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Stack Rock ‘break-in’ raises LNG safety concerns

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The owner of one of the Milford Haven waterway’s most well known landmarks has raised concerns that a suspected break-in at his island fortress means that the LNG jetty may not be as well protected as once first thought.

On August 19 owner Gary Phillips says he was shocked to hear from a friend who happened to be sailing past Stack Rock on Saturday that the door was open and appeared to be damaged. The doors were secured with industrial grade padlocks.
Gary Philips told the Herald: “It seems incredible that this could have happened, as sites near the LNG jetty are protected 24 hours a day by MI5 and the police. Whenever I visit the fort in my boat, special force police are right there in minutes asking my what I am doing.”
“I called the police but was refused contact details for the LNG marine protection squad both at Milford police station and at Carmarthen HQ. I was contacted later and told that the police had carried out an inspection of the fort” he continued.
“The officer told me that because of the rusty condition of the door fittings the wind must have forced it open; but that didn’t sound right so I went to the fort this morning to see for myself. There was an industrial grade lock and hasp. The door is still on its hinges and there is evidence that the lock has taken a hammering and the hasp has been hacksawed in two. Whoever broke in must have had the right kit for the job with them and made a hell of a noise – the place was locked up like a fortress. I just don’t understand how it could happen right under their noses” he said.
Gary Philips slammed the lack of police action: “What concerns me is the police put it down to wind after a site inspection. If that’s the quality of their investigative powers, then they’re in serious need of retraining. These LNG sites pose a real risk if anyone attacks them.”
A email was forwarded to The Herald from investigating officer Mike Brown. It read: “The metal clasp and one of the padlocks had broken off, I could see no other signs of forced entry, tool marks etc, and it is my opinion that this damage was a result of years and years of corrosion on the metal which finally gave way, potentially in recent high winds
Police spokesman Antony Topazio said “Following the report of an incident at Stack Rock Fort, which was reported to police on August 20, Dyfed-Powys Police attended the facility and no further action will be taken.”
Gary Philips concluded: “You can see clearly from the photos that the lock has been hacked or ground off”. He has owned the fort for eight years having purchased it for £150,000.
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Welsh-born woman Ruth Ellis granted pardon 71 years after execution

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Last woman hanged in Britain receives conditional pardon after Government recognises domestic abuse and “profound injustice” of her death sentence

RUTH ELLIS , the last woman to be hanged in Britain, has been granted a conditional posthumous pardon more than 70 years after her execution.

Ellis was 28 when she was hanged at Holloway Prison in July 1955 after being convicted of murdering David Blakely, a racing driver with whom she had been in a violent and abusive relationship.

The pardon was granted by The King following advice from Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy. It follows an application made on behalf of four of Ellis’s grandchildren.

The Government said the case involved exceptional circumstances, including evidence of domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour which would be understood very differently by the courts today.

Ellis shot Blakely on April 10, 1955. She was convicted of murder and executed on July 13 that year. No appeal was lodged and no reprieve was granted.

The conditional pardon does not overturn her conviction. Instead, it recognises that the death sentence itself was unjust, replacing it in legal effect with a sentence of life imprisonment.

Mr Lammy said: “We cannot change what happened seventy years ago. But we can recognise that this was an exceptional case. Today’s conditional pardon is an act of mercy. We hope it brings some measure of peace to Ruth’s family.”

Matrix Chambers, whose lawyers acted on the application, said Ellis had suffered “terrible abuse” by Blakely which affected her mental state and culpability, and that the full circumstances of the killing were not properly investigated or explored at trial.

The chambers said the case prompted widespread public condemnation at the time and helped accelerate the eventual abolition of capital punishment in Britain.

Ellis’s granddaughter Laura Enston said the pardon could not undo what happened, but formally acknowledged that Ellis should not have been executed and that the justice system had failed her.

The case has long been seen as one of the most controversial executions in modern British history, not only because Ellis was the last woman to be hanged, but because later accounts revealed the extent of the abuse she had suffered before the killing.

Under modern law, the Government said, Ellis may have been able to argue partial defences including loss of control or diminished responsibility. Had those arguments succeeded, her conviction could have been reduced from murder to manslaughter.

Lawyers Alex Bailin KC and Jessica Jones, of Matrix Chambers, were instructed by Mishcon de Reya on the application and acted pro bono.

 

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Calls for Welsh Government action as horse tethering reports almost double

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RSPCA Cymru warns heat and rising tethering cases could create a ‘deadly cocktail’ for horses across Wales

RSPCA CYMRU Senedd Members are calling for urgent Welsh Government action on horse tethering after reports to the charity almost doubled in a year.

The animal welfare charity received 122 reports concerning tethered horses across Wales in 2025, compared with 66 in 2024.

Since 2021, and up to June this year, the RSPCA has received 471 reports relating to horse tethering in Wales. A further 67 reports have already been made in 2026, with frontline rescuers expecting numbers to rise further during the summer months.

The charity has warned that high temperatures, combined with increased tethering, could create a “deadly cocktail” for horses left unable to seek shade, water or shelter.

Tethering involves restraining a horse with a rope, chain or strap attached to an anchor point in the ground. While the practice is not illegal in itself, owners have a legal duty to meet their animals’ welfare needs.

RSPCA Cymru says tethering can restrict a horse’s ability to exercise, forage, escape attacks from other animals, interact socially and access water or shade.

The Welsh Government’s Code of Practice for equine care states that tethering is “not a suitable method of management of an animal”, but the practice remains permitted in Wales.

Under the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014, local authorities have powers to seize horses that are fly-grazing, abandoned or straying on public land without lawful authority.

RSPCA Cymru is urging councils to use those powers where appropriate to prevent welfare issues from escalating and to protect community safety.

The issue was raised in the Senedd on Tuesday, July 7, by Huw Thomas MS, Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Penarth.

He said horse tethering was a matter of “real concern” to many of his constituents, particularly where horses are tethered along approach roads into Cardiff.

Mr Thomas said: “Horse tethering is an issue of real concern for many of my constituents in Caerdydd Penarth.

“Yet horses continue to be tethered along approach roads into Cardiff, creating welfare concerns, particularly during periods of extreme weather like the recent heat, while also posing a risk to motorists.

“Following the sad death of a horse struck by a vehicle earlier this year, and with public concern continuing to grow, it’s clear we need to look again at whether the current legislation is fit for purpose.

“I’d hoped for a stronger statement of support from the First Minister to my question, but I will nevertheless continue to press for action on the issue of tethering.”

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth acknowledged that while horse tethering is not illegal, it raises “significant welfare concerns”.

Mike Hedges MS, Member of the Senedd for Gŵyr Abertawe, has also recently called for a ban on tethering horses.

Billie-Jade Thomas, RSPCA Cymru’s Senior Public Affairs Manager, said it was encouraging to see Senedd Members raising the issue.

She said: “Tethering is not compatible with good welfare, and RSPCA Cymru continually receives calls concerning horses left tethered across Wales.

“Our statistics clearly show that concerns from the public and reports are rising each year, with the number having nearly doubled between 2024 and 2025.

“Clearly, Welsh Government action is increasingly urgent, and we welcome the new First Minister’s acknowledgement of the welfare issues associated with tethering.”

She said tethering should only ever be used for short periods where a horse is being given access to grazing.

She added: “For the remainder of the day, the horse should have access to shelter, opportunities to freely roam, forage and, where suitable, interact with other horses.

“We understand it can be hugely frustrating to animal lovers when they report animals being kept in conditions which they do not approve of but which meet the minimum legal standards, for example, when horses are tethered.

“It is upsetting to our officers too, many of whom are horse owners themselves, as they can only act within the law.”

RSPCA Cymru is calling for a review of the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014, which it says is now 12 years old.

Billie-Jade Thomas said: “The Welsh Government must now lead a review into the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014 to assess its effectiveness and determine whether any changes are needed to enable local authorities to utilise it better, and better protect horses.

“With us having experienced several heatwaves already this year, and with more likely in the coming months and years as a result of climate change, such action is needed now more than ever.

“The hot weather combined with increased tethering could be a deadly cocktail for many helpless horses. Tethered horses may struggle to seek shade or access water during spells of warm weather, and it can be highly detrimental to their welfare if they overheat.”

RSPCA Cymru has also written an open letter to Llyr Gruffydd MS, Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, calling for animal welfare commitments made in Plaid Cymru’s manifesto to be prioritised by the new administration.

The charity is calling for action in several areas, including granting RSPCA inspectors limited statutory powers, making pet abduction a specific offence in Wales, regulating livery yards, addressing horse tethering, improving farm animal welfare, and taking a humane approach to bovine TB that does not involve badger culling.

Billie-Jade Thomas added: “To truly protect animals in Wales, we would love to see action on specific penalties for pet theft, improvements to equine welfare, the raising of farm animal welfare standards, a humane approach to bovine TB, and more.

“We need your help to ensure these critical issues aren’t left behind.”

Members of the public are being encouraged to support RSPCA Cymru’s open letter and its Cruelty Hurts, Love Rescues campaign, which aims to highlight rising levels of animal cruelty during the summer months.

 

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Pembrokeshire communities urged to strengthen emergency resilience

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COMMUNITY councils in Pembrokeshire are being encouraged to develop local emergency plans to help protect residents and strengthen resilience during major incidents.

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Emergency Planning Team recently met members of Stackpole and Castlemartin Community Council to deliver a briefing on emergency preparedness.

The session covered national and regional risks, the Civil Contingencies Act and the importance of locally owned Community Emergency Plans.

Council officers said the aim was not to suggest that an emergency was expected, but to ensure communities recognised potential risks and were prepared to reduce their impact.

A Community Emergency Plan can help local people respond to a wide range of incidents, identify and support vulnerable residents, and make better use of local knowledge and community networks during difficult situations.

Attendees were also briefed on the Wales Resilience Framework, which sets out how government, public services, voluntary organisations, businesses and communities can work together to reduce risks and improve emergency preparedness.

The council’s Emergency Planning Team also highlighted the Dyfed-Powys Local Resilience Forum Community Risk Register, which is currently being updated.

Community representatives were invited to give feedback on how the register could be improved and used as a trusted source of information.

The register is designed to inform communities about the most significant risks in the region and their potential impact, provide links to partner organisations and further guidance, and encourage practical steps to improve preparedness in homes, businesses and communities.

Cllr Tessa Hodgson, Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, said: “Preparing for emergencies is about protecting our communities and ensuring local people have the information and support they need when it matters most.

“Community-led resilience planning strengthens neighbourhoods, supports vulnerable residents and helps communities work together during challenging situations.

“I would encourage other community councils to engage with the Emergency Planning Team and explore how they can develop their own plans.”

 

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