News

Take off for flying start centre

Published

12 years ago

January 31, 2014

A NEW centre designed to give children a flying start in life is taking shape in Milford Haven.

The new Meads Flying Start Centre is due to open during the summer term. Flying Start is a Welsh Government initiative which aims to give children in deprived areas the best possible start before they begin school.

It will offer morning and afternoon playgroup sessions for children from the age of two, who will afterwards transfer to existing nearby schools.

“The Meads building is the first new Flying Start centre to be built in the county and is part of a programme to create a series of similar centres in key areas of the county,” said Councillor Sue Perkins, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services.

“Research has shown that one of the best ways of combating the negative influences of poverty and deprivation is to give children extra support before they start school”.

Sited next to the Meads Infants School, the project has been jointly funded by Pembrokeshire County Council and the Welsh Government through it’s Flying Start programme.

The new building has been designed by Pembrokeshire County Council’s in house design team using an innovative structurally insulated panel (SIP) system. The design also uses high levels of natural lighting and ventilation to improve its efficiency. The centre, which is being built by Haverfordwest based building contractor, WJG Evans, will have one classroom as well as facilities.

There is already a Flying Start Centre at Pennar near Pembroke Dock with hopes of creating a third at Merlin’s Bridge.

For more information about the centre please contact Pembrokeshire’s Flying Start department on 01437 775700.

Crime

Police probe ball bearing damage in Haverfordwest

Published

2 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are investigating reports of criminal damage in Haverfordwest after suspected metal ball bearings were used to damage a vehicle and a property.

Dyfed-Powys Police said damage was caused to the wing mirror of a blue Range Rover Evoque on Glenfields Road sometime between 11:10am and 11:20am on Sunday, May 10.

Officers believe metal ball bearings may have been used.

A second incident was reported at around 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, when the window of a property on Glenfields Road was allegedly struck by a suspected metal ball bearing.

Police said local officers are continuing to speak with residents after receiving a number of calls about ball bearings being found in the Glenfields Road and Old Hakin Road areas.

Anyone who witnessed anything, or who has information that could help the investigation, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: 26*375605.

Crime

Stolen vehicle investigation after late-night crash in Waterston

Published

3 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A VEHICLE involved in a late-night single-vehicle crash in Waterston, Milford Haven, is believed to have been stolen, police have confirmed.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received a report of the collision at around 11:55pm on Sunday (May 17).

The vehicle was recovered at approximately 1:15am on Monday (May 18), but nobody was found at the scene.

Following enquiries, police established that the vehicle had reportedly been stolen at some point during Sunday evening.

Officers said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

News

Labour names Senedd spokesperson team after election defeat

Published

4 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Ken Skates says group will focus on holding new Welsh Government to account

INTERIM Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates has unveiled the party’s Senedd spokesperson team following its defeat in the recent election.

Mr Skates will act as interim leader of Welsh Labour and spokesperson for health, care and national security.

He said the Labour group would draw on “extensive experience” while bringing “fresh energy and ideas” to its work in opposition.

The party said its Senedd group was committed to holding the new Welsh Government to account and pushing for practical results for the people of Wales.

Jayne Bryant MS has been appointed spokesperson for housing, communities, public and preventative health, with women’s health also included in her brief.

Mike Hedges MS will cover culture, sport, local government and legislation.

Vikki Howells MS becomes Chief Whip and spokesperson for environment, farming, energy and transport. Her portfolio also includes planning.

Lynne Neagle MS has been named Business Manager and spokesperson for children, education and lifelong learning.

Shav Taj MS will cover employment, equalities and economic transformation, including social partnership.

Huw Thomas MS has been appointed spokesperson for finance, democracy, citizenship and the Welsh language. Regional and city deals will also fall within his brief.

Welsh Labour said Sarah Murphy’s portfolio will be announced when she returns from maternity leave.

A photo call with the Welsh Labour Senedd Group is due to take place in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday (May 19), although no interviews will be available.