News

Port offers a helping hand to Paul Sartori Foundation

Published

5 years ago

May 1, 2020

The Paul Sartori Foundation, a charity offering hospice at home care, has been
given a financial donation from the Port of Milford Haven which will fund its clinical
running costs for a week.

The charity is continuing to offer clinical services, working alongside the NHS, to help
with the discharge of patients providing equipment and specialist care in their homes
during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, they have found themselves in a
vulnerable position as their shops are currently closed and fundraising events have
been cancelled, meaning 60% of their revenue has been lost.

Anna Malloy, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager at the Port,
said “We have formed close ties with the Paul Sartori Foundation since our staff
voted them as our ‘charity of the year’ in 2017 and several staff voiced their
eagerness to help the charity, having had personal experience of their professional
service. We really wanted to help in some small way, especially as much of their
means of fundraising have disappeared.”

In addition to the corporate donation, staff at the Port are finding new ways to raise
money for the charity and have set up a Just Giving page where people can donate
funds: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/port-of-milford-haven-team2
David Evans, Vice Chair of the Paul Sartori Foundation and Chair of the Audit and
Finance Sub-committee, said “During these difficult times we are working very
closely with Hywel Dda University Health Board in the care of patients living in the
later stages of life. We have seen our hours spent caring for patients in their own
homes rise by 25% year on year. We have always provided such a valuable service
to families in Pembrokeshire and will continue to do so with such fantastic support
from businesses like the Port.”

The Paul Sartori Foundation was established back in 1981 and is now a vital support
service in Pembrokeshire to those in the later stages of any life-limiting illness. The
team provides care to patients and support to families 365 days of the year,
operating on a 24/7 on-call basis. At the start of April, 30 patients received 348 hours
of care over a one-week period and during the past fortnight 52 items of equipment
have been delivered to 25 patients to promote dignity and independence throughout
the end of life period.

Crime

Pembroke Dock resident faces court over dog control breaches

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

PHILIP Murray, 52, of 11 Picton Place, Pembroke Dock, will appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 14) to face several charges of breaching a community protection notice. The notice, issued under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, required Murray to control his dogs in response to repeated disturbances.

The charges relate to incidents from May to September 2024, when Murray allegedly failed to comply with the restrictions set out in a notice issued on January 3, 2024. Court documents state that despite multiple warnings, Murray continued to disregard the order, leading to ongoing issues linked to his dogs’ behaviour.

If found guilty, Murray could face a Level 4 fine for each offence. The hearing is scheduled to take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Courtroom 1, presided over by the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Adult Panel.

The case underscores the role of community protection notices in addressing persistent anti-social behavior.

Crime

Cilgerran driver banned for drug use on Cardigan high street

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A CILGERRAN motorist appeared before a district judge after driving on Cardigan High Street under the influence of cannabis.

On May 3, police officers on patrol detected a strong smell of cannabis from a Volkswagen Golf driven by Kim Haynes, 40.

A drugs wipe returned a positive result, with subsequent tests showing Haynes had 3.4 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Haynes, of Sun Cottage, Church Street, Cilgerran, pleaded guilty to driving over the specified drug-drive limit. She was fined and ordered to pay a total of £365, including costs and a court surcharge, and was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Crime

Motorist disqualified after cannabis-fuelled traffic collision

Published

3 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A 21-YEAR-OLD driver has been disqualified after a traffic pile-up on the A40 following cannabis use.

Officers attended Arnold’s Hill, Slebech, on March 29 in response to a multi-vehicle collision involving Kayleigh Taylor, 21, whose Toyota Aygo was on the opposite carriageway.

“There was a smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle, so a drugs wipe was conducted, which returned a positive result,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan. Further tests showed Taylor had 7.7 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Taylor, of Princess Royal Way, Haverfordwest, admitted to driving over the specified drug-drive limit and possessing 266.1 grams of cannabis found in her vehicle.

District Judge Mark Layton sentenced her to a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. She was disqualified from driving for 17 months, fined £80, and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.