THE LATEST public updates suggest the iconic Spitfire is now expected to leave RAF Valley at around 2:00pm today (Apr 15) after yesterday’s Welsh leg was postponed by bad weather.

That is later than some earlier reports had suggested, with older schedule information pointing to a morning departure before the delay.

Route details linked to the tour still indicate the aircraft is expected to travel around the Welsh coastline on its way to MOD St Athan, meaning Pembrokeshire remains one of the areas most likely to catch a glimpse.

However, timings remain approximate and could still shift depending on weather and operational conditions.

People hoping to see the aircraft should keep an eye on the skies this afternoon rather than this morning.

Residents in Haverfordwest and St Davids urged to watch out for vulnerable neighbours after social media alerts

A WARNING has been issued to residents in parts of Pembrokeshire after separate social media reports of suspicious doorstep callers in both Haverfordwest and St Davids.

In Haverfordwest one resident said a man called at his home at around 6:10pm on Tuesday (Apr 14), claiming he was an ex-convict from South Shields selling cheap household goods in an effort to get his life back on track.

The Merlins Bridge resident said the man claimed there was a wider team operating in the area in a similar way. He reported that the caller then knocked at several more homes along Venns Close before heading towards Greenhill Drive and the roundabout.

The man was described as wearing black waterproof trousers and a royal blue waterproof coat, with dark medium-length hair and no hat. He was also said to be carrying a large holdall, possibly containing items for sale.

In a separate post circulating online, residents in St Davids were also warned to be cautious after reports of men wearing backpacks and baseball caps going door-to-door.

The post claimed police had been in the area several times during the day looking for the individuals. Residents were urged to keep doors locked and to contact police if they saw anything suspicious.

While none of the claims have been independently verified by The Herald, the reports have prompted calls for people to remain vigilant, secure doors, gates and vehicles, and check in on elderly or vulnerable neighbours.

Residents suggested the activity may be linked to so-called “Nottingham Knockers”, a term often used to describe cold callers selling goods door-to-door, sometimes amid concerns that vulnerable households may be targeted.

He said he had reported the Haverfordwest incident to Dyfed-Powys Police via the force’s website. The reference number given was CDS-76190-26-6300-002.

Anyone who sees suspicious behaviour is advised to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police.

Donation helps save staff hours of washing up at Narberth childcare setting

BLOOMFIELD NURSERY in Narberth has received a welcome helping hand from Narberth & Whitland Rotary, after the club donated a new dishwasher to the childcare setting.

The nursery, which looks after up to 31 children under the age of five each day, has recently moved into new premises. Staff say the donation has already made a real difference to the day-to-day running of the nursery.

The dishwasher was purchased from Vaughans in Haverfordwest and presented to nursery manager Cheryl Crowdy.

Cheryl thanked the Rotary club for its support and said the appliance was already proving invaluable.

She said: “Having this dishwasher has made a huge positive impact by saving many hours of washing up by hand.”

Narberth & Whitland Rotary said it was delighted to be able to support the nursery in such a practical way as it continues to care for young children in the community.

Pictured with Cheryl Crowdy are Rotarian Kenna Crawford, Rotary President Robin Bradbury, and Rotarians Charles Clewett and Phil Thompson MBE.