News
Early morning fire in first floor flat being investigated by police
FIREFIGHTERS and police were sent to a first floor flat in Richard John Road, Milford Haven in the early hours of Sunday morning (Oct 16).
Extensive damage was caused to the property, which is now uninhabitable, according to the council.
No one was injured. It is understood that children who live there were staying away from the flat on the night in question.
Police were seen guarding the property all day Sunday, until forensic officers attended to investigate.
The fire, which may have started in the kitchen, is currently being treated as unexplained.
It is understood that the family is currently in temporary accomodation, provided by the local authority.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Police attended a fire which occurred at a property in Richard John Road, Milford Haven in the early hours of Sunday morning, 16th October 2022.
“No-one was in the property at the time and no damage was caused to surrounding properties.
“Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
“If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.
“Quote reference: DP-20221016-057
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”
The fire brigade said: “On Sunday 16th October at 02:58, crews from Milford Haven and Haverfordwest attended a property fire on Richard John Road, Milford Haven.
“Four breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, thermal imaging cameras, one covering jet and one PPV (Positive pressure ventilation) fan in use.
“Two pets were rescued by fire crews, no persons in property at the time we attended.”
“Police in attendance and fire crews left the scene at 03:47”
News
Major incident declared after bus crash in Carmarthenshire
Emergency services at scene as A484 closed near Parc y Bocs
A MAJOR incident has been declared in Kidwelly following a collision involving a bus.
Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were dealing with the incident on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs.
The road has been closed between the Kidwelly roundabout and Llandyfaelog, and motorists are being urged to find alternative routes.
Emergency services are at the scene, and members of the public have been asked to stay away from the area until further notice.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Officers are dealing with a major incident in Kidwelly, following a report of a collision involving a bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout.
“The road is closed between the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog, and motorists are asked to find alternative routes.
“Emergency services are on scene and members of the public are asked to stay away from the area until further notice.”
More information is expected to follow.
Community
New town map unveiled in Fishguard
A NEW town map has been installed in the heart of Fishguard to help residents and visitors discover more of what the area has to offer.
The map, created by Visit Fishguard & Goodwick’s in-house graphic designer, has been placed on the Abergwaun Hotel tunnel, near Offshore Surfwear’s new shop.
The group said it was “incredibly proud” of the finished result and thanked the building owner for allowing the map to be installed on the premises.
Visit Fishguard & Goodwick is now hoping to create a similar map for Goodwick and is asking for help from a centrally located building owner who may be willing to host it.
Anyone who can help, or knows of a suitable location, is being asked to get in touch with Visit Fishguard & Goodwick.
Community
Tenby Summer Spectacular cancelled amid council row over harbour access
Organisers say popular charity events cannot safely go ahead without clear powers to control crowds
TENBY ROUND TABLE has announced that this summer’s Tenby Summer Spectacular events have been cancelled until further notice amid a dispute with Pembrokeshire County Council over crowd control at the harbour.
The events, which were due to take place on Sunday, August 16 and Sunday, August 30, have been a major feature of Tenby’s summer calendar for decades, drawing large crowds to the harbour for entertainment, food, drink and fireworks.
In a statement, Tenby Round Table said the decision had been made “with enormous sadness” and claimed it had been forced on organisers because of unresolved issues over the safe management of pedestrian access.
The organisation said it needed the council’s Public Realm department to use statutory powers to temporarily restrict pedestrian access through the event area when capacity is reached.
Organisers said the matter had first been raised with the council in September 2025 and again formally in writing in May 2026.
They said volunteers had attended meetings, commissioned professional health and safety consultants and worked on Event Management Plans, but claimed the council had still not provided a clear answer.
Tenby Round Table said: “PCC’s Public Realm department has had nine months to answer one question on safe and controlled access to the harbour. It has not done so.”
The group also alleged that recent written responses from the council contained factual inaccuracies and misleading statements about the relevant legislation.
It added that the council’s legal advice was understood to be provisional and still under internal review.
The cancellation is currently described as provisional, with organisers giving the council a final deadline of June 25 to provide what they describe as a clear, accurate and legally grounded answer.
Tenby Round Table said that if this is provided, it will do everything possible to reinstate the events.
The group said the Summer Spectacular had raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for local charities, sports teams, community groups and worthy individuals since it began.
It said the cancellation would be a devastating blow to those who benefit from the funds raised.
The statement added that organisers are still working with Dyfed-Powys Police and other relevant authorities ahead of a council licensing committee meeting in July, which is expected to consider whether the event licence should be renewed, amended or withdrawn.
The Herald has asked Pembrokeshire County Council for comment.

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