Residents urged to stay alert as officers carry out patrols and work to establish whether the callers are legitimate

MILFORD HAVEN and Neyland Police said they are aware of concerns raised by residents following reports of door-to-door salespeople operating in the Milford Haven and Johnston area.

Local officers, together with neighbourhood policing and prevention teams, are working to establish the legitimacy of those involved and will be carrying out patrols while enquiries continue.

In the meantime, members of the public are being advised to familiarise themselves with crime prevention advice relating to unwanted visitors, which is available on the force’s website.

Anyone with information that could assist enquiries is asked to get in touch online, by email at [email protected], by direct message on social media, or by calling 101.

In an emergency, always dial 999.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting its website.

Club avoided liquidation in case remained live until it came before a judge at the High Court in London

A WINDING-UP petition brought by HM Revenue & Customs against Haverfordwest County AFC Ltd reached the High Court in London before being dismissed on Wednesday (Apr 15).

The case was heard at 12:00pm at the Rolls Building.

Court officials later confirmed to The Herald that the petition had been dismissed, with the company ordered to pay costs.

While the dismissal means the club has avoided compulsory liquidation, the fact that the matter progressed to a High Court hearing – and resulted in a costs order against the company – underlines the seriousness of the proceedings.

Before the hearing, the club had repeatedly sought to downplay the issue. Last week, chairman Rob Edwards described the petition as “a non-story”, stating it related to “a VAT offset against PAYE that wasn’t recorded”. He insisted the matter had been rectified, that no debt was owed to HMRC, and that a request to withdraw the petition had already been submitted to the court.

The club subsequently issued a statement claiming there was “no debt owed to HMRC” and that the petition “has been withdrawn by HMRC”.

However, HM Courts & Tribunals Service twice confirmed to The Herald prior to the hearing that the petition remained active and listed for 12:00pm on 15 April. The case remained listed until it came before the judge on Wednesday.

The imposition of a costs order is particularly notable.

It represents a formal court direction requiring Haverfordwest County AFC Ltd to meet the legal costs arising from the petition.

Thankfully, Haverfordwest County AFC has avoided the most severe outcome – a winding-up order that would have threatened the club’s future.

However, the High Court proceedings make clear that this was never a dormant or inconsequential entry on the court list. It was a live HMRC petition that required judicial attention at the Rolls Building and has now left the company with legal expenses to pay.

Young grey seal found weak at St Brides Bay after remarkable journey from Cornwall is now back in the wild

A GREY seal pup found dehydrated and underweight on the Pembrokeshire coast after travelling around 120km from Cornwall in just four days has been released back into the wild after months of rehabilitation.

The pup, affectionately named Muse, was discovered on the rocks at St Brides Bay on December 11. Rescuers later confirmed he had been seen four days earlier at Port Gaverne in North Cornwall, meaning the young seal had completed a remarkable journey across the wild in a matter of days.

Muse was taken into care by the RSPCA and transferred to West Hatch Wildlife Centre in Taunton, Somerset, where staff nursed him back to health over the winter months.

He was released at a location in Devon on Wednesday, April 8, alongside five other rehabilitated seals.

RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Supervisor Ryan Walker said: “It was absolutely wonderful to see Muse along with the group of seals going back to where they belong.

“They had all been admitted either with injuries, were unwell or were underweight and we have spent the time needed to get them back to full health and at a weight fit for release.”

When Muse was found in Pembrokeshire, RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer and Wildlife Officer Ellie West said he was in a poor state, showing signs of dehydration, weight loss and illness.

She also noticed marks on his back similar to those used by rescuers to identify seals that have already been assessed. After contacting British Divers Marine Life Rescue, it was confirmed he was the same pup their volunteers had checked in Cornwall on December 7.

Ellie said: “When I initially assessed him, little did I know that he had travelled such a long way in such a short time.

“When I spoke with the British Divers Marine Life Rescue they confirmed that the pup was the same one their volunteers had marked four days previously on December 7 at Port Gaverne, North Cornwall.

“However, in the four days after this, he made his way to St Brides Bay, covering a distance of around 120km.”

She said the journey was unusually long for such a young pup and that by the time he reached Pembrokeshire he had become dehydrated, had lost more weight, was passing dark loose faeces and had ulcers in his mouth.

Muse was given immediate treatment, including tube feeds of electrolyte fluids and fish, before being taken to West Hatch.

Ryan said the pup recovered well and fed independently throughout his rehabilitation.

He said: “He’s consistently gained weight each week over the past few months showing he can compete well with the other seals for his share of the fish.

“His last weight was measured at 41.5kg – nearly tripling in size since he was picked up on the beach.”

By Christmas Eve, Muse had increased his weight from 16kg to 19kg. He later moved to shallow outdoor pools in early January before joining the main pre-release pool with 11 other seals at the end of February.

The five other seals released alongside him had all been rescued by British Divers Marine Life Rescue. They were named Jimi Hendrix, Lewis Capaldi, Run DMC, Kate Nash and Oxford Comma, in keeping with the centre’s music-themed naming tradition this year.

The RSPCA said caring for seal pups is a lengthy and expensive process, with each animal often staying at the centre for several months. During seal season, which usually runs from September to March, the centre spends an average of £1,400 a week on fish and veterinary care.

The charity is reminding the public to keep a safe distance if they spot a seal on the beach.

Ellie said healthy seal pups are often left alone while their mothers feed at sea, but added that anyone concerned about a pup that appears distressed, injured or unwell should call for help rather than approach it.

She also warned dog owners to keep pets on leads near seal colonies, as seals are wild animals and can bite if threatened.