A man who broke into a Milford Haven convenience store and stole thousands of pounds worth of goods has avoided immediate custody.

A MAN has been sentenced for breaking into the One Stop Shop, Milford Haven, and stealing approximately £2,000 worth of items.

Mark Brummitt, 46, broke a glass door at the shop on February 24 and proceeded to steal a number of items including vapes and cigarettes.

Appearing before Haverfordwest magistrates via a video link from Swansea Prison where he has been remanded in custody, Brummitt pleaded guilty to burglary.

He was represented in court by Jess Hill who said that Brummitt had stopped drinking alcohol some 12 months prior to the offence.

“He has a poor relationship with alcohol and around a year ago, he tried to stop drinking,” she said.

“But earlier that day he heard upsetting news that his grandson had been admitted to hospital which caused him to relapse back to alcohol. As a result, he wasn’t thinking clearly, and this led to the offence.”

Jess Hill said that Brummitt, of Robert Street, Milford Haven, regrets his actions and also the impact his behaviour has had on the owner of the shop.

He was sentenced to eight months in custody suspended for 18 months, during which he must carry out 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a 120-day alcohol abstinence monitoring programme. He was ordered to pay £500 compensation to One Stop Shop, Milford Haven, a £187 court surcharge and £150 costs.

A woman is to stand trial after allegedly driving through Fishguard town centre with cocaine levels far above the legal limit.

A CRUNDALE woman is to appear before magistrates for trial accused of driving through Fishguard town centre with cocaine and benzylecgonine in her system.

Sian Brazendale, 47, was stopped by officers on October 31, 2025, as she drove her grey Peugeot through West Street, Fishguard.

“Officers were concerned about the manner of her driving,” Crown Prosecutor Linda Baker told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

A roadside breath test proved positive, however further tests carried out at the police station gave negative alcohol readings.

“Because of the officers’ concerns, a drugs swipe was carried out which proved positive while further blood tests gave a cocaine reading of 67 mcg and a benzoylecgonine reading of 800 mcg,” said Linda Baker.

The specified legal limits are 10 and 50 respectively.

Brazendale, of Dingle Lane, Haverfordwest denied both charges of drug driving.

Her trial will take place at Haverfordwest magistrates on June 1 and Brazendale was released on unconditional bail.

SAMUEL KURTZ MS recently visited Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Amateur Boxing Club to see first-hand the club’s pioneering disability boxing sessions and the inspiring work being led by chairman and coach Chris McEwen.

During the visit, Samuel joined one of the adaptive boxing sessions, including taking part in a wheelchair boxing session which used VR headsets to experience a live boxing match. Samuel was joined by the Mayor of Pembroke Dock, Cllr Michelle Wiggins, and together they met with participants and volunteers to learn more about how the club is creating opportunities for people of all abilities to get involved in the sport.

The club has gained national recognition for its inclusive approach, having previously received the Insport Blue Ribbon Award from Disability Sport Wales and being named Parasport Club of the Month for its work supporting disabled athletes and vulnerable members of the community.

Chris McEwen, a former member of the Royal Air Force who is himself disabled, has been championing disability boxing and working with organisations including Welsh Boxing, England Boxing and Disability Sport Wales to help develop a safe, regulated pathway for adaptive boxers.

A key ambition of the project is to see disability boxing formally recognised under amateur boxing regulations, creating opportunities for adaptive boxers to compete and potentially opening the door to major competitions such as the Invictus Games and, one day, even the Paralympics.

Samuel Kurtz MS also hosted Chris McEwen at an event at the Senedd last month to showcase the pioneering Netflix documentary Fighters and highlight the merits of the sport with fellow Members of the Senedd.

Speaking after the visit, Samuel Kurtz MS said: “I was delighted to visit Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Amateur Boxing Club and see the disability boxing sessions in action. Chris McEwen and the team are doing incredible work to ensure that boxing is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability.

“The club is not only helping people improve their fitness and confidence but also providing a supportive community where people can thrive. Chris’s vision to see disability boxing recognised as an official sport is truly inspiring, and I am proud to support the work he is doing to make that ambition a reality.

“I also want to thank Chris, the coaches and volunteers for their dedication and for the positive impact they continue to have across Pembroke and Pembroke Dock.

“The club has become a real community hub, offering inclusive boxing sessions, in-school support for vulnerable young people, and free training opportunities for disabled participants.”

Chris said “Samuel has been a breath of fresh air with the support that he has given us. He is always ready to roll his sleeves up and get involved as his recent visit to the club has demonstrated.

“The town of Pembroke Dock is very special to me and I am pleased that Samuel was able to see first hand the work that we undertake here and get to meet many of our members.

“I echo the views of the whole club in thanking Samuel for the support that he has given to our club, our town and the inclusion community. We are firmly in your corner and thank you for everything that you do”