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Premier Inn fire: Gina Tranter to be tried for arson

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tranterA WOMAN has admitted setting fire to the Premier Inn at Haverfordwest while there were 133 people inside.

Gina Tranter, aged 26, attended a plea and case management hearing before Judge Chris Vosper at Swansea crown court on Friday (Apr 17).

Tranter, of Redstone Court, Narberth, admitted a charge of arson on January 18 while being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.

She denied a more serious charge of arson with intent to endanger life.

The charges accuse her of setting fire to a door and a carpet.

Brian Simpson, prosecuting, said that plea was not acceptable and Tranter will stand trial accused of the more serious offence.

Tranter, dressed in a smart black suit, whispered her pleas from the dock of the court.

Mr Simpson said the prosecution case against her was already complete.

Tranter, who is being held in custody, will back in court on June 18 for the first day of her trial.

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  1. Steve Ruff

    April 25, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Stupid woman. Looks like a long sentence for a moment of madness.

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

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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.

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Council to grit roads as temperatures in Pembrokeshire set to drop

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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.

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Court hears man exposed his flaccid manhood ‘by accident’

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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.

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