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75-year-old sent to Crown Court over child pornography

Published

9 years ago

March 28, 2017

A 75-YEAR-OLD man who was found to be in possession of category A, B and C indecent images of children, is to be sent to Swansea Crown Court it was decided today (Mar 28).

Michael Gouldingay of Scandinavia Heights in Saundersfoot, pleaded guilty to being in possession of 27 category A images, 22 category B images and 16 category C images of children.

Prosecutor, Vaughan Pritchard-Jones, told the magistrates in Haverfordwest that he felt the case was too serious to be dealt with in a magistrates court, and therefore must be sent to Crown.

He said: “Police executed a search at Gouldingay’s home address and seized computers, laptops and memory sticks.

“A number of category A, B and C images were found. They were not just images, a number of videos were also recovered, one of which was two hours long, showing ales engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a number of children from the age of 8-years-old.

“It was a movie, I suppose, that lasted a considerable amount of time and was very graphic.”

Defence solicitor, Mark Layton, informed the magistrates that they could deal with the matter at Haverfordwest Law Court, if they felt that their sentencing powers were sufficient.

He also informed the magistrates that Gouldingay is of clean character, and entered an early guilty plea and made full and frank admissions.

However, magistrates sent Gouldingay to Swansea Crown Court to be sentenced on April 28 at 10am.

Chair of the bench, Cllr David Simpson informed the defendant that, having been convicted of the offence, he must attend a police station to tell them, and must give his name, date of birth, national insurance number and his address within three days.

He was released on unconditional bail.

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

Published

11 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

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Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

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13 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

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14 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Caption:

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, receives the cheque from Tenby 10k runners and organisers.