News

Council’s commitment to distance learning

Published

6 years ago

May 4, 2020

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Children and Schools Directorate is
committed to supporting learners, parents and carers with distance
learning.

That’s the message from Cllr Guy Woodham, Cabinet Member for
Education & Lifelong Learning and Acting Director for Children and
Schools, Steven Richards-Downes.

A range of learning resources have been made available to learners
via digital platforms while paper packs are being prepared for use
where required.

Online learning activities created by schools across Pembrokeshire
are available via www.dysguarlein.com

The website was launched last month to support parents juggling
working with online learning.

The high quality resources are created by local teachers with Council
support and are accessible from any device, including smart phones.
Each week a new set of resources is dropped onto the website to
help families with online learning.

The resources are proving popular with parents and children alike
with pupils enjoying lessons ranging from storyboard animation to
fossil finding.

Cllr Woodham said: “We are incredibly grateful to the teachers
that are sharing their activities and suggestions on the platform.
“Our admiration and thanks to all parents and children keeping it
together during these challenging times.

“We hope you enjoy dysguarlein.com.”

Schools are also creating bespoke online resources for learners in
their schools using a range of tools such as Microsoft and Google.
These will be in ways that learners are familiar with in their usual
school setting.

Parents can access support about online learning via hwb at
https://hwb.gov.wales/distance-learning/distance-learning-tools-
through-hwb/parents-and-carers/”

In addition, schools are preparing paper based packs which they will
make available to families who require them through collection,
following social distancing measures, or other means in certain
circumstances.

Mr Richards-Downes said: “Schools are also showcasing examples of
online learning on a regular basis via social media.

“Please send examples of your work to the Twitter pages
@schoolspembs @pembrokeshire.”

Mr Richards-Downes added: “We have a wide range of services
providing online learning and opportunities these can be accessed
again via our social media platforms for the music service, the youth
service and Sport Pembrokeshire using their social media accounts.
https://www.facebook.com/PembsMusicService/ | @MusicPembs
https://www.facebook.com/PembrokeshireYouthOutreachTeam/ |
@PembsYouthZone
https://www.facebook.com/SportPembrokeshire/ | @Sportpembs

Local Government

Armed Forces flag flies over County Hall

Published

59 minutes ago

June 23, 2026

Tom Sinclair

THE ARMED FORCES flag is flying proudly at County Hall this week ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 27.

Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Tessa Hodgson, and the Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Simon Hancock were among those who marked the flag raising on Monday morning (June 22).

Also present were the Chairman of Council, Cllr Delme Harries, the Chief Executive, Will Bramble and the Regional Armed Forces Covenant Liaison Officer, Hayley Edwards.

Cllr Hancock said: “It is always a very proud moment to see the Armed Forces Flag flying over County Hall.

“Armed Forces Day is a chance to show our deep appreciation for the men and women who serve, as well as the families and communities who support them.

“Our county has a rich history of connection with the Armed Forces, and we are proud to uphold and strengthen that bond.

“As a Council we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community in Pembrokeshire receive the recognition and support they truly deserve and we are proud to be a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder.”

Crime

Accused Milford Haven rapist to stand trial at Crown Court

Published

1 hour ago

June 23, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

A MILFORD HAVEN man has appeared before magistrates accused of rape and sexual assault.

James Kershaw, 46, is charged with raping a woman in Milford Haven between February 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014.

He also faces a charge of sexually assaulting a female over the age of 13 by penetration with his finger between December 1 and December 30, 2012.

Kershaw appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Jun 23) by video link and denied both charges.

Due to the seriousness of the allegations, magistrates declined jurisdiction and sent the case to Swansea Crown Court, where Kershaw is due to appear for a pre-trial hearing on July 24.

He was released on conditional bail, with the sole condition that he must not contact the complainant.

News

Bus overturns in major incident near Kidwelly

Published

3 hours ago

June 23, 2026

Tom Sinclair

All passengers rescued as emergency services remain at scene

A BUS overturned on the A484 between Kidwelly and Ferryside on Tuesday (Jun 23), prompting a major emergency response and lengthy road closures.

The incident happened shortly after 12:20pm near the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs.

Emergency services, including firefighters from Kidwelly, Carmarthen and Tumble, were sent to the scene following reports of a serious collision involving the bus.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that all passengers were safely removed from the vehicle.

A spokesperson said: “All passengers have been safely removed from the bus and are receiving appropriate care.”

A rest centre has been established at the John Burns Centre in Kidwelly, where welfare arrangements are being made for those involved.

The scale of the incident led Dyfed-Powys Police to declare a major incident earlier in the day, with officers urging members of the public to avoid the area.

The A484 remains closed between the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog while emergency services continue their response and carry out investigations into the cause of the crash.

Police, ambulance and fire crews remain at the scene.

Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes and are warned that the road is expected to remain closed for a considerable time.

Emergency services have also issued advice for drivers caught in congestion during the hot weather, urging people to stay hydrated, keep vehicles ventilated and never leave children, vulnerable adults or pets inside parked vehicles.

The cause of the incident has not yet been confirmed.