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Welsh RNLI volunteers abandon historic match to help elderly lady

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The helicopter prepares to lift off

The helicopter prepares to lift off

Just 10 minutes into the Wales v England rugby game, Tenby RNLI volunteers tore themselves away from the TV, to respond to an incident involving a 94-year-old woman with a suspected broken leg.

Many of the volunteers were celebrating a fellow crew member’s wedding at the resort’s Giltar Hotel, when the call for help came.

Tenby’s all-weather RNLI lifeboat was launched shortly after 8.30pm on Saturday (26 September) with two paramedics aboard.  Milford Haven coastguard had received a call stating that an elderly lady had fallen on Caldey Island and required medical assistance.

The RNLI lifeboat soon reached the location and dropped off the two paramedics along with three RNLI volunteer crewmembers. They were escorted to the lady’s house by car.

Once on scene, the paramedics assessed the lady and suspected she had broken her femur. It was decided that the safest and most comfortable mode of getting her to hospital would be by air, so RAF Rescue Helicopter 169 was requested. The casualty was made comfortable before being placed onto a stretcher and taken by car up to the landing pad at the lighthouse.

As the paramedics and lifeboat crew were arriving at the lighthouse, the helicopter was landing. The casualty was taken straight aboard the helicopter and flown to Morrison Hospital in Swansea.

Ben James, Tenby Lifeboat Press Officer and volunteer crew member says:

‘RNLI volunteers never know when the call for help may come, but are always ready to respond to their pagers. The Tenby crew were just settled down to the game, many of them at a wedding. We still had a great turn out of volunteers ready to respond – that’s what you sign up to as an RNLI volunteer. If someone needs your help, you don’t think about anything else, you just go. I’m just glad I managed to press record before dashing out through the door on this particular occasion!’

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Two arrested following affray near Milford Marina

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TWO people were arrested on Friday evening (June 6) following a disturbance reported on Pill Road in Milford Haven.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that officers responded to a report of an affray at around 7:45pm. A man aged 30 and a woman aged 28 were arrested near Milford Marina shortly afterwards. Both have since been released on police bail.

Police clarified that, contrary to some rumours circulating locally, no drugs raid took place in connection with the incident.

The Herald understands that the arrests followed a confrontation involving multiple individuals, but police have not released further details, including the identities of those arrested.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended to a report of an affray on Pill Road, Milford Haven at around 7.45pm on Friday 6 June. One man, aged 30, and one woman, aged 28, were arrested on suspicion of affray and have been released on police bail.”

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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Call for action as Powys leads the way on cost-of-living help

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Nearly 900 households targeted for support – could Pembrokeshire do more?

NEARLY 900 households in Powys will receive letters this week offering targeted help with the cost-of-living crisis – prompting questions about whether Pembrokeshire County Council should be doing the same.

Powys County Council has used intelligent data analytics to identify households most likely to be struggling financially. They will now be contacted directly and offered free and confidential support with managing bills, energy costs, debt, benefits, and household budgeting.

Half of those identified are council tenants, with the other half living in private rentals or owner-occupied homes.

The scheme uses a tool called LIFT – the Low Income Family Tracker – which pulls together a range of information to spot those who may be falling through the cracks.

Councillor Matthew Dorrance, Deputy Leader of Powys County Council, said: “We are here to help and want to make sure that everyone in our communities has access to the support they need.

“The LIFT platform should help us target our support where it’s most needed and allow us to help more Powys residents to maximise their income and reduce their costs.”

Support will be available in person, online or by phone, with options for home visits.

The Herald understands that Pembrokeshire County Council has not yet adopted the same level of targeted outreach. While the council does offer a range of cost-of-living support, residents must usually seek help themselves. There is currently no known use of data analytics or direct invitation letters to identify and contact those in need.

Pembrokeshire County Council has, however, established a dedicated Community Hub, offering practical help to anyone affected by the rising cost of living. Advisors can assist with benefits, housing, money worries, debt, food support, energy bills, and more.

One local resident who contacted The Herald said: “This is exactly the kind of help people need – not everyone is confident enough to ask for support, even if they’re struggling. Pembrokeshire should be doing this too.”

With Powys setting a new precedent for proactive support, the question is now whether Pembrokeshire – and other councils across Wales – will follow suit.


Need help in Pembrokeshire?

Pembrokeshire residents who are struggling can contact the council’s Cost of Living Support Line:

Support includes guidance on benefits, money management, debt, food, energy, housing, and more. All advice is free and confidential.

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Breaking barriers through movement: Let Life Dance comes to the Torch Theatre

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Inclusive dance performance to challenge perceptions and celebrate the human spirit

THIS June, the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven will play host to Let Life Dance — a powerful, moving, and visually striking dance theatre production featuring both disabled and non-disabled performers.

Created by Humans Move, an emerging inclusive dance company aiming to be disability-led, the show promises a heartfelt exploration of life’s challenges and the transformative power of connection. With a diverse cast and a spirit of compassion and inclusivity, Let Life Dance invites audiences to reflect on the resilience and beauty of the human experience.

Choreographed by award-winning artist Jessie Brett, the performance delves into what happens when individuals go against their own nature. It asks: how can we truly let life dance through us in a world that so often imposes restrictions, barriers, and struggle?

Audiences will follow the performers’ journey through chaos, interference, and personal growth — ultimately arriving at a space of surrender, trust, and shared humanity. Original music by composer Jered Sorkin weaves through the piece, underscoring its emotional depth and uniting the cast like pieces of a puzzle in perfect balance.

“There is something to be learnt from every human experience,” said a Let Life Dance spokesperson. “This work celebrates our differences and reminds us that each of us plays a part in creating a more compassionate world.”

Let Life Dance will be performed for one night only on Tuesday, 24 June at 7:00pm. Tickets are priced at £15 (£14 concessions) and are available from the Torch Theatre Box Office on (01646) 695267 or via www.torchtheatre.co.uk.

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