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Three turbine plans get thumbs up
AT TUESDAY’S planning and rights of way committee meeting, councillors approved three separate plans for wind turbines. The turbines will be built in Tegryn, Nolton Haven and Sageston. Speaking in relation to the turbine that will be built at Tegryn, Llanfyrnach, Daniel Blackburn said: “This will provide extra income for our family. The situation seems to get more difficult as time goes on. “Our farm is part of the farm assured group and we are subject to regular checks. We as a family have worked hard to the point that it is more than just a livelihood for us. “Once again this turbine will be a big help for us in our fight for survival”. Cllr Rod Bowen moved the plans which were approved unanimously. The next turbine discussed was the proposed turbine for Nolton Haven near Haverfordwest. Agent Callum Morris said: “We have worked carefully to ensure this development is appropriately sealed. Costs of farming will be lower and more sustainable for the future. “This will not have an adverse effect on residential amenity or the historic environment. It is vital that agricultural businesses are supported and allowed to diversify. This will also help to contribute to Welsh Government’s targets for renewable energy”. Objecting to the plans, Robin Potter said: “I would like to protest against the proliferation of wind turbines, there are already six or seven in the community. It will be detrimental to the visual impact of the area and there is already existing turbine noise on Marlsborough Farm. “Tests were taken 10 metres away from the turbine – I don’t see how being 10 metres away can provide an accurate reading. The basic information in this report is inaccurate.” Cllr Brian Hall said: “I understand the concerns of the residents, but this application complies with all the policies and I will move the recommendation”. Cllr Jacob Williams asked for the officers to address some of the points made by Mr Potter and it was said that the tests taken were sufficient and appropriate for this application. At this point Mr Potter shouted from the public gallery that he had never been asked about access to his property in order to take the tests. The officer went on to say that it was in line with the guidance of acoustic agreements and the officers were satisfied that the information was robust. The turbine was narrowly accepted by seven votes to five. The final turbine to be accepted will be located to the north of Summerton Farm in Sageston near Tenby. Cllrs were concerned that Carew community council had not responded, but they unanimously voted in favour of the plans.
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Concerns in Camrose as person with drone spotted ‘spying on properties’

CAMROSE COMMUNITY CENTRE posted a warning to residents on Sunday afternoon (Jun 4), after a person with a drone was spotted acting suspiciously.
The post on the Community Centre’s Facebook page said that a man with a large black van was spotted in the area using the drone to look into houses and gardens.
The Herald has asked the police for a comment
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Charles Street closed off as cladding falls off commercial building

FIRE FIGHTERS and police responded late on Sunday morning (Jun 4) to an incident involving cladding falling off the the top of the second floor of a commercial building.
Traffic was diverted away from the affected area whilst emergency services made sure the structure was safe.

A ladder tender from Haverfordwest Fire Station was called upon to assist in the incident.
Initial reports stated that no person was injured by the falling debris.
One passer by said “It is lucky this happened on a Sunday when most of the shops were closed, the outcome could have been rather different if this happened on a week day.”
The police confirmed the incident happened at West Wales Properties building, 89A Charles Street, Milford Haven.
(Photos: Tracy Hobbs Stinton/Facebook and David Lee/Herald Photographer)
Entertainment
Galactic Triumph! Heritage Centre transforms for epic Falcon Fun Day

THE TOWERING figure of Chewbacca made a grand first time entry to Pembrokeshire on Bank Holiday Monday, starring in the second Falcon Fun Day at Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre.
The famous Star Wars character joined other re-enactors, including Darth Vader, Stormtroopers and Luke Skywalker, posing for countless photographs with the many hundreds of visitors who flocked to the centre in bright sunshine.
Starring inside the centre was R2-D2, the legendary droid from the Star Wars films. Re-enactors, from the 501st UK Garrison costuming group, travelled from across Wales and as far away as Milton Keynes to join in an event which is already becoming a firm favourite for Star Wars fans of all ages from a very wide area.
The Heritage Centre features a permanent exhibition telling the story of how the ‘Millennium Falcon’ spaceship was built in secret in a former RAF hangar in the 1970s for the Star Wars film ‘The Empire Strikes Back’.

Mark Williams, leader of the Falcon project, said: “The lightsaber training proved very popular all day and the virtual reality experience was a huge success. We are grateful to all the visitors for their support and patience as there were, at times, long queues. We shall be back again next year.”
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