Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital as police arrest van driver and appeal for witnesses

A MOTORCYCLIST was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision on the B4333 near Capel Iwan on Tuesday morning (Apr 8).

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to the Maudlands stretch of road shortly after 7:00am following a collision involving a white Mercedes Sprinter van towing a trailer and a black Triumph motorbike.

The rider of the motorbike was taken to hospital by air ambulance, where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries.

Police said the driver of the Mercedes van, a 45-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He remains in police custody.

The road was closed while collision investigators carried out enquiries at the scene.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses, and are asking anyone who saw either vehicle before the crash to come forward.

They are also urging anyone with dash-cam footage, CCTV or doorbell footage covering the stretch of road to contact police.

Information can be passed to Dyfed-Powys Police online, by email to [email protected], by calling 101, or by direct message via social media.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

The reference number is DP-20260408-055.

HAVERFORDWEST Castle Ward’s county councillor Thomas Tudor says action has now been taken to deal with slippery, moss-covered pavements at Slade Park after concerns were raised by local residents.

Residents contacted Cllr Tudor about the condition of the footpaths within the housing complex, warning that the thick build-up of moss was making the surfaces dangerous underfoot.

Photographs taken before the work was carried out show large sections of pavement covered in moss, creating a potentially hazardous surface for pedestrians.

Cllr Tudor said he was pleased to report that, following his intervention, the pavements have now been cleaned by Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire County Council Housing Services.

He praised the maintenance team for their work and said the clean-up would make a real difference for people living in the area.

Among those pleased with the result was local resident Cora Hackett, who was pictured after the work was completed.

Holiday cottage agency launches latest round of funding for charities and local organisations across the county

COASTAL Cottages of Pembrokeshire has announced it will invest £50,000 in charities and community projects across the county through its Coastal Community Fund.

The Haverfordwest-based holiday cottage agency, established in 1982, manages around 400 properties and employs 25 staff from across Pembrokeshire.

Guests who book through the family-run agency are given the option of donating £3 per booking to the fund, which is then used to support local charities and community initiatives.

Organisations across Pembrokeshire are now being invited to apply for funding, which is available in two tiers. Small grants of up to £500 and major grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded.

Funding will be made available twice a year, with the deadline for the first round of applications set for Thursday, April 30.

Projects must show a clear and positive impact on local communities. Examples given by the company include improvements to village halls, heritage and cultural schemes, accessibility upgrades and conservation work.

Matthew Evans, Chief Executive of Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire, said: “We’ve always believed that tourism should give something back to the place it depends on and our guests have been so generous with their donations.

“Without our owners and our guests choosing our local agency, this fund wouldn’t exist, so we want to send a heartfelt thank you to them for supporting our community and loving Pembrokeshire as much as we do.”

Applications for the Coastal Community Fund are now open.

Pembrokeshire-based charities and community organisations can apply online through the Coastal Cottages website, where full guidance notes are also available. Further information is also available by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 01437 765765.