News
Progress update on gas network upgrade in St Clears
WALES & WEST UTILITIES says that it is progressing well with its work to upgrade part of the gas network in St Clears.
The £300,000 investment work, which started in September, is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come. It involves upgrading gas pipes in the Station Road area of the town and, barring any engineering difficulties, it is on track to finish in March next year.
As part of the next phase of work, beginning on 22 November, it has been agreed with Carmarthenshire County Council that Wales & West Utilities will manually control the traffic travelling over the rail crossing using ‘stop go’ signs. This traffic management will be in place for approximately five weeks and motorists are advised to allow sufficient travel time.
Wales & West Utilities Adam Smith is managing this gas pipe upgrade work. He told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “We are pleased with the progress we’re making with this work.
“While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Carmarthenshire. Whether it’s heating your home, making the family dinner or having a hot bath, we understand how important it is for your gas supply to be safe and reliable and there when you need it.
“We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it really is essential to make sure we keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses in the area, and to make sure the gas network is fit for the future. We’ll have a team of gas engineers on site throughout the project to make sure our work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.
“This work is essential to keep the gas flowing to local homes and businesses today, and to make sure the gas network is ready to transport hydrogen and biomethane, so we can all play our part in a green future.”
Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service, brings energy to 7.5m people across the south west of England and Wales. If you smell gas, or suspect the presence of carbon monoxide, call us on 0800 111 999 straight away, and our engineers will be there to help any time of day or night.
Crime
Emergency services dealing with ‘serious incident’ at multi-storey car park
POLICE, ambulance crews and the air ambulance are attending to what is being described as a ‘serious incident’ at Tenby’s multi-storey car park this evening (Jan 2).
Witnesses said they heard shouting and other commotion in the car park, and shortly afterwards emergency services were at the scene.
Another witness said: “I was in Tenby and saw the helicopter hovering, then heard loads of sirens and didn’t know what was going on, then when I drove past the multi-storey in Park Road I saw loads of blue lights and people gathered.
“It happened right near the motorcycle section of the car park, so the very front near Sainsbury’s.
“This looks to be a very serious incident judging by the large emergency vehicle response.”
Police have asked the public to avoid the area whilst the incident is being dealt with.
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Crime
Woman who used stolen bank cards having new baby taken into care
A PEMBROKESHIRE woman has been sentenced for stealing bank cards from a young mother attending to her three young children at Carmarthen Railway Station toilet.
Kelly Rees, 35, a new mother herself, discovered the bag belonging to Cheryl Lewis on August 20. When Rees looked inside, she discovered a purse containing three bank cards and £2 in cash.
This week, Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told Haverfordwest magistrates that Rees, of Precelly Place, Milford Haven, removed the purse from the bag and travelled back to Pembrokeshire where she made multiple attempts to use the stolen cards to purchase items. These included a visit to Tesco, Milford Haven, where she purchased goods valued at £189 using one of the stolen cards.
Ms Vaughan said the offences were committed while Rees was serving a Community Order for previous convictions.
Rees pleaded guilty to theft and of fraud by false representation.
“She’s genuinely remorseful for her actions,” said her solicitor Michael Kelleher. “She’s recently given birth, but her child will now be going into foster care.”
After considering a comprehensive probation report, magistrates sentenced Rees to 18 weeks in custody suspended for 12 months. She must carry out 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days and was ordered to pay £189 compensation to Cheryl Lewis, a £154 court surcharge and £85 costs.
“Multiple attempts to use those cards does not reflect well on your thinking process,” commented the presiding magistrate when sentencing Kelly Rees.
Crime
Pembroke Dock man denies historical sexual offence allegations
A PEMBROKE DOCK man has denied indecently assaulting two children under the age of 14 and inciting them to commit acts of gross indecency.
Anthony Kenniford, 60, is accused of committing two charges of indecent assault against the children and two charges of gross indecency between May 22, 1984 and April 29, 1988.
Kenniford, of Britannia Drive, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates on Thursday where he denied all four of the charges.
Given the seriousness of the allegations, magistrates declined jurisdiction in the case. Trial proceedings will now commence at Swansea Crown Court on February 3.
Kenniford was released on unconditional bail meanwhile.
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