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Plaid Cymru selects Billy Shaw for Fishguard North East by-election
PLAID CYMRU has selected local community figure Billy Shaw as its candidate for the forthcoming Pembrokeshire County Council by-election in Fishguard North East, to be held on Tuesday (Feb 10).
Mr Shaw is a former British Army biomedical scientist and NHS senior scientist, with a career spanning health, public service, and community leadership. He currently serves as Mayor of Fishguard and has been involved in a range of local initiatives, including projects supporting health, education, and military veterans.
Well known locally, Mr Shaw has played a prominent role in community life in Fishguard and the surrounding area, and has been a regular advocate for strengthening local services and community cohesion.
Speaking following his selection, Billy Shaw said: “The circumstances of this by-election, which arose following the death of Jordan Ryan, are of course very sad, and my thoughts remain with Jordan’s family and loved ones.
“As the current Mayor of Fishguard, I know how important it is to serve this community with passion and dedication. Our area deserves a strong and committed voice, and I’m ready to bring energy, ideas and fresh thinking to make a real difference for Fishguard North East.”
Plaid Cymru’s Ceredigion Preseli MP, Ben Lake, said Mr Shaw would be a strong representative for the area if elected.
He said: “Billy Shaw has a proven track record of standing up for his community and will be a strong voice for Fishguard North East.
“People locally need a councillor who will fight for essential services and champion the interests of the area. Billy brings energy, experience and a deep understanding of the challenges we face.”
A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been remanded on conditional bail after appearing in court charged with vehicle-related and bail offences.
Kane Stewart, aged 20, of Wavell Crescent, Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Stewart was charged with vehicle interference, relating to an incident on November 29, 2025.
He also faced two charges of failing to answer to police or court bail as required, both dated December 16, 2025.
Stewart pleaded not guilty to the vehicle interference allegation, while pleading guilty to one of the bail offences. The remaining bail charge was withdrawn by the Crown Prosecution Service, following the guilty plea already entered.
Magistrates remanded Stewart on conditional bail, with the case adjourned to a later date.
A HAVERFORDWEST man has been fined after admitting possession of a controlled drug.
Kyle Morgan, aged 26, of Portfield Gate, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Morgan was charged with possessing a Class B controlled drug (cannabis) following an incident on December 3, 2025.
He pleaded guilty to the offence at the first opportunity.
Magistrates imposed a fine, and ordered Morgan to pay prosecution costs and a victim surcharge. No additional orders were made.
No reporting restrictions were in place.
A MILFORD HAVEN man has been fined after admitting breaching the terms of a community order.
Daniel Price, aged 31, of Priory Road, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Price failed to comply with the requirements of a community order, imposed following an earlier conviction. The breach related to his failure to attend a scheduled appointment, without reasonable excuse.
He pleaded guilty to the breach at the first opportunity.
Magistrates dealt with the matter by imposing a financial penalty, ordering Price to pay a fine, along with prosecution costs and a victim surcharge. The original community order was allowed to continue.
No reporting restrictions were imposed.
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