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badger_2087377bThere has been a lot of fuss in the national media recently about ‘fracking’; the extraction of gas from shale deposits by forcing water into the rock bed like an underground enema.

A naturally solitary and subterranean type, Badger is not sure he approves of fracking. Badger sees that attempts to cash in on the purported bonanza in America and other European countries have not produced as expected, either in terms of private profit or public benefit.

Badger is certainly unconvinced by the special pleading that suggests trapped gas is a boundless supply of energy that might save us all from freezing in our setts.

If that was the case, County Hall would be festooned with drilling equipment and the excess produced would be enough to provide each Pembrokeshire home with its own Zeppelin.

The evening news is populated by pictures of colourfully be-jumpered people who have woven their copies of The Guardian into yurts. Those camped out on vigil seem determined to prevent preliminary drilling being carried out for fear it might lead environmental Armageddon to be visited upon this apparently very green, very pleasant and very, very prosperous corner of England.

Periodically the protestors stop weaving muesli or playing their guitars to try to prevent something which is not happening. When they do so, they run into the Police, who are – with varying degrees of force – seeking to prevent damage to private property or, as the Police put it, ‘maintain public order’.

When the fracking protestors attempt to enter private property to carry out ‘direct action’, they appear to suggest the law of the land should allow them free entry. When they are prevented from entering and potentially damaging private property by the Police, the protestors claim to be unlawfully restrained.

If the protestors’ actions are legal, then the Police have no business stopping them from carrying out their proposed ‘direct action’. If the protestors’ actions are illegal, they appear to be claiming the protection of a system of laws parts of which they feel able to ignore when they feel like it.

Badger is confused. He suspects he is not alone in his confusion.

The idea of populating tracts of open countryside with drilling equipment and industrial plant is widely regarded as outrageous. On the basis that keeping something beautiful, well, beautiful is a good, Badger agrees.

But what are the viable alternatives?

Attempts to harness the tidal power of the Severn seem doomed to founder on concerns about its effect on wildlife. Wind turbines are widely alleged to be inefficient subsidy magnets that disfigure the landscape. Solar energy’s ability to deliver meaningful amounts of energy to the UK’s population is unclear. Biofuel crop growth restricts food output in countries that can ill afford to have less land available for growing food crops.

Years ago, Badger remembers a scheme to burn orimulsion at the old Pembroke Power Station. The CEGB (remember them?) said they would close the plant as unviable if permission was not granted. Cllr Brian Hall led a stormy public meeting at the Pater Hall, Pembroke Dock, at which few, if any, voices against the proposed development were allowed to be heard.

There was a furious campaign against orimulsion – dubbed ‘the world’s filthiest fuel’ – led by Friends of the Earth Cymru. Part of that campaign suggested the CEGB was bluffing when it said it would close Pembroke Power Station.

The campaign against the CEGB scheme was aided by fears raised by the Sea Empress disaster in the Haven around the time of the application and controversy.

Sure enough, the plans were called in by the Welsh Office.

The CEGB immediately gave up the application and closed Pembroke Power Station causing significant loss to the local economy.

And shortly afterward it was reported that one of the leading campaigners against the development had objected to siting a wind turbine next to a field containing his cattle.

Whichever option is canvassed has its detractors and opponents and consensus seems unlikely. Sometimes you just have to settle for whichever is the least bad option.

It’s a pity hot air cannot be harnessed as a viable energy source. It seems to Badger that, in the environmental debate, there is plenty to spare on all sides.

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Festive choir begins Christmas season with community performances

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Male Voice Choir visits care homes and Pembroke Castle

FESTIVE invitations have come early this year for Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir, with a series of mini concerts in the run-up to Christmas.

The choir visited Kensington Court in Steynton for the first time, where residents gave them a warm welcome. Choristers performed seven pieces from their repertoire before leading a selection of carols. Accompanist Rev William Lambert also contributed a solo performance of You Raise Me Up. The concert concluded with Calon Lân, sung at the request of a resident, and a donation to the choir was handed over on behalf of residents by Rosemary Cooper.

The following Saturday the choir performed at Pembroke Castle as part of the Christmas Fayre festivities, again mixing seasonal carols with their own programme. Soloist Mirelle Ryan, who has appeared at several concerts this year, performed Mary’s Boy Child.

A few days later the choir – suitably dressed in Christmas jumpers and ties – led carols at Cartref Cleddau in Pembroke Dock. Musical Director Juliet Rossiter conducted at each venue, with Rev Lambert at the keyboard and Matthew John acting as MC.

Another visit to a local residential home is planned before Christmas.

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Milford Haven pensioner denies exposure charges

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Laugharne elects jury trial despite CPS saying case suitable for magistrates’ court

A 74-YEAR-OLD Milford Haven man has appeared before a district judge charged with intentionally exposing his genitals on two separate occasions.

Stewart Laugharne, of Dairy Park Grove, Hakin, is accused of committing the offence of exposure on 7 August and again on 26 August. Both alleged incidents occurred at a location in Milford Haven which has not been disclosed in open court.

Laugharne appeared before District Judge Mark Layton at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week, where he formally denied both charges.

Although the Crown Prosecution Service indicated the case was suitable to be heard summarily at the magistrates’ court, Laugharne elected trial by jury. The matter has now been sent to Swansea Crown Court, where proceedings will begin on 9 January.

Laugharne was granted conditional bail, with a requirement that he must not contact any prosecution witnesses involved in the case.

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Senedd backs bill to create smoke-free generation and curb youth vaping

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A LANDMARK BILL aimed at creating Wales’ first smoke-free generation has been backed by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday (Dec 9).

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill — which applies across all four UK nations — will make it illegal for anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 to purchase tobacco products. The legislation has already passed the House of Commons and is currently being considered by the House of Lords.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Minister Sarah Murphy welcomed the Senedd’s vote on the legislative consent motion, describing the Bill as vital to protecting young people from a lifetime of nicotine addiction. Ahead of the debate, she met school children who shared a poem they had written about a smoke-free future, along with pledges of support gathered from their peers.

Wales has already led the UK in tightening smoking laws, introducing restrictions in outdoor public spaces — including hospital grounds, school grounds and playgrounds — to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke, particularly for children.

Sarah Murphy said: “This is a historic day for public health in Wales. Despite real progress in reducing smoking levels, tobacco remains one of the leading causes of preventable disease and premature death. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill gives us a unique opportunity to tackle smoking and the growing issue of youth vaping, and to significantly improve public health in Wales and the wider UK.”

Wales’ Chief Medical Officer, Professor Isabel Oliver, added: “Tobacco addiction kills thousands of people in Wales every year and continues to drive health inequalities. This Bill offers a once-in-a-generation chance to break that cycle and protect future generations from a product that has caused immeasurable harm.”

The Bill will introduce tougher rules around vapes, including stricter advertising controls to prevent products being marketed to children. It will also introduce a new licensing scheme for anyone wishing to sell tobacco or vaping products, giving enforcement officers stronger tools to tackle illegal sales.

Trading Standards Wales will receive more than £650,000 from the Welsh Government over the next three years to support implementation, including the recruitment and training of five apprentices to assist with enforcement operations.

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