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National Park Authority issues weather advice
PEOPLE are being urged to take special care when using the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail as work continues by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority to repair storm damage.
The Park Authority has issued safety advice for visitors to the National Park, and in particular users of the Coast Path which bore the brunt of last week’s severe weather.
The Authority advises that:
• The access path from Caerfai car park to Caerfai beach is closed after a land slip.
• The boardwalk at Penally (at the top of South Beach, Tenby) is closed because of flood damage and the viewing platform has had to be removed.
• The footpath to the Dak Cove from the Coast Path at Manorbier beach is currently closed due to storm damage.
Charles Mathieson, the Authority’s Head of Park Delivery, said:
“The combination of heavy rain and high tides has resulted in disruption along sections of the Coast Path and to some inland parts of the National Park. There are a handful of locations where there is significant damage and where we have had to temporarily close or divert footpaths.
“We are doing our utmost to keep the 186-mile Coast Path open and accessible to everyone and we ask that people bear with us while we make the affected sections safe to use.”
He urged Coast Path walkers to
pay close attention to signs indicating
sections of footpath which are
temporarily closed or where route
diversions are in place. The Authority also issued this
advice:
The Coast Path is regularly maintained and inspected but after the New Year storms it is particularly important that you take care in using this challenging and exposed Path.
Be cautious about using parts of the Path with tidal elements – make sure the tide doesn’t cut you off.
Take particular care if you are using parts of the path that have a wind blowing away from the land – usually north and east facing bits of coast. Be especially cautious if you are carrying a pack.
Take particular care on bridge and stepping stone crossings – high water levels of streams and rivers may have loosened timbers and decking may be slippery.
Wear suitable clothing. Waterproofs, windproofs and footwear with deep treads are essential at this time of year – expect muddy conditions. One or two walking poles give extra stability.
For the latest National Park access information or to report any problems found on the Coast Path, call the National Park Centre at Tenby on 01834 845040.
To help out with the clean-up operation check online for details of the many beach cleans being organised by charities and organisations across the National Park.
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Dredging work set for Tenby Harbour
TENBY HARBOUR and North Beach users are being asked to be aware of heavy moving machinery from Tuesday March 26 th to Friday 29 th as dredging work is carried out.
Sand will removed from the mouth of the Harbour and deposited at the north end of the beach. The work will not affect vessel movements at the Harbour.
Tenby Harbourmaster Chris Salisbury said a licence for the dredging had been issued after several months of application work.
“We ask that the public please keep clear of the operating area and that dogs are kept on a lead during this time,” Chris added.
Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “I’m grateful to our officers for securing the licence for this work to go ahead. This dredging is essential
for the operation of Tenby Harbour.
“The timing of the work has been governed by the tide and the dates represented the last opportunity for the work to be carried out before the boats are placed back in the
water.”
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Closure of Tata Steel’s coke ovens sparks political and union backlash
THE recent announcement by Tata Steel to close the coke ovens at its Port Talbot plant in South Wales has ignited a firestorm of political and industrial action, highlighting the deepening crisis within the British steel industry and the challenges facing the transition to green steel.
Jo Stevens MP, the Shadow Welsh Secretary, expressed her concerns over the impact of the closure on the Welsh steel industry and the workers affected. Stevens emphasized the need for assurances about the workers’ immediate future and pledged that a UK Labour government would invest in the steel industry to support the transition to green steel, harnessing the skills, talent, and ambition of Welsh steelworkers.
The closure, slated for Wednesday due to concerns over the ovens’ “operational stability,” has been criticized by regional Senedd Members for South Wales West, Tom Giffard MS, and Dr. Altaf Hussain MS. They accused the Labour Welsh Government of neglecting its support for the Tata Steelworks in Port Talbot, highlighting a lack of financial assistance since 2019 and calling for a change in response to the current developments.
Unite, the UK’s leading union, has been vocal in its opposition to Tata’s decision, describing it as a shock and a “result of years of betrayal.” The union criticized Tata for not disclosing the imminent risk of closure during recent consultations and announced a ballot for industrial action among 1,500 Tata workers. Unite insists there should be no job losses at Port Talbot or Llanwern and that a blast furnace should remain operational.
Peter Hughes, Unite’s regional secretary for Wales, called for Tata to halt its closure plans in anticipation of Labour’s promised £3 billion investment to rejuvenate the UK steel industry. He accused Tata of managing the decline of UK steel while accepting government subsidies, describing the company’s actions as “deliberate industrial vandalism.”
The closure has not only raised concerns about the future of steel production in the UK but also spotlighted the political and economic strategies required to ensure the industry’s survival and transition towards more sustainable practices. The unfolding situation underscores the need for a collaborative approach between the government, industry stakeholders, and the workforce to navigate the complex challenges ahead.
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Firefighters tackle blaze at block of garages in Monkton
ONE person was injured as a result of a sunday afternoon garage fire in a block of garages in Monkton.
A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service told The Pembrokeshire Herald said: “At 1.31pm on March 17, Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven crews were called to extinguish a fire in an alight central garage and were forced to use two breathing apparatus and two hose reels.
“The firefighters reportedly left the scene at 3.02pm after continuing to dampen the fire and check for fire spread.
“The casualty was treated by ambulance service personnel also in attendance.”
The police confirmed that a garage fire had been dealt with by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Welsh Ambulance Service attended.
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