Community

Four new road safety schemes for Dyfed-Powys

Published

10 years ago

February 23, 2016

FOUR new road safety schemes aim to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads of Dyfed-Powys in 2016.

Three will inspire better road behaviour and attitudes amongst younger road users, the fourth will encourage improved driving by older motorists.

All are being funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon.

Mr Salmon said: “I want my Road to Safety programme to protect all road users; these first initiatives focus on those who are most at risk on roads across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.

“Too many people die or are badly hurt on our roads; working with trusted expert partners I want to make Dyfed- Powys a safer place.”

One scheme, from Performance in Education, is a programme of bilingual multi-media performances and workshops for all secondary schools across Dyfed-Powys. It aims to improve road safety behaviour and attitudes.

Another, from Dyfed-Powys Police, will produce research which will lead to new schemes to keep young drivers safe.

The third is from the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. It will see emergency service partners reduce speed and anti-social driving by working directly with young people likely to get involved in such incidents.

The fourth, from Dyfed-Powys Police, will produce research which will lead to new schemes to keep older drivers safe.

In the first six months of last year more than 600 people were killed or injured on Dyfed-Powys roads. Last summer the public told Mr Salmon in a survey that they wanted road users to improve their attitudes towards safety.

The four new road safety schemes are being funded by Mr Salmon. They will operate through 2016 as part of Mr Salmon’s Road to Safety programme. He is also reinvesting around £180,000 of Road to Safety funding in roads policing.

He said: “I had some great ideas on keeping road users safe and I’ve chosen the best. My Road to Safety scheme will improve the lives of our communities by reducing the number of road casualties.

“I and Dyfed-Powys Police continue to work hard to preserve life but the public also have a great role to play in keeping all of us safe.

“I ask drivers, bikers and cyclists to consider the importance of road safety. The people best able to affect the safety of road users – weather and road surface included – are road users themselves.

“One death is one too many – I urge caution and care by all.”

Community

Family safe after major house fire in Letterston, community told

Published

6 hours 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.

Community

Police investigate reports of door-to-door salespeople in Milford Haven and Johnston

Published

8 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Residents urged to stay alert as officers carry out patrols and work to establish whether the callers are legitimate

MILFORD HAVEN and Neyland Police said they are aware of concerns raised by residents following reports of door-to-door salespeople operating in the Milford Haven and Johnston area.

Local officers, together with neighbourhood policing and prevention teams, are working to establish the legitimacy of those involved and will be carrying out patrols while enquiries continue.

In the meantime, members of the public are being advised to familiarise themselves with crime prevention advice relating to unwanted visitors, which is available on the force’s website.

Anyone with information that could assist enquiries is asked to get in touch online, by email at [email protected], by direct message on social media, or by calling 101.

In an emergency, always dial 999.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting its website.

Community

Big plant sale set to bloom in Narberth

Published

11 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Family-friendly spring event will bring together local growers, craftspeople, food and live entertainment

GREEN fingers and creative talents will come together in Narberth next month as West Wales’ popular Big Plant Sale returns for 2026.

The event will take place at Narberth CP School on Saturday, May 2, offering visitors the chance to browse a wide range of plants, locally made crafts and eco-friendly products.

Organised with support from SPAN Arts, the annual sale has become one of the first major plant events of the season in the area, attracting gardeners of all ages and experience levels.

Stallholders are expected to offer everything from windowsill succulents and young seedlings to unusual and specialist plants, giving visitors plenty of choice as they prepare their homes and gardens for spring and summer.

Alongside the plants, there will also be a craft fair featuring handmade and environmentally conscious products, including soaps, textiles and wooden items made by local producers.

Organisers say the event is designed to be more than just a market, with locally produced food, live music and entertainment helping to create a lively and welcoming atmosphere for families and visitors of all ages.

SPAN Arts is also inviting local growers, nurseries, craftspeople and makers to get involved, particularly those working with sustainable and eco-friendly products.

The Big Plant Sale will run from 10:00am until 3:00pm at Narberth CP School, Jesse Road, Narberth, SA67 7FE. Visitors are asked to make a suggested £2 donation on entry.

Anyone interested in booking a stall can contact [email protected].

SPAN Arts, which is based in Narberth, has spent 30 years supporting arts and community projects across Pembrokeshire. The charity runs a broad programme of music, theatre, comedy and wellbeing activities, with a focus on reducing rural isolation and improving access to the arts.

For more information about the event, contact SPAN Arts on 01834 869323 or email [email protected].