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Currys PC World open select stores in Wales

Published

6 years ago

June 23, 2020

EIGHT of the nineteen Currys PC World stores opened in Wales yesterday (Jun 22), including the stores in Haverfordwest, Aberystwyth and Carmarthen, Dixons-Carphone has confirmed.

Mark Allsop, Chief Operating Officer told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “Eight of our nineteen Currys PC World stores in Wales opened, following the recent Welsh Government announcement, allowing customers to shop in store. The remainder of our stores in Wales will look to open over the forthcoming weeks, while we work to reopen slowly and safely.

Customer and colleague safety continues to be our highest priority. All stores have reopened with rigorous social distancing and hygiene measures in place, adhering to government standards, to ensure that colleagues feel comfortable in coming back to work and our customers feel safe to visit us. Our colleagues returning back to work have also received specialised briefings and training, with the utmost safety for fellow colleagues and customers in mind. We will maintain extreme vigilance, constantly reviewing and improving our approach to safety in an ever-changing situation.”

Some of the key safety and cleanliness measures introduced include (but are not limited to);

Limited number of customers allowed in store at one time, with a one-way system and clear floor-markings to keep customers at least 2m apart
Safety screens at checkouts and service desks to protect everyone, with customers encouraged to use contactless payment if possibleClear in-store signage asking customers to speak to a colleague should they want to see a demo (versus touching the technology themselves) who can then show the product in action safely
Increased and more regular cleaning and sanitising of trolleys, handrails and products, with protective equipment for colleagues that need it, alongside plenty of anti-bacterial gel dispensers
Working closely on safety measures with the British Retail Consortium and Environmental Health Officers

“Most importantly we’re proud of our colleagues themselves, people who continue to work hard to make sure consumers across the country get the tech they need safely.At the same time, we will continue to make it easy for customers to buy the tech they need. Our website will continue to be open 24/7 with next day home-delivery and same day zero-contact ‘order & collect’ being offered from open stores. And those who prefer to shop from home but want the benefit of expertise to help them make a purchase, can interact with store colleagues using the ShopLive video personal shopping service.”

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Bus overturns in major incident near Kidwelly

Published

1 hour 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.

The Herald will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

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Major incident declared after bus crash in Carmarthenshire

Published

4 hours ago

June 23, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Emergency services at scene as A484 closed near Parc y Bocs

A MAJOR incident has been declared in Kidwelly following a collision involving a bus.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were dealing with the incident on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs.

The road has been closed between the Kidwelly roundabout and Llandyfaelog, and motorists are being urged to find alternative routes.

Emergency services are at the scene, and members of the public have been asked to stay away from the area until further notice.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Officers are dealing with a major incident in Kidwelly, following a report of a collision involving a bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout.

“The road is closed between the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog, and motorists are asked to find alternative routes.

“Emergency services are on scene and members of the public are asked to stay away from the area until further notice.”

More information is expected to follow.

Community

New town map unveiled in Fishguard

Published

17 hours ago

June 23, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A NEW town map has been installed in the heart of Fishguard to help residents and visitors discover more of what the area has to offer.

The map, created by Visit Fishguard & Goodwick’s in-house graphic designer, has been placed on the Abergwaun Hotel tunnel, near Offshore Surfwear’s new shop.

The group said it was “incredibly proud” of the finished result and thanked the building owner for allowing the map to be installed on the premises.

Visit Fishguard & Goodwick is now hoping to create a similar map for Goodwick and is asking for help from a centrally located building owner who may be willing to host it.

Anyone who can help, or knows of a suitable location, is being asked to get in touch with Visit Fishguard & Goodwick.