News

Local accountant adds up the miles in readiness for London Marathon

Published

1 year ago

April 14, 2025

Local accountant Jim Cornock, who is a partner with the Ashmole & Co accountancy firm, is clocking up the miles this month in readiness for his toughest running challenge to date when he runs the London Marathon to raise funds for Tenovus Cancer Care.

The marathon comes hot on the heels of last week’s Newport marathon which he completed as part of his training, and the Marathon Eryri which he ran last autumn.

Jim is no stranger to running but is more familiar with the half marathon distance rather than a full marathon. He has agreed to take on London’s 26.2 mile challenge for the first time on Sunday, April 27, to help raise funds for Ashmole & Co’s chosen charity for this year. But it also has a special meaning for him personally.

Jim said, “Tenovus Cancer Care provides so much support for people with cancer. This one is personal for me as my mum passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of just 61. I have no doubt there were times when she wanted to just turn around and go home but like thousands of others facing a cancer diagnosis, she couldn’t. That is what keeps me going during my training runs. I felt like turning back lots of times recently when I was out on my longest runs,but I kept remembering why I’m doing this.”

Jim has worked for Ashmole & Co for the past 31 years and became a partner in the Ammanford office in 2004. He currently works out of the Haverfordwest, Ammanford, Llandeilo and Llandovery offices.

Married to Pamela, the couple have two children Rosie and Owen, and Owen will be running the London Marathon alongside his dad for support, although Jim suspects his son might well leave him behind when the going gets tough.

“Taking part in the London Marathon will bring to a close Ashmole & Co’s 12 months of fundraising for Tenovus Cancer Care,” added Jim, “ and I would like to thank everyone who has supported me during my endless training during this time. It means a lot.”

Tenovus Cancer Care are a Wales-based charity which gives help, hope and a voice to everyone affected by cancer.

Anyone wishing to make a donation to Jim’s London Marathon can do so on the Justgiving link.

Local Government

Armed Forces flag flies over County Hall

Published

3 hours ago

June 23, 2026

Tom Sinclair

THE ARMED FORCES flag is flying proudly at County Hall this week ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 27.

Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Tessa Hodgson, and the Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Simon Hancock were among those who marked the flag raising on Monday morning (June 22).

Also present were the Chairman of Council, Cllr Delme Harries, the Chief Executive, Will Bramble and the Regional Armed Forces Covenant Liaison Officer, Hayley Edwards.

Cllr Hancock said: “It is always a very proud moment to see the Armed Forces Flag flying over County Hall.

“Armed Forces Day is a chance to show our deep appreciation for the men and women who serve, as well as the families and communities who support them.

“Our county has a rich history of connection with the Armed Forces, and we are proud to uphold and strengthen that bond.

“As a Council we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community in Pembrokeshire receive the recognition and support they truly deserve and we are proud to be a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder.”

Crime

Accused Milford Haven rapist to stand trial at Crown Court

Published

3 hours ago

June 23, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

A MILFORD HAVEN man has appeared before magistrates accused of rape and sexual assault.

James Kershaw, 46, is charged with raping a woman in Milford Haven between February 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014.

He also faces a charge of sexually assaulting a female over the age of 13 by penetration with his finger between December 1 and December 30, 2012.

Kershaw appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Jun 23) by video link and denied both charges.

Due to the seriousness of the allegations, magistrates declined jurisdiction and sent the case to Swansea Crown Court, where Kershaw is due to appear for a pre-trial hearing on July 24.

He was released on conditional bail, with the sole condition that he must not contact the complainant.

News

Bus overturns in major incident near Kidwelly

Published

5 hours ago

June 23, 2026

Tom Sinclair

All passengers rescued as emergency services remain at scene

A BUS overturned on the A484 between Kidwelly and Ferryside on Tuesday (Jun 23), prompting a major emergency response and lengthy road closures.

The incident happened shortly after 12:20pm near the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs.

Emergency services, including firefighters from Kidwelly, Carmarthen and Tumble, were sent to the scene following reports of a serious collision involving the bus.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that all passengers were safely removed from the vehicle.

A spokesperson said: “All passengers have been safely removed from the bus and are receiving appropriate care.”

A rest centre has been established at the John Burns Centre in Kidwelly, where welfare arrangements are being made for those involved.

The scale of the incident led Dyfed-Powys Police to declare a major incident earlier in the day, with officers urging members of the public to avoid the area.

The A484 remains closed between the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog while emergency services continue their response and carry out investigations into the cause of the crash.

Police, ambulance and fire crews remain at the scene.

Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes and are warned that the road is expected to remain closed for a considerable time.

Emergency services have also issued advice for drivers caught in congestion during the hot weather, urging people to stay hydrated, keep vehicles ventilated and never leave children, vulnerable adults or pets inside parked vehicles.

The cause of the incident has not yet been confirmed.