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.

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS, volunteers, musicians, health workers and public servants from across Wales have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours List.

A total of 84 people from Wales have received honours in the 2026 list, which is being published at 10:30pm today, Friday (Jun 12).

They are among 1,182 recipients across the UK, with this year’s honours placing particular emphasis on community change-makers and those who have made a lasting difference through voluntary service, public work, sport, health, culture and charity.

Among those recognised is Julia Jones, from Dyfed, who receives the British Empire Medal for services to music after establishing the Llandeilo Fawr Festival of Music.

Karl Lester, from Conwy, has been awarded an MBE for voluntary services to mountain rescue. Since 2008, he has taken part in more than 555 rescue operations with the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “Across the UK, people are quietly changing lives and strengthening their communities. This Honours List is a chance to recognise them.

“Their dedication shows how lasting change is built – through compassion, resilience and a commitment to others.

“It speaks to the decent, hopeful country we are proud to be, and on behalf of the whole nation, I want to say thank you.”

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens congratulated those recognised.

She said: “Congratulations to the list of incredible people from right across Wales who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

“They have been commended for their contributions to their communities, to sport, to charity, the arts and to improving the lives of others – often giving their time and effort for free.

“The work of these inspirational individuals has a huge impact across Wales and I thank each and every one of them for their valuable contributions to Welsh society.”

Other Welsh recipients include Christina Roy, from South Glamorgan, who receives a BEM for services to the community in Cardiff. She has worked with families through the Parent Learning Group at Cathays High School, helping more than 50 women gain employment after completing qualifications.

David Cottle, from Swansea, receives a BEM for services to jazz music. He has been a central figure in the Swansea live jazz scene since the 1970s and has organised the weekly programme at Swansea Jazz Club since the 1990s.

Alys Cole-King, from Conwy, has been awarded an MBE for services to suicide prevention, after pioneering compassionate and evidence-informed approaches to supporting people in suicidal crisis.

Gary Davies, from Mid Glamorgan, receives an MBE for services to public safety after nearly five decades of public service, beginning with South Wales Constabulary in 1975 and continuing through youth work, community first response and mentoring young people through boxing.

Anyone can nominate someone for an honour. Further information is available at gov.uk/honours.