Crime

ProStock Vets fundraising success for Wales Air Ambulance

Published

2 months ago

January 13, 2026

Practice raises nearly £1,400 through Carmarthen Mart events and cycling challenge

PROSTOCK Vets has donated nearly £1,400 to Wales Air Ambulance after staging a series of fundraising events in Carmarthenshire.

The total was raised through a bingo night at the Carmarthen Mart canteen, alongside a cake sale and a static bike ride.

Staff set themselves a 133-mile target — matching the distance between the practice’s branches — and went on to exceed it by continuing to cycle after the target had been reached while the mart was taking place.

The practice, which was formed in 2011, has supported the all-Wales lifesaving service since 2016 and has now raised around £5,100 in total.

Sarah-Jane Beynon of ProStock Vets said: “We were really pleased to raise money for such a worthy charity and think our views were reflected in the way the farming community supported us with their presence and generosity for both events.

“The Wales Air Ambulance is an incredibly important charity, and one we often have dealings with or hear about in our line of work. It’s an imperative service to have in the area. We were, therefore, very pleased to be able to play a small part in supporting the Wales Air Ambulance as a charity!”

Wales Air Ambulance is a consultant-led service which can deliver hospital-standard treatment at the scene and, where needed, transfer patients directly to the most appropriate hospital for their illness or injury.

The service operates through a partnership model, with the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) providing NHS consultants and critical care practitioners who work onboard the charity’s vehicles.

Its advanced critical care includes the ability to administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions and carry out minor procedures at the scene of an incident. As a pan-Wales service, crews will respond across the country regardless of where they are based.

ProStock Vets has branches in Carmarthen, Llangadog, Teifi, Lampeter and Whitland.

The latest fundraising follows previous efforts by staff at the practice. In 2021, vet Cath Tudor, from Carmarthenshire, completed a 980-mile cycle challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats, raising £5,076 for Wales Air Ambulance and £3,000 for the DPJ Foundation, a mental health charity supporting the farming community.

Mike May, Regional Fundraising Manager for Wales Air Ambulance, said: “A huge thank you to everyone at ProStock Vets in Carmarthen who have once again raised an amazing amount for our lifesaving service. Since 2016 ProStock Vets has raised over £5,000, which is incredible.

“ProStock Vets know the value of the Wales Air Ambulance to their clients and to themselves and have been big supporters of us.

“Our service is purely funded by charitable donations, and we need to raise £13 million every year to keep our helicopters in the air and our rapid response vehicles on the road. Every pound raised by ProStock Vets will help save lives across Wales! Thank you so much for your continued support.”

Crime

Fraudsters posing as police officers target residents in cash and card scam

Published

8 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Public urged to hang up and verify calls using a different phone

AN INCREASING number of reports have been received of criminals impersonating police officers in an attempt to trick victims into handing over cash or bank cards — either directly or via a courier.

The fraudsters use sophisticated and convincing tactics to gain trust. They may already have basic personal information, such as a victim’s name and address, which can often be easily obtained online, making the call appear legitimate.

Rebecca Williams, Fraud Safeguarding Officer, said: “These criminals are extremely convincing and may even suggest that the victim dials 999 to verify their identity. However, they remain on the line and do not disconnect the call, meaning when the victim attempts to ring the police, they are still speaking to the fraudster.

“We strongly advise anyone who receives a suspicious call to use a different phone — such as a mobile — to verify the caller’s identity, or to contact a trusted friend or family member before taking any action.

“If you have received a call like this, or have been persuaded to send money, please do not feel embarrassed or ashamed. These criminals use coercive and manipulative tactics to exploit trust and create panic.

“Dyfed-Powys Police are here to support you. We are continuing to assist victims who have lost tens of thousands of pounds through this scam.”

Police have issued a clear reminder that officers will never:

• Ask you to withdraw cash, send money or hand over your bank cards
• Send a courier to collect cash, bank cards or valuables from your home
• Contact you unexpectedly and request that you withdraw money as part of an investigation

Anyone who receives a suspicious call is urged to hang up immediately and report it to police or Action Fraud.

Crime

Drug raid in Penparcau leads to two charged

Published

10 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Class A drugs, cash and suspected supply items seized during warrant in Aberystwyth

POLICE have charged two people following a drugs warrant executed at a property in Penparcau, Aberystwyth.

Officers carried out the warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act on Friday (Feb 27), as part of an operation targeting the supply of illegal substances in the area.

During a search of the address, police recovered a quantity of Class A drugs, cash and items believed to be linked to drug dealing.

Gareth Farr, aged 45, of no fixed abode, and Chloe Evans, aged 38, of Penparcau, have both been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

The pair appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Mar 2), where they were remanded in custody pending further court proceedings.

Two other individuals arrested in connection with the investigation have been released on bail while enquiries continue.

PC Sturdy, from the Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team, said: “This warrant forms part of our continued efforts to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs in our communities. Drug-related activity causes significant harm, and we remain committed to targeting those involved.”

Police are urging anyone with information about suspected drug activity to contact Dyfed-Powys Police, or to report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

Crime

Pencoed: Assault victim dies and murder investigation launched

Published

1 day ago

March 2, 2026

Tom Sinclair

THE POLICE investigation into the serious incident which happened on Felindre Road, Pencoed, in the early hours of Saturday, February 28, is now being treated as murder.

We can confirm the 58-year-old man who was critical in hospital passed away earlier today – his family are being supported by specially trained officers at this time, and our thoughts are with them.

The Major Crime Investigation Team at South Wales Police is now leading the investigation, and the 26-year-old man arrested remains in police custody.

Detectives investigating the incident are appealing to anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Felindre Road, Pencoed, between midnight and 5am on Saturday to get in touch.

Motorists are urged to their check dashcams for any footage which may be relevant.

Detectives would like to speak to two potential witnesses – two elderly people who are believed to have walked along Felindre Road between 12.30am and 4am on Saturday.

Detective Inspector Graham Williams, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Sadly, a 58-year-old man has died in hospital following the incident on Saturday morning. Our thoughts are with his family at this time and they are being supported. I would like to reassure the local community that we have somebody in custody and are not looking for anybody else at this time. I thank everyone in the community who has helped our investigation so far, and I urge anyone with information which may be relevant to our investigation – particularly the two potential witnesses – to get in touch.”

If anybody does have information, they should contact 101 quoting reference 2600063517. Alternatively, they can submit information via the Major Incident Public – https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP26C30-PO1