News
Pembrokeshire beaches awarded 13 Blue Flags
PEMBROKESHIRE’S beaches have made a splash once again as the county has scooped a grand total of 56 awards in the annual Wales Coast Awards.
Run by the environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy, the awards recognise high standards of beach management and water quality.
Pembrokeshire has won 13 Blue Flags – 12 of which are for its beaches, which means that it boasts more than a quarter of all the Blue Flag beaches in Wales.
The County’s Blue Flag beaches are located at: Amroth, Coppet Hall, Saundersfoot, Tenby North, Tenby Castle, Tenby South, Lydstep, Dale, Broad Haven North, Newgale, Whitesands, and Poppit Sands.
And new this year is a Blue Flag for Blue Ocean Adventures in St Davids.
Chris Payne, Leisure Services Manager, said: “I’m very pleased that Blue Ocean Adventures has achieved the Blue Flag which is a quality environmental award and I would encourage more operators to apply.”
A total of 14 Pembrokeshire beaches have gained the Greencoast Awards – which highlight the ‘hidden gems’ along the coastline. The awards recognise beaches that have excellent water quality, but are better known for their natural, unspoilt environment.
The Greencoast Awards go to: Caldey Island, Penally, Manorbier, Freshwater East, Barafundle, Broad Haven South, Martins Haven, Marloes, Druidston, Caerfai, Abereiddy, Cwm-yr-Eglwys, West Dale and West Angle.
A total of 29 beaches in Pembrokeshire have also gained Seaside Awards for their good water quality and facilities.
Chris Payne added: “It’s just good to see that Pembrokeshire is being recognised for its excellent beaches. The fact that it has received so many awards reflects the excellent environmental quality and successful local partnership approach to the management of beaches.”
Crime
Drink-driver crashes car while over twice the legal limit
AN AMBLESTON motorist was disqualified after crashing his car into a hedge while over twice the drink-drive limit.
Andrew John, 59, collided with a signpost and hedge near Clarbeston Road on November 2.
Breath tests revealed 89 mcg of alcohol in his system; the legal limit is 35.
John pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without a valid licence.
He was handed a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation activity days and was banned from driving for 22 months.
John was also ordered to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 costs.
Crime
Homeless man avoids jail after supermarket assault
A HOMELESS man narrowly avoided jail after assaulting a security guard at Morrisons in Haverfordwest.
Michael Carruthers, 32, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal food and assaulting security guard Maxwell Opoku, causing him to fall and injure his shoulder.
In court, Carruthers’ solicitor highlighted his client’s homelessness and ongoing struggles.
Carruthers was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 28 weeks, with 20 rehabilitation activity days and £200 compensation to Mr Opoku.
He must also pay £185 court costs and a £154 surcharge.
Crime
Man jailed after breaching restraining order weeks after sentence
A MILFORD HAVEN man has been jailed for breaching a restraining order just three weeks after being sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.
Zachariah Roberts, 23, of Marble Hall Road, Milford Haven, was prohibited from contacting Briony Smith.
However, police found evidence of contact via a GPS tracker and discovered Smith’s belongings at Roberts’ property on January 6.
Roberts pleaded guilty to breaching the order and was sentenced to six weeks in custody, serving half in jail and the rest under supervision.
He was also ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.
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