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Infection control measures in place at Withybush

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11 years ago

September 18, 2015

withybushhosp PATIENTS have been placed in isolation at Withybush Hospital, and visitors who are feeling unwell have been asked to wait before visiting after several patients displayed symptoms associated with Norovirus. The Herald understands that the Critical Cardiac Ward has been affected. However, Hywel Dda has confirmed that test results for Norovirus have come back negative.

Sharon Daniel, Assistant Director of Nursing Infection Prevention & Control for Hywel Dda University Health Board said: “Several patients in Withybush Hospital are currently experiencing symptoms associated with Norovirus but to date test results have come back negative. Infection control measures are in place to reduce the risk of infection and visitors are requested not to visit patients if they have been feeling unwell themselves. “Illnesses such as diarrhoea and vomiting and flu can pass from one person to another very easily. “Viruses can be serious for sick and vulnerable patients and we are asking for your support to protect patients and healthcare workers.

“If you feel unwell or have nausea (feeling queasy) or have diarrhoea and vomiting or flu symptoms, we ask that you wait at least 48 hours after becoming symptom-free before visiting any hospital or care facility. “If you are experiencing these symptoms it is important to wash and dry your hands thoroughly after going to the toilet and before you handle food to prevent it being passed on to others.

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Hakin motorist banned after driving 14 times over drug limit

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7 hours ago

June 9, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A HAKIN motorist has been banned from driving for three years after being caught behind the wheel with cocaine and benzoylecgonine in his system.

Mark Briskham, 53, of Waterloo Square, Wellington Road, Hakin, was stopped by police on January 5 as he drove a Ford Kuga along Steynton Road, near Milford Haven.

Blood tests carried out at the police station showed he had 800mcg of benzoylecgonine in his system. The legal limit is 50mcg.

He also had 64mcg of cocaine in his system. The legal limit is 10mcg.

Briskham pleaded guilty to two drug-driving charges when he appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.

Magistrates disqualified him from driving for three years, taking into account a previous drug-drive conviction from 2020.

He was also fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 surcharge.cr

Crime

Begelly man remanded over alleged May Day assault

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7 hours ago

June 9, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been remanded in custody following an alleged May Day assault against a woman in Begelly.

Tomas Baker, 34, of Ty Dee, New Road, Begelly, is accused of assaulting the woman, causing actual bodily harm, at an undisclosed location in Begelly on May 1.

Baker appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week by video link from Swansea Prison.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

His trial will take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on June 22.

Crime

Waterston man denies child rape and sexual assault charges

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7 hours ago

June 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A WATERSTON man has appeared before magistrates charged with 13 sexual offences against children, including three allegations of raping a girl under the age of 13.

Chaisee Price, 25, of Biggins Hill, Waterston, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.

He faces three charges of raping a girl under 13, eight charges of sexually assaulting girls aged between five and eight, and two charges of intentionally inciting girls under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2014 and 2019.

Price denied all charges.

Because of the seriousness of the allegations, magistrates declined jurisdiction and the case will now proceed to Swansea Crown Court on July 10.

Price was released on conditional bail.

The conditions include a daily electronically monitored curfew between 6:00pm and 6:00am, no contact with the prosecution witness, no unsupervised contact with children under 18, and a requirement to surrender his passport to police.