News

Forget Ground Force – Meet Task Force!

Published

7 years ago

August 19, 2019

THE SPORT Pembrokeshire team certainly aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into some hard graft, as members of the Pembrokeshire Harriers can testify.

Over a dozen volunteers from the Sport Pembrokeshire ‘Task Force’ recently descended on the Harriers’ base at the former Sir Thomas Picton athletics track to help spruce up the facilities for the new season.

Sponsored by Valero, the annual event is all about supporting community sports clubs, says manager Ben Field. “This was our fifth ‘task force’ day,” he said. “We chose Pembrokeshire Harriers because they’re a pioneering, extremely well-run community club catering for children and adults all across the county with a fantastic volunteer base.

“They’ve also recently received the insport Ribbon Award highlighting that inclusion is at the forefront of their thinking.”

Armed with a variety of DIY equipment, Ben and his colleagues painted the main portakabin and the fence that runs down the home straight.

“Everyone worked really hard and it was certainly a worthwhile exercise,” said Ben afterwards.

“We owe a big thank you to Valero for sponsoring the ‘task force’ day once again, as without their valued support we wouldn’t be able to run it.”

Chairman Nigel Rowlands said: “This was a huge effort from the Sport Pembrokeshire team to undertake. All committee members and coaches of the club are volunteers and it takes a lot to run a club with nearly 350 active members.”

“Any extra help is always welcome and this has been a massive boost for us. Pembrokeshire Harriers are very grateful to the Sport Pembrokeshire team for their support and recognition of the work of the Club in the community.”

Sport Pembrokeshire is the sports development team at Pembrokeshire County Council.

Crime

Police probe ball bearing damage in Haverfordwest

Published

12 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are investigating reports of criminal damage in Haverfordwest after suspected metal ball bearings were used to damage a vehicle and a property.

Dyfed-Powys Police said damage was caused to the wing mirror of a blue Range Rover Evoque on Glenfields Road sometime between 11:10am and 11:20am on Sunday, May 10.

Officers believe metal ball bearings may have been used.

A second incident was reported at around 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, when the window of a property on Glenfields Road was allegedly struck by a suspected metal ball bearing.

Police said local officers are continuing to speak with residents after receiving a number of calls about ball bearings being found in the Glenfields Road and Old Hakin Road areas.

Anyone who witnessed anything, or who has information that could help the investigation, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: 26*375605.

Crime

Stolen vehicle investigation after late-night crash in Waterston

Published

14 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A VEHICLE involved in a late-night single-vehicle crash in Waterston, Milford Haven, is believed to have been stolen, police have confirmed.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received a report of the collision at around 11:55pm on Sunday (May 17).

The vehicle was recovered at approximately 1:15am on Monday (May 18), but nobody was found at the scene.

Following enquiries, police established that the vehicle had reportedly been stolen at some point during Sunday evening.

Officers said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

News

Labour names Senedd spokesperson team after election defeat

Published

14 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Ken Skates says group will focus on holding new Welsh Government to account

INTERIM Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates has unveiled the party’s Senedd spokesperson team following its defeat in the recent election.

Mr Skates will act as interim leader of Welsh Labour and spokesperson for health, care and national security.

He said the Labour group would draw on “extensive experience” while bringing “fresh energy and ideas” to its work in opposition.

The party said its Senedd group was committed to holding the new Welsh Government to account and pushing for practical results for the people of Wales.

Jayne Bryant MS has been appointed spokesperson for housing, communities, public and preventative health, with women’s health also included in her brief.

Mike Hedges MS will cover culture, sport, local government and legislation.

Vikki Howells MS becomes Chief Whip and spokesperson for environment, farming, energy and transport. Her portfolio also includes planning.

Lynne Neagle MS has been named Business Manager and spokesperson for children, education and lifelong learning.

Shav Taj MS will cover employment, equalities and economic transformation, including social partnership.

Huw Thomas MS has been appointed spokesperson for finance, democracy, citizenship and the Welsh language. Regional and city deals will also fall within his brief.

Welsh Labour said Sarah Murphy’s portfolio will be announced when she returns from maternity leave.

A photo call with the Welsh Labour Senedd Group is due to take place in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday (May 19), although no interviews will be available.