News

Cops won’t tolerate ‘groups of idiots causing trouble’

Published

9 years ago

August 7, 2015

tenbydrinkers POLICE and pub landlords in Tenby have launched a scheme to tackle drunken and anti-social behaviour this summer

IT was once the stag party capital of Wales but now police and pub landlords in Tenby are taking more action reduce alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and violent crime in the town.

As well as increasing police presence across the town for a six-week period during the summer, officers will be at Tenby’s train station to meet people travelling to the town by train.

It is hoped the move, named Operation Lion, will discourage heavy drinking among parties and groups heading into the town centre.

It was in 1999 when men’s magazine Maxim named Tenby as the world’s second best location for stag parties, and busloads of youngsters of both sexes started to invade the town.

As a result, Tenby, traditionally favoured by families and surrounded by an imposing 13th century fortress wall, experienced a six-fold increase in population at the weekends.

Speaking to The Herald, Inspector Mark McSweeney said: “I want to ensure that Tenby is a safe place for residents and visitors to enjoy. However, members of the public must also take responsibility for their own actions and take measures to stay safe and not commit offences.

“Whilst there is not a big problem with alcohol related violence, I know that as the town centre gets busier during the summer the number of incidents increases.

“During July and August we always have extra officers on a Saturday and Sunday nights as Tenby is a popular beach resort and popular with groups of people visiting the town.

“However I am aware that over the last two Saturdays in particular, there have been issues with anti-social behaviour linked to alcohol during the day as well, especially by large groups of people. To address these problems I am now going to have extra designated Police Constables on duty during the day until the end of August. These designated constables will walk the streets of Tenby during the day and deal with any anti-social behaviour linked to alcohol.

“Officers will also be at the Railway Station to meet people travelling by train to Tenby. The officers will engage with the visitors and provide the appropriate advice to stay safe and out of trouble while they are in Tenby”

“I have met with both licensees and the licensing authority to make sure that the messages get to all the right places.”

“I would also like to encourage local people to contact police if they are concerned about anti-social behaviour activity and assure the public that I am monitoring all reports.

“I want to encourage people to come to the town centre as it is a lively and vibrant place to be. We must consider the needs of our residents, shop keepers and visitors – especially those with young families and the elderly. I also want to remind people to think about the consequences of consuming too much alcohol and the decisions they make that could result in putting themselves in positions where they become vulnerable, or they drink so much it results in them committing crimes on other people and, potentially, ending up with a prison sentence.”

Crime

Pembroke Dock woman in court for failing to remove rubbish from property

Published

7 hours ago

November 25, 2024

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK resident is due to appear before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court later today (Nov 25) for multiple alleged breaches of a community protection notice.

Sheena Deacon, of 13 Wavell Crescent, Pembroke Dock, faces charges under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, which carries a maximum penalty of a Level 4 fine.

The charges stem from allegations that Deacon failed to remove accumulated household waste from her property on several occasions. According to court documents, the breaches occurred on September 19, September 26, October 2, October 9, and October 17 this year.

The charges indicate that Deacon, despite being issued with a community protection notice, did not comply with the requirements to clear and appropriately dispose of refuse and household waste from her address.

The Herald will bring updates on the case as it progresses.

News

Welsh Conservatives urge Labour to scrap ‘family farm tax’

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7 hours ago

November 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE WELSH CONSERVATIVES have announced plans to bring forward a Senedd debate next week (Nov 27) calling on the UK Labour Government to abandon its proposed “family farm tax.”

The tax, introduced by the UK Labour Government, is being criticised as a move that will harm Welsh farming, threaten food security, and increase food prices. Alongside the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme and perceived “anti-farming agenda,” critics argue this new tax amounts to a coordinated effort to undermine the future of agriculture in Wales.

Shadow Minister warns of consequences
Ahead of the debate, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs, James Evans MS, condemned the proposal, stating:
“Labour’s family farm tax will put family farms out of business, threaten our food security, and lead to food prices rising. Only the Welsh Conservatives will stand up for our farmers, and that’s why we’re bringing forward a Senedd motion calling on Labour to reverse this decision. No farmers, no food.”

NFU Cymru expresses alarm
NFU Cymru President, Aled Jones, echoed these concerns, highlighting the widespread opposition from the farming community. Speaking about the impact of the tax on Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief, Jones said:
“Earlier this week, hundreds of farmers from across Wales journeyed to London to meet with their MPs and register their deeply held concerns about these misguided and ill-thought-out reforms.

“The proposals unveiled by the Treasury last month to introduce a tax on the passing on of our family farms to the next generation are a massive added burden. They will leave many farmers without the means, confidence, or incentive to invest in the future of their business.

“NFU Cymru reiterates its call for the UK Government to halt these changes.”

The motion to be debated
The motion, set to be debated in the Senedd, reads:
“To propose that the Senedd:
Calls on the UK Labour Government to reverse its decision to impose a family farm tax on agricultural businesses.”

This debate is expected to attract significant attention, with Welsh farmers and rural communities keenly watching for the outcome.

Community

Internet outage for two villages after exchange box destroyed

Published

9 hours ago

November 24, 2024

Tom Sinclair

RESIDENTS of Clunderwen and Llandissilio have been left without internet access following the destruction of an Openreach exchange box just outside Llandissilio village.

The incident occurred yesterday (Nov 23) when the box was reportedly demolished by a vehicle. The damage has resulted in a complete loss of internet services for the two villages, with repairs expected to take at least a couple of days.

Local residents have expressed frustration over the disruption, as the outage affects home businesses, remote workers, and households relying on internet connectivity for day-to-day tasks.

Openreach engineers have cordoned off the site, and work is ongoing to assess the extent of the damage. A spokesperson for Openreach has been contacted for comment but had not responded by the time of publication.

The vehicle involved in the incident has not yet been identified. Anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact the local police.

With repair timelines unclear, affected residents have called for increased communication from service providers to manage expectations during the outage.

“Bringing the community back online is a priority,” a local resident said. “We’re hoping Openreach can resolve the issue quickly and ensure it doesn’t happen again in future.”