News

Pembroke: Tragedy at Mill Pond

Published

10 years ago

April 16, 2015

A MULTI-AGENCY operation took place on Thursday (Apr 16) morning in Pembroke following reports of an incident in the Mill Pond.

A spokesperson from Dyfed-Powys Police said that they were ‘alerted’ shortly after 10.30am. “A man was seen to enter the water,” she added, before confirming that the ambulance service and fire crews had also been in attendance.

It is understood that a 50 year-old man has died but this has not been confirmed.

No further information was available at the time of going to press.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service told the Herald that firefighters from Pembroke Dock had attended the incident, along with the Swift Water Rescue Team from Milford Haven, and had left the scene at 11.48am.

A spokesman from the coastguard who had been involved with the operation said that they had received a call asking for assistance at 10.40am, and that rescue teams from Tenby and St Govans had been involved in the operation.

Apparently an RAF rescue helicopter was requested, but was stood down.

The road across the Mill Pond Bridge was closed while the operation took place, but has now been reopened.

Pic Mike Hillen

Community

Tenby girl Poppy Brown wins national bravery award for heart disease battle

Published

2 hours ago

November 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

A BRAVE four-year-old girl from Tenby, who has undergone ten life-saving operations since being diagnosed as a newborn with congenital heart disease, has been honoured by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

Poppy Brown received the BHF Young Heart Hero Award from Dr. Charmaine Griffiths, the charity’s CEO, at an event held at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey.

The awards, now in their seventh year, celebrate inspirational children who have faced serious heart health challenges with courage or raised vital funds through extraordinary efforts.

Hosted by CBBC’s Dr. Dan and Dr. Raph Olaiya, the event treated Poppy and her family, along with other young award recipients, to a fun-filled day. Tours of the park and party activities sponsored by Claire’s added sparkle to the occasion.

Dr. Griffiths praised Poppy for her bravery and determination, saying: “Poppy is an incredible example of strength and resilience. Her story inspires everyone in our mission to fight heart disease.”

The family described the day as “truly special” and thanked the BHF for recognising Poppy’s journey and achievements.

News

Council to grit roads as temperatures in Pembrokeshire set to drop

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2 hours ago

November 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has announced that precautionary salting of the county’s primary routes will take place tonight (Tuesday Nov 19) as road surface temperatures are forecast to drop to -1°C.

There is also a possibility of sleet on higher ground.

The council’s gritters will be active throughout the evening and overnight, with patrols scheduled for higher roads toward dawn to monitor conditions.

Road users are urged to exercise caution, particularly on untreated roads, and to plan journeys accordingly.

Crime

Court hears man exposed his flaccid manhood ‘by accident’

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5 hours ago

November 19, 2024

Court Reporter

A 21-YEAR-OLD Pembrokeshire man has appeared before magistrates charged with intentionally exposing his genitals in a public place.

Thomas Jones is accused of carrying out the act at a property in New Moat, Clarbeston Road, on November 9, 2022.

“The defendant knocked on the door of a female and offered his gardening services,” Crown prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“She accepted his offer and moved her car so that he could move his van, but when she turned around, she could see his flaccid penis was outside his trousers. When she pointed this out to him, he said he didn’t know that it was exposed.”

Jones denies the charge. He was released on unconditional bail to await his trial at Haverfordwest magistrates court on January 6.