News

Bradley Manning jailed for 35 years

Published

13 years ago

August 26, 2013

35 YEARS’ imprisonment faces former Tasker Milward pupil Bradley Manning, following his conviction of offences related to the provision of confidential military and diplomatic material to the Wikileaks website. He has also been dishonourably discharged from the US Army.

Passing the sentence Judge Colonel Denise Lind said that credit would be given to Manning for the three and a half years for the time spent on remand awaiting trial and remitted a further period of 112 days due to the harsh conditions in which he had originally been kept.

Prosecutors had sought a significantly longer sentence for Manning, who was cleared of offences that could potentially have led to the death penalty being passed on him.

Speaking after sentencing, Manning’s lawyer David Coombs said that he would be asking US President Barack Obama for a pardon for his client. ‘The time to end Brad’s suffering is now.’ Mr Coombs told the press after the hearing.

According to his lawyer Pte Manning said ‘The decisions I made in 2010 were made out of a concern for my country and the world we live in,’

Reading his client’s statement Mr Coombs went on, ‘When I chose to disclose classified information… I did so out of love for our country and a sense of duty for others. If you deny my request for a pardon I will serve my time knowing that sometimes you have to pay a heavy price to live in a free society.’

The sentence came after ten weeks of hearings and legal argument. Following his conviction, the Court had heard of Manning’s troubled psychiatric history. Expert witness Captain David Moulton USN testified that Pte Manning felt abandoned by friends and family and that his personal relationship was ‘in a rough patch’.

According to evidence presented by the defence, Private Manning’s military supervisors ignored warning signs about his mental condition, including an incident when he tried to grab a gun during a counselling session.

Defence attorney David Coombs argued in Court that his client’s erratic behaviour in the period leading up to the leak of the documents was evidence that Private Manning was unfit for overseas service in Iraq.

Mr Coombs said that his client would be eligible for release in about seven years’ time.

Bradley Manning’s sentence will be subject to automatic review and may be reduced as part of that process.

It is thought Private Manning will serve his time at Fort Leavenworth, a military installation in Kansas.

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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

19 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.”