News

Reform UK under fire after former candidate returns in senior Wales role

Published

2 months ago

May 26, 2026

Welsh Labour attacks appointment of Corey Edwards as adviser to Reform Wales leader after Senedd campaign controversy

REFORM UK in Wales is facing fresh criticism after a former Senedd candidate who stood aside during an election controversy was reportedly appointed to a senior advisory role close to the party’s Welsh leadership.

Corey Edwards, who had been selected as Reform UK’s lead candidate for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg during the Senedd election campaign, stepped back earlier this year after images circulated online appearing to show him making a Nazi salute.

At the time, Edwards denied wrongdoing and said the image had been taken out of context. He claimed it was intended either as a reference to a scene from the comedy series Fawlty Towers or to a well-publicised incident involving Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.

He later withdrew from the campaign, citing concerns over his mental health.

However, reports from BBC Wales and political news outlet Nation.Cymru now suggest Edwards has returned to frontline politics after being appointed as a senior adviser to Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas.

According to reports, Edwards has been seen inside the Senedd estate and is understood to be working in Thomas’s office in an advisory capacity.

The appointment has sparked criticism from Welsh Labour, which questioned Reform UK’s judgment in handing a senior role to a figure who stepped back during a major public controversy.

A Welsh Labour spokesperson said: “Reform UK didn’t have the decency to deem Corey Edwards unfit to be a candidate. He stepped back himself after the truth came out.

“Now they think he is fit to advise their leader in Wales.

“Reform have shown yet again they haven’t learned their lesson and their values do not align with the people of Wales.”

The development is likely to reignite debate around Reform UK’s vetting procedures in Wales, which came under scrutiny during the Senedd election campaign following several candidate controversies.

Reform UK made major gains in Wales at the Senedd election, becoming one of the largest parties in the chamber and establishing itself as a significant force in Welsh politics.

Business

All Pets Vet Care begins new chapter under local ownership

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15 minutes ago

July 12, 2026

Tom Sinclair

ALL PETS VET CARE is beginning a new chapter as ownership of the practice passes from founder Billa Schleicher to experienced local vets Alice Richards and Pete Howe.

The change will ensure the practice remains independently owned and firmly rooted in the Pembrokeshire community.

Alice and Pete have both worked as small animal vets in Pembrokeshire for more than a decade and say they are proud to build on the strong foundations already established at the practice.

They have pledged to continue providing compassionate, gentle and fairly priced veterinary care, with every animal treated as a valued member of the family.

The existing All Pets Vet Care team will remain in place, meaning clients will continue to see the same familiar faces and receive consistent, high-quality care.

Alice and Pete said the team’s longstanding relationships with clients were central to the practice’s success and that they intended to support and invest in staff as the business develops.

Alice said: “It is a privilege to take on All Pets Vet Care. There is a wonderful team here, and we are committed to maintaining the same personal and caring approach that clients and their pets know and trust.

“Remaining independent means we can stay close to the needs of our clients and the local community.”

Pete added: “We both care deeply about Pembrokeshire and the people and pets who live here.

“We want every client to feel supported, listened to and confident that their pets are in safe hands.

“That includes continuing to provide our own out-of-hours care for registered clients, so pets can be seen close to home by a familiar and trusted team when it matters most.”

All Pets Vet Care is one of only a small number of practices in Pembrokeshire to provide its own out-of-hours service for registered clients, offering continuity of care during evenings, nights and weekends.

The practice will also continue supporting local wildlife charities Tinkers Hill Bird Rescue and The Hogspital, which cares for sick and injured hedgehogs.

The partnerships have formed an important part of Billa’s legacy at the practice and will continue under the new owners.

Alice and Pete said All Pets Vet Care would remain an active part of the community, providing trusted advice, continuity of care and a genuinely personal service to pet owners across Pembrokeshire.

As the practice looks to the future, its commitment remains unchanged: providing trusted, compassionate and independent care for local pets and the people who love them.

Community

Milford Haven EarthCam back online after brief technical issue

Published

25 minutes ago

July 12, 2026

Tom Sinclair

MILFORD HAVEN’S popular EarthCam is back in action following a brief technical issue.

The camera, positioned on top of the Pembrokeshire Herald building at 11 Hamilton Terrace, provides panoramic views across the town, marina and the Milford Haven Waterway.

The live feed captures shipping movements and changing weather conditions along the Haven, with striking views towards the refinery and energy terminals further upstream.

Viewers can also follow the progress of the new block of flats being constructed on Charles Street, on the former Motorworld site.

The camera has proved popular with residents, former Pembrokeshire residents living further afield, maritime enthusiasts and visitors keen to check conditions around the town and waterway.

WATCH THE MILFORD HAVEN EARTHCAM LIVE

Entertainment

Torch Theatre reveals full Sunset Cinema line-up for summer 2026

Published

2 hours ago

July 12, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Outdoor screenings will take place at waterfront and historic locations across Pembrokeshire, including Milford Haven, Saundersfoot, St Davids and Pembroke Castle

DECKCHAIRS, blankets and picnics will be at the ready as the Torch Theatre’s popular Sunset Cinema returns for another summer of outdoor screenings.

The 2026 season will take audiences from Mackerel Quay in Milford Haven to Saundersfoot Harbour, Tŵr y Felin in St Davids and the spectacular surroundings of Pembroke Castle.

Working with media partner Pure West Radio, the Torch Theatre will tour Pembrokeshire with a large LED screen designed to provide a clear picture in daylight and in changing weather conditions.

This year’s programme includes family favourites, Hollywood classics and blockbuster adventures, with screenings of Finding Nemo, Back to the Future, Shark Tale, Jaws, Jurassic World, The Greatest Showman, How to Train Your Dragon and Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet.

The season begins at Mackerel Quay on Friday, July 17, with a double bill. Finding Nemo will be shown at 2.30pm, followed by Back to the Future at 7pm.

The following evening, Saundersfoot Harbour will host a premiere screening of Near and Distant Things, a new film by local filmmaker Emily Batty that was shot in and around Saundersfoot.