News

Whose Planet? Our Planet! Whose Future? Our Future!

Published

4 years ago

November 9, 2021

Youth Committee

AS GLOBAL leaders gathered at the COP26 summit to discuss urgent action on climate change, members of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Youth Committee made a powerful statement of their own by releasing a video, summarising their views on the climate crisis and ways forward.

They hope this will be an important first step in raising awareness among their own generation, and are now looking for opportunities to engage with other young people.

The Youth Committee was founded in spring 2020, with the aim of bringing about positive change, either through working with local councils or undertaking projects to raise awareness of global issues.

Made up of likeminded and passionate young people between the ages of 14 and 25, Members of the Youth Committee were involved in the UNICEF 2020 Outright Campaign to help shed light on the effect climate change will have on children’s rights – an angle they feel is rarely taken by world leaders.

This provided the inspiration for their short film, which is now available to view, alongside their full statement, on the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s YouTube channel.

A Youth Committee Member said, “All children have a right to live in safety within a family environment, with access to clean water and a proper education. Climate change threatens these rights for children across the world. As the world warms and areas become hostile to life, many children will become climate refugees and may be separated from their families. Not only this, but climate change will see a rise in child poverty and as a result many children will be forced to live a life no child should have to live. Even now, it is estimated by UNICEF that environmental factors take the lives of 1.7 million children under 5 each year.

“Many children and young people in the UK do not have a clear idea of the effect climate change is having on our generation – we are keen to collaborate with local organisations to help instil an environmental passion in younger generations, giving children and young people the knowledge and skills they need to work towards living a more sustainable future. We believe it vital that all young people are taught about how every action has wider consequences.”

Determined to build on their momentum, Youth Committee Members are now hoping to take their important lesson other young people in Pembrokeshire, and will be contacting schools and youth groups over coming weeks to raise awareness of the film and make suggestions on how it could be used in schools.

Any schools or youth groups interested in getting involved should contact Tom Moses at [email protected].

The video created by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Youth Committee can be found at:

For more information on the Youth Committee and the Youth Rangers, including how to join, visit www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/next-generation/.

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.