News

Funding needed for Henry VII statue

Published

10 years ago

February 11, 2016

From left to right: Councillor Aden Brinn, Mr George Lewis, Councillor Linda Asman, Mayo of Pembroke Councillor Pauline Waters, Councillor Wyn Jenkins, Rachel Norman, Councillor Clive Collins and Town Crier Councillor Rose Blackburn, with Gracie the town dog

ON JANUARY 28, 1457, a boy was born in Pembroke Castle, a baby destined to become King of England and the founder of the brilliant Tudor dynasty.

How do we intend to celebrate this? With a stunning bronze statue to King Henry VII which will, in the near future, stand proud on the Mill Bridge to greet visitors to our historic town.

The Marquette of the statue, which has been commissioned by Pembroke Town Council, was unveiled last week at a fundraising event organised by Pembroke & Monkton Local History Society in Pembroke Town Hall.

Chair of the History Society Cllr Linda Asman, who is also leading the Statue Project, commented: “What better way to celebrate Henry’s birthday than a present of a cheque to start the Statue Appeal rolling?

“The History Society has so far raised £500 for the project and is presenting this to Pembroke Town Council in the hope that it will inspire other organisations in the town to follow suite.

“This is a project for the whole community to get behind; a celebration of Pembroke’s heritage.”

The bronze maquette is now displayed in the foyer of Pembroke Town Hall for all to see.

The statue will cost in the region of £40,000 and Pembroke Town Council is extremely grateful to Pembrokeshire County Council for the allocation of £20,000 regeneration money as part of their Town Centre Support programme. The remainder has to be raised to match fund that amount. Ideas for fundraising as well as donations will be appreciated.

Please contact Suzie Thomas ‘Henry VII Statue Appeal’ Pembroke Town Hall, Main Street, Pembroke 01646 683092

Crime

Criminal damage investigation after vehicle damaged in Pembroke

Published

15 minutes ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Police appeal for information following incident on South Road between March 11 and March 15

POLICE are investigating a report of criminal damage to a vehicle in Pembroke.

The damage is believed to have occurred on South Road sometime between Wednesday, March 11 and Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious, or who has information that could assist the investigation, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by email at [email protected], or by calling 101, quoting reference number 26000209990.

Community

Family safe after major house fire in Letterston, community told

Published

48 minutes ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Memorial hall opened to help those affected after blaze in Station Road area

A FAMILY escaped without injury after a major house fire in the Station Road area of Letterston, according to local residents.

The blaze prompted a major emergency response on Wednesday (Apr 15), with fire engines seen at the scene and the road closed while crews tackled the incident.

People posting in the Letterston community group said the family was safe, although one kitten was sadly lost in the fire.

One resident wrote: “They lost a kitten, but the family were ok. Nothing worse than a fire. There were 4 fire engines here at one time.”

Others described hearing multiple sirens and seeing smoke rising from the area, with one local woman saying her partner could see the fire engines from nearby fields.

As news of the fire spread, the local community quickly rallied round. The memorial hall was opened for anyone affected, while residents offered practical help and support to the family.

Messages posted online described the loss of the home as heartbreaking, with one resident writing that while the house had gone, the family were “alive and well to make more new memories”.

The Herald has approached the emergency services for official confirmation on the cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage.

News

Fire crews at large house fire in Letterston as road closed

Published

3 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Emergency services respond in Station Road area while firefighters tackle blaze

FIRE crews are dealing with a large house fire in the Station Road area of Letterston this afternoon (Apr 15), with the road currently closed off while emergency services remain at the scene.

The Herald understands firefighters are in attendance at the property and efforts to bring the blaze under control are ongoing.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area while the incident is dealt with.

There is currently no official word on whether anyone has been injured.

The Herald has approached the emergency services for comment.