News
Neighbourhood scheme trialled in Milford Haven and Haverfordwest

NEIGHBOURS are looking out for the vulnerable people in their communities in a bid to prevent rogue trader crimes and distraction burglaries.
The Nominated Neighbour scheme is being trialled in Milford Haven and Haverfordwest and will protect vulnerable and elderly people, who are more at risk of being targeted by bogus workmen.
The scheme allows people to hold up a card to their window directing unknown or unexpected callers to a nominated neighbour, who will check their identity and supervise visits at the original address.
Milford Haven Sergeant Terri Harrison said: “Often, bogus workman or criminal will target the elderly or vulnerable and the scheme means that these people will be protected by someone they know and trust, such as a neighbour or a relative.
“We will hand out specially designed cards, which the nominated neighbour or relative’s address or phone number can be written on.
“When it is shown to an unexpected caller it replaces any need for the occupant to enter into conversation with that person.
“A genuine caller will not mind following the instructions, and we believe no criminal who prey on the elderly or vulnerable would like this type of scrutiny. Unlawful callers will be given a clear message that they are not going to gain access to the property, and that they are not welcome.
“This scheme will help limit the opportunity for doorstep callers to con their way into homes or persuade residents to have unnecessary home improvements, once they fail to gain access and know the local community are alert to their activities it will act as a strong deterrent to stop them returning in the future.”
The nominated neighbour is chosen freely by the householder and will be readily available to help. They will be given simple and clear guidance by the scheme on what action they should take with different kinds of callers and whom to contact to report any incidents.
If you would like to take part in the scheme, please contact Milford Haven Police Station on 101 and an officer will be happy to assist. If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.
News
Car crashes into house in St Davids

EMERGENCY services were called after a car crashed into a house on Nun Street in St Davids on Thursday (Apr 24).
Dyfed-Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at around 4:35pm following reports of a single-vehicle collision.
On arrival, they found that a car had collided with a residential property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision where a car collided with a property on Nun Street, St Davids, at around 4:35pm yesterday. No injuries were reported, and the road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.”
Community
Milford Haven and Neyland Police issue appeal for missing man

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a 54-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Milford Haven area.
Neil is described as being around 6ft 2in tall with a shaved head. He has tattoos on his arms and one of his fingers, and sometimes wears glasses.
He was last seen on Friday afternoon (Apr 26) wearing a black Superdry hoodie, ripped jeans, and orange and black Nike Air trainers. Neil is believed to be on foot.
Anyone with information that could help is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police: | Online portal
| 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
| Call 101, quoting reference 262 of April 26.
Community
Fire service delivers vital kit to Ukraine

Wales joins UK’s largest firefighting aid convoy
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has taken part in the UK’s largest ever convoy delivering vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine, joining 17 other Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) from across the country.
The convoy, coordinated by FIRE AID and supported by the UK Government, left the UK in early April. It travelled through France, Germany and Poland, delivering over 30 fire service vehicles and more than 15,000 items of equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters on the front line of the ongoing war.
Since the Russian invasion in 2022, UK fire services have donated 119 vehicles and over 200,000 pieces of equipment to Ukraine. Each participating service ensured local needs were met before donating surplus kit.
Watch Manager Rob Kershaw represented MAWWFRS on the convoy. He said:
“It’s been a privilege to be part of this convoy and to represent both FIRE AID and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
We received invaluable support and assistance from fire and police services across every country we passed through. Their help in coordinating, escorting, and hosting the convoy was outstanding.”
Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas KFSM added:
“MAWWFRS is proud to support our colleagues in Ukraine by donating and delivering essential equipment.
The events in Ukraine have deeply affected the fire and rescue community, and this convoy is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to helping those still working under extreme conditions.”
The donated equipment will support firefighters in Ukraine who continue to operate in war zones to save lives and protect property—often at great personal risk. Since the conflict began, 100 Ukrainian firefighters have been killed and 431 injured. A total of 411 fire stations and 1,700 firefighting vehicles have been destroyed.
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