AM quizzed about his work at assembly

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11 years ago

September 13, 2013

PRESELI Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies has visited the local branch of the University of the Third Age to give a presentation on the National Assembly for Wales and the role of assembly members.

Mr Davies also took part in a question and answer session where members had the opportunity to quiz him on aspects of his role and his stance on local issues.

Mr Davies said: "I was delighted to visit the U3A group to talk to members about my role in the National Assembly and its powers; and of current issues that are important to my constituents.

"It was wonderful to see the group taking such an active interest in Welsh public life. The question and answer session was a great way of understanding some of the problems that are important to U3A members and I hope they found my visit useful.”

Pictured left to right are: Anna Davies (member), Theresa Arkle (member), Vernon Devonald (committee member), Paul Davies AM), Jan Thomas (secretary) and Gill Taylor (chairman).

Pembrokeshire County Council launches festive info hub

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32 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.

Motorist almost three times over drink limit

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46 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.

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Man jailed for threats at Withybush Hospital

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46 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.