News
Custody for giving black eye to ex girlfriend
A GUILTY plea was entered at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Oct 1) by a Pembroke Dock man on the day of his trial, after being charged with assault by beating. Michael John Lloyd McNamara, aged 28 of Bush Street pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex girlfriend in Pembroke on August 8. Prosecutor, Lesley Harbon told the court: “The victim had been in an on and off relationship with McNamara and had bumped into him in the street. He asked her if she had slept with his brother and she said ‘F*** off and leave me alone’, and went to her friend’s house.
McNamara turned up uninvited and was saying: ‘How could you do this to me?’ That night they slept in separate beds, but he later came in and dragged the covers off her. They argued and he hit her in the face, saying she deserved it. He tried to hug her and shook his head, and she went for a cigarette.They continued to argue but were whispering as they did not want to wake up a friend who was sleeping in the living room. They went upstairs to continue the argument and when they got there, he slapped her to her face.
The next thing she remembers is laying on the floor facing the ceiling and says she had been knocked out. McNamara was sitting on the bed and was calm when she woke up. She tried to leave but he grabbed her and hit her right eye. He told her about him getting someone pregnant and called her a ‘stupid b****’ and told her to go and hang herself.” Defence solicitor, Jonathan Webb said: “This is an unfortunate incident and it is evident that the victim may not have just been seeing McNamara. She received a black eye, but the injuries she received are not serious. He is currently on remand for other proceedings, which do not yet have a date, so I would suggest a short custodial sentence.” Magistrates imposed 28 days of custody and ordered McNamara to pay £150 compensation to the victim. No cost or victim surcharge were imposed.
News
Trial date for son accused of killing mum

THE SON of Judith Rhead, 68, who was found dead in her home in Market Street, Pembroke Dock on Feb 20 will now appear in Crown Court again in October.
Dale Morgan, 43, said to be a scout master, appeared in court only to confirm his name, date of birth and address – which was listed as Honeyborough Green, Neyland.
A plea and trial preparation hearing date was set for March 26 with a provisional trial date set for October 4.
He was remanded in custody.
In court papers it stated that the alleged murder took place between December 10, 2020 and February 21, 2021.
The paperwork demonstrates that the police are unsure of the exact date that Ms Rhead died. The large date range, two months, points to the likelihood that this will be a challenging case for all those involved.
News
Launch of Haverfordwest Castle Conservation Management Plan

MEMBERS of the public are being asked to help shape the future of Haverfordwest Castle as a draft Conservation Management Plan (CMP) is launched.
One of Pembrokeshire’s most important historical assets, the Castle is owned by Pembrokeshire County Council, which has produced the CMP.
The plan:
▪ sets out the significance of the castle and describes how the building will be protected with any new use, alteration, repair or management;
▪ will help with the planning of maintenance, conservation and repair work and adaptation of the site to meet new or changing uses;
▪ will help promote understanding of the site and look at improving public access and activities for local people and visitors;
▪ will support proposals to conserve the castle and adaptations of the site in response to climate change;
▪ and underpin funding applications to support improvements
An engagement exercise has been launched alongside the Plan, giving members of the public with an interest in the historic and/or environmental significance of the castle an opportunity to comment on the document and share their views.
To take part in the engagement exercise, please click on the following link:
https://haveyoursay.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/regeneration-communities
The deadline for responses is Sunday, March 28, 2021.
Business
Natural Resources Wales approves Ireland-UK interconnector licence

GREENLINK INTERCONNECTOR LIMITED says it welcomes the decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to approve its application for a Marine Licence for the Greenlink electricity interconnector project, which will link the power markets of Great Britain and Ireland.
An important project for Pembrokeshire, and the UK as a whole, NRW’s go-ahead is one of several consents required for the construction of the project and covers installation of the marine cable in UK waters.
The approval is a major milestone for Greenlink and joins the onshore planning consents granted unanimously in July last year by Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
Greenlink’s proposed 190km subsea and underground electricity cable will run beneath the Irish Sea to connect National Grid’s Pembroke Power Station in Wales and EirGrid’s Great Island substation in County Wexford, Ireland. It will have a nominal capacity of 500 MW.

The Wales-Ireland link is just one of four interconnectors being installed
Nigel Beresford, CEO for Greenlink Interconnector Limited, said: “We are delighted by Natural Resources Wales’s decision to grant this licence. This marks a significant milestone for Greenlink and another important step towards project construction, which we expect to commence later this year.
“The Greenlink team has worked constructively with Natural Resources Wales and Welsh marine stakeholders to find workable solutions to the many technical and environmental challenges facing a large infrastructure project like this, and this has been reflected in the quality of the final proposal.
“The thorough environmental and technical assessments we have undertaken, supported by the practical and value-adding feedback we have received from key marine stakeholders, have ensured that we move forward confident that we are delivering a well-designed project with the interests of the Welsh marine habitat at its core.”
The subsea section of the cable will be approximately 160km in length and uses high voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. The preferred route and installation methods were chosen following the conclusion of subsea surveys and consultation with key stakeholders.
In Ireland, a Foreshore Licence application was submitted to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (Foreshore Unit) in 2019 and the onshore planning application was submitted to An Bord Pleanála in December 2020.
Greenlink is one of Europe’s most important energy infrastructure projects and brings benefits on both sides of the Irish Sea for energy security, regional investment, jobs and the cost-effective integration of low carbon energy. The project will offer important local supply chain opportunities and plans are being drawn up for ‘meet-the-buyer’ events in the local area prior to construction.
Once fully consented, Greenlink is expected to have a three-year construction programme, with commissioning planned by the end of 2023.
-
News6 days ago
Police at scene of RTC – officers seeking witnesses
-
News3 days ago
Milford Haven: Apocalyptic scenes as work truck catches fire in Meyler Crescent
-
News6 days ago
Cyclist killed on A40 was serving police officer, force confirms
-
News7 days ago
Judith Rhead murder: Police appeal to public for information
-
News5 days ago
Nolton Haven: Man hospitalised after getting into difficulties in sea
-
News5 days ago
Covid-19 vaccination venues and timeline announced for everyone locally over 50
-
News7 days ago
Covid alert level lowered for whole of UK
-
News1 hour ago
Trial date for son accused of killing mum