News
Welsh restaurant opened in NYC by two Milford Haven brothers
TWO BROTHERS from Milford Haven have just opened a new restaurant in Brooklyn, New York City, in an attempt to give Americans a taste of Welsh cuisine.
The Sunken Hundred is located on Cobble Hill, 276 Smith Street in Brooklyn, and is named after the legendary sunken kingdom of Cantre’r Gwaelod, which is said to have laid between Ramsey Island and Bardsey Island and has been described as the “Welsh Atlantis”.
The Milford Haven brothers, Dominic and Illtyd Barret, have been planning the restaurant since 2008 and finally opened it last week.
Illytd has lived in New York for the last 20 years and Dominic, who lives in Spain, flew out to America to witness the grand opening last Monday (Aug 29).
So far the restaurant has proven incredibly successful, gaining a mention in the New York Times due to their unique menu which features many ingredients imported from Wales, through the Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company.
These ingredients allow the brothers to offer Brooklyn locals a taste of Wales’ finest food, including Pembrokeshire seaweed, croquettes from Glamorgan, Welsh rarebit and more.
The restaurant is promising a discount for residents of Milford Haven, so if you’re planning a holiday to New York any time soon, be sure to pop in for a discounted meal!
Education
Milford Haven School first to achieve gold in carer’s scheme
MILFORD HAVEN SCHOOL have been recognised for their commitment to and support for young carers and is the first school to achieve the top level award.
The school have achieved the Investors in Carers Gold Level award for its work for learners and staff who are carers.
The scheme is delivered by Hywel Dda University Health Board and supported by local authority and third sector partners in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
The Investors in Carers initiative was originally designed to help health facilities such as GP practices, areas within hospitals and other organisations focus on and improve their carer awareness.
This scheme has now extended to many other teams, services, and organisations. It is a scheme that provides a foundation for helping to identify and support unpaid carers of all ages.
Milford Haven School was assessed against the six themes within the scheme: Carer Lead, Staff training, Identification, Information and Support for carers and Evaluation.
Janette Reynolds, Assistant Head Teacher said: “We are incredibly honoured to receive the Gold Investors in Carers Award, it is a testament to our commitment to supporting and recognizing the invaluable contributions of carers within our community. It was about developing a culture that respects, empowers, and advocates for the wellbeing of carers at Milford Haven School.
“We will continue to strive towards providing the best possible support, ensuring carers feel valued and equipped to balance their responsibilities.”
Pembrokeshire County Council Carers Champion, Councillor Mike James said: “This is absolutely fantastic news. Everyone at Milford Haven School should be extremely proud of their hard work and commitment that has led to them becoming the first school in Pembrokeshire to receive the Gold Investors in Carers award.
“The award recognises the awareness and support for carers provided by the school and this is to be congratulated.”
A carer is someone, of any age, who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems. Anyone can become a carer; in most cases becoming a carer is not out of choice, it just happens.
For more information about the Investors in Carers scheme or for useful advice for carers, please visit: www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/carers
Crime
Pembrokeshire man admits ‘overstepping’ in stalking case
A HAVERFORDWEST man acknowledged he ‘overstepped’ following charges of home burglary and stalking.
Spencer Lepetit, aged 35 and residing in Hawthorn Rise, faced Swansea Crown Court accused of entering a Pembroke property on August 16 with the intent to steal a mobile phone. Additionally, between September 3 and 19, he allegedly trespassed repeatedly on a woman’s property, made multiple phone calls from an unknown number, and loitered outside her home, causing her significant alarm and distress.
Lepetit denied both charges but accepted responsibility for a lesser stalking offence, which was deemed suitable by Prosecutor Thomas Scapens, leading the Crown Prosecution Service to drop the burglary charge.
Lepetit’s defence, Jon Tarrant, described the circumstances as a result of a “toxic relationship,” stating, “He attempted to reconnect but went beyond acceptable limits.”
Judge Huw Rees ordered a pre-sentence report and remanded Lepetit in custody, with sentencing scheduled for November 22.
News
Police confirm man found dead in Clarbeston Road property
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Dyfed-Powys Police were called to the scene, with reports later emerging of a significant police presence near The Cross Inn public house.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said “We were called to the Clarbeston Road area, just before 8.15am on Friday 1 November, after concerns were raised for the welfare of a person.
“Sadly, a man was found to have died at the location.
“Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.
“We can confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious, and the HM Coroner is being informed.”
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