News

Mental health charity’s £200k appeal to stay in headquarters

Published

8 years ago

March 5, 2018

MIND PEMBROKESHIRE – who offer support for all mental health issues across the county – is making a public appeal to help raise £200,000 so they can stay at their headquarters in Haverfordwest.

The charity, who are based in Quay Street, are facing a £250,000 bill to stay at their current location after their landlord has decided to sell the building.

The charity has been there for the last 18 years.

In the last year, the charity say they have helped more than 6000 people, and are open 365 days a year.

The charity has now source £50,000 but need to raise another £200,000 by October.

A spokesperson for the charity said: “Mind Pembrokeshire has been providing mental, emotional and physical support from The Old Wool Market on Quay Street Haverfordwest for the past 18 years to anyone who drops-in to see us – we’re here 365 days of the year!

“A big part of why we’ve been so successful is our location – we’re just minutes walk from the town centre yet we still enjoy calming riverside views!

“Why we need your help…We have until October 2018 to raise the money to buy our building, to maintain stability for those already a part of Mind Pembrokeshire and to make finding support for those in need that little bit easier.

“Help us make The Old Wool Market our ‘forever home’!”

To donate to the cause visit: https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/mindpembrokeshire

Crime

St Dogmaels man appears in court over alleged indecent image offences

Published

22 minutes ago

January 20, 2026

Rieve Nesbitt-Marr

Formerly subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order banning online contact with under-16s

A 57-YEAR-OLD man from St Dogmaels appeared before Swansea Crown Court on Monday (Jan 19) in connection with alleged offences relating to indecent images of children.

The court heard that Leof Sceaga was previously subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which prohibited him from having any unsupervised contact with girls under the age of 16 and from using the internet to communicate with anyone under that age. The order also prevented him from downloading images onto any device capable of accessing the internet.

Prosecutors told the court that in May 2025, police seized a mobile device belonging to Mr Sceaga and carried out a “DIP” (digital imaging) examination. The court heard that the analysis allegedly detected a number of Category A and Category C images of children.

It was further alleged that Mr Sceaga had failed to notify police that he was using a mobile phone and a bank account, as required under the terms of his order.

A further electronic device was seized by officers on December 18, 2025, and is currently under examination.

The case was adjourned until February 20, 2026 to allow police to complete their investigations.

Sceaga was remanded back into custody ahead of the next hearing.

Community

Pembrokeshire asked to shape new walking, wheeling and cycling routes

Published

34 minutes ago

January 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKESHIRE residents are being invited to have their say on where new walking, wheeling and cycling routes should be created or improved, as the county council updates its Active Travel Network Map.

Pembrokeshire County Council’s public consultation opens on Monday (Jan 26) and runs until Monday (Apr 20).

The map is intended to help identify where infrastructure improvements are needed to make everyday journeys safer and easier, including for people who use mobility aids or who are new to walking, wheeling or cycling.

A wooden post with a sign on it, in Pembrokeshire

The council says the work forms part of the Active Travel (Wales) Act, which requires local authorities to plan and map suitable active travel routes.

The consultation focuses on the county’s designated localities, which include Fishguard and Goodwick, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Tenby, Saundersfoot, Haverfordwest, Neyland, Milford Haven, Johnston, Narberth and St Dogmaels.

People can take part online using an interactive mapping tool hosted by Data Map Wales, where users can view proposed future routes and existing routes and leave comments.

The online consultation can be found at: https://datamap.gov.wales/survey/Pembrokeshire-AT-survey/

Drop-in sessions have also been arranged for people unable to access the online material, with council representatives attending to answer questions.

The sessions are:

Thursday (Feb 5)
Pembroke Dock Library, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Pembroke Town Council, 2:30pm to 5:30pm

Tuesday (Feb 11)
Ocean Lab Café, Goodwick, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Fishguard Library, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Monday (Feb 24)
Neyland Library, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Johnston Baptist Church, 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Wednesday (Feb 26)
Narberth Library, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Thursday (Mar 5)
Tenby Town Council, 9:30am to 12:30pm
The Regency Hall, Saundersfoot, 1:30pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday (Mar 18)
St Dogmaels Memorial Hall, 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Wednesday (Mar 25)
Milford Haven Library, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Thursday (Mar 26)
HaverHub, Haverfordwest, 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Paper copies of plans are available on request, although the council says hard-copy plans can only be provided for specific areas due to the extent of the consultation.

Residents who need alternative formats such as large print, easy-read, Braille, audio or another language have been asked to contact the council.

For more information, email: [email protected] or call 01437 775182.

Business

Wind turbine blade convoy rolls through Pembroke Dock to Waterston

Published

57 minutes ago

January 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Police escort guides huge component to Dragon LNG site as renewable upgrade continues

PEMBROKESHIRE residents were treated to an unusual sight on Monday (Jan 19) as a massive wind turbine blade was transported through Pembroke Dock under police escort.

The blade — stretching the length of a passenger aircraft wing — was carried on a specialist extendable trailer and moved slowly through the town before continuing towards the Dragon LNG site.

Footage shared online by Hidden Pembrokeshire – Gareth Davies Photography showed officers stopping traffic at junctions and roundabouts to allow the abnormal load to pass safely, with spotters walking alongside to guide the driver through tight bends and narrow sections of road.

Onlookers said the scale of the blade was striking up close, and many stopped to film the carefully managed convoy as it made its way along the route.

The delivery is part of ongoing works linked to new wind turbines being installed next to the Dragon LNG terminal, aimed at generating cleaner electricity for the site and helping to cut emissions in Pembrokeshire.

Further movements of turbine components are expected as the project continues.