News

Zero cost pumping solution for businesses

Published

12 years ago

January 23, 2014

RURAL businesses across Wales are set to benefit from a major innovation, with a new campaign from Source for Business – the business support service from South West Water – which highlights how to save money on water pumping costs, through the use of natural water sources.

Working with Cornwall-based PAPA Utility Services, customers are now able to make use of natural watercourses on their land using a PAPA pump, the installation cost of which can be recouped in as little as 12 months.

Llanelli-based Emyr Phillips has been appointed a dedicated sales manager for the Welsh market by Source for Business. He has worked within the agricultural industry since 1986, and will now be using his years of expertise to showcase the benefits of the PAPA pump to a new Welsh audience.

Using only the natural flow of a watercourse such as a stream or river, a PAPA pump can provide water to the places it is needed most, with minimal maintenance and virtually no running costs. The pump is able to transport water large distances using just the natural flow of the watercourse, with an average supply of 14 litres per minute. This water can then be put to a wide variety of uses, from providing drinking water for livestock to irrigating crops and nurseries. A PAPA pump could also be set up to draw off water to storage ponds in times of plenty, such as when water levels are high following heavy rain.

Not only is this a very cost-effective solution, but also an entirely natural one, requiring no electricity, diesel or other polluting fuels. In fact, any water returned to rivers and streams after passing through a PAPA pump is fully aerated, carrying extra oxygen that is beneficial to plants and animals alike.

Emyr commented: “I come from a farming background myself, so am well aware of the cost benefit the pump can bring. I’m really looking forward to helping farmers and landowners across Wales to save money on their water pumping costs with the PAPA pump.”

Dr Dylan Bright, Sustainability Manager for South West Water, added: “We are delighted to be working with PAPA to offer this revolutionary technology to customers across Wales. It really is a no-cost energy solution to replace traditional fuel or electric pumps, whilst at the same time being very sustainable in terms of its impact on the environment.”

“The PAPA pump is simple to install and requires minimal maintenance. We believe it is of benefit to a huge range of rural businesses including farms, nurseries, campsites, leisure facilities and large estates, as well as a vital tool for storing water for when supply is limited.”

For more information about a PAPA pump solution or to request a site visit please contact Source for Business on 01392 443567 or email [email protected]

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Pembroke Dock man sent to Crown Court over alleged ABH assault

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13 minutes ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Charge relates to incident in the town last weekend

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been sent to the Crown Court for trial after appearing before magistrates accused of assault causing actual bodily harm.

Darren Markes, aged 47, of High Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Markes is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

The charge relates to an alleged incident on Friday (Dec 13) in Pembroke Dock, when it is alleged that Markes assaulted a woman, causing her actual bodily harm.

No plea was entered at the hearing.

Due to the seriousness of the allegation, magistrates declined jurisdiction and ordered that the case be sent to the Crown Court for trial under the Crime and Disorder Act.

Markes was remanded on conditional bail. Conditions include:

Not contacting a witness, directly or indirectly
Reporting to Pembroke Dock police station every Wednesday between 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Living and sleeping each night at his home address

He is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday (Jan 16) at 9:30am for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

Crime

Aberystwyth man denies criminal damage charge over Cardigan gallery window

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16 minutes ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Alleged incident said to have taken place on Bridge Street

AN ABERYSTWYTH man has denied a charge of criminal damage relating to an alleged incident in Cardigan.

Ricky Myers, aged 27, of Jasper House, Aberystwyth, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Myers is accused of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, contrary to the Criminal Damage Act 1971.

The charge relates to an incident on Saturday (Aug 24, 2024) at Manchester House on Bridge Street, Cardigan, where it is alleged that a window at the Cardigan Gallery was damaged. The property is said to belong to Peter Austin.

Myers pleaded not guilty to the allegation.

Magistrates adjourned the case for further case management, and Myers was remanded on conditional bail, with a condition that he live and sleep each night at his home address.

He is due to return to court at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2:00pm.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on string of offences

Published

18 minutes ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Harassment charge and three assaults among cases listed for Llanelli court

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing after admitting a series of offences, including harassment and assaults.

Tony Brundrett, aged 21, of Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard Brundrett has pleaded guilty to harassment without violence, contrary to the Protection from Harassment Act. The charge alleges that between Tuesday (Sep 17) and Thursday (Oct 31) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, he pursued a course of conduct amounting to harassment of a female, including attending her home address and contacting her by text message.

He has also admitted assault by beating against the same female, alleged to have taken place on Wednesday (May 21) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, and a further assault by beating against a second female on Thursday (Oct 30), also at Spring View.

Magistrates were additionally told that Brundrett faces a further allegation of common assault against a third female, said to have occurred on Tuesday (Dec 9) at Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock. No plea was recorded to that matter in the register entry.

Brundrett has also pleaded guilty to a number of offences linked to an incident in Haverfordwest on Saturday (Nov 16). These include:

Aggravated vehicle taking, involving a Vauxhall Corsa, with damage caused before recovery
Using a motor vehicle without insurance
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
Criminal damage, involving a window belonging to Pembrokeshire County Council

He was remanded in custody, with the next hearing listed at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10:00am.