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Awards for educational films

Published

11 years ago

May 14, 2015

Tom Sinclair

‘Risky Pics’: Teaches children to think about what they are doing .

THE ALL WALES SCHOOL LIAISON CORE PROGRAMME and Staker Films have won major awards for films on sexting and domestic abuse, which are offered to secondary school in Wales.

At Park Lane’s Grosvenor House Hotel on March 27, at the EVCOM award ceremony, ‘Risky Pics’ and ‘Hidden Hurt’ won Gold awards for Education and Health & Safety, as well as 3 silver awards and 2 bronze awards in other categories.

‘Risky Pics’ is a film created for 11-14-year-old, which discussing the risks about sending ‘risky’ pictures to people. It uses a ‘sliding doors’ idea, where the character splits at the moment when she decides whether to send a picture or not. The film shows the consequences and future risks of sending images for the sender and receiver. Many School Community Police Officers comment that children are unaware of the consequences of sexting socially, emotionally and in terms of the Law. The film makes it clear that make a positive choice is the best course of action. Released in January 2015, the film has already been seen by more than 7,000 pupils.

‘Hidden Hurt’, narrated by the best friend of an abused girl, warns of the danger of getting drawn in into a relationship with an abusive partner. The film was released to schools in September 2014 and has been seen by over 14,000 young people. It highlights how difficult it is to escape an abusive relationship once you are caught in it. The hard-hitting drama is shown to 11-14-year-olds in lessons delivered by School Community Police Officers.

Each of the films are bilingual, which meant shooting each scene twice, in Welsh and English.

Bethan James, AWSLCP Coordinator for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “The feedback we get from pupils in Dyfed-Powys about the films is very positive. They are great quality films with high impact stories and they are bilingual. Our School Liaison Officers are addressing some really serious topics within schools and having high quality resources with lessons is of great benefit to the School Liaison Officers and most importantly, the pupils.”

The National Coordinator for the AWSLCP, Faith McCready, said: “Working with Straker Films was successful because the team understand the requirements of producing high quality films that grasp the attention of young people and provide credible advice and information. The films have been incredibly successful in delivering the messages to pupils across Wales. Subjects such as sexting, safe relationships and e-safety are a growing problem in schools, so it’s vital that out of School Community Police Officers get the message across to pupils.”

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Emergency services respond to incident in Haverfordwest town centre

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18 minutes ago

April 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

EMERGENCY SERVICES were called to an incident in Haverfordwest town centre on Saturday morning (Apr 4), with police and ambulance crews attending near County Sports.

Pedestrians were asked to avoid part of the area while the incident was being dealt with, causing some disruption in the town centre.

A witness told The Herald they were walking towards Old Bridge when they were stopped from going through.

The witness said: “I was walking towards the Old Bridge and was told that I had to go around due to a medical emergency.”

The nature of the incident has not yet been officially confirmed.

The Herald understands the emergency response remained in place for some time as crews dealt with the situation.

We have contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for comment.

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Teenager intervenes after bridge incident

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29 minutes ago

April 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A TEENAGER was left shaken after stepping in to help a young woman in distress on Clay Lanes bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Herald understands the 18-year-old was walking through Clay Lanes at around 4:10am when he noticed a young woman standing on the road bridge over the bypass.

Concerned that something was wrong, he approached her and tried to engage her in conversation. When she remained polite but dismissive, he walked a short distance away and called police before returning to stay nearby.

According to information passed to The Herald, officers arrived a short time later. It is understood the young woman then attempted to go over the bridge, but the teenager pulled her back to safety as police responded and called for further assistance.

His father, who contacted The Herald, said the young man had been badly shaken by the incident.

Dyfed-Powys Police has been approached for comment.

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this story, support is available from Samaritans free of charge, 24 hours a day, on 116 123.

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Flood Alert issued for Pembrokeshire coast as weather conditions worsen

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36 minutes ago

April 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued a Flood Alert for the Pembrokeshire coastfollowing rising water levels. The alert, which affects areas between St Dogmaels, Cardigan and Amroth, warns that flooding is possible in the region due to adverse weather conditions and high tides.

The alert was issued at 12:53 PM today (Apr 4), urging local residents to be prepared for potential flooding in the coming hours.

Key Advice for Residents

As the flood risk increases, NRW has shared crucial advice to help people stay safe:

Prepare a flood plan: If you have one, now is the time to follow it.
Protect valuables: Residents should move important items, such as documents and sentimental belongings, to higher ground or safer locations.
Stay alert and pack an emergency kit: Ensure your phone is charged, and pack essential items like medications, chargers, insurance documents, and warm clothing in case you need to evacuate quickly.
Check on vulnerable individuals: Ensure that children, elderly relatives, and pets are safe, with a plan for their evacuation if necessary.

Avoid Floodwater at All Costs

NRW is also stressing the importance of avoiding floodwater, as even shallow levels of water can be extremely dangerous. As little as 30 cm (1 foot) of floodwater can sweep away a car, and 15 cm (6 inches) can knock you off your feet.

Authorities are urging everyone to never walk or drive through flooded areas.

How to Stay Updated

Residents are advised to stay informed through NRW’s website, where they can track water levels and access real-time updates. The agency also recommends checking its social media accounts for the latest information.

For more detailed information or if you need assistance, call Floodline at 0345 988 1188 (quick dial number: 503013).

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