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Dramatic early hours rescue of 18-year-old in water by Angle RNLI
THE RNLI Angle lifeboat launched on service shortly after 4am on Tuesday morning (Mar 28) to assist in the search for a missing 18-year-old in the Milford area.
The RNLI said on Facebook: “The lifeboat launched and proceeded to conduct a search from Conduit Beach, heading east.
“Once off Milford Docks entrance, the Y boat was deployed to conduct a more thorough inshore search, while the lifeboat continued east. Arriving at Wards Pier, the lifeboat intended to search back to the west to close up on the Y boat.
“Not long after, the crew spotted a person running down the coast path towards the beach below the Rath, followed by hearing cries for help.
“Using search lights, the crew then sighted a person in difficulty in the water waving their arms.
“The lifeboat was manoeuvred into the shallow water, close inshore with little sea room left and the casualty was brought alongside.
“With very little water below the lifeboat, and drifting ever closer to the shore the casualty was assisted into the lifting strops by the Y boat crew and then recovered from the water using the All-Weather Lifeboat man overboard recovery A frame and lifting tackle.
The rescue charity added: “With the casualty now onboard and receiving attention from our casualty care trained crew members, the lifeboat headed to the Port Authority jetty to warm up the casualty and await further assistance.
“Shortly after securing alongside, the crew were joined by members of Dale Coastguard Rescue Team and officers from Dyfed-Powys police.
“With the casualty now warmed slightly, they were walked off the lifeboat and handed over into the care of the police.
“Content that no further assistance was required from the lifeboat, the crew were stood down by the coastguard to return to station. After making the short journey home, the lifeboat was back on station and readied for service once again at 5:30am.”
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Man remanded in custody following alleged assault in town centre
A PEMBROKE man has been remanded in custody following an alleged assault against a woman in Pembroke town centre last Thursday.
Morgan Ralph, 38, is accused of assaulting a female, occasioning her actual bodily harm during the alleged altercation on March 14.
Ralph, who appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates on Tuesday morning via a video link from Swansea Prison, pleaded not guilty to the offence.
His solicitor Tom Lloyd, informed magistrates that Ralph was acting in self defence during the alleged incident.
The matter was adjourned to May 23 when Ralph, of St Oswalds, Main Street, Pembroke, will be tried before Haverfordwest magistrates.
He was remanded in custody.
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Retaining wall collapse in Haverfordwest crushes van
A RETAINING wall at Spring Gardens Lane, behind the site of the former Pembroke House Hotel in Haverfordwest, has collapsed following a period of heavy rainfall, causing damage to vehicles parked in the vicinity.
The incident has left two vans damaged, one severely.
The collapse of the wall sent debris sprawling across the car park, illustrating the force of the collapse and the substantial volume of water contributing to the structural failure.
Witnesses described hearing a loud rumbling noise before discovering the aftermath of the collapse.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
The collapse serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by heavy rainfall and the importance of maintaining and monitoring ageing infrastructure.
Business
People in Wales are worried about running out of money in retirement
FEAR of running out of money in retirement is rising among those in Wales with more than half (55%) concerned their savings will not last them through retirement, new research from Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) shows (please see the attached press release).
In general, women are more worried about running out of money compared to men. More than half (54%) of women surveyed are concerned about how long their money will last in retirement, compared to only 44% of men. Around 46% of men who are not worried about running out of money in retirement say it is because they have a final salary pension scheme – compared to just 38% of women who have this.
The study by Investec Wealth & Investment (UK), part of Rathbones Group, among people with stock market investments including pensions, paints a bleak picture – around 55% of those living in Wales are concerned they do not have enough money for retirement. This is similar to the UK average of 56%.
Women are more worried than men that they do not have enough money for retirement. Almost two thirds (61%) of women surveyed are concerned, with 18% of these very concerned they do not have enough money for retirement. This compares to just over half (53%) of men surveyed, with 14% of these very concerned they do not have enough money for retirement.
The Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) study shows that those living in Wales who have yet to retire are realistic about what will happen to their incomes in retirement – 64% expect their monthly incomes to drop on retirement and 36% did not know.
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