News

Aldi unveils plans for new store in Cardigan

Published

1 year ago

December 6, 2024

ALDI has announced ambitious plans to develop a new, larger food store in Cardigan to replace its current location on Aberystwyth Road. The award-winning discount retailer aims to enhance access to its high-quality, affordable products while boosting the local economy with a £7 million investment.

Key features of the proposed store

Increased capacity: A 1,297 sqm sales area to better serve the growing demand in Cardigan and surrounding areas.
Job opportunities: Retention of 39 existing local jobs, with an additional 10 roles created at the new store. All roles will pay industry-leading rates above the National Living Wage.
Enhanced parking facilities: A total of 251 spaces, including 19 accessible and 17 parent-and-child spaces.
Sustainability: Installation of 4 electric vehicle charging points, with infrastructure for an additional 20 points in the future.
Economic boost: Employment opportunities during construction and across the supply chain.
Community-focused design: Attractive landscaping to integrate the store into its surroundings.

Addressing community needs

Aldi’s current store on Aberystwyth Road has been struggling to meet demand due to space limitations, both within the store and in its car park. The new location, off Bath House Road, will address these challenges while continuing to serve residents until the transition is complete. Employees from the existing store will transfer to the new site upon its opening.

The development will revitalize a long-vacant site, situated near the ongoing Home Bargains store construction, bringing further vibrancy to the area.

Invitation for public consultation

Rob Jones, Aldi’s Real Estate Director, expressed enthusiasm for the project, saying:
“We are thrilled to bring forward plans for a new, larger, replacement Aldi store in Cardigan. We encourage residents to participate in our virtual consultation or attend our public exhibition to learn more about the scheme and share their views.”

Residents can engage with the consultation until Monday, January 6, 2025, through several channels:

Virtual Exhibition: Visit aldiconsultation.co.uk/cardigan to view plans and submit feedback.
In-Person Event: Meet the project team on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, between 2:00pm and 7:00pm at Our Lady of the Taper Parish Hall, North Road, Cardigan, SA43 1LT.
Freephone: Call 0800 298 7040.
Email: Send feedback to [email protected].
Post: Write to Aldi Stores Limited, c/o Cavendish Consulting, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA.

Crime

Man sentenced for stalking Milford Haven woman

Published

9 hours ago

March 15, 2026

Court Reporter

Restraining order imposed by Haverfordwest magistrates

A MAN has been sentenced after admitting stalking a woman in Milford Haven.

Andrew Richards, 39, of High Street, Neyland, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Monday (Mar 9).

Richards had previously pleaded guilty to stalking without fear, alarm or distress, contrary to section 2A(1) and (4) of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

The court heard that between December 2, 2025 and February 15, 2026, he pursued a course of conduct which amounted to the stalking of Tamsin Matthias and which he knew, or ought to have known, amounted to harassment.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until September 8, 2027.

As part of the order, Richards must undertake alcohol treatment for nine months under the direction of the probation service.

He must also complete up to twenty days of rehabilitation activity as directed by probation.

Richards was ordered to pay a £120 fine, £500 compensation to the victim, £85 prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

The court made a restraining order lasting until September 8, 2027.

Under the order, Richards must not contact the victim directly or indirectly and must not post, or cause to be posted, any material on social media or the internet referring to her directly or indirectly.

The court heard a victim personal statement from the complainant, which was read to the court by the prosecutor.

The case was prosecuted by Dennis Davies, with Richards represented by Mike Kelleher.

The hearing was before magistrates Mrs J Morris, Mr C Pattison and Mr J Steadman.

Crime

Man, 80, sentenced for stalking after campaign of unwanted emails and posters

Published

9 hours ago

March 15, 2026

Court Reporter

Restraining order imposed after Haverfordwest case

A MAN has been sentenced for stalking after admitting a campaign of unwanted contact and harassment in Haverfordwest.

Michael Lockheart, 80, of Daisy Lane, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Monday (Mar 9).

The court had previously heard that between July 27 and September 10, 2025, Lockheart pursued a course of conduct which amounted to stalking.

The offence involved sending numerous unwanted emails after being told to stop making contact, putting up defamatory posters in public places, and sending malicious correspondence to the complainant’s GP and local authority.

Lockheart had entered a guilty plea to stalking without fear, alarm or distress, contrary to section 2A(1) and (4) of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, on January 27, 2026.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until March 8, 2028.

As part of that order, Lockheart must undergo non-residential mental health treatment for 12 months under Dr Cormac Duffy, as directed by probation.

He must also complete up to 25 days of rehabilitation activity.

Lockheart was ordered to pay £1,000 compensation, a £600 fine, £85 costs and a £114 surcharge.

The court also made a restraining order lasting until March 8, 2028.

Under that order, he must not seek, approach or communicate with the complainant by any means, directly or indirectly. He must not knowingly enter any address where she is living, and must not post, or cause to be posted, any material online or on social media referring to her directly or by implication.

A victim personal statement was read to the court by the prosecutor.