News

Five legged lamb is cut above the rest

Published

10 years ago

May 7, 2015

Tom Sinclair

A LAMB who has baffled vets is thriving despite being born with five legs.

“Baffled vets”: Jake, the five
legged lamb is doing well

The healthy lamb, named Jake was born at Rhiwlas Farm, Llanwddyn, Powys on April 16.

The farmer Bethan Davies said that it was her 16 year old son Sion who delivered the lamb, and was rather confused by how many legs he could feel inside the ew e.

Mrs Davies said: “We rang the vet and they said it was very unusual and it would probably not survive. But he has and we’ve been watching him and he seems very happy. To look at him from the back and side he looks normal. The extra leg is on the front at the left side. It is boned and jointed and feels like a normal leg,” she added.

Bethan also said that had Jake, a Beltex cross North Country mule lamb been born with the normal four legs, he would have been destined for someone’s dinner table.

She said: “He would have gone out to the fields to fatten up and go for meat but now we will keep him close to the farm as a mascot.”

Community

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

Published

1 hour 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

Published

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’

Published

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.