Carmarthenshire defendant denies deleting internet history contrary to court order

A MAN from Llandeilo has been sent to Swansea Crown Court for trial after appearing before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

Ben Barrett, 37, of Maes Y Farchnad, Llandeilo, appeared before the court on Thursday (Apr 9).

The court heard that Barrett is accused of breaching a sexual harm prevention order made by Swansea Crown Court on March 15, 2018.

It is alleged that between October 13 and October 19, 2025, at Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, he deleted the history of internet use without reasonable excuse, despite being prohibited from doing so by the order.

The case was sent to Swansea Crown Court for trial under Section 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Barrett gave no guilty indication and the matter was treated as not guilty for the purposes of sending.

He was granted unconditional bail and is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court, The Law Courts, St Helens Road, on Friday, May 8 at 9:00am for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

AHEAD of the Welsh election on May 7, 2026, the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has met First Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan in Pembrokeshire to underline the vital role small shops play in the Welsh economy and in communities across the country.

The Fed was represented by senior members Vince and Fiona Malone at their business in Tenby, which has recently undergone a refit and now trades under the Morrisons Daily fascia.

Since launching its Welsh election manifesto in January, the Fed has been inviting Senedd candidates to visit members’ businesses across Wales to discuss both the opportunities available to small retailers and the challenges they face.

The manifesto calls for grant support for small independent retailers, as well as action to tackle rising costs — particularly business rates, which are controlled by the Welsh Government. The Fed is also calling for a cost-neutral Deposit Return Scheme that works for smaller shops.

Mr Malone described the meeting as “very positive”.

He said: “In particular, I highlighted the value of our Post Office and the vast range of government services it provides to people in the town and the many visitors who stay in Tenby, especially in the coming summer months.”

Baroness Morgan said: “I would like to thank Vince and the Fed for once again highlighting their important work representing the vital small independent shops that serve the people of Wales.

“I was particularly interested to hear about the work of the Post Office, especially at a time when the Westminster government is looking to engage retail stakeholders on the modernisation of the Post Office network, so businesses like Vince’s can continue to thrive in the years ahead while serving local people.”

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Police enquiries ongoing after incident in Castle Square

A MAN has been arrested after an alleged sexual assault of a child in Haverfordwest town centre.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to Castle Square at around 2:00pm on Tuesday (Apr 7).

The force said a 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence against a child and has since been released on conditional bail.

The child’s grandfather told The Pembrokeshire Herald that he saw what he believed to be inappropriate contact between the man and the child before members of the public intervened.

Dyfed-Powys Police said enquiries are ongoing.

A police spokesperson said: “Dyfed-Powys Police received a report of an alleged sexual assault of a child in Castle Square, Haverfordwest at around 2pm on Tuesday, April 7.

“A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence against a child and has since been released on conditional bail.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”