News
Chemical analysis underway over sabotaged fish
COAST AQUATICS, a fish centre in Haverfordwest, have been subjected to sabotage from what Ben Vaughan, the centre’s owner, believes to be competition.
More than £1,500 worth of fish have died following the sabotage that may have occurred at some point between the dates of Monday (Jul 11) and Friday (Jul 15) during opening hours.
Mr Vaughan believes that someone may have put chemicals in the tank, resulting in the death of 60 marine fish. However, no traces are visible in the water – leading Mr Vaughan to believe it may have been a ‘complex chemical compound’.
Mr Vaughan told The Herald that he had sent the water off for chemical analysis to a lab in England as he could not find any traces himself, stating: “It doesn’t look like a member of the public did this; they would have put washing up liquid in the tank.”
Due to the marine fish being contained within a centralised system, the contaminated water was passed through numerous tanks holding sea water fish, causing all of them to die.
There are 16 cameras in Coast Aquatics, and Mr Vaughan has taken up the challenge of inspecting all the footage himself with the hope of finding the culprit. However, so far he has found nothing.
Mr Vaughan has yet to contact the police, but said: “As soon as I find out who did it through the CCTV, I will contact the authorities.”
On Coast Aquatics’ Facebook page, they said: “It is a criminal matter and as soon as we find out who it is, the footage will be handed over to the police.”
Community
Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity
THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.
Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.
The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.
Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.
Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.
(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)
Business
Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure
PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.
The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.
The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.
A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”
Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.
Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.
From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.
Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.
(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)
Community
Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend
ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.
In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”
Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.
Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.
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John Smith
July 22, 2016 at 12:19 pm
Devastating that this has happened to this business owner however its out of order for him to be throwing around accusations like this when he has found no trace of chemicals in the tanks and has found nothing on the CCTV to backup his claims. Its just pure speculation on his part. It could just been a child visiting the store or a member of staff made a mistake or any number of possibilities.