News

Narberth: Swimming pool to re-open at end of month

Published

8 years ago

November 15, 2017

NARBERTH COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL will remain closed until the end of the month as essential work is carried out.

Ken Morgan, the Architect for the ‘SwimNarberth’ improvement project, has recently provided an update on the work required.

During the half term holiday period the pool was officially closed for two weeks to enable the contractors to have unfettered access to the central reception area and the swimming pool tiled areas.

During the demolition, severe rot was found in the bottoms of the old timber stud walls, resulting in extensive re-building of the walls.

For this reason the pool is now forecast to be closed for a further two weeks until November 27.

This project has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Fund 2015 – 2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.

Andrew Watkins of A & V Builders Ltd said: “Whilst we were previously able to keep the pool open for a considerable time, Health and Safety concerns made it impossible for the public to be admitted whilst we were hoisting heavy steel beams into position within the heart of the building.”

Chair of the ‘SwimNarberth’ Trustees, Sue Rees, and the pool manager, Steve Howitt, have been liaising regularly with the workforce to ensure that pool customers are inconvenienced as little as possible.

It was thought that two weeks closure would be sufficient to complete the work but unfortunately, the problems could not have been foreseen and another two weeks will now be necessary.

Sue stated “We apologise to all our customers for the extra delays and thank them most sincerely for their continued support; we are assured that the work is well on schedule and it will all be worth it in the end. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on November 27.”

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

9 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

9 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.