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Rise in Covid cases from licensed premises, says Pembrokeshire County Council

Published

5 years ago

August 14, 2021

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is urging people to be responsible when out in clubs and licensed premises this weekend following a rise in Covid cases locally.

Since Wales moved to Alert Level 0 on 7 August, there has been an increase in Covid cases linked with the easement of restrictions.

While some uplift in positive cases was to be expected, a significant proportion of the 187 cases reported this week* have been linked to nightclubs.

Darren Thomas, Head of Infrastructure, Transport & Environment told The Pembrokeshire Herald: ‘The pandemic has not gone away, our vulnerable people are still exposed and at risk of being severely impacted by the virus.

‘I would urge everyone to please be mindful if you have direct contact with, or have a member of your household who fall into the vulnerable categories. You could pass on the virus to them even if you aren’t showing symptoms.

‘Vaccination is vitally important. The more people we can vaccinate the stronger the defence will be against this virus. Please take up the opportunity to be vaccinated.

‘We know and understand that many people are enjoying being in nightclubs for the first time in 18 months, but it is still important to maintain social distancing wherever possible, wear masks indoors, follow good hand hygiene and to get tested.’

Sands Nightclub in Saundersfoot last weekend (Pic Facebook)

Sands Nightclub said on Facebook on Saturday (Aug 14): “Contrary to recent concerns around Covid-19, eight new cases have been recorded that could be linked to us .

“This information has been provided by The Pembrokeshire Enviromental Health Tea.

“However this is not necessarily [the case] that it stemmed from the club .

“The management of The Sands would like it to be known that the safety of our customers and staff are our priority.

“[We] will continue to follow government guidelines to ensure this, and we would like to thank all our customers, old and new, for their continued support, its very much appreciated.”

If you haven’t received a vaccination you can attend one of our Mass Vaccination Centres in Pembrokeshire: Please check the opening times for walk-in clinics below:

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Crime

Four deny murder of Caerphilly teenager

Published

47 minutes 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

20 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.