News

Co-op boost for local economy

Published

10 years ago

February 11, 2016

New store: The Co-op down The Green will create 22 jobs

TENBY and the surrounding area is set to benefit from the creation of 22 jobs, as retail giant Co-op moves closer to opening its new store in the town.

The 2500 square foot store is situated on the site of the former Post Office vehicle repair shop on The Green and has it’s own dedicated parking.

It follows fellow big playing retailers Tesco and Sainsbury’s into the town, and it will be hoping to stamp its mark when it opens this spring.

An application for signage for the store is due to be considered soon by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.

A spokesman for the Co-op said that they were delighted to be expanding in the area, with successful stores already operating in Pembroke and Kilgetty:

“The Co-op is investing to transform and grow its convenience business and we are delighted to have an opportunity to create a new store with which to serve the community.

“The store will have a focus on fresh and healthy produce, meal ideas, chilled beers and wines and essentials.

”The spokesman also promised great value for local people who shop there, with the companies slogan being ‘little and often’ adding, “the Co-op is also investing in lowering prices of everyday essentials, including fresh fruit and vegetables.

When asked what the shop would bring to the local area, the company spokesman said that the shop would aim to have an active role within the community: “The Co-op’s new and refitted stores also have a community pioneer role, where a member of the food store team will also work to foster involvement in community activities, from local fundraising initiatives to helping to understandand develop solutions to meet community needs, including support for the British Red Cross -the Co-op’s new charity partnership which will help to tackle social isolation and loneliness in local communities.

“We are confident that a new look Co-operative food store will become a real asset to the community.”

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

9 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

Published

10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

Published

10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.