News

People betrayed over bid for Euro cash

Published

11 years ago

January 23, 2014

MID AND WEST AM Simon Thomas has described the dismissal of any possibility of emergency European funds for storm hit areas in west Wales by Welsh Secretary David Jones as a betrayal.

Conservative Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has suggested that the Treasury was unlikely to release extra money for flood hit areas and he doubted EU funds would be available. He argued that it was up to the Welsh Government to help with the clear up.

Plaid Cymru AM Simon Thomas said: “This refusal by the Secretary State for Wales to bid for emergency Euro cash is a betrayal of the people in west Wales hit by the recent storms. It really calls into question his suitability for such a role.

“He should be standing up for the people of Wales and making the case for extra help for those who have lost their livelhoods and homes. By refusing to prepare the case for additional money from Westminster and Europe he is betraying the very people he is supposed to represent around the UK cabinet table.

“Welsh MEP Jill Evans has pointed out it is the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition that is responsible to bid for money from the European Union solidarity fund. This Tory-led government’s idealogical zeal against all things European means we continue to lose out from money that is rightfully ours to help communities clearing up after flooding.

“The blame game between the Welsh Government and Westminster about who should pay for the aftermath of the storms shows why we continue to need strong Plaid Cymru representation to put Wales first everytime.”

Community

Pembrokeshire County Council launches festive info hub

Published

22 mins ago

December 3, 2024

Tom Sinclair

WITH the festive season fast approaching, Pembrokeshire County Council has made it easier than ever to access essential service updates for Christmas and New Year.

The council’s website now features an updated ‘Christmas in Pembrokeshire’ page, providing answers to key holiday queries such as bin collection schedules and free parking availability.

Residents can also find information about leisure centre and library opening times, winter driving tips, bus timetables, salting routes, and a guide to Christmas markets across the county.

The page includes reminders about recycling rules, including what can and cannot be recycled, as well as details on Christmas tree recycling services.

For everything you need to know this festive season, visit https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/christmas-in-pembrokeshire.

Crime

Motorist almost three times over drink limit

Published

36 mins ago

December 3, 2024

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A MOTORIST who was nearly three times over the drink-drive limit has been sentenced following a crash on the B4314 in Pendine.

Stuart Rickford, 43, was driving his Audi at 1:30pm on November 15 when he collided with another vehicle.

“There were no injuries, but when officers spoke to the defendant they had a strong smell of intoxicants,” Crown Prosecutor Linda Baker told the court.

A roadside breath test proved positive, and Rickford, of Beach Hotel, Marsh Road, Pendine, later gave a reading of 93 mcg of alcohol at the police station. The legal limit is 35.

Rickford pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a 12-month Community Order with 80 hours of unpaid work. He was disqualified from driving for 23 months and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.

Crime

Man jailed for threats at Withybush Hospital

Published

36 mins ago

December 3, 2024

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sentenced to seven days in custody after threatening to harm members of the public at Withybush Hospital.

Wayne Tydeman, 42, made threats while speaking to a community practice nurse following his release from a 24-week custodial sentence.

“He was on post-sentence supervision, and this is the first breach,” probation officer Julie Norman told the court.

Tydeman, of Dew Street, Haverfordwest, was remanded in custody and appeared via video link from Park Prison. His solicitor said his mental health had improved during his time in custody.