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Lovell Homes to host off plan launch event for upcoming Haverfordwest development
LOVELL HOMES have said they are hosting an off plan launch event for its highly anticipated Augustus Grange development in Haverfordwest.
The development, which is being delivered in association with Pobl Group, will provide a total of 115 two and three-bedroom homes located off St David’s Road, just six miles from the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, with 69% of the homes being affordable.
The event will take place from 10:30am to 4pm on Saturday 31st August at John Francis estate agents and will allow local property seekers to enquire and reserve the first release of three-bedroom homes for open market sale and a selection of Shared Ownership homes available for an early bird reservation. An Independent Mortgage Advisor will also be on-hand to offer free, impartial advice.
Upon reservation, homes can be personalised with Lovell Homes’ Inspirations range, allowing homeowners to begin customising and adding personal touches before their home is complete. Subject to build stage, buyers can choose from a wide variety of standard finishes and upgrades to select from for every room of the property, including the kitchen, flooring, tiling and more.
Buying off plan comes with financial benefits too, as purchasers can secure the price of the home before it’s built, for first-time buyers especially, getting onto the property ladder is a very exciting time which can be made less stressful by purchasing off plan. Although it may be a longer wait period before the property is completed, homeowners are able to spend more time saving up money and selecting interior décor, meaning a house becomes their home as soon as they step over the threshold.
Suzie Hewitt, regional sales director at Lovell Homes, said: “We are delighted to be hosting an off plan launch event for Augustus Grange. We know that this will be a very popular development owing to the excellent location and stunning range of homes. I would highly suggest that anyone who is looking for a home in the area come along to be one of the first to snap up a dream home at Augustus Grange.”
To register your interest, visit https://www.lovell.co.uk/developments/augustus-grange-haverfordwest/.
Crime
Swansea Crown Court to deal with Narberth rape case
A 46-YEAR-OLD Haverfordwest man has appeared before a District Judge charged with raping a woman at an undisclosed location in Narberth.
Richard Murray, recently of Hill Street, Haverfordwest is accused of raping the woman on August 25, 2022. He is further charged with sexually assaulting a woman and of causing a female to engage in sexual activity without her consent. Both offences are alleged to have been committed on the same date, August 25.
Murray denied all three charges when he appeared before District Judge Mark Layton sitting at Haverfordwest magistrates court on Tuesday, September 17.
Judge Layton declined jurisdiction in the matter and the case will now be heard at Swansea Crown Court.
Murray was released on conditional bail, the condition being not to have any direct or indirect contact with the alleged victim.
The matter will next be heard at Swansea Crown Court on October 14.
Crime
Pet running loose in Milford Haven was a banned fighting dog
A DOG that was seen running loose on a main road in Milford Haven was found to be an unregistered fighting XL Bully which, according to police experts, had the strength to cause someone ‘substantial injury’.
Officers were called to a property in Milford Haven on March 24 following numerous reports from members of the public that a dog was running loose on the road, causing what the Crown Prosecution described as ‘a hazard’ to drivers. There they found the dog enclosed in a front garden.
This week it’s owner, Megan Pouparrd, 20, of Sunningdale Drive, Hubberston, pleaded guilty to possessing or having custody of a fighting dog.
“It was a typical XL Bully dog in relation to its appearance and size,” Crown Prosecutor Abigail Jackson told District Judge Mark Layton sitting at Haverfordwest magistrates court this week.
The dog, which had wandered approximately one mile from its owner’s home, was caught and taken away by officers for further examinations to be carried out to confirm its breed.
A police statement read out to Judge Layton stated that the dog was ‘very restless and curious’.
“He made no attempt to jump on us and was more interested in finding out about his new surroundings,” said the report.
“He was a very relaxed dog, but was also extremely strong, and could easily have knocked someone off their feet.”
A destruction order for the dog was submitted to the court by the police, however following a request by District Judge Mark Layton, this was delayed pending a behaviourist report to be carried out on the animal.
Sentencing was adjourned to October 8.
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Crime
Letterston man in court over ‘silly neighbours’ dispute’
A NEIGHBOURS’ dispute reached the courts this week when Letterston resident Stuart Wing pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to his neighbour’s car.
“It was a silly dispute,” the 59-year-old told a district judge sitting at Haverfordwest magistrates court this week.
“We used to be good neighbours, but it was the stupidest of things. I’d put his bin bags back but then he fell out with me, giving me hand signals and calling me a scumbag.”
The incident took place on June 21, 2023 at Spring Gardens, Letterston.
“The victim [Clark Gretton], had left his property and entered his vehicle,” Crown Prosecutor Abigail Jackson told Judge Mark Layton.
“[The victim] said, ‘I’ll be glad to get away from these scumbags’, but the defendant was near and must have heard him, because he picked some gravel up and threw it at the car, causing chip marks.”
Ms Jackson said that the cost of the criminal damage to Mr Gretton’s Nissan Qashqai totaled £660.
After pleading guilty to causing criminal damage, Stuart Wing was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 court surcharge. He was also ordered to pay £660 compensation to Mr Gretton.
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