News

Bungee jump off Cleddau Bridge

Published

9 years ago

August 25, 2016

PEMBROKESHIRE will be hosting a large scale bungee jump event for the second year running this October. Running over the Cleddau River, joining Pembroke Dock to Neyland, the fifty foot high drop will be the setting for a two day spectacular event, aiming to attract 260 thrill-seeking participators that are daring enough to jump or abseil over the drop.

During last year’s event, £22,000 was raised for various charities by the 109 participants that took part.

Those taking part this year will again have the option of collecting sponsorship for their chosen cause and it is hoping that this year’s total will be even higher!

Anyone who wishes to keep their feet firmly on the ground but would like to soak up the atmosphere can watch the day’s events from a viewing area situated in Pembroke Dock. The area includes a live stream of the activities projected on a big screen at Hobbs Point.

The Cleddau Bridge is currently the only bridge in Wales that you can bungee jump from. Built in 1975 to replace a ferry service connecting the south of the county with the north, the busy bridge is used by 4.4 million vehicles per year.

Organisers this year are hoping that the great bridge and idyllic view of the estuary will attract adrenaline seekers from far and wide.

James Parfitt, who organised the event last year as part of the Pembroke Dock Regeneration team, said: “We’re really excited to be able to bring this event to the town for a second year. Last September was so successful that we are confident to go ahead again and grow the idea by adding the abseil as an alternative option to the jump.

“There is no reason that this event can’t grow year on year, attract visitors and provide a fantastic boost to the local economy.

“We’re excited to bring an element of real adventure to Pembroke Dock! The Pembroke Dock Regeneration team is a group of volunteers acting improve the town and are supported by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Regeneration Department.”

Taking place on October 15 and 16, participants can book a jump or abseil at www.bungeeoffthebridge. wales. There will also be updates and further details on the website over the coming months.

Crime

Police appeal after man injured in St Davids incident

Published

41 minutes ago

February 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident in St Davids which left one man injured.

The incident happened in Nun Street at around 11:10am on Tuesday, December 30. The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident.

Police are now asking anyone with information, dash cam footage, or CCTV that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online at:
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

Alternatively, email [email protected], send a direct message via social media, or call 101 quoting reference DP20251230094.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Crime

Sexual assault allegation to be tried

Published

1 hour ago

February 18, 2026

Tamsin Mathias

Accused granted conditional bail

A SEXUAL assault allegation has been listed for trial following a hearing before magistrates.

David Fletcher, 45, of Chestnut Way, Mount Estate, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, appeared before magistrates in Llanelli on Thursday (Feb 12) charged with sexual assault, contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

The charge alleges that on March 16, 2025, at Johnston, Pembrokeshire, he intentionally touched a woman aged 16 or over and that the touching was sexual when she did not consent and he did not reasonably believe that she was consenting.

The matter was adjourned for trial and Fletcher was remanded on conditional bail.

The trial is listed for March 9, 2026 at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court. Bail conditions prohibit him from entering a specified premises in Johnston, from contacting directly or indirectly the complainant or any prosecution witnesses, and from posting any information relating to the investigation on social media. The conditions were imposed to prevent further offending and to prevent interference with witnesses or obstruction of justice.

Crime

Drink drive allegation denied

Published

3 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Tamsin Mathias

Trial date fixed by magistrates

A MOTORIST has denied a drink-driving allegation when the case came before magistrates.

Michael Miles, 39, of Milford Road, Johnston, Haverfordwest, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with driving a motor vehicle when the alcohol level was above the prescribed limit.

The court heard that on January 24, 2026, it is alleged that Miles drove a Ford Transit on the A477 at Jordanston after consuming so much alcohol, that the proportion in his breath was 52 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Miles entered a not guilty plea on February 10, 2026.

The matter was adjourned for trial on May 21 at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court. He was remanded on unconditional bail.