News

Snow falls across Pembrokeshire [LIVE UPDATES]

Published

6 years ago

March 2, 2018

Pembroke Main Street: No cars could drive through last night (pic. Herald)

HEAVY SNOWFALL across Pembrokeshire yesterday (Mar 1) has resulted in the county waking up to a white wonderland this morning.

All schools are closed today after shutting early yesterday afternoon and are scheduled to re-open on Monday (Mar 5).

A council spokesperson told the Herald: “Due to the forecast bad weather, all schools in Pembrokeshire are to close from 1 pm today (Thursday, 1st March). They will also be closed tomorrow (Friday, 2nd March) and, it is envisaged, will re-open on Monday (5th March).

“This pre-emptive action has been taken in light of the Met Office forecast of deteriorating weather conditions this afternoon and to avoid unnecessary congestion on the road network.”

The temperature is not expected to rise above freezing all day.

Due to the snow impacting our delivering services, this week’s edition of the Herald is free for all and available to read online.

Milford Haven: Covered in snow last night (pic. Thom James)

MORE SNOW

More snow is falling across the county. Conditions of roads are likely to get worse.

TRAVEL WARNINGS

Pembrokeshire County Council gritting crews have been working non-stop throughout the night to keep the county’s main road network open.

However a section of the ‘mountain road’, the B4329, remains closed as does the B4313 between New Inn and Llanychaer although this is expected to re-open shortly.

Highway crews have been utilising the Council’s fleet of 15 gritting vehicles (fitted with snow ploughs) and two snow blowers to keep main roads open.

Once the primary road network is clear, work will commence on secondary and then minor roads in the county.

The Council has cancelled refuse collection services due today and all schools and main Council buildings remain closed including leisure centres, libraries, day care centres and civic amenity sites.

Darren Thomas, the Council’s Head of Highways and Construction, said that the Authority was prioritising services to those who most required assistance and was working closely with other agencies including health, police, fire and ambulance services.

Snowman: In Tenby (pic. Tenby Island – St Catherines on Facebook)

COUNCIL SWITCHBOARD

Pembrokeshire County Council are only taking emergency calls: “Due to the weather conditions our contact centre are only able to take emergency calls on 0845 6015522”

COUNCIL FIXING BOILERS

Pembrokeshire County Council say they are working on broken boilers: “In the last two days Pembrokeshire County Council has received 407 emergency calls for boiler/heating related problems.

“There were 10 private heating engineers and seven Council plumbers allocated to this work.

“Some 334 cases have either been remedied or, where this was not possible, temporary heating facilities made available.”

ARRIVA CANCEL TRAINS IN SOUTH WALES

Arriva Trains Wales have been cancelled for all South Wales, disrupting many travel plans.

A spokesperson said: “Customers are advised not to attempt to travel on Arriva Trains Wales services for the whole of the South of the network.”

FIRST CYMRU BUS CANCELLATIONS

All First Cymru services are terminated from 6pm.

“A decision has been made to terminate all of our services early this evening#AmmanfordDepot, #Trawscymru #LlanelliDepot & #CarmarthenDepot: Services will be completed & back to the depot by “7.30pm #HaverfordwestDepot: All services will be completed & back to the depot by 6pm

BIN COLLECTIONS CANCELLED

Bin collections have also been cancelled today by Pembrokeshire County Council.

A spokesperson said: “As there was no refuse or recycling collection today, householders are asked to take in any black or orange bags they may have left out. Collection will be arranged for a later date which will be publicised in advance.”

Honeyborough: Sent to us by Katy Alice Buxton

CLINICS CANCELLED

Hywel Dda University Health Board has said that the following clinics are cancelled today:

• Opthalmology, Crymych Health Care Centre, Pembrokeshire
• General Surgery, Mr Beasley, Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen
• Rheumatology, Withybush Hospital, Pembrokeshire

Steve Moore, Chief Executive at Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “We would like to thank all who have assisted staff and patients today with their travel and we urge everyone to keep safe and warm through this period.”

GAS SUPPLIES

Wales & West Utilities Gas Emergency service have issued a statement: “Yesterday was a significant challenge for us.

“We received an emergency call once every 16 seconds and responded to more than 1000 gas emergencies.

“The majority of these were frozen condensate boiler pipe issues, which is something we cannot help customers with.

“If you have an issue such as this with your gas boiler or any other gas appliance please call a Gas Safe Registered (GSR) Engineer or your gas supplier.

“For a GSR Engineer in your area call 0800 408 5500 or visit gassaferegister.co.uk.

“You can find the contact details of your gas supplier on your bill.

“Our priority is responding to gas emergencies to keep people safe and save lives, and we really appreciate the support of local people to only call the number if it’s an emergency as we work hard to get to those who are most in need.”

COMMUNITY APPEAL

Kayleigh Kitts messaged us on Facebook to share the news of her appeal to help those in local communities.

She said: “Alot have people have offered to help/visit/check on elderly & Vulnerable people tonight and assist with Transport for those who need to get places!!! with the weather conditions we are in! Snow Likely to be here tomorrow!!!The Following People are willing to visit/check on your family & friends who are alone in an area your unable to get to!!! There are also people with 4 X 4’s are offering help to (have seen Posts on here)xx If you can help, pop your name in comments and areas you can cover!!!!”

You can help by visiting her post here.

ST DAVID’S PARADE CANCELLED

A scheduled St David’s Parade tomorrow (Mar 3) has been cancelled.

COASTGUARD HELPING OUT

Fishguard Coastguard have posted this on Facebook:”Two trips were made into Haverfordwest to ensure hospital staff could get in safely, the main roads are passable but side roads in many areas remain dangerous.

“It’s not all cliffs & beaches for us you know.”

Crime

Police investigating attempted burglary at Haverfordwest shop

Published

4 hours ago

May 1, 2024

Tom Sinclair

POLICE in Pembrokeshire are investigating an attempted burglary at No.37 Food and Wine shop on High Street, Haverfordwest, at about 3am on Wednesday, April 3.

A window was smashed and the door handle broken.

Police said: “If you have any information that could help enquiries, please get in touch with PC 195 Tayler, either by: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”

News

Don’t forget to vote on Thursday, May 2

Published

4 hours ago

May 1, 2024

Luke Sinclair

THURSDAY, May 2 is your chance to vote for the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.

Don’t forget to use your vote and head to your local polling station between 7am and 10pm.

They are elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the police force to account on their behalf.

A Police and Crime Commissioner’s job is to set the police budget and make sure it is spent effectively, appoint the local police forces Chief Constables, set police and crime plans in collaboration with residents and work closely with the local council and other organisations on these plans.

This is the first election in Wales where you will need photographic ID to vote.

Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport or drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.

Or you may have applied for a Voter Authority Certificate which is also accepted.

If you plan on taking your Postal Vote to a polling station or County Hall main reception remember to fill in a vote return form. Without the completed form those postal vote(s) will be rejected.

You can only hand in your own postal vote, and postal votes for up to five other people.

You can find out more about the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections online (opens in new window).

Crime

Banned for sleeping in car whilst over the drink drive limit

Published

5 hours ago

May 1, 2024

Court Reporter

A MOTORIST caught sleeping in a BMW in MIiford Haven town centre has appeared before magistrates for being in charge of a motor vehicle when he was over the legal alcohol limit.

Police officers discovered John Steele, 30, soon after 5.30pm on March 9 when he was asleep in his red BMW which was parked in a car park at Hamilton Terrace.

“The engine was running and the lights were on,” Crown Prosecutor Abigail Jackson told District Judge Mark Layton who was sitting at Haverfordwest magistrates court this week.

“Officers smelt alcohol, he was intoxicated and he was slurring his words.”

Officers were unable to carry out a roadside breath test as a result of them not being in possession of a breathalyser at the scene of the incident. Steele was conveyed to a police custody suite where two samples of breath were subsequently taken, the lowest giving a reading of 44 mcg.

Steele, who is employed as a machine technician in Selby, pleaded guilty to the charge of being in charge of a motor vehicle while he was above the alcohol limit.

He was fined £400 and ordered to pay a £160 court surcharge and £85 costs. His licence was endorsed with ten penalty points.