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New Hedges: ‘Foolish’ woman sold fake clothing on Facebook

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10 years ago

January 17, 2015

Tom Sinclair

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A THIRTY SEVEN year old woman from Tenby admitted seven charges of possessing counterfeit goods.

Shelley Webb of Induna, New Hedges, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on January 13.

Trading standard officers from Pembrokeshire County Council seized cash and counterfeit goods from Webb’s property on December 13. These items included fake UGG boots, fake SuperDry jacket, fake Ralph Lauren hoody and a fake Hollister Co hoody.

Webb’s possession of these items with a view to gain for herself or another, or with intent to cause loss to another, and without the consent of the proprietor was contrary to section 92(1)(c) and (6) of the Trade Marks Act 1994.

The court was told that a warrant was executed at her home in December, 2013, as a result of information received by Pembrokeshire County Council Trading Standards.

During the search a quantity of counterfeit goods were found and seized as evidence. These appeared to include Superdry hoodies and jackets; Hollister hoodies and Ugg boots.

Money and notebooks detailing the sale of the goods were also seized.

Samples of the goods were then sent to the trademark holders concerned who confirmed that the goods were indeed fake.

In mitigation, Webb’s solicitor, Matthew Greenish, said that his client had been naive and had lost money on the venture.

He added that she now accepted that what she had done was wrong. She had “held her hands up” and been fully cooperative with Trading Standards officers in their investigation.

The chairman of the bench said: “You were naive, and it’s clear that you weren’t out to defraud anyone, however your actions were foolish.”

Speaking after the case on behalf of the Council’s Public Protection Division, the Authority’s Cabinet Member for Environmental and

Regulatory Services, Councillor Huw George, said: “Counterfeiting is sometimes seen as a victimless crime, but the supply of cheap inferior fake goods affects the business of legitimate traders in our County. As well as checking for fake goods at markets and car boot sales, Trading Standards officers now also check online to identify people selling fakes on social media sites. Once identified, action will be taken against them.”

The magistrates issued Webb with a £250 fine; prosecution costs of £1,500, and a victim surcharge of £25.

They also ordered a Forfeiture Order so that the counterfeit goods could be destroyed. Officers from Pembrokeshire County Council had the money in a box at court, which, with the help of a fines officer, was immediately used to pay off the debt

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

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2 days 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

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2 days 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

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2 days 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.