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Storm Barra lashes Pembrokeshire – trees downed, bridge closed, ferries cancelled

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4 years ago

December 8, 2021

STRONG winds from Storm Barra have caused power cuts and travel disruption locally, and safety warnings have been issued not to venture near coastal areas due to a combination of high winds and tides.

Wind speeds of 86mph have been recorded in Wales. Western Power Distribution (WPD), which supplies electricity to homes in south and south west Wales, reported 140 households without power.

Newgale road was shut, with reports of a truck being stuck in the pebbles.

Various trees have been downed, including one crushing a car in Pembroke Dock.

About 70 train services have also been cancelled due to the storm, The Herald understands.

The weather warning is set to last until 18:00 GMT on Wednesday in parts of Wales. The yellow warning, issued by the MET office ccovers Bridgend, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Swansea and Vale of Glamorgan.

Pembrokeshire County Council urged the public to avoid its coastal areas, and large waves are expected to surge during high tide at 20:30 in Milford Haven last night.

The Met Office website said there could also be delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport and coastal communities could be affected by spray and large waves.

Ferry services between Rosslare and Fishguard were cancelled.

NRW warned people to “be cautious of weakened trees in our forests and of high waves along the coast”.

The M48 Severn Bridge remained open throughout Tuesday, but one lane was closed due to strong winds both ways between J2 A466 and J1 A403 at around 1pm. The Cleddau Bridge was closed to all vehicles on Tuesday evening due to high winds. From 3am this morning (Wed) the Cleddau Bridge opened to cars but closed to high sided vehicles.

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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16 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

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Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

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Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)