News

Oil 4 Wales provides winter warming donations to the vulnerable

Published

5 years ago

February 3, 2021

A WEST WALES based fuel supplier has donated thousands of litres of oil to vulnerable members of the community.

A delivery donation has been made to The Carers Trust Crossroads which will specifically benefit an elderly husband and his wife, acting as his carer throughout the pandemic.
The South-West Wales charity which provides support to carers by giving them “time” to be themselves believes that access to funding and information is vital in helping them manage
the impact of caring on their lives – and this is exactly why Oil 4 Wales remains devoted to reducing the number of households in fuel poverty through its donations and planned
delivery services across the country.

Alison Harries, Chief Executive Officer for Carers Trust Crossroads Sir Gar said “We are so grateful for the generous fuel donations from Oil 4 Wales, especially to those who might be
feeling scared and worried about the impact of these uncertain times on their loved ones.

Knowing they have the ability to heat their homes to create a comfortable environment when it’s needed most is incredibly important to our carers.”

In addition, following a request from Carmarthenshire Council, ongoing fuel donations of 500 litres are being provided to local residents Mr and Mrs Leach who are caring for their child
following a diagnosis of Moto Neurone disease. Nery-Wyn Morgan, Senior Health Lead for the 0-25yrs Disability Service at Hywel Dda University Health Board/Carmarthenshire
County Council emphasised its thanks to Oil 4 Wales for their generous donation, stating that “it is acts of kindness like this that make a remarkable difference to how community
carers feel during such challenging times – hopefully improving their quality of life as much as possible whilst spending so much time at home.”

The latest donations come as the Welsh nation finds itself in yet another period of COVID-19 restrictions alongside turbulent weather.
Following a 2019/2020 government report highlighting that there were 2,000 excess winter deaths in Wales last winter, excluding those from COVID-19, the family run business believe it is ever more crucial to act on its mission to ‘work with the community, for the community’ during Winter 2021 in order to limit these preventable losses.

It is believed that these tragedies will have been partly caused by people living in cold homes, particularly in rural areas where properties are typically older, less energy efficient and harder to keep warm. The report also highlighted that living in cold temperatures can lead to a variety of health issues including lowered immune systems which puts older people at greater risk of developing respiratory diseases and other illnesses during the winter months.

Oil 4 Wales prides itself on building strong relationships with the community, and this is true of its customers all over Wales. Its dedicated staff have been working around the clock to
deliver essential oil and fuel supplies across the country, and it also played its part in delivering free fuel to a customer in Broad Haven who relies on her neighbour for care.
Colin Owen, Managing Director of Oil 4 Wales, said they were delighted to be able to help keep the community safe at this challenging time. “The pandemic has had such a
devastating effect on everyone, especially the vulnerable and now that we’re in full swing of the winter months it is even more vital that the community pulls together and supports each other. To hear how our donations have helped those in need has been incredibly heart-warming and we look forward to continue looking after our community throughout 2021.”

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

49 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

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1 hour ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

Published

1 hour ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.