News

Tourism business showcases best places for picnic

Published

12 years ago

July 11, 2014

Tom Sinclair

Top picnic spot: The spectacular
Barafundle Beach named the
top picnic spot in the UK, photo
taken by Kellsey Logue

P E M B R O K E S H I R E TOURISM joined thousands of individuals across Britain last week in celebrating National Picnic Week.

National Picnic Week was founded a decade ago creating a campaign which encourages people to get outdoors during the summer months as well as discovering ideal picnic locations in the UK. Pembrokeshire’s iconic beach Barafundle Bay has also been announced as the top picnic spot in UK by the National Picnic Week’s official website. Pembrokeshire Tourism lead an engaging social media campaign across all major platforms during the week showcasing a number of beautiful picnic spots in the county as well as suggesting innovative healthy recipes ideas for picnics. A number of spectacular locations in Pembrokeshire were highlighted throughout the campaign including Stackpole Quay, the Cliffs at Ceibwr Bay and the Western Cleddau. Pembrokeshire Tourism members contributed to the campaign including Bluestone National Park Resort, Stackpole Walled Gardens, Pembrokeshire Moments, Argo Villa Bed and Breakfast, Wild About Pembrokeshire and the National Trust at Stackpole. Chief Executive of Pembrokeshire Tourism Maudie Hughes is delighted with the coverage and opportunities National Picnic Week has given to the visitor economy. “National Picnic Week arrived in a blaze of glorious sunshine, the perfect weather for a picnic. Our members have been getting involved across the county, sharing their favourite picnic spots, or their favourite picnic recipes. “With some lovely photos of both locations and food being shared through our social media streams it has really got us all thinking about the fun that can be had when you get outside for a picnic, and Pembrokeshire is one of the best locations to do so!” Pembrokeshire Moments, Argo Villa Bed and Breakfast, Wild About Pembrokeshire and the National Trust at Stackpole. Chief Executive of Pembrokeshire Tourism Maudie Hughes is delighted with the coverage and opportunities National Picnic Week has given to the visitor economy. “National Picnic Week arrived in a blaze of glorious sunshine, the perfect weather for a picnic. Our members have been getting involved across the county, sharing their favourite picnic spots, or their favourite picnic recipes. “With some lovely photos of both locations and food being shared through our social media streams it has really got us all thinking about the fun that can be had when you get outside for a picnic, and Pembrokeshire is one of the best locations to do so!”

Crime

Four deny murder of Caerphilly teenager

Published

2 hours ago

March 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FOUR people have pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Ricardo Elliot, aged 27, Connor Palfrey, aged 24, Elexi Manny, aged 24, and Georgie Mears, aged 18, appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday (March 20), where each denied killing Tristan Shae Kerr.

Emergency services were called to a property in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, at around 5:45pm on Wednesday (Feb 5) following reports that a teenage boy had suffered serious injuries. Despite efforts, Tristan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The court heard that the teenager is alleged to have been attacked with a so-called “zombie knife” measuring approximately nine to ten inches in length.

During the hearing, the four defendants spoke only to confirm their personal details and enter their pleas.

A trial is due to begin on August 3 and is expected to last around six weeks. A further pre-trial review has been scheduled for July 24.

All four defendants were remanded in custody.

Paying tribute after his death, Tristan’s family described him as a “deeply loved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.”

They said he was quick-witted, with a love for motorbikes and adventure, adding that he had a natural energy that lit up every room and drew people towards him.

Crime

Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach

Published

21 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order

ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.

The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.

Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.

Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.

The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.

A pre-sentence report was ordered.