News

Goodwick school suffers damage due to vandalism

Published

5 years ago

August 24, 2021

A SCHOOL in Goodwick has suffered structural damage and vandalism to play equipment after a spate of anti-social behaviour in the area.

Ysgol Wdig’s Headteacher, Mr Jones, thanked locals for contacting him about the vandalism which he says “limited the damage or interrupted other intentions”.

Mr Jones added that the latest vandalism is part of an on-going problem which has been continuing for months despite CCTV and security lighting on the premises.

Taking to Facebook, Mr Jonathan Jones, has urged locals to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to the police , the council and him personally.

It is alleged the increase in vandalism in the school will mean that part of the school budget will now have to be spent on additional security measures which will decrease the amount earmarked for resources, equipment and learning experience for the children.

On The Schools Facebook page, Mr Jones said: “It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that tonight the school has suffered some structural damage and damage to play equipment as a result of vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

“My sincere thanks to local residents that intervened before contacting me which limited the damage or interrupted other intentions.

“Unfortunately this has been a trend over the past few months with only intruder alarms, security lighting and the vigilance of local residents restricting illegal activity on the premises.

“School budgets are tight enough in the present economic climate and the consequence of this sort of behaviour is that additional CCTV and security lighting will have to be purchased.This has a knock on effect on our pupils as finances that could have been earmarked for resources , equipment and learning experiences must now be spent on security resources instead.

“The school is not mine or my staff’s school, it is our pupils school, the children of Goodwick and some from beyond.

“I would hope that this recent activity has no connection to any of our current or former pupils as we have built a strong community bond and I am aware that many children in the immediate area do not or have never attended our school, therefore have no sense of pride or ownership in the building or what we as a school stand for.

“May I ask all parents and residents of Goodwick to remain vigilant and if anyone has any information that you feel may help that I can pass on to the Police and Pembrokeshire County Council, please contact me.I’m sure as I am local, if you do not know me personally you will know someone who does.Please feel free to share this post.

“Diolch, Jonathan Jones, Pennaeth / Headteacher”

Crime

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

Published

8 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.

News

Man arrested after suspected drugs-related death in Haverfordwest

Published

8 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

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.

Crime

Illegal dog breeders ordered to pay over £129,000 after council probe

Published

9 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FOUR people from Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, have been ordered to pay more than £129,000 following a successful prosecution for illegal dog breeding.

At Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday (Mar 10), before His Honour Judge Thomas KC, Stacey May June Edwards, Peter John Edwards, Sian Eleri Thomas and David Malcolm James Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, pleaded guilty to offences under the Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014.

The court imposed confiscation orders totalling £129,873.41 under the Proceeds of Crime Act across the four defendants. They were also ordered to pay £8,000 in costs, while each defendant received a £2,000 fine.

The investigation began in April 2021 after Carmarthenshire County Council’s Animal Health team received an enquiry from Peter Edwards about obtaining a dog breeding licence. Although licensing guidance was provided and a partial application was submitted in February 2022, this was later withdrawn.

In March 2024, the council received a complaint that puppies were being advertised for sale without the required licence. Officers subsequently contacted online advertising platforms and issued data requests to assess the scale of activity.

Analysis of records from Pets4Homes, Freeads and Gumtree revealed multiple litters being advertised by members of the same household.

Correspondence under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act confirmed that up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, including between 16 and 19 breeding females.

While some defendants claimed joint ownership of the dogs, others attempted to minimise their involvement.

The Herald understands that numerous puppy advertisements were posted between July 2020 and April 2025, demonstrating a sustained pattern of unlicensed breeding.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Sustainability, Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen, said: “This case demonstrates the council’s firm stance against unlicensed and illegal dog breeding.

“These regulations are in place to protect animal welfare and ensure that breeding activities are subject to proper oversight. The scale of activity uncovered at this property was entirely unacceptable, and we welcome the court’s decision to issue significant confiscation orders under POCA.”

He added: “We urge anyone with concerns about illegal dog breeding to report it. Our Animal Health officers will continue to investigate thoroughly and take action against those who disregard the law.”

Residents are reminded that anyone breeding and selling dogs must comply with licensing regulations designed to protect both animal welfare and consumers.