, with those involved in the theatre’s running turning out to witness the moment.

Theatr Gwaun has thanked both men for their work, paying particular tribute to Mr MacCarthy for spearheading the effort to preserve an important piece of the building’s history.

Among those attending the ceremony were relatives of Martha Philipps, including her direct descendant Dafydd Williams. Mr Williams still owns the mason’s trowel used by Mrs Philipps when she laid the original foundation stone in 1878.

The replacement ensures the historic inscription can continue to be seen and appreciated by future visitors.

Originally established as a Temperance Hall, the building has evolved over the years and today operates as a popular community theatre and cinema at the heart of Fishguard.