News

Pembroke: £210,000 new build Persimmon home has over 80 issues

Published

6 years ago

November 2, 2018

A FURIOUS homeowner is taking housing developers Persimmon to court after claiming to have over 80 issues unresolved with his new home.

Darren Harris, who says the state of the house has driven his wife to tears, has served the company court papers and has urged others in his situation to do the same.

His house, in Pembroke’s Martello Park development, has issues ranging from bad brickwork, poorly installed drain covers, a broken door, uneven surfaces, and much more.

At one point, he broke his foot when he hit a drain cover which was sticking out of the ground.

He paid £210,000 for the four-bed house.

Mr Harris, who lives in the Midlands and was planning on letting the house, has now spent thousands on fixing issues himself after failing to get help from the property developer.

He says he has lost at least £1,600 which he would have generated from renting out the property as it is not suitable for tenants to live in.

Posting on Facebook to warn others, Mr Harris said: “This is our £210,000 persimmon (timber frame under single skin brick) house.

“There are 81 plus issues most of which persimmon haven’t and won’t fix. I’ve just served court papers on them and urge you to do the same [if you are in the same position].

“This has had my wife in tears multiple times and even caused me a broken foot through shoddy workmanship outside, we are simply gutted!

“We are at court stage and even though we took time off work and drove from our Midlands home to Swansea last Monday to try and resolve the construction director dealing with us just called the police and had us removed stating we were harassing them.

“How does buying a house get to this stage?”

A Persimmon Homes spokesperson said: “We are aware of Mr Harris’ concerns and we are working to reach a satisfactory conclusion.

“We have many happy customers across South Wales and we take customer service seriously.”

Crime

Mother admits to killing seven-year-old son in Haverfordwest

Published

21 hours ago

November 22, 2024

Luke Sinclair

A mother has admitted to the manslaughter of her seven-year-old son at their home in Haverfordwest, citing diminished responsibility.

Papaipit Linse, 43, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (Nov 22), where she denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of her son, Louis Linse. Prosecutor Caroline Rees KC confirmed the manslaughter plea would be accepted, stating it “did not come as a surprise” to the prosecution.

The incident occurred on 10 January when police were called to a property on Upper Market Street. Louis was rushed to Withybush General Hospital but tragically died shortly afterwards.

During the hearing, Linse, who spoke only to confirm her name and enter her pleas, was informed that she would be sentenced on 13 December. Judge Paul Thomas KC described the case as “clearly a very sensitive as well as a very tragic case.”

The court was told that Linse is currently receiving treatment at the Caswell Clinic, a mental health facility in Bridgend. Psychiatric evidence is expected to be presented during the sentencing hearing to provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the case.

Community

Council warns of icy conditions as temperatures drop

Published

1 day ago

November 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ROAD users in Pembrokeshire are being urged to exercise caution tonight as temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing.

Pembrokeshire County Council has announced that road surface temperatures could reach as low as -2°C, with the possibility of sleet or snow on higher ground. In response, precautionary salting of the county’s primary routes will be carried out this evening and overnight.

A spokesperson for the council said: “Road users are advised to take care if travelling on untreated roads.”

Motorists are reminded to plan ahead and drive carefully, particularly in areas that may not have been treated.

Stay tuned to The Herald for updates on road conditions and weather warnings.

Community

Stallholders wanted for Milford Haven Christmas Market

Published

1 day ago

November 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

MILFORD HAVEN BUSINESS CIRCLE is calling for stallholders to join the town’s festive Christmas Market, set to bring holiday cheer on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The market will take place at the Lower Charles Street Car Park, promising a vibrant mix of stalls and attractions. Organizers are seeking a variety of vendors, including those offering gifts, children’s toys and games, food, cakes, flowers, and more.

There’s also an open invitation for someone with small children’s rides to add to the festive fun. A highlight of the event will be the Grinch’s Grotto, offering an entertaining twist to this year’s celebrations.

If you’re interested in having a stall, contact the Milford Haven Business Circle via email at [email protected] for more information.

Mark your calendars and join the excitement as Milford Haven celebrates the season in style!