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Haverfordwest: Last of Riverside Markest businesses relocate

Published

9 years ago

November 9, 2016

Pictured at Time Is are (left to right): Cllr Keith Lewis, Cllr Tony Brinsden, Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Reg Davies, Sandra Davies and Greg Davies.

TWO long-standing businesses from the former Riverside Market in Haverfordwest are gearing up for Christmas in their new premises.

‘Time Is’ and ‘Terminal Records’ have moved to the Riverside Courtyard, near Coffee #1 at the Old Bridge.

It follows Pembrokeshire County Council’s decision to close the Riverside Market and convert it into a new county library and gallery for Pembrokeshire.

The businesses are the final traders to move from the market, having both been there since the early days.

Reg Davies runs ‘Time Is’ – which specialises in watches, clocks and engraving – with his wife Sandra and son Greg. He said although leaving the market after 33 years had been difficult, it was a ‘blessing in disguise’.

“When they told us we would be leaving it was horrendous,” he said. “But every cloud has a silver lining. We’re in a great spot looking over the river and the building itself is lovely. It’s warm, and it’s a much nicer working environment.

“We still have our established customers, and the passing trade has been great. We’re seeing new people now, because they notice us when they come over the bridge and a lot of people didn’t come into the market.”

Martin Thompson, owner of the music shop ‘Terminal Records’, was one of the first traders at the market when it opened in November 1982. He said the uncertainty over its future had been tough for the traders, and that he had sympathy for those who weren’t able to re-locate their business.

“It’s worked out all right in the end, for me,” he said. “But it’s not been easy. The market was a community hub. If you want change, it’s ok – but when it’s forced on you there is a bit of resentment.”

However, he said his business had made a promising start in its new premises, helped by the resurgence in the popularity of vinyl. The shop specialises in original vinyl records in everything from hip-hop to metal, folk, punk, reggae, jazz and blues.

Cllr Keith Lewis, Cabinet Member for Economy and Communities, said: “We know that traders have undergone a challenging period and we recognise that things have been difficult at times, but we wish them all the very best in their new premises.”

Martin and Reg also praised Tim Bullock, estates surveyor at the Council, and local county councillor Tom Tudor for their support during their move.

Cllr Tudor said: “This has been a difficult time for all the businesses that were located in the Riverside Market, but I am very pleased for Reg, Sandra and Greg from ‘Time Is’ and for Martin Thompson from ‘Terminal Records’, I am sure judging on the positive comments that the future for their businesses is looking brighter than previously and I wish them all the very best, and as the local County Councillor for the ‘Castle Ward’ I am as always readily available should they need any further help.”

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

16 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

Published

39 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

Published

45 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.