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Electricity network upgrades across Pembrokeshire supports future demand

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NATIONAL Grid Electricity Distribution runs the local electricity network in Pembrokeshire and is strengthening it to support how people live and work now and in the future. 

Demand for electricity in Pembrokeshire is increasing rapidly, particularly as more people switch to electric cars and heat pumps, and more clean, home-grown generation comes online.  

Henry Tufnell MP met with engineers in Milford Haven to see how these upgrades are increasing capacity for local communities. 

Henry Tufnell MP said: “It was great to visit the site in Milford Haven and see first-hand the work being carried out to strengthen the local electricity network. 

“Investment like this is important for supporting communities and businesses across Pembrokeshire and making sure the area is ready for future growth and cleaner energy.” 

Steffan Jones, Operations Manager of West Wales Major Projects at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: “Demand is growing as people use more power in their everyday lives at home and at work. 

“We are upgrading our network across Pembrokeshire to support local communities, enable new connections and power future growth.” 

The upgrades will help provide more capacity for local communities, making it easier to connect new homes, support businesses and enable technologies such as electric vehicles, heat pumps and solar energy.

 

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Pembroke Dock man admits breaching sexual harm prevention order

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A PEMBROKE DOCK man has admitted breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order on two separate occasions.

Jack Thomas, aged 23, of Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 8).

Thomas admitted breaching an order made by Swansea Crown Court on June 5, 2023.

The court heard that on March 23, 2026, at Pembroke Dock, Thomas used a profile name on social media which had not been approved by police before its use.

He also admitted a second breach on April 22, 2026, when he deleted a message from Facebook Messenger.

Both actions were prohibited under the terms of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Magistrates adjourned the case for the preparation of an all-options pre-sentence report.

Thomas was granted unconditional bail and must return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 29, at 10:00am.

 

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Pembroke Dock man handed 250 hours unpaid work after assaults on two women

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A PEMBROKE DOCK man who assaulted two women has been handed a community order and banned from contacting one of the victims.

Ryan Brundrett appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 8) after admitting two charges of assault by beating.

The court heard that on October 3, 2025, at Pembroke Dock, Brundrett assaulted Ceri Laville and Sonia Duffin.

Magistrates were told Brundrett changed his plea on the day of trial, receiving limited credit for his guilty pleas.

He was sentenced to a community order lasting until June 7, 2027.

As part of the order, Brundrett must complete 250 hours of unpaid work and up to ten days of rehabilitation activity.

The court also ordered Brundrett to pay £100 compensation to Ceri Laville, along with £325 prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

A restraining order was imposed preventing Brundrett from contacting Ceri Laville directly or indirectly until June 7, 2027. He is also banned from entering any property where she lives and prohibited from posting anything on social media or public forums referring directly or indirectly to her.

No restraining order was made in relation to Lewis Laville, with magistrates ruling this was not necessary or proportionate.

No compensation order was made for Sonia Duffin as the court heard the parties had reconciled.

 

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Tenby man found with hunting knife at Withybush Hospital

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A TENBY man who was caught with a hunting knife at Withybush Hospital has been handed a community order.

Sion Williams, aged 50, of Flat 2, St Stephens, The Croft, Tenby, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 8) for sentence.

Williams had denied possessing a knife blade or sharply pointed article in a public place, but was found guilty after trial on May 18.

The court heard that on December 13, 2025, Williams had a hunting knife with him at Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, without good reason or lawful authority.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until June 7, 2027.

Williams must complete 75 hours of unpaid work and take part in up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity.

He was also ordered to pay £650 prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

The hunting knife was ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.

 

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