Sport

Haverfordwest: Consultation on town’s alcohol exclusion zone

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3 years ago

December 15, 2021

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL will conduct a public consultation on whether to make a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the town of Haverfordwest.

In December 2020, the five Haverfordwest County Councillors signed a notice of motion calling for a PSPO to be implemented in the area around the town’s skatepark and the Picton Playing Fields.

That was brought before the Pre Decision Overview and Scrutiny Committee in March who agreed to do a scoping exercise to see whether there was a need for doing so.

It was also agreed that the area for the PSPO could be widened to include the town centre as well.

However, the conclusion of the scoping exercise stated that there was a lack of strong evidence to support a PSPO.

Despite that, the Policy and Pre Decision Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed that a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Haverfordwest Town Centre be progressed at the earliest opportunity.

It was brought to a meeting of Full Council on Thursday, December 9.

Cllr David Bryan said: “I thank the committee for sharing our concerns about anti-social behaviour in Haverfordwest and supporting our earnest belief that a PSPO is warranted.

“PSPO’s are in existence throughout the whole land and they act as a much warranted extra tool for police powers.”

Cllr Michael Williams said that if this went ahead some in Tenby would be watching very closely and could follow suit if it was successful in Haverfordwest.

Cllr Tom Tudor said it was one of the first times that all five county councillors had signed a notice motion, saying that they needed to nip any problems in the bud.

There has been a small number of anti-social issues at the skatepark, Cllr Tim Evans adding that it was not a ‘massive problem’.

He added though that having spoken with officers on a regular basis, police would welcome the additional powers.

Cllr Jacob Williams asked for clarity on the motion as it called for a PSPO to be implemented around the skatepark and the Picton Playing Fields whereas the council report mentioned the town centre.

Cllr Tudor said the motion was not aimed at tackling behaviour in Castle Square and asked to be consulted on the boundary for the PSPO.

Cllr Williams added that he didn’t think they were in a position to go ahead with this, adding that they needed to come up with a map to clearly tell people what areas the PSPO would cover.

Director of Communities, Dr Stephen Jones said it was agreed at the Overview and Scrutiny committees that the area should be broadened to the town centre, as, if it was limited to the skatepark, it would only displace a certain problem.

Council voted unanimously to go ahead with the consultation.

Sport

Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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1 day ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

Sport

Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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2 days ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

Sport

Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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3 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.

Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.