West Angle Bay: Five fisherman rescued by Lifeboat crew

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9 years ago

October 28, 2015

ANGLE LIFEBOAT was called out in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a fishing boat struck rocks in the Haven.

The crew of the 15 metre vessel, the CKS, contacted coastguards at 3.02am saying that they had struck rocks and were taking on water.

The crew took to the liferaft near Sheep Island in West Angle Bay. The lifeboat arrived within 15 minutes of the emergency call, and recovered the five-man crew and returned them to shore.

Coastguards from St Govans were also in attendance. None of the crew required hospital attention.

Coastguards have said that attempts to refloat the boat will be made later today. The boat is not interfering with shipping.

Ben Wilson Ceredigion Operations Manager for NRW, said: “We’re monitoring the situation, but at the moment it appears that no pollution has happened as a result of this incident.

“There is some diesel and hydraulic oil on the boat but none appears to have leaked and we are working with the Milford Haven Port Authority to put a boom in place if any does leak.

“This will make sure the local environment is protected which is important for local wildlife and people.”

: CKS

Pembrokeshire County Council launches festive info hub

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4 mins ago

December 3, 2024

Tom Sinclair

WITH the festive season fast approaching, Pembrokeshire County Council has made it easier than ever to access essential service updates for Christmas and New Year.

The council’s website now features an updated ‘Christmas in Pembrokeshire’ page, providing answers to key holiday queries such as bin collection schedules and free parking availability.

Residents can also find information about leisure centre and library opening times, winter driving tips, bus timetables, salting routes, and a guide to Christmas markets across the county.

The page includes reminders about recycling rules, including what can and cannot be recycled, as well as details on Christmas tree recycling services.

For everything you need to know this festive season, visit https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/christmas-in-pembrokeshire.

Motorist almost three times over drink limit

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18 mins ago

December 3, 2024

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A MOTORIST who was nearly three times over the drink-drive limit has been sentenced following a crash on the B4314 in Pendine.

Stuart Rickford, 43, was driving his Audi at 1:30pm on November 15 when he collided with another vehicle.

“There were no injuries, but when officers spoke to the defendant they had a strong smell of intoxicants,” Crown Prosecutor Linda Baker told the court.

A roadside breath test proved positive, and Rickford, of Beach Hotel, Marsh Road, Pendine, later gave a reading of 93 mcg of alcohol at the police station. The legal limit is 35.

Rickford pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a 12-month Community Order with 80 hours of unpaid work. He was disqualified from driving for 23 months and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.

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Man jailed for threats at Withybush Hospital

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19 mins ago

December 3, 2024

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sentenced to seven days in custody after threatening to harm members of the public at Withybush Hospital.

Wayne Tydeman, 42, made threats while speaking to a community practice nurse following his release from a 24-week custodial sentence.

“He was on post-sentence supervision, and this is the first breach,” probation officer Julie Norman told the court.

Tydeman, of Dew Street, Haverfordwest, was remanded in custody and appeared via video link from Park Prison. His solicitor said his mental health had improved during his time in custody.

Judge Layton sentenced him to seven days in custody, warning: “If you fail to engage in the future, the sentence will be considerably longer.”