News

Online petition gains support

Published

9 years ago

February 2, 2016

A PETITION entitled ‘Save the coastal path from Hakin Point to Pointfields’ launched last week, and it currently has over 500 signatures.

The Herald published an article last week, about the lack of repairs made to the coastal path from Hakin Point to Pointfields, which has been closed in excess of two years.

The petiton, which is directed at Pembrokeshire County Council’s Chief Executive, Ian Westley, states: “Pembrokeshire County Council have said they do not want to spend their money on repairing something, which as they seem to believe, is not their responsibility. They say, they are only responsible for the path’s surface, and due to it being in such a poor state, there is no path for them to fix.

“There is a water main that runs directly beneath this path, and Pembrokeshire County Council say that it is Welsh Water’s problem.

“After speaking with Welsh Water, they seem to think the residents are the ones who should repair it. However, because the land doesn’t belong to them, their insurance doesn’t cover the repairs. Therefore, even though it is affecting their homes, they cannot help fix the path.”

Soon after the petition launched, many Milford Haven locals, and people from further afield signed the petition, leaving comments as they were doing so.

Paulene Moore from Penzance, Cornwall, signed the petition and left a comment, saying: “Such a beautiful coastal walk, which has been enjoyed by so many and is now spoilt by having to do a detour. It holds many happy memories for me and so many others. So bad.”

Ross Edwards from Neyalnd also said: “I used to live in Wellington Road and used to play on the path as a kid. Was gutted to see it closed the last time I went for a walk down there. Love to see it open again. Some of my best memories as a kid was playing down Pointfields and going to Hakin Point.”

Christina Spencer from Milford Haven, said: “Pembrokeshire County Council should stop shirking and accept its responsibility. We should all campaign vigorously, we cannot let big organisations ride roughshod over the council taxpayers they are employed to serve.”

Local Sally Hicks launched the petition in the hope that something would be done to help fix the coastal path. She said: “I am absolutely amazed at the huge support from folk far and wide – in fact all over the world – all who have links to Milford Haven and particularly Pointfields, from childhood days and families using the path over all these years.

“I would urge folk to still sign and share if they haven’t already done so. Thank you all for supporting this, and desperately hope there will be light at the end of the tunnel!”

Pembrokeshire County Council were given the opportunity to express their thoughts on the petition, however they did not wish to do so as they had already spoken to The Herald about the issue the previous week.

If you would like to sign the petition, you can do so by visiting: https://www.change.org/p/t-save-the-coastal-path-from-hakin-point-to-pointfields

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

6 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

7 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.

Crime

Three men from London admit their guilt over illegal cannabis farm

Published

7 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THREE men admit their guilt after police discover over 700 cannabis plants during a raid on a former school building in Llandysul.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at the former Ysgol Gynradd Llandysul on Heol Llyn Y Fran on November 15. Inside, they found 737 cannabis plants spread across multiple rooms.

Armeld Troksi, 29, and Njazi Gjana, 27, both from Empire Avenue in Edmonton, London, along with Ervin Gjana, 24, from Durham Avenue in Romford, were arrested at the scene and later charged with producing cannabis.

The three men appeared before Swansea Crown Court, where they admitted their involvement in the illegal operation. Defence solicitor Joshua Scouller requested a pre-sentence report for Ervin Gjana, which was granted by Judge Geraint Walters.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 20.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Following a warrant executed at the former school on Heol Llyn Y Fran, officers discovered a significant cannabis grow containing 737 plants.

“We are grateful to the local community for their continued support and cooperation. Officers will remain in the area while the site is secured.

“Our commitment remains firm in disrupting drug production and supply networks across our force area.

“We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity, no matter how small it may seem. Every piece of information can make a difference, and reports can easily be submitted through our website.”