Tom Sinclair appeared live from 7:00am to 9:00am, offering local knowledge and insight on west Wales issues

THE EDITOR of The Pembrokeshire Herald was part of BBC Radio Wales Breakfast on Tuesday morning, appearing live throughout the full two-hour programme.

Tom Sinclair joined the broadcast from 7:00am to 9:00am as a presenter’s friend, assisting with local knowledge and contributing insight on issues affecting communities in west Wales.

The appearance placed Sinclair at the heart of one of BBC Radio Wales’ flagship breakfast shows, with discussion ranging across local matters and the political debate surrounding healthcare and public services in the region.

It comes at a time when west Wales issues are increasingly moving into the national spotlight, particularly ahead of the Senedd election campaign, with hospital services, transport, rural concerns and the wider future of communities in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion all high on the agenda.

Sinclair said the broadcast had gone well and described it as a valuable opportunity to bring a grounded west Wales perspective to a national audience.

The appearance underlines the growing recognition of local expertise in shaping wider Welsh political and public debate.

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On air: Tom Sinclair during BBC Radio Wales Breakfast on Tuesday morning (Pic: BBC Radio Wales).

Visitors can stay among rescued animals, enjoy countryside calm and unwind with tours and vegan beauty treatments near Tegryn

TUCKED away in the Pembrokeshire countryside near Tegryn, Little Pigs at Home offers visitors the chance to slow down, switch off and enjoy a truly different kind of rural escape.

Run by husband-and-wife team Susan, known as Suki, and Aaron, Little Pigs at Home Animal Sanctuary provides a safe and caring home for pigs that have been abandoned, surrendered or need specialist support. Some arrive frightened, some have ongoing health needs, and others require long-term care. At the sanctuary, they are given exactly that.

The sanctuary has become known not only for its rescue work, but also for offering visitors the chance to experience life among the animals in a peaceful countryside setting. Guests regularly highlight the quiet location, beautiful surroundings and the joy of meeting the animals as some of the most memorable parts of their stay.

Alongside the sanctuary is Rosehaven Retreat, where visitors can stay overnight in on-site cabin and caravan accommodation surrounded by the calm of rural Pembrokeshire. Many guests say the setting offers a welcome escape from busy everyday life, with the peaceful atmosphere and rolling countryside helping them to properly unwind.

For families, the chance to wake up to the sounds of the animals and watch the pigs heading out in the morning has proved especially popular. Children, in particular, quickly fall in love with the pigs and other rescue animals, making it a memorable break for younger visitors as well as adults.

Guests can also book guided tours to meet the animals, learn their stories and see first-hand the dedication involved in caring for those with complex needs. For many visitors, spending time with the animals becomes the true highlight of the experience.

Anyone can book a stay, but visitors do not need to stay overnight to enjoy what Little Pigs at Home has to offer. Tours and treatments can also be booked separately.

Adding to the appeal, Suki also runs an on-site vegan wellness salon, offering a range of relaxing treatments in a calm and welcoming setting. The salon adds another dimension to the experience, allowing visitors to combine a countryside retreat with a little extra pampering.

Income from overnight stays and salon treatments helps support the sanctuary’s day-to-day work, alongside donations from people who want to help give rescued animals a safe and loving home.

Together, the sanctuary, retreat and salon offer something genuinely unusual — a place where visitors can relax, reconnect with nature and directly support animals in need at the same time.

Rosehaven Retreat stays are available through Airbnb, with prices typically ranging from £70 to £90 per night.

To find out more or book, visit:

Airbnb: http://airbnb.com/h/nannyjillscabin

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Award-winning stand-up known for his one-liners and crowd work will perform in Milford Haven on Tuesday, May 5

COMEDIAN Mark Simmons will bring his latest stand-up show to Pembrokeshire next month when he appears at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven.

Simmons, who has appeared on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, is due to take to the stage on Tuesday, May 5, with his new tour, Jest to Impress.

The comic has built a strong following for his rapid-fire one-liners and quick-witted improvisation, and the new show promises more of the sharply crafted material that has helped make him a popular live act across the UK and beyond.

His debut tour was a major success, selling out more than 200 dates over two years across the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Now back on the road in 2026, Simmons is performing a brand-new set packed with fresh one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.

He has also found further success with his podcast, Jokes with Mark Simmons, in which he talks to fellow comedians including Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones and Penn & Teller about jokes they wrote but, for one reason or another, could never quite make work.

Simmons has picked up a number of accolades in recent years. He won the Victoria Wood Panel Prize at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, was named Best Act at the UK Comics’ Comic Awards in 2022, and was runner-up in Dave’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe in the same year.

The Evening Standard has described him as a “master of the crisp, clean, one-line zinger”.

The show is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.

Mark Simmons – Jest to Impress can be seen on the Torch Theatre stage on Tuesday 5 May at 8pm. For more information contact the Torch Theatre’s Box Office on 01646 695267, visit the website www.torchtheatre.co.uk.