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Prison sentence for stealing fuel worth £210 from two petrol stations

Published

6 years ago

June 19, 2020

A MAN from East London has started a prison sentence after stealing fuel worth £210 from two petrol stations in Pembrokeshire.

Thomas Dredge, aged 32, from Greenfield Gardens, Dagenham, was arrested in Carmarthen following reports of thefts in Pembrokeshire on Wednesday, June 17.

It followed two reports of a white van making off without paying for fuel at two petrol stations in Haverfordwest earlier that day.

At approximately 2.55pm on Wednesday a white Ford Transit made off without paying for £106.52 of diesel from Ridgeway Service Station.

A little over an hour later police received a second report of making off without payment, this time of £104.38 of diesel, from the Morrisons garage in Haverfordwest. Once again this vehicle was a white Transit, however it displayed a different registration number to the first theft.

Shortly before 4pm on Wednesday, a white Transit was spotted travelling eastbound on the A40 at St Clears, before Carmarthenshire RPU officers stopped the van as it approached Carmarthen.

Found in the back of the van were nine plastic drums, six of which were full of diesel, and three grams of cannabis.

Two sets of registration plates, matching those used in the fuel thefts, were found in the engine bay of the van.

On Friday Dredge pleaded guilty to two charges of making off without payment to the value of £210.90, two counts of using a false instrument and possession of cannabis when he appeared before Swansea Magistrates Court.

He was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison.

Sgt Justin Williams, from the Pembrokeshire RPU, said: “This conviction was a fantastic result that came about from a good team effort between two divisions in the force’s area.

“We will continue to target criminals who travel into our force area to commit crimes.”

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

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11 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

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Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

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13 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

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14 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Caption:

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, receives the cheque from Tenby 10k runners and organisers.