News

Tributes flood in for councillor

Published

12 years ago

November 27, 2013

TRIBUTES have flooded in for Fishguard and Goodwick town councillor, Graham Schofield, who passed away suddenly earlier this month.Graham died on Sunday, November 10, aged just 44. He joined the council last December but had been forced to miss some meetings due to ill health.

He returned on November 5 and was welcomed back by the Mayor but his sudden passing has shocked everyone. The town clerk, Sarah McColl-Dorian said: “He was a happy, gregarious man. He was one of the most devoted fathers I have ever known. His sons are kind, polite and thoughtful young men as a result of the strong foundation Graham laid for them”.

Cllr Schofield’s funeral will take place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium in Narberth on Saturday, November 23 at 12.15pm.

The Pembrokshire Herald spoke to Fishguard and Goodwick’s Town Clerk, Sarah McColl-Dorion, who gave a moving tribute. “It is was with great shock and sadness that Fishguard and Goodwick Town Council learned of Cllr Graham Schofield’s sudden death on Sunday November 10.

“He was a valued, well liked and respected Councillor, friend, and man. Over the past 18 months he had suffered health problems and could not always be a part of Council meetings, events and functions. When he did feel well enough, he gave his full enthusiasm and efforts and showed great promise as a new councillor for our Towns. He was a benevolent person who tried always to help others despite his circumstances.

“It would be difficult to find anyone in Fishguard or Goodwick who did not know Graham or at least know of him as he was a happy, gregarious man who involved himself in our local community and several social groups. He was always approachable and willing to listen to anyone’s concerns or questions about Fishguard and Goodwick and took every issue, big or small, seriously. Despite often being ill, he found the time to phone the Clerk’s office to pass on these comments or simply to reassure the Town Council that he was there and actively taking part in his duties. Certainly our Towns will be poorer for suffering his loss.

“As the Town Clerk, I often worked with Graham but I am also honoured to say he was one of my closest and oldest friends. He was a man who made sacrifices for his friends and always had time to listen and provide a strong shoulder. He was one of the most devoted, wonderful fathers I have ever known. His sons are kind, polite and thoughtful young men as a result of the strong foundation Graham has laid for them and they are a credit to him. My children were greatly influenced by their ‘uncle Gra’ and we will always carry his memory in our hearts.

“Our thoughts and well wishes are with Graham’s mother Doreen, his brothers Brian and Ian, and his sons Alex and Adam. May Graham rest in peace and may you all find comfort in his memory and the kindness and devotion he always showed.”

News

Pembroke Dock man sent to Crown Court over alleged ABH assault

Published

6 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Charge relates to incident in the town last weekend

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been sent to the Crown Court for trial after appearing before magistrates accused of assault causing actual bodily harm.

Darren Markes, aged 47, of High Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Markes is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

The charge relates to an alleged incident on Friday (Dec 13) in Pembroke Dock, when it is alleged that Markes assaulted a woman, causing her actual bodily harm.

No plea was entered at the hearing.

Due to the seriousness of the allegation, magistrates declined jurisdiction and ordered that the case be sent to the Crown Court for trial under the Crime and Disorder Act.

Markes was remanded on conditional bail. Conditions include:

Not contacting a witness, directly or indirectly
Reporting to Pembroke Dock police station every Wednesday between 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Living and sleeping each night at his home address

He is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday (Jan 16) at 9:30am for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

Crime

Aberystwyth man denies criminal damage charge over Cardigan gallery window

Published

6 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Alleged incident said to have taken place on Bridge Street

AN ABERYSTWYTH man has denied a charge of criminal damage relating to an alleged incident in Cardigan.

Ricky Myers, aged 27, of Jasper House, Aberystwyth, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Myers is accused of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, contrary to the Criminal Damage Act 1971.

The charge relates to an incident on Saturday (Aug 24, 2024) at Manchester House on Bridge Street, Cardigan, where it is alleged that a window at the Cardigan Gallery was damaged. The property is said to belong to Peter Austin.

Myers pleaded not guilty to the allegation.

Magistrates adjourned the case for further case management, and Myers was remanded on conditional bail, with a condition that he live and sleep each night at his home address.

He is due to return to court at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2:00pm.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on string of offences

Published

6 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Harassment charge and three assaults among cases listed for Llanelli court

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing after admitting a series of offences, including harassment and assaults.

Tony Brundrett, aged 21, of Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard Brundrett has pleaded guilty to harassment without violence, contrary to the Protection from Harassment Act. The charge alleges that between Tuesday (Sep 17) and Thursday (Oct 31) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, he pursued a course of conduct amounting to harassment of a female, including attending her home address and contacting her by text message.

He has also admitted assault by beating against the same female, alleged to have taken place on Wednesday (May 21) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, and a further assault by beating against a second female on Thursday (Oct 30), also at Spring View.

Magistrates were additionally told that Brundrett faces a further allegation of common assault against a third female, said to have occurred on Tuesday (Dec 9) at Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock. No plea was recorded to that matter in the register entry.

Brundrett has also pleaded guilty to a number of offences linked to an incident in Haverfordwest on Saturday (Nov 16). These include:

Aggravated vehicle taking, involving a Vauxhall Corsa, with damage caused before recovery
Using a motor vehicle without insurance
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
Criminal damage, involving a window belonging to Pembrokeshire County Council

He was remanded in custody, with the next hearing listed at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10:00am.