News

[UPDATED] Lifeboats launched in search for Billy Miller, 21

Published

6 years ago

June 22, 2020

AS POLICE continue to appeal for information on a man who has been reported missing, that was last seen in Tenby on Saturday night, the RNLI have confirmed that they are involved with the search.

Both of Tenby’s lifeboats were launched on Sunday night to assist.

Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for information to find 21-year-old Billy Miller from Fishguard .

Billy was last seen in the vicinity of Warren Street, Tenby at approximately 11.30 pm, on Saturday, June 20.

He is described as a white male, approx. 5ft 8 inches tall and of a slim build with short back and sides brown hair.

He was last seen wearing blue tight fitting ripped jeans, an oversized grey sweatshirt and a navy blue baseball cap with a red logo.

Tenby’s RNLI inshore lifeboat Georgina Taylor was launched at 8.45 pm, followed a short time later at 9.15 pm by the all-weather lifeboat after a report of a possible missing person in Tenby’s North Bay.

The inshore lifeboat was initially tasked to search from the harbour, around to Castle Beach, whilst Tenby and St Govans Coastguard Rescue Teams, along with the police, searched the shoreline and cliffs above.

Once on the water, the Haydn Miller was tasked to perform a shoreline search from the harbour, up towards Wiseman’s Bridge and was soon joined by the Georgina Taylor, which searched all the coves and beaches the larger lifeboat was unable to get to.

With the search area exhausted and with nothing found, both boats were stood down and returned to station, arriving at 10.35 pm.

Anyone who has seen Mr Miller, or anyone who has information on his whereabouts, is asked to contact police by phoning 101.

[UPDATED]

Angel Blake said on Facebook: “If anyone has any ideas on his whereabouts please get in contact. Was last seen at 11.30 Saturday night, 20^th June, in Tenby. Another possible sighting was the following day at 5pm in Main Street, Pembroke.

“His phone was found at 10am Sunday morning in Tenby, and we’ve had no contact from him. This is not usual behaviour for Billy to go missing for this long without informing anyone, so please share and get this around and help us find Billy.

“He has connections with Fishguard, Tenby, Monkton, Pembroke and Pembroke Dock.”

Local Government

Armed Forces flag flies over County Hall

Published

5 hours 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

5 hours 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

7 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.