News
Simon Hart raises concerns over Argyle Medical Group
COUNCILLOR Simon Hart has raised concerns over a Pembroke Dock GP Surgery after being inundated with complaints from patients.
Argyle Medical Group, in Pembroke Dock is one of the five largest GP surgeries in Wales.
The surgery currently has 22,569 registered patients, whilst having just 10 GP’s, meaning every GP within the surgery has 2,250 patients each.
Surgeries of a similar patient load across the county have almost double the amount of practicing GP’s than Argle Medical Group, in comparison Sketty and Killay Medical Centre in Swansea has 21,652 patients with 18 GP’s.
Making Argyle Medical Group one of the highest patient to GP ratios in the country according to the latest statistics.
Cllr Hart has written to the Practice Manager of Argyle Medical Group about the caseload, which he describes as “worryingly low”.

This is not the first time that Cllr Hart has written to the practice over concerns raised by his constituents.
Back in 2017, ques of around 30 patients were alleged to have formed outside the surgery form as early as 7.30am in an attempt for patients to get access to an appointment.
The que system no longer operates at the surgery and patients wishing to see a GP must call the surgery between the hours of 8am and 9am.
Many of the patients of the surgery are left frustrated after making an extroadinary amount of phone calls to the surgery to be told that there are no appointments left for the day and to try again tomorrow. This can sometimes be the case at 8.30am in the morning.
Many patients vent their frustration on the social media platform Facebook, which feature call logs showing the number of calls attempted to the surgery – some being as high as 50 plus and they were still unable to gain an appointment.
Conservative MP, Simon Hart for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire said their is now a risk to patient safety and he felt compelled to contact the surgery once more stating “There is now a serious risk to patient safety”.
Practice Manager, Judith Scourfield, said: “We are aware of access issues into the practice and the points received from Simon Hart MP. We are currently working on a response to Mr Hart and in discussions within the surgery to improve access.”
Crime
Neighbourhood policing boosted across Dyfed-Powys
DYFED-POWYS POLICE has announced a significant expansion of its Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Teams (NPPT), with more officers being deployed to frontline roles where demand is greatest.
From Monday (Mar 16), teams across the force area have been strengthened, with a renewed focus on tackling antisocial behaviour and preventing crime at its source.
The force says the move is aimed at reducing repeat demand by addressing the root causes of offending, rather than simply responding to incidents.
To achieve this, a number of officers have been redeployed from central departments back into frontline policing, while new posts are also being created to bolster capacity.
Temporary Chief Superintendent Steve Davies, head of uniform policing, said: “These changes are about increasing frontline visibility and ensuring we have the right resources in the right places.
“They form part of a wider programme of improvements across the force to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, while also supporting the wellbeing of our officers and staff.
“This is positive news for our communities, who will benefit from stronger neighbourhood teams focused on local priorities and proactive policing.”
The expansion has been made possible through Home Office funding under the Neighbourhood Guarantee scheme, which is designed to strengthen community safety and crime prevention.
Dyfed-Powys Police has been allocated £1.4 million for 2025/26, enabling the recruitment of police staff and freeing up officers previously in support roles to return to operational duties.
As a result, four sergeants and 29 police officers have now been reassigned to neighbourhood teams across the force.
Each NPPT area will also have a named officer, with full team details available via the ‘Your Area’ section of the Dyfed-Powys Police website.
The force has also secured early access to 2026/27 Neighbourhood Guarantee funding, which will see a further 12 officers recruited between April and the autumn—adding to overall officer numbers in the region.
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “Neighbourhood policing is about more than numbers—it’s about relationships.
“Greater visibility helps build trust, strengthens community ties, and reassures the public that policing is present, responsive, and committed to keeping people safe.
“I remain committed to improving police visibility across our communities, and these additional officers will help turn that ambition into reality.”
Crime
Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach
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.
News
Man arrested after suspected drugs-related death in Haverfordwest
Police say death not suspicious as 46-year-old arrested over alleged Class A drug supply
A MAN has died following a medical emergency at a property in Haverfordwest, police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called at 3:18pm on Wednesday (March 18) after a report of a medical incident.
A man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.
However, police confirmed that a man, aged 46, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
No further details about the deceased have been formally released.
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