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Teenage girl dies after medical emergency at Welsh rugby club
A TEENGAGE girl has tragically died following a medical emergency at Amman United Rugby Football Club in Ammanford on Friday evening (Nov 15).
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed they were called to the scene, where the teenager became unwell. She was taken to hospital but, despite advanced medical efforts, passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning.
A police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts remain with the family at this difficult time.” The death is currently being treated as unexplained, and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner.
The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed their attendance, stating that emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 9:55pm.
A spokesperson said: “We sent an emergency ambulance, supported by a Community First Responder and Cymru High Acuity Response Unit paramedics. Advanced critical care was delivered by the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service, with support from the Wales Air Ambulance charity helicopter.”
As a mark of respect, Amman United Rugby Football Club postponed all games over the weekend. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the club said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the club will be closed, and all games are postponed, out of respect.”
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Inquest hears social media bullying was factor in teen’s tragic death
MEGAN EVANS, 14, was found dead at her Milford Haven home on February 7, 2017, after what her family described as relentless online bullying. The inquest, held today, heard how Megan had attended a school meeting about a trip to France earlier that evening and appeared in good spirits.
Later that night, her parents left for Cardiff with her four youngest siblings while the four older siblings stayed at home. At 9:59pm, Megan’s brother called their parents, unable to find her in the house. His father told him to continue searching, and Megan was discovered in a locked upstairs bathroom. Despite the efforts of her family, paramedics, and hospital staff, Megan could not be saved.
A statement from her family described Megan as an intelligent, kind, and vibrant teenager. “She had a big heart and would do anything to help anyone,” the statement read. “She bought love and laughter into our home and was always full of energy. Her friends adored her, and she always stood up for what she believed in.”
The inquest was told Megan was a talented artist and hockey player who had been looking forward to attending a Justin Bieber concert. She was deeply loved by her family, who said she “poured so much love into everything and everyone around her.”
Megan’s mother, Nicola Harteveld, has previously spoken openly about the struggles her daughter faced in silence.
Nicola admitted she hadn’t recognised the signs of Megan’s distress at the time, including disrupted sleep and a secretive attachment to her phone.
In the years following Megan’s death, Nicola has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of mental health and the dangers of social media bullying. She founded the Megan’s Starr Foundation, which provides free professional counseling and peer support to vulnerable young people in Pembrokeshire.
Nicola reflected: “I see things now that I didn’t understand back then. I thought mental health struggles were always visible, but I was wrong. Megan was the life and soul of the house, and I never imagined the pain she was in.”
Through campaigns like “Step into January,” Nicola has turned her grief into action, creating a legacy for Megan that focuses on kindness and support for others.
The inquest continues.
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Teen’s tragic death linked to online bullying
MEGAN EVANS, 14, a talented and kind-hearted teenager from Milford Haven, was found dead at home on February 7, 2017, following what her family believes were bullying messages on social media, an inquest has heard.
Described as intelligent, capable, and full of energy, Megan was a passionate artist, county hockey player, and beloved by her six siblings and parents.
On the night of her death, she had been in good spirits after attending a school meeting about a trip to France.
Later, she was tragically discovered in a locked bathroom at home.
Her family remembered Megan as brave, thoughtful, and endlessly loving, someone who brought joy and positivity to everyone she met. They vowed to honor her memory by promoting kindness and love.
The inquest continues.
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Flashbang
February 15, 2016 at 10:52 pm
Well done Dayne Stone for being just the tiniest bit cynical. It’s a good trait to have for a reporter. It’s a shame those at PCC didn’t ask any questions but handed over a huge land asset for peanuts to these people on the vague promise of hundreds of jobs. Keep up the good work Dayne.
Owen Llewellyn
February 16, 2016 at 5:13 pm
About as viable as a chocolate teapot. PCC are just dumb. Just five minutes reading the plans and it’s obvious this is a land grab- sell us the land cheap and we’ll build you this that or the other- then nothing comes of the plans and the site will be sold on for a profit in a few years depriving us of an asset and making an offshore company a massive profit. Private Eye shows the Wards Yard area asbelongoing to an offshore company based in the Cayman Islands. PCC must either be the most stupid or the most corrupt bunch of brown tonguers in Cymru.
[email protected]
February 19, 2016 at 7:27 pm
I am also cynical so if this sale & plans are approved it should be written into sale contract if not built within certain time frame (about 2 years) it has to be sold back to owners at same price. Questions I asked (1) how long is construction timeframe as there will obviously be noise & dust ? Answer about 12 months. (2) what about odour from cheesemaking? Answer very little as outgoing air going through scrubber filters. (3) How much aviation fuel is going to be produced as much more volatile? Answer about 1 road tanker a week.
The buildings are huge (I think he said they would be 27 metres high) & very high chimney but we have a lot of those anyway.
Draw your own conclusions
[email protected]
February 19, 2016 at 8:57 pm
Forgot to add they are going to burn RDF “Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) or solid recovered fuel / specified recovered fuel (SRF) is a fuel produced by shredding and dehydrating solid waste (MSW) with a Waste converter technology. RDF consists largely of combustible components of municipal waste such as plastics and biodegradable waste.”
Dr. John Roobol
April 4, 2016 at 10:20 am
In Japan most waste is burned. The plastics in the waste produce dioxins that adversely affect the health of the population.