News

Lollipop ladies’ longevity recognised

Published

9 years ago

September 13, 2016

From left to right: Darren Thomas, Kirstie-Anne Donoghue, Eirlys Twigg, Joyce Morgan, Sandrea Howells, Linda Evans and Cllr Tony Brinsden. Absent from photograph was Daisy Lambe.

PEMBROKESHIRE’s longest serving Lollipop Ladies were given a special reception with Pembrokeshire County Council’s Chairman, Councillor Tony Brinsden recently.

Between them, Daisy Lambe, Sandrea Howells, Eirlys Twigg, Joyce Morgan and Linda Evans have given around 175 years service as School Crossing Patrol Ladies in their communities

Their longevity is such they are now helping the grandchildren cross the roads of the children they first helped!

Daisy, from Pembroke Dock served her community for over 30 years and was recently presented with a Road Safety Wales Award, while the school children of Holy name Catholic School in Fishguard have been helped by Sandrea for over 40 years. She has been a recipient of a Road Safety Award in the past.

Eirlys Twigg from Crymych is ever present at Ysgol Y Frenni. Not only does she work as a school crossing patrol lady, she combines that by working as a school administrator, lunchtime supervisor, cleaner, LSA and caretaker!

Recently retired Joyce Morgan was given an emotional assembly by the school children of Roch prior to breaking up for the school holidays.

In her 43 years working with the school she only ever had two weeks off sick and her starting salary was 49p an hour! She too has received a Road Safety Award for her dedication and service.

Also combing two roles with a school is Linda Evans of Goodwick. Before and after school she works as a lollipop lady and acts as a lunchtime supervisor too. She has given 30 years service to the children of the area.

Councillor Brinsden who knows a thing or two about long service after spending 31 years with the Police before retiring, said their dedication was to be admired.

“To give over half your life helping others is nothing short of amazing. I’m sure I speak for thousands of people across the county in saying thank you.

“The dedication they have given to the children of Pembrokeshire, ensuring that they are safe in all sorts of weathers, is exceptional, and we wanted to honour their service to others.”

Pictured is Daisy Lambe receiving her Road Safety Wales Award from Sue Storch, Chair of Road Safety Wales, and Chris Hume from Go Safe (and Deputy Chair of Road Safety Wales).

The celebration was tinged with sadness after learning that Daisy Lambe who had given over 30 years service to the children and residents of Pembroke Dock has passed away following a short illness.

Daisy was a well respected figure of the community and was recently presented with a Road Safety Wales Award.

Crime

Police appeal after man injured in St Davids incident

Published

59 minutes ago

February 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident in St Davids which left one man injured.

The incident happened in Nun Street at around 11:10am on Tuesday, December 30. The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident.

Police are now asking anyone with information, dash cam footage, or CCTV that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online at:
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

Alternatively, email [email protected], send a direct message via social media, or call 101 quoting reference DP20251230094.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Crime

Sexual assault allegation to be tried

Published

2 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Tamsin Mathias

Accused granted conditional bail

A SEXUAL assault allegation has been listed for trial following a hearing before magistrates.

David Fletcher, 45, of Chestnut Way, Mount Estate, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, appeared before magistrates in Llanelli on Thursday (Feb 12) charged with sexual assault, contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

The charge alleges that on March 16, 2025, at Johnston, Pembrokeshire, he intentionally touched a woman aged 16 or over and that the touching was sexual when she did not consent and he did not reasonably believe that she was consenting.

The matter was adjourned for trial and Fletcher was remanded on conditional bail.

The trial is listed for March 9, 2026 at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court. Bail conditions prohibit him from entering a specified premises in Johnston, from contacting directly or indirectly the complainant or any prosecution witnesses, and from posting any information relating to the investigation on social media. The conditions were imposed to prevent further offending and to prevent interference with witnesses or obstruction of justice.

Crime

Drink drive allegation denied

Published

3 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Tamsin Mathias

Trial date fixed by magistrates

A MOTORIST has denied a drink-driving allegation when the case came before magistrates.

Michael Miles, 39, of Milford Road, Johnston, Haverfordwest, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with driving a motor vehicle when the alcohol level was above the prescribed limit.

The court heard that on January 24, 2026, it is alleged that Miles drove a Ford Transit on the A477 at Jordanston after consuming so much alcohol, that the proportion in his breath was 52 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Miles entered a not guilty plea on February 10, 2026.

The matter was adjourned for trial on May 21 at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court. He was remanded on unconditional bail.