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Newcastle Emlyn: House destroyed in blast
FIRE Crews are currently dealing with a large property fire in Bryngwyn near Newcastle Emlyn.
One man has been taken to hospital as a result of the fire which was reported shortly before 5am this morning (Sept 7).
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews were still at the scene.
The B4333 road was also closed to ensure safety of other people in the area and an investigation into the fire is under way.
A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police told the Herald: “At approx. 4.55 this morning a house fire was reported in Bryngwyn, Newcastle Emlyn. The house has been destroyed by the fire.
“A man in his 60’s was treated by paramedics and conveyed to Morriston hospital with not believed to be life threatening injuries. No one else was injured.
“The house has been cordoned off as it is still smouldering and the road closed to ensure safety of people in the area and to conduct investigations at the scene.
“It will remain closed until further notice.”
A spokesperson for the Wales Ambulance Service added: “We sent a rapid response car, two emergency ambulances and the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene.
“A man was taken to Swansea’s Morriston Hospital in a serious but stable condition.”
JURORS in the trial of two prisoners accused of murdering former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins have been told that his horrific crimes “did not justify his killing in any way”.
Watkins, who was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences, was attacked in his cell at high-security HMP Wakefield on October 11 last year.
Leeds Crown Court heard that Rico Gedel, 25, stabbed Watkins three times with a makeshift knife before allegedly passing the weapon to fellow prisoner Samuel Dodsworth, 44.
Both men deny murder and possessing a knife in prison.
‘Done nothing to provoke attack’
Prosecutor Tom Storey KC told the jury on Monday that Watkins had “done nothing whatsoever” to provoke the attack in the period leading up to it.
He said: “However heinous his crimes were, that did not justify his killing in any way.”
The court has heard that Gedel hated being housed with sex offenders and had threatened to hurt “any number of paedophiles” if he was not transferred.
Gedel told the trial he chose Watkins largely because he was nearby, having been placed in the next cell the night before.
Alleged motive
Mr Storey said Gedel’s alleged words before the attack — “This is what paedophiles deserve” — were a clear indication of motive.
The prosecutor said Watkins had no defensive injuries and there was no sign of a struggle, meaning he was likely taken by surprise.
He told jurors that the repeated use of a makeshift knife showed an intention to kill or cause really serious harm.
The court heard Gedel was laughing after the stabbing and allegedly asked prison officers to “let me know when he dies”.
Knife allegation
Dodsworth denies supplying the weapon or helping with the attack.
Gedel claimed Dodsworth gave him the knife and later disposed of it, but Mr Storey told the jury Gedel had “every reason” to lie about him.
The prosecutor said CCTV appeared to show Gedel handing the weapon to Dodsworth after the attack, and suggested Dodsworth acted as if he knew what was happening.
Judge’s warning
Mr Justice Hilliard told jurors that Watkins had committed very serious offences, but “clearly should not have lost his life in prison while serving his sentence”.
He said they must not decide the case on sympathy, anger or disapproval, but on a “cool, calm, careful and impartial” assessment of the evidence.
Watkins was jailed in December 2013 after admitting a string of child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a fan’s baby.
The trial continues.
HMRC says thousands of families may be missing out by delaying claims
NEW parents across Wales are being urged to claim Child Benefit as soon as possible after new figures revealed that more than 30 per cent are missing out on payments during their baby’s first year.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) says thousands of families are delaying claims and losing out on financial support which could amount to more than £1,400 a year for a first child.
The warning comes as more than 140,000 babies were born between April and June last year, with HMRC encouraging parents who welcomed a child this spring to make a claim using the HMRC app or online through GOV.UK.
While 6.8 million families claimed Child Benefit in the year to August 2025, only 68.8 per cent did so before their baby’s first birthday.
Child Benefit is worth £27.05 a week, or £1,406.60 a year, for an eldest or only child. Families can also receive £17.90 a week, or £930.80 a year, for each additional child, with no limit on the number of children they can claim for.
HMRC said Child Benefit can be claimed 48 hours after a baby’s birth has been registered, but payments can only be backdated for up to three months from the date the claim is received.
Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Chief Customer Officer said: “Spring is a wonderful time to welcome a baby and claiming Child Benefit as soon as possible means your family can benefit from much-needed financial support.
“It is quick and easy to claim Child Benefit via the HMRC app at a time that suits you.”
Parents making a new claim will need their child’s birth or adoption certificate, bank details, their National Insurance number and, if they have one, their partner’s National Insurance number.
For children born outside the UK, parents may also need the child’s original birth or adoption certificate and passport or travel document.
HMRC says payments are usually made automatically into a bank account every four weeks.
Claiming Child Benefit can also help protect a parent’s future State Pension entitlement through National Insurance credits, particularly for those who are not in paid employment or receiving credits through another route.
It also means a child will automatically receive their National Insurance number when they turn 16.
Parents or partners earning more than £60,000 a year may have to pay the High-Income Child Benefit Charge. However, HMRC says families can still claim Child Benefit and choose not to receive the payments, while still receiving National Insurance credits.
Families who previously opted out of Child Benefit payments can restart them through the HMRC app or online.
Photo caption: Helping hand: HMRC is urging new parents to claim Child Benefit as soon as possible after welcoming a baby (Pic: HMRC).
A CONSULTATION has been launched on a new regional strategy aimed at improving support for people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people across West Wales.
The proposed West Wales Learning Disability Strategy 2026-2031 covers Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion, and has been developed following two years of engagement with people with learning disabilities, neurodivergent people, families, carers, councils, health services and support organisations.
It would replace three separate but similar local strategies with one regional plan, supported by local action plans for each county.
The strategy has been reviewed by the Regional Improving Lives Partnership, which includes Pembrokeshire County Council, Carmarthenshire County Council, Ceredigion County Council, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Dream Team, Carmarthenshire People First, Pembrokeshire People First, the West Wales Regional Partnership, and projects funded through the Regional Integration Fund.
The plan is informed by the West Wales Population Needs Assessment and focuses on ten priority areas identified during engagement.
These include information, advice and assistance, social services, health services, education, children and young people, socialising and friendships, day opportunities, volunteering and work, housing, transport, advocacy, and support for carers.
Pembrokeshire County Council is now asking residents, service users, families, carers and organisations to give their views on the recommendations.
The consultation is open until Sunday (Jul 5).
People can take part online through the West Wales Regional Partnership Board website, on the West Wales Learning Disability Partnership page.
Anyone who would like a paper copy can contact [email protected] or call 01437 764551.
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