News

Withybush clean–up in memory ‘staunch’ health services campaigner

Published

9 years ago

May 31, 2017

A CLEAN–UP of the grounds at Withybush Hospital has been organised for this weekend in memory of the ‘staunch’ health services campaigner Ann Doran.

Ann – up until recently Ann Harding – married her partner of 15–years Christopher Doran on ward four earlier this month; just a week before sadly passing away.

The clean–up will be taking place on Friday (June 2), Saturday (June 3), and Sunday (June 4), 10am–late, with organiser David Williams appealing for volunteers to take part.

David also highlighted how staff on ward four had been excellent and gone ‘far and above their duty’ in organising Ann and Christopher’s marriage.

Describing Ann as having been a ‘staunch campaigner’ for the return of services to Withybush Hospital, David added that, for many years Ann attended every health board and CHC meeting, as well as demonstrations and private meetings attended by senior health board figures.

She also actively collected petitions and undertook extensive research – all at her personal expense and time.

David said: “The extensive grounds outside the hospital have become overgrown and brambles/weeds need clearing, [and] very long grass/thistles need cutting etc.”

David had hoped for the event to take place at a slightly later date; however given that Withybush has an open recruitment day in mid–June, he felt that the current ‘outside appearance would not give a good first impression to potential recruits when they are in short supply’.

He added that, while several companies have agreed to donate free hire of strimmers and other necessary equipment, if anyone can help in lending equipment such as petrol lawnmowers and hedge trimmers then please get in touch with him.

David added: “This is an opportunity to do something for the community.”

The organiser is also hopeful that more regular fortnightly or monthly clean–ups can be arranged following the initial tidy–up.

Those interested in volunteering (whether for a day or just a few hours), can just turn up on the day; although if possible David has asked that you contact him beforehand on 01646 695823 / 07475 713602, or email: [email protected].com.

While some equipment will be provided, David has also asked that volunteers bring thick gardening gloves and accompanying safety gear, and if possible, rakes and garden tools.

Please note that third party damage/injury will be covered but those volunteering will have to do so at their own risk.

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

9 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

Published

10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

Published

10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.