News

Broadway to deliver fibre broadband to rural Pembrokeshire

Published

6 years ago

July 20, 2020

AN AWARD winning telecoms company, providing quality broadband to rural parts of the United Kingdom, has been chosen by the New Moat and Ambleston communities in Pembrokeshire to deliver FTTP (fibre to the premise) networks to their respective areas as part of the county’s Digital Connectivity Programme.

The project will connect approximately 350 households as part of the DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Rural Gigabit Connectivity Voucher Scheme, created to ensure those living in more remote areas of the country have access to the same quality of broadband as is increasingly available in urban areas.

Michael Armitage, CEO of Broadway Partners said: “We have been delivering great broadband connectivity to digitally disadvantaged areas in Wales and Scotland since our first commercial operations in 2016. As Openreach accredited users of PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access), and with the complete toolkit of technology solutions, we are excited to have been chosen to help connect some of the more rural parts of Pembrokeshire to affordable, high speed broadband.

“The business and social benefits of faster connectivity have been amplified during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the internet has become a lifeline for so many people and small businesses. We look forward to building a strong relationship with Pembrokeshire communities, not only by providing ultra-fast connectivity, but also helping to stimulate wellbeing and the local economy through offering skilled apprenticeships and jobs, and partnering with local charitable organisations.”

Broadway Partners is committed to ‘connecting the unconnected’ and specialises in those parts of the country that are typically forgotten by the larger broadband providers. Using a combination of fixed-wireless and fibre technologies, the company is able to reach the places that larger networks often cannot.

The coronavirus crisis has highlighted just how important digital connectivity is for those people working from home, self-isolating or caring for friends and family in rural areas. As a result, demand for the company’s services has never been stronger. Broadway’s network has comfortably absorbed the traffic increases prompted by the surge in home working, video calling and streaming, whilst retaining its 4.8/5 customer satisfaction rating.

Progress on Broadway’s network expansion has not been impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak and services remain normal. Broadway has also implemented new policies and procedures to ensure strict compliance with government guidelines on safe working practices when installing and maintaining its network.

Local Government

Armed Forces flag flies over County Hall

Published

4 hours ago

June 23, 2026

Tom Sinclair

THE ARMED FORCES flag is flying proudly at County Hall this week ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 27.

Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Tessa Hodgson, and the Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Simon Hancock were among those who marked the flag raising on Monday morning (June 22).

Also present were the Chairman of Council, Cllr Delme Harries, the Chief Executive, Will Bramble and the Regional Armed Forces Covenant Liaison Officer, Hayley Edwards.

Cllr Hancock said: “It is always a very proud moment to see the Armed Forces Flag flying over County Hall.

“Armed Forces Day is a chance to show our deep appreciation for the men and women who serve, as well as the families and communities who support them.

“Our county has a rich history of connection with the Armed Forces, and we are proud to uphold and strengthen that bond.

“As a Council we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community in Pembrokeshire receive the recognition and support they truly deserve and we are proud to be a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder.”

Crime

Accused Milford Haven rapist to stand trial at Crown Court

Published

4 hours ago

June 23, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

A MILFORD HAVEN man has appeared before magistrates accused of rape and sexual assault.

James Kershaw, 46, is charged with raping a woman in Milford Haven between February 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014.

He also faces a charge of sexually assaulting a female over the age of 13 by penetration with his finger between December 1 and December 30, 2012.

Kershaw appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Jun 23) by video link and denied both charges.

Due to the seriousness of the allegations, magistrates declined jurisdiction and sent the case to Swansea Crown Court, where Kershaw is due to appear for a pre-trial hearing on July 24.

He was released on conditional bail, with the sole condition that he must not contact the complainant.

News

Bus overturns in major incident near Kidwelly

Published

6 hours ago

June 23, 2026

Tom Sinclair

All passengers rescued as emergency services remain at scene

A BUS overturned on the A484 between Kidwelly and Ferryside on Tuesday (Jun 23), prompting a major emergency response and lengthy road closures.

The incident happened shortly after 12:20pm near the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs.

Emergency services, including firefighters from Kidwelly, Carmarthen and Tumble, were sent to the scene following reports of a serious collision involving the bus.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that all passengers were safely removed from the vehicle.

A spokesperson said: “All passengers have been safely removed from the bus and are receiving appropriate care.”

A rest centre has been established at the John Burns Centre in Kidwelly, where welfare arrangements are being made for those involved.

The scale of the incident led Dyfed-Powys Police to declare a major incident earlier in the day, with officers urging members of the public to avoid the area.

The A484 remains closed between the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog while emergency services continue their response and carry out investigations into the cause of the crash.

Police, ambulance and fire crews remain at the scene.

Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes and are warned that the road is expected to remain closed for a considerable time.

Emergency services have also issued advice for drivers caught in congestion during the hot weather, urging people to stay hydrated, keep vehicles ventilated and never leave children, vulnerable adults or pets inside parked vehicles.

The cause of the incident has not yet been confirmed.