News

Wife of former Mayor falsely convicted

Published

9 years ago

April 4, 2017

Tom Sinclair

Peter and Doris Kraus: Charges have been formally dismissed

AN OVERSIGHT by the Department for Work and Pensions led to a Pembroke Dock woman being falsely convicted of claiming over £13,000 in benefits.

Mrs Doris Kraus, wife of former Mayor of Pembroke Dock, Cllr Peter Kraus, was accused of claiming the money whilst out of work.

She has since repaid the £13,335.02 that she received and in November, she received a discharge from the courts.

However, at an appeal at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, March 24, it was revealed that Mrs Doris Kraus had in fact contacted the DWP to notify them of a change in her circumstances.

Due to the findings, all charges against Mrs Kraus have been formally dismissed.

The case was picked up both locally and nationally but Doris is relieved that she no longer has a criminal record.
The money that was paid back has since been returned to Mrs Kraus.

Speaking to the Herald, Mrs Kraus said: “This has affected us very badly for a number of months. It happened last August and since then I didn’t go through the front door. It was only last week that I went into Pembroke Dock for the first time.

“Peter has been doing the shopping for us but he has had to take me to Kilgetty or Haverfordwest. It’s just been a nightmare and I wasn’t sleeping.

“It’s affected my daughters as well, as they have raised money for me, I didn’t ask them to and that has been on my conscience. It’s been a total nightmare.

“I’ve had lovely comments from people and nobody believed that I had done such a thing but thankfully now it is all over.

“It wasn’t very nice being put up on the front page but now the DWP are doing their best to try and find out where the blame lies.

“I’m just glad it’s all over.”

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

Published

4 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

News

Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

Published

6 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

Published

7 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Caption:

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, receives the cheque from Tenby 10k runners and organisers.