News

Thirty new constables to hit the beat

Published

12 years ago

January 6, 2014

DYFED-Powys police have said that they are going to create 30 new police constable posts over the next 18 months in a bid to help frontline policing.

They said that difficult times mean difficult decisions and say it is right that the police continue to do their bit to help tackle the national deficit.Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon said:

“The public may be reassured that frontline policing – putting the public first – is a priority across Dyfed-Powys. Improvements being made across the region illustrate that.

“The Chief Constable is creating 30 brand new police constable posts over the next 18 months, the public of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Powys finds it increasingly easy to access police officers and the force is now working more closely with other organisations.

“As the man who sets policing priorities, I’m confident there are more positive changes to come. As a guardian of public finances I’m determined that every penny that comes through my office is spent wisely.

“The radical reform of policing means that we have a great opportunity to think carefully and creatively about how services are delivered to today’s public in the way they require.

“Our budgeting process in Dyfed Powys has included predicted falls in central grants so we already knew we’d have to do more for less.

“The Provisional Police Funding Announcement by Damian Green does make our budgeting somewhat more challenging than anticipated but I’m pleased that we can now move ahead with the process.”

Crime

Prison officer reportedly assaulted by inmate at HMP Parc

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28 minutes ago

January 24, 2026

Tom Sinclair

HMP PARC, which houses many prisoners from Pembrokeshire, is set to refer a reported assault on a prison officer to police.

A prison officer was reportedly assaulted by an inmate at HMP Parc, it has been claimed.

The incident is understood to have happened at around midday on Thursday on D-Wing at the Bridgend jail.

A prison spokesman said the matter would be referred to police and that support was being offered to the member of staff involved.

The spokesman said: “A prisoner was involved in an incident with a staff member on Thursday.

“We are supporting our colleague and will be referring the matter to the police.”

South Wales Police has been contacted for comment.

Community

VC Gallery breakfast club brings ‘super cool vibes’ to Haverfordwest High Street

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1 hour ago

January 24, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Community groups join weekly drop-in as councillors donate food and live music set to return next Friday

VC GALLERY’S Friday breakfast club in High Street, Haverfordwest, drew a strong mix of ages this week as local support organisations joined residents for a shared meal and a catch-up in the charity’s community space.

The VC Gallery said the session “went down a real treat”, with “super cool vibes” and people coming together to enjoy the welcoming environment.

Breakfast was kindly donated by Haverfordwest Town Council, with volunteers and staff helping to set up and run the morning.

Guests included representatives from Citizens Advice Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Advocacy Service and homelessness charity The Wallich, as the groups connected with residents and shared information about the help available locally.

VC Gallery said it was “great to be working towards a common goal for our community” and thanked those involved for their support.

Next week’s breakfast club will feature new guests, with live music also set to return as Goose is expected back to play during the session.

The VC Gallery is based in Haverfordwest and runs a range of projects aimed at supporting veterans and the wider community.

News

Storm Ingrid batters Pembrokeshire as ferries cancelled and Cleddau Bridge restricted

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1 hour ago

January 24, 2026

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKESHIRE TRAVEL DISRUPTION

STORM Ingrid swept across the Celtic Sea on Saturday (Jan 24), bringing rough seas, heavy rain and near gale-force winds to Pembrokeshire — prompting ferry cancellations and restrictions on the Cleddau Bridge.

Irish Ferries cancelled all sailings on its Pembroke Dock to Rosslare route today due to adverse weather conditions. The 2.45am sailing from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare was cancelled, along with the 8.45am sailing from Rosslare to Pembroke Dock. This afternoon’s 2.45pm sailing from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare was also called off.

The ferry operator said passengers who are happy to travel on an alternative future sailing can do so without the need to contact the company. Irish Ferries’ sailings for tomorrow, Sunday (Jan 25), are currently scheduled to run on time.

***Waves crash into Saundersfoot Harbour during Storm Ingrid (Pic: Gareth Davies Photography).***

Pembrokeshire County Council also imposed restrictions on the Cleddau Bridge, closing it to high-sided vehicles as gusty conditions hit the county. The council said the bridge is closed to vehicles over 1.9m in height.

Lorries, transit vans, minibuses, Land Rovers, caravans, trailers and vehicles carrying wind-sensitive loads — including items on roof racks — have been told not to cross while the restriction is in place. Motorcycles and bicycles are also categorised as “at risk” and are advised not to use the crossing during high-sided closures.

A yellow Met Office weather warning for rain remains in force for Pembrokeshire and parts of Ceredigion until 10:00pm, with the forecaster warning that winds approaching gale force could worsen the impacts of the weather.

Along the coast, conditions were dramatic through the morning, with huge waves crashing into Saundersfoot Harbour as the storm pushed in, bringing rough seas and spray over exposed areas.

People are being urged to take extra care when travelling, avoid unnecessary journeys where possible, and keep back from coastal paths, sea walls and harbour areas during the worst conditions.