News

Record nominations received for Sport Pembrokeshire Awards

Published

3 years ago

November 9, 2023

A RECORD number of nominations have been received for the 2023 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards.

A total of 296 nominations have been received in 13 categories for individuals and teams involved in a variety of different sports.

The three finalists in each category will be announced in the Western Telegraph on 15^th November.

The overall winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at Folly Farm on 24^th November, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire.

The awards are sponsored by Valero, the Western Telegraph, Folly Farm, and Pure West Radio.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “It’s fantastic that we have received a record number of nominations for the Sport Pembrokeshire Awards.

“It shows that sports and the Sports Awards are going from strength to strength in our County and people want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our local sportspeople, coaches and volunteers.”

The nominations are as follows:

(some individuals/teams received more than one nomination)

Girls U16’s

Sophie Howell (Swimming)
Jemma Nand-Lal (Golf)
Elisa Tyrell (Gymnastics)
Nina Marsh (Sailing)
Katie David (Surfing)
Chanel Griffiths (Dance)
Catrin Owens (Windsurfing)
Ava Davies (Gymnastics)
Maggi Clewitt (Gymnastics)
Matti Davies (Horse Riding)
Bronwyn Clissold (Swimming)
Imi Scourfield (Dance)
Grace Morris (Weightlifting)
Chloe John-Driscoll (Shooting)
Josie Hawke (Surfing)

Boys U16’s

Kyle Gammer (Parkour)
Kieran George (Swimming)
Reuben Lerwill (Gymnastics)
Jayden Crawford (Football)
Finn Macare (Hockey)
Ramon Siso (Football)
Finley Bruce (Running)
Macs Adams (Football)
Tomos Nicholas (Rugby, Football, Cricket)
Carter Heywood (Football)
Ned Rees-Wigmore (Hockey)
Sean Bolger (Boxing)

Club of the Year

Windswept Watersports
Haverfordweat Badminton Club
South Pembs Sharks Under 14’s
Pembrokeshire Vikings
Pembrokeshire Parkour Club
FF Dancers
Crossfit Pembrokeshire
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Vibe School of Dance
Milford Waterfront Parkrun
Pembrokeshire Tri Club
Broad Haven Buccaneers Surf Lifesaving Club
Neyland Yacht Club
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Blue Horizons Surf Club
Neyland Cricket Club
Pembroke Cricket Club
Haverfordwest Tennis Cub
Tenby Dolphins Swimming Club
Tavernspite Short Mat Bowls Club
Fishguard Thunderbolts
Hook Cricket Club

Junior Disability Award

Lewis Crawford (Boccia)
Ella Meacham (Paddle Ability)
Saskia Webb (Swimming)
Ioan Williams (Boccia)

Young Volunteer of the Year

Ellie Phillips (Swimming)
Leon Jarvis (Football)
YHT Ambassadors
Keira Edwards (Sailing)
Carys Ribbon (HHVCS)
Lukas Tyrrell (Sailing)
Shannon Macarney (Disability Sport)
Elizabeth Clissold (Swimming)

Junior Team

South Pembs Sharks Under 14’s (Rugby)
Pembs Schools County Football U14’s
Johnston Tigers u8’s mini football
Tenby Primary School Football Team
Kilgetty Cricket Club u13’s & u15’s
Haverfordwest Cricket Club U11’s
Fishagurd Netball Club Under 12’s
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi Tennis Team
Neyland Pink Pirates U13’s

Unsung Hero

Andrew Richards (Rowing)
Ross Hardy (Cricket)
Jon Phillips (Parkrun Milford)
Luke Howell (Sailing)
Teresa James (Football)
Kyle Davies (Cricket, Football, Rugby)
Dave Astins (Triathlon)
Sean Hannon (Cricket)
Emyr Hughes (Ysgol Bro Gwaun)
Richard Arthur (Cricket)
Craig, Max, Toby &Tipper (Rugby)
Sam Rossiter (Cricket)
Piers Beckett (Sailing)
Dave Petrie (Cricket)
Karen Lewis (Parkrun)

Senior Team

Hook Black Diamonds T20 Cricket team
East Williamston Short Mat Bowls Club
Llangwm RFC Youth
Fishguard Thunderbolts
Milford Haven Ladies Hockey Club
Haverfordwest County AFC
Haverfordwest Ladies Rugby Team
Cresselly Ladies Cricket Team
Jonathan Gladstone & Andrew Hudson (Short Mat Bowls)

Male Achievement

Bleddyn Gibbs (Weightlifting)
Simon Richards (Cricket)
Jack Paul Newman (Parkour)
Liam Ashley Davies (Parkour)
Jeremy Cross (Tennis)
Ceri Stone (Cycling)
Moritz Neumann (Crossfit)
Jonathan Gladstone (Short Mat Bowls)
Rhys Llewellyn (Athletics)
Mickey Beckett (Sailing)

Female Achievement

Sophie Butland (Dance)
Sanna Duthie (Running)
Nel Allen (Golf)
Imogen Scourfield (Football & Dance)
Gracie Griffiths (Race Walking)
Makala Jones (Swimming)
Seren Thorne (Target Shooting)
Ava Midgeley (Cricket)
Kate Dickinson (Bowls)

Disability Sport Award

Bleddyn Gibbs (Weightlifting)
Jack Surtees (Football)
Jules King (Crossfit)
Nia Morgan (Paddle Ability)
Michael Jenkins (Discus)

Club Organiser

Rachel Grieve (Rugby)
Llangwm RFC Youth
Jon & Debbie Phllips (Parkrun Milford)
Kelly Griffiths (Athletics)
Jen Harries (Athletics)
Brian Millard (Disability Sport)
Nadine Tyrell (Gymnastics)
Huw Jones (Golf)
Daisy Griffiths (Gymnastics)
Stefan Jenkins (Cricket)
Jack Kinnersley (Rugby)
Fraser Watson (Cricket)
Jamie Phelps (Cricket)

Coach of the Year

Chris McEwen (Boxing)
Georgia Picton (Dance)
Sam Feeneck (Crossfit)
Joseph Lewis (Football)
Simon Thomas (Football)
Hannah Davey (Dance)
Jamie Barrellie (Rugby)
Mike Jarvis (Football)
Lewis Davies
Joel Codd (Football)
Tyler James (Parkour)
Michael Newman (Parkour)
Brad (Football)
Colin Williams (Cricket)
Luke Hayward (Football)
Andrew Barcoe (Football)
Wayne Griffiths (Atheltics)
Nathan Greene
Barry Parsons & Gareth Scourfield (Rugby)
Simon Roach (Weightlifting)
Angiolina Martib (Rugby)
Phil Sadler (Surfing)
Daisy Griffiths (Gymnastics)
Kyle Davies (Cricket, Rugby, Football)
Nadine Tyrell (Gymnastics)
Lowri Jones (Dance)
Lauren Smith (Gymnastics)
Chris Barker (Squash)
Dayfdd Bowen (Rugby)
Ross Hardy (Cricket)
Trevor Badham & Colin Williams (Cricket)
Mark Jones (Rugby)
Tom Richards (Tennis)
Rhian Homer & Emily O’Connor (Netball)
Stuart Tyrie (Ju Jitsu)
Bruce Evans (Tennis)

Pictured at top of page: Cresselly Cricket Club, last year’s winner of Club of the Year.

Crime

Man accused of Currys theft spree linked to Haverfordwest store

Published

18 hours ago

June 19, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Defendant remanded in custody as court hears allegations spanning Wales and South West England

A MAN accused of carrying out a series of high-value thefts from Currys stores across Wales and South West England has appeared before magistrates in connection with an alleged offence in Haverfordwest.

Ilia Patchkoria, aged 27, of no fixed abode, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court facing multiple theft allegations involving electrical goods worth tens of thousands of pounds.

Among the charges is an allegation that Patchkoria stole items worth £1,525 from the Currys store in Haverfordwest on May 23 this year.

The court heard that the Haverfordwest incident forms part of a wider series of alleged offences said to have taken place at Currys stores across Wales and England.

Other charges relate to alleged thefts at stores in Carmarthen, Barnstaple, Plymouth, Truro, Penzance and Torquay. The total value of the goods involved in the various allegations runs into many thousands of pounds.

According to the court register, the largest single alleged theft took place at the Carmarthen branch, where goods valued at more than £7,600 are said to have been taken.

Patchkoria indicated guilty pleas to some matters before the court. Magistrates ordered that he be remanded in custody while proceedings continue.

The case has been adjourned until July 2, when it is due to return before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court.

It is not yet known precisely what items were allegedly taken from the Haverfordwest store, although Currys outlets typically stock a range of high-value electrical goods including laptops, mobile phones, gaming consoles and household technology.

No verdicts have been reached in relation to the outstanding allegations.

The Herald has approached Currys for comment on the alleged Haverfordwest theft and to establish whether the incident caused any disruption to customers or store operations.

Photo caption: Currys in Haverfordwest was among several stores allegedly targeted in a cross-country theft spree (Pic: Herald).

News

Tragic tribute paid to Haverfordwest man after A4075 collision

Published

18 hours ago

June 19, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FAMILY REMEMBERS “KIND AND LOVING” CALLUM HANSON

THE FAMILY of a 22-year-old man from Haverfordwest who died following a road traffic collision have paid tribute to their “kind and loving” son, brother and grandson.

Callum Hanson sadly passed away in hospital on Wednesday (Jun 17) after a collision on the A4075 near Cross Hands, Pembrokeshire.

In a tribute released through Dyfed-Powys Police, his family said Callum lived life to the fullest despite his own personal challenges.

They said he was a deeply caring person who had spent the last month looking after his grandad, who also recently passed away.

Callum had a passion for gaming and motorbikes, and was training to become a mechanic at college.

He will be remembered by his mum Joanne, dad Carl, sister Kacey, nan Heather, girlfriend Emily, and his wider family and friends.

The family have asked for privacy at this difficult time.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses. Officers want to hear from anyone who was travelling on the A4075 between Canaston Bridge and Yerbeston at around 6:15pm on Wednesday (Jun 17).

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101, quoting reference 362 of June 17.

Business

Business insolvencies fall but Welsh firms still under pressure

Published

19 hours ago

June 19, 2026

Tom Sinclair

INSOLVENCY figures fell in May, but businesses across Wales remain under serious financial pressure, according to restructuring specialists.

Official figures show there were 1,868 corporate insolvencies in May 2026, down 10.5% from April and 16.3% lower than in May last year.

Andy McGill, restructuring and insolvency partner at Azets, which has offices in Cardiff, Swansea and St Asaph, said the fall was welcome but should not be mistaken for a sign that firms are out of difficulty.

He said: “Directors running out of fight, firepower and finance is still a problem, and creditors remain willing to turn to the courts to recover monies owed — and neither of these are going to change in the short term.

“The reality is that despite the fall in insolvencies compared to last month and last May, numbers are still high and businesses are still struggling, with many facing an uncertain future.”

Mr McGill said firms were being hit by a combination of geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs, political instability, a lack of affordable finance and creditors chasing overdue debts.

He added: “Unless the climate becomes easier and some way is found of lightening the cost load on businesses, it’s likely demand for advice and support will remain high in the coming weeks and months.”

Cost pressures continue

BUSINESSES are also facing rising employment costs, higher business rates and renewed pressure from energy bills.

Mr McGill said many firms were being “sandwiched” between their own higher costs and customers cutting back on spending.

He said the hospitality, retail and construction sectors remained among the hardest hit.

He added: “The fact that several household names have entered restructuring or insolvency processes recently shows the strain on the restaurant sector is becoming unbearable as the double blow of increased expenses and cautious consumers continues to affect it.

“Despite a rise in footfall and sales, retailers continue to be crushed by costs.”

He also pointed to the planned restructuring of TG Jones as evidence that even long-established high street names were not immune from financial distress.

Construction firms under strain

THE construction industry continues to face pressure from rising labour costs, higher material prices and late payment.

Mr McGill said tight margins and cashflow difficulties were pushing more firms towards financial distress.

He said: “Our advice to anyone who is worried about their business is to pick up the phone and speak to an adviser.

“It’s incredibly hard to voice your concerns about your finances, but the earlier you do, the more potential solutions you have open to you and the more time you have to consider how you move forward.”