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Pembrokeshire County Show – Day 3 Results

THE THIRD and final day of the Pembrokeshire County Show is here, and the crowds are packing Withybush Showground.
We will be at the show all day and updating this story with live results as they come in.
Be sure to keep checking back here for the latest updates.
GWARTHEG AYRSHIRE CATTLE
Class 1 – Maiden heifer, under 18 months on day of the show
1st Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams, Willhome Barney Pansy 3
2nd Mr & Mrs R P & K J Granville, Longwood Prime Crummie
Class 2 – Heifer in-calf due to calve before the age of 3 years
1st Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams, Willhome Elpaso Victoria
2nd Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams, Willhome Barney Mitzy
3rd Mr & Mrs R P & K J Granville, Longwood Woodraw Eunice
Class 9 – Progeny group, three females by the same sire and owned by the exhibitor
1st Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams
2nd Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams
Class 11 – Best group of three animals owned by the same exhibitor
1st Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams
2nd Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams
BLACK WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP
289 – Ram any age, other than ram lamb
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Mrs Megan Nicholls
Class 290 – Ram lamb
1st – Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Mr Tomos Young
Class 291 – Ewe any age, other than ewe lamb
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Miss Bethan E Davies
Class 292 – Ewe lamb
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Miss Bethan E Davies
Class 293 – Best pair of ewes
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Tomos Young
3rd Mr Morgan
Class 294 – Best group of three animals owned by the same exhibitor
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Mr Tomos Young
PURE BRED ARAB HORSES
Class 695 – Pure bred Arab, stallion, barren mare, brood mare with own foal at foot or gelding four years and over
1st Bychans Arabians, Psynergy
Class 697 – Pure bred Arab, yearling, two or three years old
1st Bychan Arabians, Bahirah
Class 698 – Pure bred Arab to be shown under saddle, four years old or over
1st Mrs S Williams, Chestnut
WORKING HUNTERS
Class 739 – Working hunter
1st Miss Sian David, General Law
2nd Mr & Mrs Charles & Lorna Morgan, Cruising On
3rd Mrs S Bradley-Higham, Bebop Burnt Toast
Class 740 – Local working hunter owned and stabled in Pembrokeshire
1st Mrs S Bradley-Higham, Bebop Burnt Toast
2nd Mrs G Davies, Brechfa Cai
3rd Mallards Reach Equestrian, Noble Hotspot
OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONIES
Class 753 – Leading rein pony of show hunter type mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 122cms
1st Miss Nicola Davies, Cwmmeudwy Bitw Bach
2nd Miss Rebecca Faulkner, Seaview April
3rd r P Hodds Bushen, Withhill Wimsical
Class 754 – First ridden pony of show hunter type mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 122cms
1st Ms Abbi Vaughan, Rock N Roll N Roo
2nd Mr P Hodds Bushen, Witchhill Wimsical
3rd Mrs Claire Morgan, Airyhope Foxglove
RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES
Class 770 – The ROR/TBA retrained racehorse challenge
1st Mr & Mrs P & D Mathias, Lydstep Hills
2nd Mrs Kayleigh Davies, Siurtain H Aon
3rd Mrs Claire Griffiths, Billybo
Class 774 – The RoR jockey club novice ridden show horse class
1st Miss Lucy Llewellyn-Griffiths, Cono
2nd Miss Philippa Hughes, Activation
3rd Mrs Sharon Pallas, William Hogarth
Class 777 – RoR tattersalls thoroughbred show series qualifier 2017
1st Mr Kristian Hanmer, Time On Your Hands
2nd Miss Abbie Dark, Dhaka Dazzle
3rd Hannah Chisman, Nicene Creed
RIDDEN COB
Class 795 – Open riding cob class (unaffiliated) mare or gelding four years old or over
1st Miss Sara Williams, Palmanyola
2nd Ms Samantha Hitchcock
3rd Mrs N Davies, Red Marley
SPORT HORSES
Class 808 – The blue chip flat ridden sport horse class
1st Mallards Reach Equestrian, Miss Velvet Brown
2nd Mrs J Hayman, Even Tide
3rd Miss Lucy Llewellyn, Hugo
Class 810 – Sport horse brood mare with foal at foot
1st Rockstar Sports Horses, Rockstar Dido
2nd Ms Sarah Marie, Cilrhedryn Black Lady
3rd Rockstar Sports Horses, Rockstar Dixi
Class 812 – Sport horse foal
1st Rockstar SPorts Horse, Rockstar Shine The Light
2nd Ms Sarah Marie Turpin, Polo’s Designer Baby
Class 813 – Sport horse yearling
1st Mrs L Williams, Cudlic Anatascia
2nd Mrs Val Rees, Aubrey’s Delight
Class 814 – Sport horse two year old
1st Mrs G Davies, Brechfa Berwen
2nd Mrs L Williams, Cudlic Hugo A Go Go
Class 815 – Sport horse three year old
1st Mr C H Upham, Libris Topspin
2nd Mrs Sarah Davies, Foxcourt Dewi Sant
3rd Miss Rachel James, Owain Glyndwr
CHILDREN’S RIDING PONIES
Class 819 – BSPS leading rein pony mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cms
1st Miss Rebecca Faulkner, Cosford Perdina
2nd Miss S E Whitfield, Barkway Tiara
3rd Mrs Joyce Canton, Barkway Music Boy
Class 821 – BSPS first ridden pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms
1st Mrs Claire Morgan, Airyhope Foxglove
2nd Mrs Sherrill Bushen & Mr P Hodds,Witchhill Wimsical
3rd Mr Howell Thomas, Cadlan Valley Honeysuckle
Class 825 – BSPS show pony mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 128cms
1st Miss Charlotte Devonald, Havens Louis Louis
2nd Mrs Anne Pritchard-Simmons
Class 827 – BSPS show pony mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms
1st Miss Claire Walsh, Romanno Hot Spot
2nd Miss Susannah Nolan, Miss Flight
3rd Mrs Anne Prichard-Simmons, Cupidhill Caprice
Class 834 – BSPS mixed height intermediate show riding type mare or gelding, four years old and exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158cms
1st Mrs Gill Davies, Miss Flight
2nd Miss A Frances, Toncynffig Liberal Illuminaire
3rd Mrs Anne Pritchard-Simmons, Lowland Sahnaya
Class 835 – Best child rider
1st Mrs Melanie James, Bluerock Amethyst
2nd Mystic Maid of Martell, Rider: Jess Pritchard
3rd Mrs Joyce Canton, Helawi Capricious
IN HAND HUNTER
Class 857 – Brood mare any weight with own foal at foot
1st Mrs Charlotte Owen, Tarr Rosemary
2nd R D Rees, Heatherston Echo
3rd Rockstar Sports Horses, Rockstar Miss Dynamite
Class 861 – Colt or filly foal the progeny of mare in class 857
1st Mrs Charlotte Owen, Foal
2nd R D Rees, Heatherton Foal
3rd Rockstar Sports Horses, Rockstar Shine The Light
Class 865 – Two year old gelding or filly calculated to make a Hunter
1st Mr & Mrs Richard Thomas, Mississippi II
2nd Mr Patrick Evans, Redberth Sea Commander
3rd Mr A Bowen, Tyla Morris Bushmills Magic
Class 866 – Three year old gelding calculated to make a Hunter
1st Mr C H Upham, Libris Topspin
2nd Mr Patrick Evans, Redberth Sea Lord
3rd Mrs L Williams, Cudlic Spartacus
Class 867 – Three year old filly calculated to make a Hunter
1st Mr & Mrs P J McDonald, Addimaddy
2nd Mrs L Williams, Cudlic Maia
THE NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASSES
Class 876
1st Miss Frankie Currell, Ledbury Regent
2nd Mrs Alison Evans, Anchor Homeymeade
Class 877
1st Mrs Sarah Parker, Cadlanvalley Mr Bojangles
2nd Miss S E Whitfield, Griashall Lara
3rd Mrs Alison Evans, Priestwood Superted
Class 878
1st Mrs Sarah Parker, Wynbrook Playfair
2nd Mr David Thomas, Rhyd-ddu Sinclair
3rd Dewicwrt Stud, Hafodyrnys Braveheart
Class 879
1st Mrs M Alford, Nire Valley Charlie
2nd Mrs Sarah Parker, Culmore Silver
3rd Miss S E Whitfield, Tempo Kathy
Class 880
1st Mrs Jenny Crane, Murthwaite Windrush
2nd Mrs Kate Wilson, Tarbarl Mary Jane
3rd Mrs G Surman, Hatcliff Barley Sugar
Class 881
1st Miss Bethan Simons, Ballynacoy Prince
2nd Mallards Reach Equestrian, Nebo Davina
3rd Miss Lauren Paynter, Soden Gwynfor
SIDE SADDLE
Class 890 – Concours d’elegance
1st Mrs G L Rees, Banjo II
2nd Mrs Loretta Niblo, Irish Imp
3rd Ms Helen Thomas, Summer Time Lady Too
Class 897 – Costume concours d’elegance
1st Miss Rose Sinclair James, Half Irish
2nd Mrs Val Rees Zebedeem, Blue & White
3rd Ms Trish Daly, Oscar
COLOURED HORSES & PONY
Class 715 – CHAPS (UK) non-native open ridden qualifier, four years old and over, any height
1st Karin John, Mississippi Mudpie
2nd Miss Frankie Currell, Mead Moor Miss Marple
3rd Mrs Gill Davies, Fivale Mighty Quin
Class 716 – CHAPS (UK) native/cob/traditional open ridden qualifier, four years old and over, any height
1st Miss S E Whitfield, Correlli
2nd Ms Karen Faith, SD Texas
3rd Ms Marie Anthony Isaac, Cwmdistaw Worrier
Class 719 – CHAPS (UK) native/cob/traditional open in-hand qualifier, any height, any age, no foals
1st Mrs Claire Ewards, Panteryrod Bentley
2nd Mrs Claire Edwards, Mccartney’s Daisy May
3rd Miss Rhian Jones, Master Guitar Man
MODERN BREED PIGS
Boar born in or before 2016
1st Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd, SILVESTRIS CHAMPION TURK
Boar born in 2017
1st Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E LLETTY LEO
2nd Evans & Son, Mr & Mrs T GOLDFOOT JAMES 116
Sow born before 1st July 2016
1st Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E FINNTON VEGA
2nd Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd HIDEAWAY MAPLE 512
3rd Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd HIDEAWAY MAPLE 514
Gilt born on or after 1st July 2016
1st Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd HIDEAWAY MAPLE 537
2nd Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd MILKWOOD LUCKY GIRL
Gilt born in 2017
1st Evans & Son, Mr & Mrs T, GOLDFOOT LUCKY GIRL 1281
2nd Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd, HIDEAWAY WILLING 605
3rd Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E, LLETTY CORDEILA
Best pair of one male & female pig, the property of the same exhibitor
1st Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd
2nd Evans & Son, Mr & Mrs T
3rd Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E
P.A.S. Champion and Reserve Champion
1st Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E, LLETTY LEO
2nd Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E, FINNTON VEGA
“Panteg” cup
1st Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E, LLETTY LEO
TRADITIONAL BREEDS
Born in or before 2016
1st Nicholas, A & S, FAIRYBANK RANGER 2
Boar born in 2017
1st Everitt, Mr & Mrs R J & J E, HEMSBROOK SAMBO 873
2nd Georgiou, Mr & Dr Mike And Lucy, GWYNDY GOLDEN ARROW
3rd Nicholas, A & S, FAIRYBANK ROYAL STANDARD
Sow born before July 1 2016
1st Nicholas, A & S, FAIRYBANK MELODY 9
2nd Ballard, Mr Dennis, KINECROFT DOLLY
3rd Smith, Messrs A & T, TRAUSMAWR DOREEN 3
Gilt born on or after 1st July 2016
1st Mr & Dr Mike And Lucy, GWYNDY DINAH 6
2nd Everitt, Mr & Mrs R J & J E, HEMSBROOK MURIEL 862
3rd Smith, Messrs A & T, TRAUSMAWR MATILDA
Gilt born in 2017
1st Smith, Messrs A & T, BILLQUAY GRANDEUR 843A
2nd Everitt, Mr & Mrs R J & J E, HEMSBROOK MURIEL 862
3rd Nicholas, A & S, FAIRYBANK MELODY 42
Best pair of one male & female pig, the property of the same exhibitor
1st Nicholas, A & S, Narberth
2nd Everitt, Mr & Mrs R J & J E, Haverfordwest
3rd Georgiou, Mr & Dr Mike And Lucy, Narberth
P.A.S. Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion
Champion – Georgiou, Mr & Dr Mike And Lucy, GWYNDY DINAH
Reserve Champion – Messrs A & T, BILLQUAY GRANDEUR
KUNE KUNE PIGS
Boar born in or before 2016
1st Stevens, Mrs Dawn, WILLOW TUTAKI 111
2nd Pencommins Pigs, MOONRAKERS ANDREW 1
Boar born in 2017
1st Stevens, Mrs Dawn, KINECROFT TUTAKI
Sow born before July 1 2016
1st Pencommins Pigs, BLAENFFOS REBECCA GINA
2nd Stevens, Mrs Dawn, KINECROFT SALLY XIV
Gilt born on or after July 1 2016
1st Pencommins Pigs, PENCOMMINS REBECCA GINA 8
2nd Pencommins Pigs, Pencommins Awakino 1
3rd Stevens, Mrs Dawn, OAK VIEW JENNY 7
Gilt born in 2017
1st Stevens, Mrs Dawn KINECROFT SALLY
Best pair of one male & one female pig, the property of the same exhibitor
1st Pencommins Pigs, MOONRAKERS ANDREW 1
P.A.S. Champion and Reserve Champion
Champion – Pencommins Pigs, PENCOMMINS REBECCA GINA 8
Reserve Champion – Pencommins Pigs, BLAENFFOS REBECCA GINA
Crime
Three men jailed for kidnapping and assault in elaborate plot

THREE men have been sentenced to eight years and one month each after luring a man to a remote location in west Wales, where they kidnapped and assaulted him in a carefully orchestrated scheme.
Mohammad Comrie, 22, of Leeds; Faiz Shah, 22, of Bradford; and Elijah Ogunnubi-Sime, 20, of Croydon, deceived a London-based music producer into travelling to Carmarthenshire on August 26, 2024, under the false pretense of attending a music recording camp. Once there, the victim was subjected to significant violence and restrained with handcuffs.
The perpetrators had arranged the trip using a fabricated music production and recording company, leading the victim to believe he was meeting fellow musicians for a legitimate session.
While his captors were out of the room, the victim managed to escape by lifting his handcuffed hands over a pole to free himself. He fled the property and was later taken to hospital with injuries to his face and head.
The three men attempted to evade capture but were found hiding in fields near the property in Brynteg, Llanybydder. Police responded swiftly, deploying significant resources, including a helicopter, to locate them following reports of an assault.
All three were arrested and later charged. They pleaded guilty to kidnapping on the first day of their trial at Swansea Crown Court on February 18. Additional charges of unlawful wounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent were ordered to lie on file.
Inspector Gareth Jones, Deputy Senior Investigating Officer, said: “This offence has had a profound and lasting impact on the victim and his family. It was a meticulously planned crime, involving false identities and deception.
“Early messages between the defendants revealed their ultimate intention to kidnap the victim. Their motive appeared two-fold: to extort money from him and to act on political and racial motivations.
“I commend the investigative team for their determination and professionalism, as well as the officers who carried out an extensive and difficult search to locate the defendants and recover crucial evidence. Securing justice for the victim has remained our priority.
“I also extend my gratitude to the Community Security Trust (CST) for providing the victim with vital psychological and emotional support.
“Today’s sentences reflect the severity of this crime and the ordeal suffered by the victim. We hope this outcome brings him a sense of justice, and we thank him for his bravery and patience throughout this investigation.”
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Six Nations to remain free-to-air until 2029 in new BBC and ITV deal

THE SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP will remain on free-to-air television in the UK until at least 2029 following a landmark new agreement between the BBC and ITV. The deal, announced today, ensures that rugby fans across the country can continue watching the prestigious tournament without needing a subscription service.
The agreement follows months of speculation that the tournament could move behind a paywall, with TNT Sports expressing interest in bidding for the rights. The BBC and ITV’s renewed partnership secures accessibility for the competition for the next four years, preserving the tradition of free-to-air coverage.
NEW BROADCASTING AGREEMENT
Under the new agreement, which runs from 2026 to 2029:
ITV will broadcast ten live matches each season, including all of England’s fixtures. These will be available across ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player, with highlights and exclusive content shared via ITV Sport’s digital platforms.
BBC will air five live matches each season, covering Wales, Scotland, and Ireland’s home games. The broadcaster will also retain audio commentary rights for all Six Nations matches on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio, and online platforms.
BBC will continue to be the exclusive home of the Women’s Six Nations and U20 Six Nations.
REACTIONS FROM BROADCASTERS AND RUGBY OFFICIALS
The new agreement has been widely welcomed, with key figures from the BBC, ITV, and Six Nations Rugby celebrating the deal as a significant victory for fans and the sport’s growth.
BBC Cymru Wales Director Rhuanedd Richards described the news as “wonderful” for Welsh rugby supporters:
“I have always been a passionate advocate for keeping the Six Nations on free-to-air television, and I’m so pleased that the BBC, working with ITV, has ensured this can continue for the next four years. The viewing figures speak for themselves—hundreds of thousands tune in to watch these incredible tournaments, and we look forward to bringing the very best coverage to Welsh audiences.”
ITV Director of Sport Niall Sloane highlighted the importance of keeping the tournament accessible:
“This is a monumental deal for rugby fans and ITV, ensuring the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship stays on free-to-air television. We are proud to be the home of all England matches for the duration of the deal, including England’s much-revered clashes with Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The tournament is always one of the sporting highlights of the year.”
BBC Sport Director Alex Kay-Jelski added: “This deal is fantastic news for rugby and the BBC, keeping the sport accessible for as many people as possible. We are proud to bring the biggest sporting moments to our audiences, and this new deal is the perfect news ahead of our exclusive coverage of the Women’s Rugby World Cup this summer.”
WHY THIS DEAL MATTERS
The announcement comes amid growing concerns about the financial state of Welsh rugby and the accessibility of the sport to future generations. The deal ensures that audiences across the UK will continue to watch Six Nations rugby for free, protecting one of the sport’s most valuable showcases.
Recent pressure from politicians, including a campaign by the Liberal Democrats, had called for the Six Nations to be added to the UK’s “Category A” list of sporting events that must remain on free-to-air television. While the tournament is not yet protected by this status, the new agreement safeguards its availability for the next four years.
Tom Harrison, CEO of Six Nations Rugby, emphasised the significance of the deal: “The significance of these new and innovative free-to-air partnerships for the Six Nations cannot be overstated. By strengthening rugby’s relationships with ITV and BBC, the sport can continue to give as many fans as possible access to enjoy live coverage of the Six Nations.”
“The commercial environment in which rugby is operating is extremely challenging, and the battle for audience attention has never been greater. But the Six Nations stands alongside the very greatest occasions in world sport, which is reflected by these partnerships.”
FUTURE OF RUGBY BROADCASTING
The deal also reaffirms the BBC and ITV’s commitment to rugby at a time when more sports are shifting toward pay-per-view models.
ITV’s sports rights portfolio includes other major events such as the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026, Men’s Euros 2028, The FA Cup, and the Carabao Cup.
BBC Sport’s portfolio includes the Olympic Games, Women’s Euros 2025, Women’s Super League, Wimbledon, and the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
The decision to keep the Six Nations free-to-air reflects the tournament’s significance to UK sports culture. The competition regularly attracts millions of viewers, and its continued accessibility ensures that rugby remains at the heart of the sporting calendar for fans across all backgrounds.
For now, supporters can breathe a sigh of relief—Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Italy will continue battling for Six Nations glory live on BBC and ITV, without the need for a subscription.
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Hundreds of Pembrokeshire Council Tax defaulters in court next week

HAVERFORDWEST Magistrates’ Court will hear cases against hundreds of defendants next week as Pembrokeshire County Council seeks liability orders for unpaid council tax and non-domestic rates.
The session, scheduled for Monday (Mar 17) at 10:00am, will see a block of cases between 12:00pm and 1:00pm dedicated to council tax disputes. The council is applying for liability orders under regulation 34 of the Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992.
A total of 341 defendants are listed for non-payment of council tax, while a further 18 cases relate to unpaid non-domestic rates under Regulation 12 of the Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Local Lists) Regulations 1989.
Liability orders allow the council to take further enforcement action, which may include deductions from wages or benefits, bailiff action, or bankruptcy proceedings.
The Herald will provide further updates following the hearing.
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