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Perfume thief in court

Published

10 years ago

December 9, 2014

AN 18-YEAR-OLD man appeared in Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Nov 18) after being charged with stealing a bottle of Joop from Wilkinsons. Ross Kenneth Nelmes of Holloway House, Haverfordwest pleaded guilty to the charge. Prosecutor, Vaughan-Pritchard- Jones said: “On September 22, this young man along with another man, who is today at Llanelli youth court, picked up the bottle of aftershave from the shelf and handed it to the youth. They then left with the item. There are 11 offences on his record, and his last shoplifting offence was in 2013.”

Defence solicitor, James Subbiani said: “Nelmes pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and should be given full credit. It was a joint enterprise, and despite fact the codefendant is a 17-year-old and Nelmes is 18, this is not a case of the adult leading the youth astray, but rather the other way around. Nelmes has developed problems with regard to legal highs and ssing them and has become a problem.”

Mr Subbiani continued: “I’ve dealt with him on a number of occasions and he is a nice polite man. He was accustomed to following his friend around rather sheep like. He was with his friend and knew what his friend was doing. He did not benefit from the theft and has realised that following his friend was getting him into trouble, so he’s stopped. He is sorting his life out and has begun attending a ‘Moving Forward’ organisation.

He is now not abusing substances or drinking alcohol, and hopefully, he will commit his current demeanour and stay out of trouble. This was rather a peer pressure scenario that was getting him into trouble. He didn’t have any proceeds to the item – no doubt it was sold by the co-defendant.” Magistrates told the court: “You’re an adult. If you continue offending like you have been, the consequences are going to be a full scale prison. I’m sure you didn’t enjoy youth detention, but let me tell you, prison is a lot worse. We are going to give you a chance. Now you’re an adult, this is a chance you are going to get as an adult.” Nelmes was given a two year conditional discharge and ordered to pay £28 compensation, £85 cost and £15 victim surcharge.

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

Published

7 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

14 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

15 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.