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Darren Millar calls for Senedd tribute after killing of US activist Charlie Kirk

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8 months ago

September 16, 2025

Conservative MS links Utah shooting to free speech on Welsh campuses

DARREN MILLAR MS has urged the Senedd to pay tribute to US conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10.

Speaking in the chamber, Mr Millar said: “People across Wales were shocked last week by scenes that emerged from the United States of America, which showed Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, husband, who was brutally murdered on their screens before a crowd at Utah Valley University.

“Charlie Kirk was a dedicated conservative, a passionate Christian and a champion of free speech. Given what has happened in the United States of America I do think that it is important that we pay tribute to Charlie’s work as Senedd on this issue of free speech across the United States, indeed around the world including here in the United Kingdom, with the organisation Turning Point, and that we take this opportunity to make sure that our university campuses are always championing free speech in Wales. Can you confirm that you will issue a statement to that effect?”

Responding for the Welsh Government, Justice Minister Jane Hutt MS said: “Well thank you. Well the shock across the world at the scenes from the United States and the killing, horrific killing of Charlie Kirk, and thank you for raising this and sharing those your comments today on this shocking violence which is unprecedented to be seen in so many ways that has shocked the world.

“We are proud of the safety of our university campuses and indeed of free speech, and the importance of higher education institutes in Wales in terms of their learning opportunities that they have to actually engage and debate which is actually so important in terms of these issues.

“But also to say we are very conscious that this should not lead to the horrific, very unfortunate scenes of violence that we saw in London last week, that we will condemn, that violence at the Tommy Robinson gathering which led to violence against the police and armed forces, and it is important to make that point today. We must be able to live together to protest peacefully and live peacefully with each other.”

Reports from London confirmed that police officers were injured in clashes at the Tommy Robinson rally, though there have been no verified accounts of members of the armed forces being harmed.

Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was pronounced dead after being shot in the neck while addressing students in Orem, Utah. Prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder. The attack was captured on video and has provoked global debate about political violence and the security of campus free-speech events.

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Baby in critical condition after Fishguard emergency

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21 minutes ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Teenagers arrested as police investigate circumstances

A BABY remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition after being taken from Fishguard by air ambulance following a medical emergency at a property.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received information that the baby had been taken to hospital in the early evening of Saturday (May 2).

Police were formally informed of the incident at around 10:10pm the same evening.

An investigation into the circumstances is underway.

A man and a woman, both aged eighteen, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

They have since been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

No further details have been released at this stage.

Entertainment

Hubberston Girls exhibition launches new space at Waterfront Gallery

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1 hour ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A NEW exhibition exploring memories of growing up on a council estate has opened at the Waterfront Gallery in Milford Haven.

Artist Lynn Stuart is launching the gallery’s new exhibition space with her solo show, Hubberston Girls, which runs until Saturday, May 30.

The exhibition features a deeply personal series of works drawn and painted on brown paper. The material was chosen for its connection to everyday memories, including lunch bags and magazines wrapped in paper.

Once oiled, the paper becomes semi-transparent, allowing paint to be applied to the reverse and creating layered, intimate images.

The Waterfront Gallery is extending its opening hours for the exhibition and will be open Monday to Saturday, from 10:30am to 4:00pm.

A private view will be held on Thursday, May 14, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, and all are welcome.

The gallery is based in the Old Sail Loft on Discovery Quay, Milford Waterfront, Milford Haven. It is one of south west Wales’s leading art galleries, a registered charity, and home to the Wales Contemporary annual competition.

The gallery is run by artist volunteers who exhibit there regularly.

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Vintage tractor tour sets off from Pembroke Dock for Ireland

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2 hours ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FIFTY-three vintage tractors left Pembroke Dock Ferry Port on Saturday (May 2) as part of a long-running tractor tour to Ireland.

The group boarded the ferry for the latest stage of an exchange which has been running since 2011, when the National Vintage Tractor Run was held in Pembrokeshire.

Organiser Alun Mason said: “The Tour of Ireland has been ongoing since 2011, when the National Vintage Tractor Run was held in Pembrokeshire.

“A large contingent travelled from Ireland and continue to do so every other year, with our visit this weekend and the Irish tractors due to visit in 2027.”

Some of the tractors taking part travelled from as far as Burry Port, Bridgend, Llandrindod Wells, Llandovery and Ceredigion before gathering at the ferry port.

The event brought together vintage tractor enthusiasts from across Wales ahead of the crossing to Ireland.

Pictured are organisers Jo Richards and Alun Mason, and the group waiting to embark at Pembroke Dock Ferry Port.