News

Stephen Crabb ‘very concerned’ over Trecwn water quality issue

Published

7 years ago

June 25, 2019

STEPHEN CRABB MP has voiced his concerns over the current water supply issue in Trecwn that has been causing misery for the local residents for several months.

An expert on water quality said she believed private water being supplied to the village was unfit for human consumption.

Families in 35 homes in the village have been seeking answers for months from property firm Manhattan Loft who supply the water.

Luke Pieniak, who lives in Trecwn with his wife and two young children, began noticing there were problems with the tap water last summer. He said: “At the beginning it was a strong
smell of chlorine, it’s like every time we went to bath the kids it would just smell like a swimming pool.

“You should be able to bath your children without worrying, you should be able to turn your taps on and not smell of chlorine, you should not have to look at dirty water.”

Stephen Crabb MP, believes the only way to solve the issue is for there to be meaningful discussion between the Government, the Council, and the water suppliers themselves.

“The water supply to Barham Road needs a permanent and stable solution. I am very concerned that the reliance on a water supply from the old RNAD site at Trecwn is not a satisfactory basis either for the local residents or for the owner of the site trying to attract inward investment.”, He stated.

“Earlier this year I wrote to the Welsh Government, Welsh Water, Pembrokeshire County Council and the owner of the Trecwn site to call for a collaborative joined-up solution by all the key players. Welsh Government have ignored it and are trying to steer clear of the issue, despite being responsible for water policy in Wales.

“Ultimately I believe the water supply to Barham Road should come via the Welsh Water network as they are the regulated water supplier for this part of Wales. The current supply from the
Trecwn site is not regulated by OFWAT and is instead regulated by the County Council. I will continue to monitor this closely and I hope the current discussions between the Council and Welsh Water will bear some fruit for local people.”

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

Published

10 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

News

Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

Published

12 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

Published

13 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Caption:

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, receives the cheque from Tenby 10k runners and organisers.