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Mourner banned for three years
MAGISTRATES disqualified a Pembroke Dock man from driving for three years at Haverfordwest Court on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to drink driving after a funeral. James Joseph Flynn, aged 64, of Hamilton Court, was caught driving his Vauxhall Corsa while under the influence of alcohol on May 28. Prosecutor, Ellie Morgan said: “The defendant had been to a family funeral on the day of the offence and police had seen him walking along Bush Street. He was unable to walk in a straight line and it was clear that he was under the influence of alcohol. He got into the driver’s seat in a Vauxhall Corsa, reversed out of a space and drove down the road. Police stopped the car and could smell alcohol on his breath. He gave a positive roadside sample but gave incomplete breath samples as he was suffering with a cyst on his lung, and proceeded to give a urine sample instead, which contained 211 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of urine.” Defence solicitor, Mark Layton said: “It was a sad occasion on that day. He had been to the funeral of his wife and parked his car in what he was told was a private area. His intention was to leave his car there overnight and he left it as long as he could, but eventually went to move it out of the parking space.” Magistrates disqualified him for three years and fined him £400. He must also pay £85 prosecution costs and £45 victim surcharge.
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Emergency services respond to incident in Haverfordwest town centre
EMERGENCY SERVICES were called to an incident in Haverfordwest town centre on Saturday morning (Apr 4), with police and ambulance crews attending near County Sports.
Pedestrians were asked to avoid part of the area while the incident was being dealt with, causing some disruption in the town centre.
A witness told The Herald they were walking towards Old Bridge when they were stopped from going through.
The witness said: “I was walking towards the Old Bridge and was told that I had to go around due to a medical emergency.”
The nature of the incident has not yet been officially confirmed.
The Herald understands the emergency response remained in place for some time as crews dealt with the situation.
We have contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for comment.
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Teenager intervenes after bridge incident
A TEENAGER was left shaken after stepping in to help a young woman in distress on Clay Lanes bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The Herald understands the 18-year-old was walking through Clay Lanes at around 4:10am when he noticed a young woman standing on the road bridge over the bypass.
Concerned that something was wrong, he approached her and tried to engage her in conversation. When she remained polite but dismissive, he walked a short distance away and called police before returning to stay nearby.
According to information passed to The Herald, officers arrived a short time later. It is understood the young woman then attempted to go over the bridge, but the teenager pulled her back to safety as police responded and called for further assistance.
His father, who contacted The Herald, said the young man had been badly shaken by the incident.
Dyfed-Powys Police has been approached for comment.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this story, support is available from Samaritans free of charge, 24 hours a day, on 116 123.
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Community
Flood Alert issued for Pembrokeshire coast as weather conditions worsen
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued a Flood Alert for the Pembrokeshire coastfollowing rising water levels. The alert, which affects areas between St Dogmaels, Cardigan and Amroth, warns that flooding is possible in the region due to adverse weather conditions and high tides.
The alert was issued at 12:53 PM today (Apr 4), urging local residents to be prepared for potential flooding in the coming hours.
Key Advice for Residents
As the flood risk increases, NRW has shared crucial advice to help people stay safe:
- Prepare a flood plan: If you have one, now is the time to follow it.
- Protect valuables: Residents should move important items, such as documents and sentimental belongings, to higher ground or safer locations.
- Stay alert and pack an emergency kit: Ensure your phone is charged, and pack essential items like medications, chargers, insurance documents, and warm clothing in case you need to evacuate quickly.
- Check on vulnerable individuals: Ensure that children, elderly relatives, and pets are safe, with a plan for their evacuation if necessary.
Avoid Floodwater at All Costs
NRW is also stressing the importance of avoiding floodwater, as even shallow levels of water can be extremely dangerous. As little as 30 cm (1 foot) of floodwater can sweep away a car, and 15 cm (6 inches) can knock you off your feet.
Authorities are urging everyone to never walk or drive through flooded areas.
How to Stay Updated
Residents are advised to stay informed through NRW’s website, where they can track water levels and access real-time updates. The agency also recommends checking its social media accounts for the latest information.
For more detailed information or if you need assistance, call Floodline at 0345 988 1188 (quick dial number: 503013).
For More Information:
- Flood Warning Details: Flood Warning Page
- Check River and Rainfall Levels: River Levels
- Floodline: 0345 988 1188
Follow NRW on Twitter: @NatResWales
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